Superintendent Radio Network

How do you handle those pesky weeds that come back year after year (after year after ...)? Yep, we're talking about perennials. Phil Bruner and Chester VandenBerg share their perspective on best practices, emerging trends and more.

Terry Appel started his golf industry career as a child putting pencils and scorecards on carts. He now keeps carts and other vehicles at Overbrook (Pennsylvania) Golf Club operating at high levels. He joins Trent to share his path to success and longevity.

Carol Turner was working in the fitness industry when golf course maintenance pulled her back in. How did she wind up at what is essentially her home course? How does her calendar look prepping for a mid-May start? And what is it like boating to work every day?

Gene Bates is the son of a game warden and the son-in-law of a golf course architect, so he’s seen many incredible outdoor sights, including hippos on greens. He also has an incredible zest for providing memorable playing experiences to the masses.

A charming course called Fincastle in the “Tallest town in Virginia” on the drive south. A pair of Charlotte stops at Carmel Country Club and Quail Hollow Club on the way home. Plus, another walk around Augusta National Golf Club. Editor-in-chief Guy Cipriano and senior contributing writer Lee Carr recap their annual early April course visit trip.

Trent is hammering his Heartland contacts and this month he visits with Indian Creek Golf Course's Nate Lyon, who found the right industry fit as the equipment manager at a popular and busy Nebraska public facility.

A new podcast series debuts with Oakland Hills Country Club director of agronomy Phil Cuffare reflecting on restoring one of America’s most well-known courses and then offering insight into what you need to know when plotting a golf construction effort.

Renee Geyer headed west after 13 seasons at famous Firestone Country Club. Now in her third season at Canterwood Golf & Country Club in the Pacific Northwest, she is in a professional groove.

Long before he became a golf course superintendent, Stephen Hope was a confused and vulnerable child growing up with an addict in his home. He wrote about that chaotic time — and how he has created a different life for himself and his growing family — in his new memoir, “I Am Hope”.

After a successful 25-year run with Ron Forse, Jim Nagle recently launched his own design firm. He describes the methodology involved in taking such a big career step, how he went from competing in swim meets at Lancaster Country Club to helping elevate the southeast Pennsylvania course and why he’s quick to give superintendents credit for their work.

Matt visits New England. Guy visits the City of Brotherly Turf. They both spent time outdoors on courses. They both attended indoor events. They both returned impressed by what they saw and who they met.

How do you turn a “fun” job into an awesome career? What is work life like at one of the Midwest’s newest courses? And what can an equipment manager learn about green surrounds by playing golf? Trent gets answers from Lost Rail Golf Club’s Brian Knoche.

It's never too early to talk about summer annual weeds (and how to rein them in), even if temperatures are still close to freezing and ... snow is on the ground? Dr. Jared Hoyle returns for the Season 3 premiere and Nic Mitchell makes his TTW debut.

Will Stearns is a golf course superintendent. And a cranberry farmer. And part of the long-time family ownership at Southers Marsh Golf Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The jack of many trades dives (not into the bogs) about the history of a unique course, what it takes to build a 30,000-rounds-a-year following, and more.

What is the golf maintenance scene like at the nation’s largest retirement community? And how do you control disease across 747 holes in Florida? We go inside the programs and philosophies at The Villages with vice president of golf Rickey Craig.

The onetime college basketball player and current assistant superintendent has traveled twice to volunteer at Pebble Beach — and recently found herself in the eye of a storm.

After nearly a decade working on projects in China, Patrick Burton needed to find an avenue to break into the United States golf market. He explains why he shifted his attention to technology and golftainment.

Baking bread and cheering for a national championship football team. Plus, plenty of equipment talk. Foley Company’s Tyler Barrett makes his podcast debut with Trent.

Guy and Matt recap a week out in Phoenix — before, during and after the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. What did they see on the floor? (Hint: Tech was big this year.) Who did they talk with? And where did they play?

The decorated golf course architect has been around — and loved — the game since she was a girl, and has ideas about how to make it even better for everyone.

Working in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic means opportunities to help modernize the golf amenities at enduring clubs. Joel Weiman explains the methodology he uses to maximize confined spaces.

Pinehurst! The Gulf side of Florida! The Monterey Peninsula! Matt and Guy recap their recent travels to some golf-rich places.

How does fixing golf maintenance equipment compare to working on $40 million fighter jets? Jeff Lumaquin reveals the answer to Trent and explains how a Craigslist ad led to a career at one of the West’s most revered clubs.