Superintendent Radio Network

Offering options besides 9- or 18-holes and how to properly reduce bunkers. A conversation with Michael Benkusky loops in enlightening directions.

One of the early adopters of GPS spraying and fertilization, superintendent Adam Mis explains how the practices are helping Brookfield (N.Y.) Country Club.

Jim Engh guides us through the creativity needed work on rugged sites and reveals why he avoids following “unwritten” golf course architecture rules.

Former assistant superintendent Joseph Coonick describes his route from golf course maintenance to designing attention-grabbing apparel.

The Club at Carlton Woods superintendent Tim Huber describes the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and offers storm prep and recovery insight.

The evolution of private clubs, Beltway happenings and labor are among the topics we discuss with National Club Association's Henry Wallmeyer.

From the son of a Major League Baseball player to ASGCA President, John Sanford discusses a life in golf and his views on strategic design.

Throwback philosophies, the integration of architecture and maintenance, a special year for their family, and the future. Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dr. Christopher Hurdzan discuss numerous industry topics.

What are the three “Rs” of modern golf course architecture? We visited the Hills & Forrest International headquarters to discover Steve Forrest and Shawn Smith’s answer.

Naperville (Ill.) Country Club Steven Biehl reveals what he has learned three years into a fairway and tee rolling program.

From designing Pow Wow grounds to golf courses, Paul Albanese describes his experiences working with Native Americans.

Landscapes Unlimited CEO and founder Bill Kubly tells the golf construction story of 2017 U.S. Open site Erin Hills.

Chatham Hills director of agronomy David Hardesty discusses the construction and opening of a new course in the Indianapolis suburbs.

Bill Amick started his own golf course architecture practice in 1959. Fifty-eight years later, he’s still devising ways to improve the game. In this episode, Amick reveals his ideas to integrate options for learners into existing courses.

We visit Rivermont Golf Club in suburban Atlanta to learn more about the latest natural projects being pursued by bold superintendent Mark Hoban.

Bayer Green Solutions Team member Derek Settle shares what he is seeing in the field with regard to nematode infestations on golf courses, where superintendents could expect pressure this season, and new products on the market to help combat nematode pressure and impact plant health.

Poa annua and other weedy matters are the subject of this early spring conversation with the University of Tennessee’s Dr. Jim Brosnan. The podcast also reveals details surrounding #PoaDay, an event that could foreshadow the future of university turfgrass field days.

We welcomed our first guest to the GCI studio. Between work stops in Northeast Ohio, Richard Mandell visited us to record a Tartan Talks episode. Tee shot distance equity, bentgrass to Bermudagrass conversions and Mandell’s expanding business are among the topics in this fast-paced episode.

Superintendent shifting at high-profile clubs, association statements, rule changes and trees in Mexico. GCI publisher Pat Jones and associate editor Guy Cipriano banter about a busy stretch in the industry.

Golf Property Analysts President Larry Hirsh join us to provide insight on the relationship between a superintendent’s work and golf course property values. Hirsh also discusses his book “Golf Property Analysis and Valuation – A Modern Approach.”

Bill Bergin of Bergin Golf Designs joins us for the eighth edition of our Tartan Talks series to discuss the Longleaf Tee Initiative involving the American Society of Golf Course Architects Foundation and U.S. Kids Golf. Bergin also describes how architects place tees and the link between proper tee selection and golfer enjoyment.

Nufarm’s Cam Copley joins us to discuss the company’s plans for the Golf Industry Show.

Gull Lake (Mich.) Country Club superintendent Jesse Shaver joins us to discuss the scenic Michigan property he maintains and how quality images can create a dynamic social media presence. Shaver is being honored in the “Best Twitter Feed” category at #GCITweetUp17 in Orlando.

Ian Andrew of Ian Andrew Golf Design joins us for the seventh edition of our Tartan Talk series to discuss one of the most debated topics in golf course design and maintenance – bunkers.

In anticipation of the 2017 Golf Industry Show in Orlando, GCI publisher Pat Jones offers guidance and suggestions – and a bit of fashion advice – from his three decades of attending trade shows.