Explore every episode of the podcast The Talking Greenkeeper
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| Thomas Bastis is Back! | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:29:13 | |
Thomas Bastis, Competition Agronomist for the PGA Tour, joins me to discuss his recent trip to Le Golf National for the 2024 Olympic golf event. We also talk about the GS3, a golf ball engineered by the USGA to measure putting surface speed, firmenss, smoothness & trueness, and how it's changing industry thinking when it comes to putting surface performance and management. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/meet-me-at-the-creek/1285696865?i=1285698079 https://open.spotify.com/track/3OQMICEnoXIsMD4jYtOC7F?si=3461367bdfd04728 | |||
| Joe Wachter | 15 Aug 2024 | 01:44:50 | |
Joe Wachter, GCS joins me to discuss his illustrious career in greenkeeping for the game we all adore, and his final season at Glen Echo Country Club, arguably the Show Me State's finest golf course. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://open.spotify.com/track/2JN57QFclho4vExKPq6OYg?si=4c1ee6626473493c | |||
| Jonathan Heywood | 22 May 2024 | 01:18:37 | |
Jonathan Heywood is the Golf Course Superintendent at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, which is located in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Sleepy Hollow Country Club was also ranked 59th in the latest Golf Course Digest rankings of America's 100 Greatest Courses. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/halftime/662324135?i=662324542 https://open.spotify.com/track/2PRsh2LNPxoxC9OnErnelg?si=9111f8bdca9f499b | |||
| Greg Monteforte | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:01:13 | |
Greg Monteforte is the creator and content producer for the Golf Threads Blog, which breaks down the latest happenings in golf fashion. Please give Greg a follow on Twitter & Instagram and you can find all of his social media handles, along with outstanding takes on what golfers are sporting these days at.... And thanks to our sponsors! & | |||
| Chris Toporski | 16 Jun 2022 | 01:22:20 | |
Chris Toporski is the GCS at Lulu Country Club, located just outside of Philadelphia, and LuLu CC was one of the first golf courses in Pennsylvania designed by legenadary golf course architect, Donald Ross. Thanks to our sponsors! & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/
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| Craig Currier | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:19:23 | |
Craig Currier is the GCS at Glen Oaks Golf Club, located on Long Island, NY. Craig was also hand picked by the USGA to be the Superintendent at Bethpage State Park, and during his tenure, the Black course hosted two US Open championships. Thanks to our sponors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com & | |||
| Jason Straka | 31 May 2022 | 01:10:17 | |
Jason Straka is a Golf Course Architect who recently contributed to one of the most grand golf course builds of the 21st century at Union League National, located in Cape May Court House, NJ. Jason is also part of the Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design firm, and currently sits as president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) Please visit the Fry/Straka website for more information: Also....thanks to our sponsors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & | |||
| Union League National w/ Pat Haughey, Ross Burgess & Ryan Moore | 26 May 2022 | 01:16:04 | |
Pat Haughey, GCS, Ross Burgess, AGCS & Ryan Moore, AGCS join me to discuss the most epic golf course build of all time at Union League National, located within the sandy confines of Cape May Court House, NJ. Thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| Lee Purves | 12 May 2022 | 01:26:17 | |
Lee Purves, Head Greenkeeper at Northenden Golf CLub, located in scenic Manchester, England joins me to talk about, "parkland" style greenkeeping in the British Isles. Thanks to our sponsors & | |||
| Chris Tritabaugh II | 05 May 2022 | 01:47:38 | |
Chris Tritabaugh, Golf Course Superintendent of Hazeltine National Golf Club joins me again to discuss his alternative approach to greenkeeping for the game we all adore. Read Chris's informative blog here: And thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & | |||
| Moe Robinson is Back! | 28 Apr 2022 | 01:30:41 | |
Moe Robinson is back to talk about her move to Victoria, BC, and life as a (2nd) assistant at Cordova Bay Golf Course. Thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| The Not 100th But Close Enough to the 100th Episode with Mark McGreevy | 22 Apr 2022 | 01:43:47 | |
Mark McGreevy, one of my BFF's in greenkeeping joins me in the basement of the killer brick rancher for what might be the 100th episode of The Talking Greenkeeper Podcast. Thanks to our sponsors! & | |||
| Jon Wall | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:27:43 | |
Jon Wall, originally from the UK, is the Golf Course Superintendent of the Da Nang Golf Resort located in beautiful Da Nang, Vietnam. Thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| Matt Elmore PhD | 15 May 2024 | 01:40:07 | |
Matt Elmore PhD is the Assistant Specialist in Weed Science for Turfgrass, Landscapes, Pastures and Forages at Rutgers University. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/come-back-little-star/1053758156?i=1053759015 https://open.spotify.com/track/2HQGSbxfy1WTttwuPFyhCu?si=ddb10caf43a940fe | |||
| Steve McDonald | 07 Apr 2022 | 01:25:14 | |
Steve McDonald, turfgrass consultant, owner and operator of Turfgrass Disease Solutions, and all around great guy and positive resource to the greenkeeping community is back for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. To hire Steve to consult on your golf course, or subscribe to his weekly video series, please visit, https://www.turfgrassdiseasesolutions.com Also thanks to our sponsors, https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/
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| Thomas Bastis | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:32:27 | |
Thomas Bastis, former Superintendent of The California Club of San Francisco (Cal Club), and now PGA Tour Competition Agronomist, joins me to talk about turning 50, and life on the road hanging with Tour venue Superintendents. Thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| Lorabeth Catterson | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:25:44 | |
Lorabeth is the Assistant Director of Agronomy at Hillcrest Country Club, which is one of the most renowned golf clubs in Los Angeles, California. Thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| John Dolan | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:37:25 | |
John Dolan is a greenkeeper, turned PGA professional, who went back to the time honored profession of greenkeeping, and is currently practicing the craft of managing turfgrass at perhaps the finest 9 hole golf course in the world, Cruit Island Golf Club, located in the county of Donegal in the town of Kincasslagh, Ireland. Please follow John on Twitter And as always, thanks to our sponsors! & | |||
| Jeff Lacour | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:37:55 | |
Jeff Lacour is a sales rep who has been suppling sand to greenkeepers since 1986. Recently, Jeff helped Merion's East Course, and the Lower Course at Baltusrol create the root zone mix for their renovated putting surfaces. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/
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| Matthew Wharton | 23 Feb 2022 | 01:44:05 | |
Matthew Wharton is a CGCS & Master Greenkeeper who is managing turfgrass at the illustrious Donald Ross designed, Carolina Golf Club located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & | |||
| Jan Bel Jan | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:44:59 | |
Jan Bel Jan is a golf course architect based out of Jupiter, Florida who grew up on golf course in western, PA. One of seven kids, Jan's father was a pro/superintendent, and it was on the courses under his care that Jan fell in love with the game we all adore. To contact Jan please visit her website: And as always, thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| Scott Fawcett | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:18:11 | |
Scott Fawcett is the creator and owner of Decade Golf which is a numbers based course management sysytem used to help players improve their scores. For more information on Scott and his system please visit: Also, thanks to our sponsors! & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/
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| Tim Zech | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:18:58 | |
Tim Zech is the owner & operator of Rightline, a manufacturer & distributor of plant protection products for the world of turfgrass and ornamentals. | |||
| John Jacob | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:52:08 | |
John Jacob is one of my BFF's in greenkeeping, where he currently produces kick ass playing surfaces at Deerfield Golf Club located near the scenic White Clay Creek State Park in beautiful Newark, Delaware. Thanks to our sponsors: & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ And if you are interested in the Danish Greenkeeping Internship/Apprentice program please contact Martin Jorgensen: martinhj@live.dk | |||
| Mark Omell | 09 May 2024 | 01:25:28 | |
Mark Omell joins me to discuss his illustrious career as a Golf Course Superintendent and his new gig as the Director of SIgnature Sanctuary Certification at Audubon International. To learn more about how to become a Signature Sanctuary Certified golf property please visit: https://auduboninternational.org/signature-sanctuary-certification/ Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to:thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com Jams! https://open.spotify.com/track/1iQWkGvlLjenQP6SpChVeq?si=9f71f0618b644dab | |||
| Sam Thomas | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:24:59 | |
Sam Thomas is a golf course architect who currently works for the GEO foundation for Sustainable Golf as their Director of Golf Development. Sam's role is focused on supporting & advocating sustainability in golf development in established & emerging markets, working with architects, developers, governments and tourism bodies. For more information on becoming a GEO certified golf property please visit https://sustainable.golf Thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| Nick Schreiber | 12 Jan 2022 | 01:20:38 | |
Nick Schreiber is helping start a new private club called Old Barnwell whose mission is to be an inclusive club for beginners, women, people of color & families. Old Barnwell is currently being constructed in South Carolina. Thanks to our sponsors & | |||
| Ryan Gall | 05 Jan 2022 | 01:28:29 | |
Ryan Gall is the First Assistant Superintendent at Loch Lomond Golf Club, and also plays right tackle for The Edinburgh Wolves football team. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & | |||
| Jason Haines & Micah Woods PhD | 21 Dec 2021 | 02:24:21 | |
GCS, Jason Haines & Chief Scientist of The Asian Turfgrass Center, Micah Woods join me for a year end greenkeeping conversation spectacular. Micah's links: https://www.asianturfgrass.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-atc-doublecut-with-micah-woods/id1598047192 Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ &
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| Casey Bannon | 17 Dec 2021 | 02:02:41 | |
Casey Bannon is the Assistant Editor of The Golfers Journal, a quarterly publication, and media outlet, telling stories about the game we all adore. Job Board! Contact Rick Tegtmeier fo 2nd asst. opportunity Contact Bjarni Hannesson for Deputy Course Manager position https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Golfers Journal Membership https://www.golfersjournal.com
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| Lee Strutt | 07 Dec 2021 | 02:06:52 | |
Lee Strutt is a British Greenkeeper currently visiting golf courses on the east coast of the United States. Lee was kind enough to visit the basement of the killer brick rancher, and together we recorded this episode. | |||
| Jeff Johnson | 01 Dec 2021 | 01:23:41 | |
Jeff Johnson has been the Golf Course Superintendent at The Minikahda Club, located in beautiful Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the past 25 years. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ &
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| Doug Soldat PhD | 16 Nov 2021 | 01:31:58 | |
Doug Soldat PhD is a professor and turfgrass extension specialist at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. Doug is also one of the creators and co-founders of the GreenkeeperApp. Thanks to our sponsors: https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & | |||
| Brian Laurent | 12 Nov 2021 | 01:31:02 | |
Brian Laurent is the Director of the MVGCSA & COGCSA and is also the creator of The Superintendent Network. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ &
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| Trev Dormer | 04 Nov 2021 | 01:37:40 | |
Trev Dormer is a design/shaper associate for the golf course architectural powerhouse tag team of Coore & Crenshaw. Thanks to our sponsors! & | |||
| Walker Simas | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:22:46 | |
Walker Simas is the Co-host of The Tie Podcast, which is a golf related podcast that connects people through our common interest in the game we all adore...golf! To learn more about Walker & The Tie Podcast please visit: To listen to The Tie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tie-podcast/id1583596139?i=1000653504807 https://open.spotify.com/show/4i9rDCipFbPjX8j4Lw5uId?si=0194ec3cafd94ad0 Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/foam/1718231752?i=1718232029 https://open.spotify.com/track/4lfuRRTLD4UFkSVVArVVaK?si=180b658cf1c34b08 | |||
| Ryan Howard | 02 Nov 2021 | 01:38:14 | |
Ryan Howard is the Golf Course Superintendent at The Inn at Perry Cabin, which happens to be Pete Dye's final construction project. The course is located in beautiful St. Michaels, Maryland. Thanks to our sponsors... https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ & | |||
| Doug Larson | 28 Oct 2021 | 01:42:34 | |
Doug Larson is the Golf Course Superintendent at The Shore Club located in Cape May, New Jersey. Thanks to our sponsors https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing & | |||
| Paul Carter | 14 Oct 2021 | 01:35:04 | |
Paul Carter is the Director of Agronomy for the nine golf courses located on the Tennessee Golf Trail. All the courses on the trail are environmentally certified by Audubon International, The Golf Environmental Organization (GEO) & The Groundwater Foundation https://auduboninternational.org/acsp-for-golf/ Also...thanks to our sponsors: & | |||
| Sean Tonner | 10 Oct 2021 | 02:04:50 | |
Sean Tonner is an American/Scottish citizen greenkeeper who graduated from Elmwood college, worked on the crew at St. Andrews, moved to Austin, Texas to become an assistant at the illustrious Austin Country Club, and is currently the golf course superintendent at the Neskowin Beach Golf Course located on the central coast of Oregon. Thanks to our sponsors & | |||
| Will Benson | 01 Oct 2021 | 01:31:27 | |
Will Benson is the golf course superintendent at Laurelwood Golf Course, a municipal 9 holer located in Eugene, Oregon Thanks to our sponsors & | |||
| Allen Knight | 23 Sep 2021 | 01:31:05 | |
Allen Knight is a golfer from the state of South Carolina. He is the co-host of The Pullin' Weeds podcast which is the official podcast of the https://www.carolinasgcsa.org and is also the co-host of the Off the Hosel podcast which is the official podcast of https://scgolf.org Thank you to our sponsors: | |||
| Jim Hartsell | 16 Sep 2021 | 01:28:41 | |
Jim Is the author of The Secret Home of Golf: The Authorized History of King Collins Golf & the Creation of Sweetens Cove. You can purchase this book at https://www.back9press.com Jim has also published stories in https://www.thelinksdiary.com and The Golfers Journal and currently resides in Alabama. Also! Thanks to our sponsors! & https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/
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| John Reilly | 09 Sep 2021 | 01:31:48 | |
John Reilly is the Director of Agronomy at the Longboat Key Club located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. This episode was sponsored by: https://www.rightlineusa.com/products/ & | |||
| Bill Kreuser, PhD | 18 Aug 2021 | 02:02:13 | |
Bill Kreuser is a professor, researcher, golf course superintendent, creator of the Greenkeeper app, and one of the most creative minds in the business of greenkeeping today. | |||
| Ken Siems | 27 Jul 2021 | 01:45:49 | |
Ken Siems is perhaps the most traveled greenkeeper in history, having grown grass for the game we all adore at courses in Canada, Scotland, England, Dubai, China, Russia & the good old USA. Currently, Ken is running his own DryJect business in the UK. | |||
| Alan FitzGerald is Back! | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:18:08 | |
Alan FitzGerald, Master Greenkeeper & CGCS is back to tell me about his recent move to become the new superintendent at Rehoboth Country Club. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com https://music.apple.com/us/album/life-on-mars/1039798000?i=1039798013 https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZE3wv8V3w2T2f7nOCjV0N?si=fe51f4d06eba4bed | |||
| Quinn Thompson | 25 Jul 2021 | 01:45:52 | |
Quinn Thompson is a golf course construction shaper that has shaped bunker features for arguably the best golf course architectural duo of this century, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. Quinn is currently hanging in Japan, practicing his art(s) and ripping an excavator throughout the land of the rising sun. | |||
| James Huntoon II | 14 Jul 2021 | 01:54:43 | |
James Huntoon, golf course superintendent of the Heritage Club located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is back on this latest episode. We discuss Mike Strantz, The Open Championship, volunteering for tour events, and how old is too old to get into greenkeeping. | |||
| Allan Dewald | 06 Jul 2021 | 01:32:40 | |
Allan Dewald is the golf course superintendent of Pender Harbor Golf Club located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. | |||