Superintendent Radio Network

Jan Bel Jan and Forrest Richardson put the life, career and work of Marion Hollins into context as the golf development pioneer approaches an overdue and posthumous induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Tim Moraghan recaps 2021 in a way only he can and offers his perspective on how the golf surge of the past two years is impacting those who work in the industry.

A short course with a big history. Inspiration in Lake Charles. Fun visits in the Big Easy. Guy and Matt continue their miniseries about golf in the Deep South. Plus, a ‘guest listener’ makes Guy issue an apology to Matt.

Matt and Guy are reunited in the studio after Guy’s journey to Mississippi and Louisiana. We “ring in” a two-part episode about the trip by discussing the courses, people and growing environments in southern Mississippi.

For more than a decade, Jessica Lenihan was a unique figure in the turf industry: an assistant superintendent with no desire to take on a head superintendent’s role.

We move soundwaves with somebody who has effectively moved dirt in southern New Jersey and numerous other places across the world.

A happy birthday to Steve Whitaker, who has lived a life ... from music producer, to firefighter, to assistant superintendent at WildeWood Club in South Carolina. He also has the nicest lawn in the neighborhood.

With the Carolinas GCSA Conference and Show quite literally in their rearview mirror, Matt and Guy discuss golf courses of varying length — championship, nine holes, par 3 ... and miniature.

After a packed week in Myrtle Beach, Guy and Matt give America’s Greenkeeper Matthew Wharton a recap call on the daylong drive back to Ohio.

Matt recaps another Student Turf Bowl win for Horry Georgetown and Guy just talks and talks with everybody. (Also, Andrew makes a rare appearance.)

Guy and Matt recap a full day of golf in Myrtle Beach, with some ambient booth construction noise in the background, in 10 minutes flat. Come see us at Booth 516.

BASF senior technical specialist Kyle Miller helps us understand when snow mold should be on your mind and how to effectively control it.

Owner Greg McKush and architect Paul Miller join the podcast to discuss their extensive renovation of Montgomery National GC in Minnesota, and America's Greenkeeper Matthew Wharton turns his eyes to the new look of a beloved old favorite.

Trey Kemp (@TreyKempGCA) is a Texan who achieved a big career goal earlier this year by being elected to join the American Society of Golf Course Architects. He describes what happens when a bunch of golf course architects get in the same room and how somebody who learned the game on a 9-hole course has seen and improved a bunch of courses in his native state.

What a year for Kel Rensel, who has gone from *not* working games for the Single-A Great Lakes Loons thanks to the pandemic shutting down Minor League Baseball, to keeping the field in shape for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and the Major League Toronto Blue Jays this season. He talks about that, and also about his lifelong love of Marvel.

Guy returns from a hometown trip through Pittsburgh and visits to Bob O'Connor GC at Schenley Park, Chartiers CC and Sewickley Heights GC, plus he recaps a few days at the ASGCA Annual Meeting in Cleveland and he and Matt discuss the value of promoting yourself and your work.

An accomplished player, LeeAnn Lewis has qualified for 19 USGA championships. She is also the former greens chair and current president of Southward Ho Country Club, an A.W. Tillinghast design on Long Island.

Jack Gleckler calls up Kyle Macdonald and Rob Falconer — who handle Bobby Jones Golf Course outside Atlanta and The Loop at Forest Dunes in Northern Michigan, respectively — to learn more about how to take care of reversible golf courses.

Sand greens? Yes, sand greens. And designing courses for multiple generations. And proper tee placement. And even some college football talk. Make time for a fast-moving conversation with Todd Clark.

PGA Tour competitions agronomist Bland Cooper and DTN weather operation consolidation lead Brad Nelson join the podcast to discuss their weather adventures and what courses can do to prepare for all sorts of weather.

How an industry professional with deep regional knowledge is helping an Australian native flourish in his first superintendent job.

Guy turned a weekend bachelor party (not his own) into a weeklong golf jaunt through Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia. What a life. Lots of great courses and people in this episode, as always.

A combination of multiple new products and proven solutions is generating excitement among the BASF team. Brian Thompson explains what it means for superintendents and their facilities.

Paul Larsen is the head greenkeeper at Royal St. George’s, which hosted The Open earlier this summer. He is also a passionate West Ham United supporter, a Cure fan, and a world traveler. He needs to write a book.

Myers Park Country Club director of agronomy Scott Kennon describes the persistence and philosophies it takes to produce high-level conditions in Charlotte, North Carolina.