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Welcome to the biggest show in Golf Course Maintenance. Join Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent from the Superintendent Network, as they host an engaging cross section of guests from the worldwide Turf community. Feel right at home as they talk shop without any boundaries. Listen, learn and laugh at the numerous entertaining experiences from various turf, golf and related professionals that you will enjoy getting to know. Feel free to reach out over our social media channels @turftoday and @thegcsnetwork
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- 4 days ago1h 5m
Jon Dykes
Jon Dykes went from the MMA cage to the golf course, and he's built quite a career along the way. A former amateur MMA and jiu jitsu fighter from West London, Jon found his way into greenkeeping without ever having played golf. Fast forward to becoming Student of the Year, earning a place on BIGGA's FTMI programme, and working as an assistant greenkeeper at Harleyford Golf Club, while helping out at major golf events whenever he gets the chance. We talk about his unconventional route into turf, the opportunities the industry has opened up, volunteering at major events, and why there's a career in greenkeeping for people who might never have considered it. Please share the show with your friends in the industry and hit us with that 5 star rating to help us grow. Follow us on Youtube and other social media to stay connected turftodayshop.com for TT merch
- 1 weeks ago1h 17m
Mathieu Cowan
This week on Turf Today, Adam is joined by co-hosts Dan Peterson and Richard Milko for a wild and entertaining conversation with Mathieu Cowan of Sunset Golf Club in Quebec. Mathieu has accomplished a lot in his life, and his journey in golf is anything but ordinary. From running a golf course as a one-man army to catching the attention of Pinehurst and The Golfer's Journal, Matt has some incredible stories to share. We talk about his journey, the challenges of maintaining and improving his own course, his future plans, and a few stories that make this episode one you won't want to miss! Tune in for plenty of laughs and a great conversation about doing things your own way in the golf industry. Merchandise https://www.turftodayshop.com
- 2 weeks ago1h 33m
Austin Wright CTEM
This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Austin Wright, Equipment Manager at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Austin has some great stories from his career, including working major championships, life in the equipment shop, and the experiences that have shaped his journey in the golf industry. We also talk about his work developing the Wright Cut Rating System, the importance of consistent quality of cut, and his passion for building the next generation of equipment managers. Great stories, valuable insight, and a look behind the scenes at one of the most important roles in golf course maintenance. Share this episode with everyone you know in turf! Give the show a 5 star rating and leave a review to help the show be seen! Thank you to all our sponsors and huge shout out to everyone who listens to the show!
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
Robert Heggie
This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Robert Heggie, Director of BMO Field in Toronto Canada. Robert takes us behind the scenes of some of the biggest events in sports, from MLS Cups and the Grey Cup to the NHL Winter Classic, Pan Am Games, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We talk about the challenges of managing high-performance sports fields, winter resods, grow lights, undersoil heating, technology, and the pressure of getting a field ready for worldwide broadcasts. Robert also shares why he recently started Grass Roots Consulting and what he sees coming next for sports turf. A great conversation about people, technology, and what it takes to keep the biggest fields in the game ready to play. https://www.turftodayshop.com Reach out to turf2day@gmail.com with any questions
- Sep 29, 20261h 25m
Micah Woods
What happens when a golf course superintendent takes his passion for turfgrass around the world? On this episode of Turf Today, we sit down with Dr. Micah Woods of Pace Turf and the Asian Turfgrass Center to discuss turfgrass science, international golf, data-driven management, and his unconventional career. Micah shares stories from Oregon, Arizona, Augusta National, Shanghai, Japan, and beyond—including becoming a superintendent at just 22 and working during Tiger Woods' first Masters win. We also discuss managing different grasses and climates, irrigation, overseeding, MLSN, growth potential, playing conditions, and using data to work backward from the results you want. Whether you're an experienced superintendent, assistant, student, or simply interested in turfgrass, this episode is packed with insight on learning, problem-solving, and creating better conditions. Thank you to all our partners and everyone who listens to the show!! Please drop us a rating or review!! https://www.turftodayshop.com for all your merchandise https://www.instagram.com/turftoday/ to join the community
- Sep 15, 20261h 19m
Stu Sheridan
On this episode of Turf Today, Stu Sheridan takes us through his career and some of the people and experiences that helped shape it. We talk about his early days at Naas Golf Club, the Ohio program, his internships at Muirfield Village and Bay Hill, and what he learned from working major events across North America. Stu also shares a great story from Bay Hill involving Arnold Palmer, talks about why relationships and networking have played such a big role in his career, and takes us inside the major first tee and tunnel project at Capilano that helped spark his interest in golf construction. We also talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough in the turf industry, the career opportunities that exist outside of the traditional Superintendent path. Stu explains why golf construction can be the "unknown" career in the eyes of the turf industry and why now is such an exciting time to be involved. Another great conversation on Turf Today! Share with your friends in the industry.
- Sep 8, 20261h 13m
James Symons
Today on Turf Today, we're celebrating Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day with a conversation featuring James Symons, Director of Agronomy at Anthem Country Club in Las Vegas. James takes us through his journey from Mississauga, Ontario, to managing turf in the middle of the Las Vegas desert. We talk about the challenges of water conservation, surviving extreme summer conditions, and the massive renovation work he's been a part of at Anthem. We also get into the reality of growing grass in the desert, the lessons James has learned throughout his career, and what keeps him pushing to be better. Plus, Brian shares a little bit about his recent trip with his son. Want to show some love to a superintendent today? Head over to https://thankasuper.org/ and let them know how much their work means to you Turf Today Online shop https://www.turftodayshop.com/
- Sep 1, 20261h 22m
USGA 5: Tom Gould & Zach Nicoludis
In this episode of Rolling with the USGA Green Section, Adam and Brian dive into two timely articles from the USGA Green Section Record and sit down with the experts behind them. First, Tom Gould joins us to discuss controlling blue-green algae on putting greens. We talk about why it develops, the conditions that encourage it and strategies Superintendents can use to manage it. Then, Zac Nicklaus joins the show to break down his article, "A Superintendent's Guide to Surviving Summer." From heat and humidity to drought, disease pressure, irrigation challenges and everything else summer throws at a golf course, Zac shares some practical insight for getting through the toughest months of the year. Two great articles. Two great conversations. And plenty of information you can take back to the golf course. This is Rolling with the USGA Green Section, presented by Turf Today. LINKS Read Tom's article on USGA Green Section Record here Read Zach's article on USGA Green Section Record here More info on USGA Moisture meter here Post a message for Thank a Superintendent day through GCSAA here Buy Turf Today merchandise here
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