Turf Today

On this episode of Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Tim Kelly , Golf Course Superintendent at Huntingdon Valley Country Club . Tim walks us through his early days at Saucon Valley CC, Aronimink Golf Club and the various events that shaped his career. He shares his favorite memories from the job. Not alwyas huge celebrations, but the everyday wins with his team and some memories close to hi...

Garrett Bastardi, Head of Innovation and Development at Flash Weather AI, joins the show to talk about how weather technology is changing the way Superintendents and Course Managers make decisions. Garrett shares stories from his days as a competitive golfer, chasing storms with his father, his work on major events like the U.S. Open, and how his team is building tools that bring more precision an...

This week on Turf Today , Adam and Brian sit down with Tyler Miget , Equipment Manager at Harmony Club in Fort Collins, Colorado. Tyler brings a fresh and often-overlooked perspective to the industry as the voice of the equipment manager. He shares plenty of laughs, lessons, and great stories about the role he plays behind the scenes keeping the operation running smoothly. Tyler also opens up abou...

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian are joined by Matt Powell, Superintendent at The Country Club, ouside of Cleveland Ohio. Matt shares stories from his career journey, including the mentors who shaped him and the lessons learned working at one of the most respected golf properties in the country, Muirfield Village. From the culture inside a top-tier operation of his own, to the relationships...

This week on The Turf Today Podcast , we're rolling through some memorable moments from past episode. Sit back and listen to some of the stories, laughs, and lessons that have stuck with us throughout the years. From early mornings on the course to behind-the-scenes insights from the people who keep the turf world running, this highlight reel cuts together the voices that define our industry. Host...

This week Adam and Brian sit down with Scott Bordner, Director of Agronomy for the Union League of Philadelphia, to talk about his work overseeing one of the most dynamic organizations in golf. Scott shares insights into managing multiple properties, upcoming projects, and how he balances it all while staying connected to the game on a personal level.  He also discusses his involvement with the Su...

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Eric Van Gerwen, Superintendent at Black Bear Ridge Resort, one of Canada's Top 100 golf courses. Eric's journey is a blend of turf and business. After completing two years at the University of Guelph's Turf program, he went back to school to study business, giving him a unique edge as a modern superintendent. He's sharp, passionate about the g...

This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Alex Tolbert , Superintendent at Orangeburg Country Club and current President of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association . Alex shares his journey through the turf industry, the unique challenges of managing a golf course in South Carolina, and how leadership extends beyond his own crew to the broader Superintendent community. From agronomic...

In this episode of Turf Today , we sit down with Jeff Markow, the Superintendent at Cypress Point for the past 32 years. Jeff shares stories from his remarkable career, what it's been like to manage one of the most iconic courses in golf, and the people who've shaped his journey along the way. From the challenges of maintaining world-class turf to the relationships built over decades in the indust...

In this episode of Turf Today , we're joined by a Decorated Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who has turned his experience on the battlefield into lessons for everyday life. Sean Bacon, now a mental toughness coach, provides workshops and seminars on resilience, leadership, and teamwork. We highly reccomend listening and sharing this episode as we talk about what it really means to stay calm u...

This week on Turf Today , Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Owen Singer, a 22-year-old Canadian making waves in the turf industry as one of the youngest Superintendents in the game. Owen's journey runs through the University of Guelph, countless hours on the course, and volunteer stints at the Canadian Open. All experiences that have sharpened both his skills and his perspective.  Yo...

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Brian Chapin and Todd Saganiec from Labar Golf to talk about their paths into the industry and the many projects that have had them racking up a ton of airline miles. They also played a big part in the golf course construction of Happy Gilmore 2 . From the challenges of building golf courses to the opportunities available for those looking to j...

This week on Turf Today we host episode 3 of Rolling with the Green Section. Join Ross Niewola and Mitch Leininger, two front-line agronomy experts from the USGA, as they demystify the science behind championship level maintenance. Ross explores the cutting-edge shift toward output-guided maintenance, where metrics like green speed, firmness, clipping volume, and soil moisture guide decisions on f...

We're going back in time for an old school Turf Today episode with Adam and original co-host Trevor. Joining them is Daniel Peterson, better known as The Greenskeepah on social media. Superintendent at Paul Harney Golf Course in Massachusetts, Daniel brings a perfect mix of turf wisdom and locker-room comedy, dropping coach-like pep talks one moment and laugh-out-loud stories the next. From silly...

This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Simon Wattier, a 24-year-old turf professional whose résumé reads like a world tour. From the fairways of France to the greens of Switzerland, Ireland, Portugal, and the USA (including a stint at the legendary Augusta National) Simon has packed a career's worth of experience into just a few short years. We talk about his journey, the lessons he's learned w...

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Anthony Angelis, Certified Golf Agronomist and Superintendent at Granite Ridge Golf Club in Ontario, Canada. Known to many as @turfbaus on Instagram, Anthony brings a range of experiece to the show. We talk about his path into turf management, the day-to-day realities of running a busy public facility and some of the leadership advice he's pick...

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Chuck and Dylan Ashley. A father-son duo with deep roots in the turf industry. Currently holding things down at Voyageurs Golf Course in Alban, Ontario, the Ashleys bring a wealth of experience, resilience, and heart to the conversation. Originally from Simcoe, the pair spent years working side by side at Norfolk Golf & Country Club before making the move n...

In this episode of Turf Today , Adam and Brian sit down with Nick Roth, Director of Greens and Grounds at The Tree Farm in South Carolina. As employee number one, Nick has been there since the jump, helping shape a bold new golf project from untouched land to finished fairways. He shares insights on the construction and grow-in process, what it's like working with founders who think outside the bo...

In this episode of Turf Today , Adam and Brian sit down with Scott Furlong, Golf Course Superintendent at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Scott brings more than just turf wisdom to the table. He's a dad, a coach, a teacher, and a true leader on and off the course. We talk about the culture he's building at RTJ, how he supports and develops his team and what it means to lead with empathy and intentio...

In this episode of Turf Today , recorded on the Superintendent Network and proudly sponsored by Toro, Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Jake Gargasz, Director of Grounds at Crooked Stick Golf Club. Jake shares his experience leading a full green rebuild at the legendary Pete Dye-designed course, offering insight into the planning, challenges, and execution behind the project. He also...

In this episode of Turf Today , Adam and Brian catch up with Justin McGohon, Senior Assistant Superintendent at the University of Louisville Golf Club. Justin shares his path through the turf industry, including earning his turfgrass degree through the Penn State online program while gaining hands-on experience across the country. From working high-profile events like the Korn Ferry Tour Champions...

In this episode, we team up with the USGA Green Section to bring you expert insights straight from the field. This is Episode number 2 of Turf Today and USGA Rolling wirh the Green Sectoin. First, agronomist  Brian Whitlark  (0:1:30) breaks down his article "Getting Rid of Fairway Grain." Hedives into what causes it, why it matters, and how to manage it. Then we hear from Zach Nicoludis (0:31:35)...

We've made it to 100 and we're celebrating in a big way! Adam and Brian are joined by one of the most legendary figures in the turf industry: Paul B. Latshaw.   Currently the Director of Golf Course Operations at Merion Golf Club,  Paul's name is synonymous with excellence, and in this special episode, he shares stories, lessons, and behind-the-scenes insight from a career that has shaped the high...

On this episode of Turf Today , we head out to Cape Cod and are joined by two longtime listeners and social media standouts, Richard Milko and Mike Bird. Rich is at Woods Hole Golf Club where as Mike work at Green Harbor. They have both become familiar faces in the online turf community. This conversation is a fun, laid-back ride through their journeys in turf, their favorite parts of the job, and...

 In this episode of Turf Today , Brian and Adam are joined by Scott Pavalko, Director of Golf Course and Grounds at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado. Castle Pines was the stunning host of last year's BMW Championship. Scott takes us through his inspiring journey in the turf industry, from learning the ropes from his greatest mentor, to climbing the ranks at world-class venues like M...