Superintendent Radio Network

The oldest continuously-operated golf course in the country is ... a 9-holer? That measures less than 2,600 yards? In Western Pennsylvania? Yes, yes and yes, and Guy loved his round there.

Dr. Caydee Savinelli, Syngenta stewardship team and pollinator lead, returns to the podcast to discuss pollinators on the course, in her garden and elsewhere this growing season.

Dr. Frank Wong, Bayer industry affairs lead, and Dr. Zac Reicher, Bayer Green Solutions Team specialist, have tremendous chemistry at work and behind the mic. They dish out helpful tips and reminders for applicators this growing season.

For the last month or so, Ben Hartman has been the first head groundskeeper in the history of the Wichita Wind Surge. Back in 2018, he worked on the Houston Astros grounds crew *and* as the assistant superintendent at Magnolia Creek Golf Club ... at the same time.

Marissa Mar, a former Stanford golfer and the current 29(?!)-year-old Olympic Club green chair shares her perspective on the fast-approaching U.S. Women's Open and Game Plan columnist Henry DeLozier dives into his ongoing Staffing for Success series.

A disease you can smell! The first 2021 episode features a conversation with Clemson University turf legend Dr. Bruce Martin and BASF’s Dr. Emma Lookabaugh about a potential issue that can occur nearly everywhere.

50 years with the same golf course architecture firm? Get ready for plenty of stories, perspective and positivity from Tom Clark of Ault, Clark & Associates.

Guy returns from a work trip to New Jersey and Pennsylvania and a Great Smoky Mountains vacation, Matt shares some home-buying advice, and more.

With Earth Day fast approaching, Lee Carr discusses her cover package about environmentally-savvy course maintenance and Anthony L. Williams reflects on his 2012 book “The Environmental Stewardship Toolkit.”

Weeks before the start of another season — and the start of the pandemic — Kevin Banks of The Vineyard Golf Club shattered his ankle in a ski accident, leaving him to restructure everything about life and work.

Spend some time learning about and from nine impressive turf pros who have used social media to their advantage.

Miss our 10th annual TweetUp? Or want to listen to it again? Relive every moment, from the Kaminski Award presentation to the live music, in podcast form.

Jennifer Torres has become more involved in industry advocacy the last few years, even traveling to Washington, D.C. for National Golf Day. “If we don’t take care of the environment,” she says, “we won’t have a business to be in.”

America’s Greenkeeper Matthew Wharton shares communication tips and philosophy to help us tee off a new podcast series focused on the job outside of agronomics.

Guy recaps a week in South Carolina, visiting old friends, meeting superintendents and seeing busy courses.

A lifelong Michigander, a third-generation ASGCA member, a former superintendent and a golf course designer for the masses. Bruce Matthews describes his lifetime in a “people business” where he personally knows many of the people.

CommonGround Golf Course superintendent Mitch Savage talks about his ever-developing love for short courses and Outside the Ropes columnist Tim Moraghan discusses the turf wars that can break out whenever jobs open up.

Nearly three-quarters of all U.S. golf course facilities are open to the public. Matt and Guy discuss two picturesque public courses filled with great characters and small-business savvy.

Robert McNeil designs, renovates, restores and manages golf courses. He also owns one. Listen to why he’s heavily invested into promoting and creating fast, friendly and inclusive golf experiences.

A metal fan for years, Terry Hills Golf Course superintendent Thad Thompson is now a proud Metal Dad — his younger son, Dylan, is the drummer for the up-and-coming metal band Invictra.

Veteran superintendents Ron Furlong and Matthew Wharton talk about labor challenges, lessons learned in 2020 and more.

Why does Sue Spahr often refer to Swanhills Golf Course as her “first born?” The veteran superintendent joins Rick Woelfel to describe her unique connection with the northwest Illinois land she has spent a quarter-century managing.

What celebrities have most affected the game over the decades? Matt and Guy share their top five, plus thoughts about winter golf television, recent reads and more.

From running around his neighborhood golf course to traveling the world with one of the industry’s most recognizable design firms, Robert Trent Jones II chief design offer Bruce Charlton has spent much of the past 40 years on the move. We got him to stop for a few minutes to reflect on his career journey.

Raul Iurk is a talented young turf pro with some impressive stops on his resume. He is also a native Brazilian now tangled in a complicated visa situation.