Tiger Turf Talk

We host the USGA Green Section representative from the Southeast region, Mr. Jordan Booth. A former researcher in the Virginia Tech Turf Team who has joined the incredible team with USGA to help better the courses for countless tournaments put on by the USGA. Be sure to listen to his great story.

You know we had to go big for Episode 50. We had the honor to host one of the top educators in the country, the Principal of Fred Lynn Middle School and the best-selling author of Relentless, Mr. Hamish Brewer! What an incredible episode, all about how through life experience Mr. Brewer found his calling in disrupting the educational norm and breaking down barriers to create better opportunities f...

This is an incredible episode with the Vice President of United Turf and Track, Jeff Salmond. We hear about his life experience throughout his different positions and his passion for this incredible industry. Don't miss it!

What an excellent episode discussing one of the best facilities in the country in Phoneix, Arizona. We had the honor of talking to the Director of Turf, Mr. Andy Levy, and discuss how he has been able to develop a plan for his field having the unique situation of two completely different growing environments and how that impacts his works. This is a must-listen!

What an absolutely incredible episode with such a powerful conversation about the future of females in the turfgrass industry. Ms. Morgan Creighton is an assistant golf course superintendent who started the mentorship program "Women in Turfgrass Management". Do not miss this episode!!

What an absolute gamechanger Dr. Chase Straw's research is going to have on the turfgrass industry. With his years of experience in the field, he has focused on the different aspects of our work that he can focus his research on. He is currently tracking athletes and the interaction that they have with the playing surface at any give time during the game. Be sure to listen here.

We had an opportunity to talk to the Superintendent of Prince William County  Schools on his last day before his well-earned retirement. Dr. Walts is the man who has supported Brentsville Turf from the beginning allowing us to develop our students into incredible individuals that received the world-class education that Dr. Walts always promised. He has done so much for all of the students of...

What a fantastic episode with the Head Groundskeeper of the Buffalo Bison and current Toronto Blue Jays, Mr. Kel Rensel. We had an awesome time discussing the different aspects of his experience of hosting an MLB team in his Triple AAA facility. Be sure to listen!

Sun is such an incredible industry leader that has so much knowledge to offer so much. In this episode, we dive into the different areas of her work and how she found her love for sports turf through her ambition of becoming a coach. This is an episode that you do not want to miss!

Be sure to listen to the Director of Grounds, Tony Leonard, discuss the significance of communication in all work areas, from your coworkers to the different departments that aim to achieve the same goal of creating the best atmosphere for their players. It was awesome to hear about his experience in the NFL and how it has been his passion since he started with the Eagles. Be sure to listen!

What a fantastic episode with a close personal friend. We talk all about his start in Fredericksburg, discovering different practices that have worked for him and aspirations to better them. We also dive into the idea of how sports science could play a massive role in the future of groundskeeping at all levels of professional baseball. This is a must-listen; we hope you enjoy it. 

What an incredible episode with one of the most successful scientists in the country. Dr. Guertal was an incredible guest discussing the significance of dedication and hard work for your passion. Her resume is endless, with some of the most impressive accolades for a soil scientist. Her research in nutrient management is a game-changer. Be sure to listen!

We host the Head Groundskeeper of the McClean County PONY Baseball Complex, Andy Ommen. This is such an incredible story of how his own experience with his kids playing baseball on these fields led to his passion for turfgrass management to grow to the development of his own SportsTurf construction company. Be sure to listen!

There are so many amazing turfgrass managers in the industry and Brandon Hardin of Mississippi State is one of the best and this is an incredible episode discussing his passion for sports turf and providing the safest natural grass playing surface for collegiate athletes.  Be sure to listen!

This is a must-listen episode where we dive into the construction of the brand new state-of-the-art stadium for Austin FC, with the Senior Director of Grounds, Weston Appelfeller. We discuss what it takes to develop a plan to manage Platinum paspalum in one of the most challenging growing situations in the world. Make sure to listen!

This is an absolutely phenomenal episode with Jim Buttar, the Head Groundsperson of the Rugby Football Union at Twitchenum Stadium in London, England. We discuss the importance of work ethic and how determination will take you around the world to pursue your passion—such a great story and person. We cannot thank Jim enough for taking the time.

On this week's episode, we have the Senior Director of Field Operation of the New York Mets, Bill Deacon. This is a fantastic episode discussing the different aspects of Bill's career that lead to his position with the Mets. We talk about the different cultural practices that he is focusing on during the heart of an MLB season and how he constantly adapts to new technological advancements that bet...

What an amazing episode where we host the Head of Sports Turf & Grounds of Leicester City F.C. John Ledwidge. In this episode, we dive into the specific aspects of his position and how he cares for numerous facilities and helps manage sports turf across the world. He explains the different developments in his career, from a pitch improvement plan at King Power Stadium to developing and constru...

Mr. Jeff Plotts, the Director of Golf Course Operations TPC Sawgrass, was an incredible guest with such great insight into what it takes to maintain one of the best golf courses in the world. He shared his experience running the Player Championship tournament Open and how it is a significant event annually. He also discusses how important it is to stay consistent across all 36 holes on his courses...

For this episode, we welcome Dr. John Kaminski of Penn State. Dr. Kaminski has been a huge supporter of the Brentsville Turfgrass Management Program. We were so excited to talk to him and discuss the different aspects of his 2year program, where students find themselves as some of the highest level superintendents across the world. We cannot thank him enough for taking the time. Enjoy!

What an excellent episode with Mrs. Nancy Berlin of Virginia Extension discussing all of the work she has done in Prince William County when it comes to all things green. We had a blast learning all about the Master Gardeners certification available to those interested in greenscapes of all forms, from watershed management to turfgrass. We are so grateful for her time. Enjoy!

What an amazing episode where we host the Territory Manager at E- Landscape Specialty Services, Mr. Phillip Mahr. We discuss his career in the turf industry and how his life to an unlikely turn where he found a new love at this family-run landscape company outside of Baltimore. We can not thank Phil enough for taking the time. This is a must-listen.

For this week's episode, we host business owner, Mr. Tyler Bloom. Tyler has developed a consulting company where he connects groups, organizations, and talented/ skilled individuals to play key roles in the Green Industry. It was so awesome to see his passion and dedication for the industry and his life's work reflects his want to raise awareness for our incredible industry. This is an amazing epi...

One of the best episodes yet! Our students learned about an essential part of our industry from Dr. Munshaw, and it is the future of our field. Providing better seed that develops into better varieties can combat the challenges each type of turfgrass faces in their environment. It was such a fantastic learning experience for our students. We cannot thank Dr. Munshaw enough! Enjoy.   

Please DONATE TODAY to help support our co-host in his fight against brain cancer! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/ryland-strong-tiger-turf-talk-shirts?side=front&type=4&zoom=false  We cannot thank  Shelia enough for taking the time; the kids had a fantastic time and truly were an incredible lesson on the significant role the GCSAA plays in advocating for all golf course ma...