USGA Green Section Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis
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USGA Green Section Podcast
United States Golf Association
Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 61
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Heathland Heritage: Preparing Sunningdale for the 43rd Curtis Cup Match | EP. 46
Episode 46
samedi 31 août 2024 • Duration 32:56
Our summer abroad wraps up in England as we welcome Sunningdale’s Jamie Wilson and George Pitts to the podcast for a chat about heathland golf, course prep and history at the Curtis Cup.
The Royal Melbourne Method: How They Manage Organic Matter, Deliver Famously Firm Greens and More! | EP. 45
Episode 45
vendredi 16 août 2024 • Duration 38:37
In our new episode we chat with Richard Forsyth, director of golf courses at Royal Melbourne, about the unique way they manage organic matter in their bentgrass greens, and much more!
Standardizing Organic Matter Testing With Dr. Roch Gaussoin | Ep. 36
vendredi 20 octobre 2023 • Duration 41:06
Have you ever wondered about the best way to sample for organic matter in your greens? How many samples should you take? How deep should they be? Grass on or off? What’s the right amount of organic matter for your course? In our latest podcast episode, we talk with University of Nebraska professor and 2023 USGA Green Section Award recipient Dr. Roch Gaussoin for some answers to these and other sampling questions. He’s been working on a collaborative project to standardize putting green organic matter testing with USGA agronomists and researchers around the country.
When in Rome: Ryder Cup Course Prep With Lara Arias | Ep. 35
lundi 25 septembre 2023 • Duration 37:19
The focus of the golf world is in Rome this week at the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. We spoke with Lara Arias, the host course superintendent, about her career in course maintenance, hosting the Ryder Cup, growing grass in Italy, and more!
How Much Light Does Grass Need? | Ep. 34
vendredi 18 août 2023 • Duration 38:59
In our new podcast episode, Dr. Ben Wherley from Texas A&M sheds some light on the issue of shade and its impact on turf. We cover how light is measured, how much light different grasses need to grow well, tips for dealing with shade, new research on this topic and more!
James Bledge, A Greenkeeper’s Journey to The Open Championship | Ep. 33
mardi 18 juillet 2023 • Duration 50:16
In our latest episode, we cross the pond to chat with James Bledge, links manager at Royal Liverpool. He detailed the agronomics of links golf, prepping for a major and his experience on greenkeeping in the UK.
Cross-Country Course Conditions and U.S. Open Preparations | Ep. 32
jeudi 15 juin 2023 • Duration 34:08
Buckle up for a cross-country road trip as we catch up on the latest trends in each region with USGA Agronomists. We’ll recap 2023 so far, discuss organic matter and the GS3, then preview the U.S. Open at LACC.
Weeds, Robots and More With Dr. Scott McElroy | Ep. 31
vendredi 19 mai 2023 • Duration 38:00
Dr. Scott McElroy, professor at Auburn University, joins us to chat about several topics including robot mowers, Poa annua and goosegrass, data and his work in Italy.
Sustainability Through Science With Dr. Cole Thompson | Ep. 30
vendredi 21 avril 2023 • Duration 39:47
Dr. Cole Thompson, director of research at the USGA, joins us for a special Earth Day episode to discuss the research program he leads and all the ways golf courses benefit the environment.
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Setting a Course for Paradise: Building Cabot St. Lucia | Ep. 29
vendredi 17 mars 2023 • Duration 35:24
Our latest podcast takes you on a trip to the Caribbean as we talk with Damon Di Giorgio, superintendent at Cabot St. Lucia, about the ups and downs of building a golf course in paradise.
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