Superintendent Radio Network

By some counts, Tom Bendelow designed more than 700 golf courses during the first few decades of the 20th century, some of them historic. His grandson wants to keep his legacy alive.

What does raking bunkers 'Zamboni style' mean? And how does somebody go from preparing turf at a fabled ballpark for a World Series champion to becoming a golf course equipment manager? Trent gets the candid answers from Massachusetts equipment manager Andrzej Strzepek.

Marin Country Club superintendent Dan Catterson describes how he uses digital platforms to manage and maximize resources to help boost a forward-thinking Northern California club.

Duane Shore is a wholly unique figure with a wholly unique voice: low-handicap golfer, longtime course maintenance team member and now the author of a new book that goes deep into the day-to-day efforts needed to keep courses looking great.

History is a major value of Interlachen Country Club. Director of golf course and grounds Brian Boll reflects on a recent restoration, bringing the Minnesota course back to the architect's original designs.

The Sweden native and 2020 Women's British Open runner-up discusses how she wound up at LSU, what she thinks of different types of grass, the Annika Effect on her countrywomen, and more.

Ray Hearn hails from Metro Detroit, lives outside Grand Rapids and has worked nearly everywhere imaginable in Michigan. He’s an ideal guest for the second part of our series about the state’s evolution as a golf juggernaut.

Play ball! Arizona equipment manager Matt Leis joins Trent for a second time — and for the first time since making the transition from golf course maintenance to managing fleet and irrigation at a Major League Baseball team’s player development facility.

Publisher + editor-in-chief Guy Cipriano recently visited several courses in upstate New York. He shares the people he met, the courses he visited, his favorite grocery store finds and how he spent a rainy day in a cozy clubhouse.

What's in a name? John Deere veteran Bill Lee recounts the birth of the Gator, and longtime copywriter Pat McSparin looks back at how 47 years of seemingly odd jobs have all helped fuel his turf industry creativity.

Decades ago, Lucy Castaneda dreamed of playing on the LPGA Tour. She shifted early on toward a career in turf maintenance — and has now worked on courses for 44 years.

Let’s talk all things snow mold with two of the industry’s brightest minds: University of Wisconsin professor Dr. Paul Koch and BASF senior technical specialist Kyle Miller.

Michigan houses one of the biggest golf markets in the country. Architect Bruce Matthews discusses why the state is a booming spot for all types of golf courses.

Bois de Sioux Golf Course superintendent Jake Richels lives and works in North Dakota. He also works in Minnesota. That's because Bois de Sioux is believed to be the country's only public course with nine holes in two different states.

What type of mindset does it take to make a big move for the job? Trent chats with Lakewood (Texas) Country Club equipment manager Tyler Bradshaw, CTEM, about uprooting. Tyler and Trent then share perspectives on securing the parts you need around the shop.

What keeps a superintendent at the same club for 14 years (and counting)? Working with — and building up — young turf pros is a big reason why Ashley Binkle has tended to Dundee Golf Club for so long.

Oil, gas, high school football and an inspiring story of a revived 9-hole golf course. Trey Kemp takes listeners inside an impactful, community-minded West Texas project.

Adding the right tools for your job might mean stepping out of your comfort area. Veteran turf pro Brent Downs shares what he's learned during his own leadership journey.

Syngenta’s Dr. Lisa Beirn and Dr. Travis Roberson describe the intricacies of a tool designed to help superintendents make even better turf management decisions. Always read and follow label instructions.

Jeff Rockhold is the equipment manager at Stone Canyon Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri. His boss? His son Jacob. The father-son duo share their life and industry experiences with Trent.

The GS3 smart ball is helping turf pros focus their maintenance and improve their greens. In the first episode of a new podcast series, learn why one prominent — and initially hesitant — superintendent added it to his toolkit.

Miranda Robinson is a beacon of light — on the course for years as a superintendent, and now as an agronomy adviser on the tech side of the industry. Her time on the podcast is no different.

Branded? Or generic? Sometimes, the answer is obvious. Sometimes, there is no answer. Corteva Agriscience national field sales leader Justin Stewart breaks down what can be a contentious topic with decades of perspective.

Pat Michener relishes everything associated with big projects. His role as superintendent at Bidermann Golf Club gives him plenty of opportunities to elevate a soothing Delaware layout.

Being selected to design a new course represents a joyous occasion for a golf course architect. Once the euphoria subsides, an arduous process commences. Jason Straka offers insight into everything involved with designing a new course.