SUPER SERIES by Tru-Turf

High on the range in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Maleny Golf Club has become one of Australia’s most talked-about community-built courses – an 18-hole, par 69 layout known for its superb greens, revetted bunkers and sweeping hinterland views. In this chapter of the Tru-Turf Super Series, host Nick Thornton joins Mick McCombe, Manager of Course & Infrastructure at Maleny, for a walking round...

With the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship kicking off tomorrow, organised by the Asia‑Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) in partnership with both the Masters Tournament (at Augusta National Golf Club) and The Open Championship (via The R&A) and the Dubai Desert Classic just around the corner, Emirates Golf Club is in full tournament rhythm. In this new chapter, Superintendent Matthew Perry sha...

Houghton Golf Club · Johannesburg, South Africa How do you keep a century-old, Nicklaus-shaped landscape both wild and true in the middle of a 10-million-person city? Director of Agronomy Stuart Ross answers by swapping textbooks for observation, data for feel, and routine for relentless curiosity. In this long-form conversation Ross unpacks: Rolling as feedback loop – why a single dawn pass with...

Climbing the Mental Health Mountain: A Conversation with Nigel Taylor In this compelling episode of the Tru-Turf Super Series, we engage in a heartfelt discussion with Nigel Taylor from Sports Turf Solutions, marking our first conversation with a dealer. With over 30 years in the turf industry, Nigel shares his journey from a gardener in Sanctuary Cove to a passionate advocate for mental health aw...

Tru-Turf Super Series Podcast – Episode 13: Keith Burgon, Eyemouth Golf Club In this episode of the Tru-Turf Super Series , host Nick Thornton sits down with Keith Burgon , Head Greenkeeper at Eyemouth Golf Club in Scotland, to explore the power of rolling, tournament preparation, and greenkeeping strategies in one of the most unique coastal golf environments. Keith explains how rolling has become...

The Team Behind Tournament-Ready Turf - by Corey Finn ⛳🎙 Golf isn’t just a game—it’s an orchestrated effort that happens long before a player takes their first swing. In this episode, we sit down with Corey Finn , the Cluster Director of Agronomy at Viya Golf in Abu Dhabi , who doesn’t take the credit—his team does . They’re the ones who just pulled off hosting the Abu Dhabi Championship , a mass...

In this episode of the Super Series Podcast , Steve Chappell takes listeners through his journey: • How Dr. Thomas Nikolai’s research inspired his approach to rolling. • The challenges and successes of implementing rolling at Taymouth Castle. • The transformative role of tools like the Tru-Turf FR-108 (past model, new product arriving soon) in achieving turf excellence. This is more than a story a...

This time, we’re diving into the world of equipment management with Jason Fontana, Senior Equipment Manager at Arizona’s Desert Mountain Golf Course 🌵 Photo Credits : Chase Ivey With 9,000 hectares, seven courses, and over 200 operators, Desert Mountain is no small feat. Jason shares why the RB48 roller is his team’s favorite, thanks to its durability and easy maintenance protocols. They roll thr...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Dempsey, PhD, who shares over 30 years of experience, including his time managing Ireland’s oldest golf course, The Royal Curragh. Dr. Dempsey discusses: • The fascinating impact of rolling on turf health, including how it triggers natural defense responses in turfgrass. • Research-backed insights on how mowing differs from rolling in terms of plant healt...

In this special episode of the Super Series Podcast, we sit down with Michael Knoll, Superintendent at Del Monte Golf Course in Pebble Beach Resort. Michael shares his deeply personal journey through mental health challenges and sobriety, offering powerful insights into how he turned his struggles into strength. He talks about his passion for greenkeeping, how it gave him purpose, and why he would...

In this chapter of Tru-Turf’s Super Series, we catch up with Dave Edmondson , the Head Greenkeeper of the historic Prestwick Golf Club , birthplace of The Open Championship. Dave shares his journey in turf management, discussing the unique challenges of maintaining the prestigious links course. He discusses the crucial role that Tru-Turf rollers play in achieving optimal green conditions and maint...

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Longboat Key Golf Club's Director of Agronomy/Superintendent John Reilly in the sixth episode of Tru-Turf's Super Series. John discusses the benefits of rolling on Tru-Turf rollers, recounts his journey with Paspalum grass and talks about his life on turf in general.

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Old Sandwich Golf Club Superintendent Noah Goldstein in the fifth episode of Tru-Turf's Super Series. They discuss about rolling on Tru-Turf rollers and how they achieve Rolling Perfection on their golf course.

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Royal St. George's Superintendent Paul Larsen in the fourth episode of Tru-Turf's Super Series.

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Cypress Point Golf Club's Intern Billy Burnley in the third episode of Tru-Turf's Super Series.

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Royal Adelaide Golf Club's Superintendent Nathan Bennett in the second episode of Tru-Turf's Super Series.

Tru-Turf has started a podcast series where we catch up with various Superintendents or Course Managers from around the globe. To launch the series, we catch-up with Cluster Director of Agronomy for Troon Golf in Dubai, Jordan Fairweather.