Turf Today

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 how social media has helped them stay connected and inspired. It’s a light, easy listen that reminds us all why we love this industry and the pe...

 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 Muirfield Village and Cog Hill.

This is a very insightful conversation. Scott shares thoughtful perspectives on leadership, course preparation at the highest level, and what it takes to manage eli...

This episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent head across the pond to Northern Ireland for a special episode straight from one of golf’s most storied sites, Royal Portrush Golf Club, host of this year’s Open Championship.

The guys connect with Graeme Beatt, Course Manager at Royal Portrush, to dive into the intricacies of preparing a major championship venue. From the unique challenges of coastal turf management to the pride of hosting one of golf’s biggest stages, Graeme shares insights on the course, the upcoming tournament, and the journey that led him to...

In this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Mick Sutton from New South Wales, a turf industry veteran whose story is as powerful as his passion for the grass beneath our feet.

From working hands-on as a Greenkeeper to his current role in Sales with Toro, Mick has seen every side of the turf world. Was not an easy road for him. After a serious car accident, doctors told him he’d never return to the field. Mick not only proved them wrong but came back stronger, continuing to make hi...

In this episode, Adam and Brian sit down with Trent Manning, a Certified Turf Equipment Manager from the prestigious Ansley Golf Club in Roswell, Georgia. With years of hands-on experience maintaining and managing high-performance turf equipment, Trent shares his journey into the golf course industry, what it takes to keep a golf course running smoothly, and the evolving technology shaping turf management today. Whether you’re a golf enthusiast, a turf professional, or just curious about the work behind the beauty of the greens, this conversation offers a fascinating inside look at one of the most vital and often ov...

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Adam and Brian sit down with Zach Sack, Assistant Superintendent at Butler National Golf Club in Chicago. After a long run in baseball and a life-changing event, Zach found his way into the turf industry—and he’s never looked back. Full of passion, great insight, and stories that range from hilarious to downright spooky, this is one you don’t want to miss!

This week on Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Professor Jim Huntoon, the man growing the next generation of turf legends at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina. After years in the trenches as a golf course superintendent, Jim swapped early mornings and greens mowing for lectures and life lessons. We dive into his journey from managing turf to managing turf students — the wins, the wild stories, and a few growing pains along the way. Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and a behind-the-scenes look at life on the education side. Thank you to ou...

This week on Turf Today, we’re joined by Scotty Mulhern, an Australian native and former professional baseball player who’s now running a 1.5 man turf operation in Prague, Czech Republic. Scotty shares his unique journey from the baseball field to the turf world, the challenges of managing turf solo in a foreign country, and how his athletic background influences his approach to his new career. It’s a conversation full of grit, passion, and a global perspective on the work behind the game. Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support and to all of our listeners for al...

Rolling with the Green Section is a new podcast from Turf Today, featuring in-depth conversations with the experts behind the USGA Green Section. From the latest research in turfgrass science to the real-world challenges faced by golf course superintendents, this show digs into the issues that keep the game rolling — literally. Join us as we chat with agronomists, researchers, and course care professionals about everything from mowing heights to moisture meters, bringing fresh insight to the surfaces that shape the game of golf. If you live for lush fairways, fast greens, and the science that makes them possible, this pa...

This week on Turf Today, we’re joined by Golf Course Superintendent Rodney Robbins, from The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Rodney sits down with Adam and Brian for a fun, insightful chat about life on and off the course, turf management challenges, and what it really takes to be a leader in all aspects of life.

The winners of the Toro headcover giveaway are announced on this episode. Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who keeps this show rolling. 

On this episode of Turf Today, hosts Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with the Ontario Boys: Liam Fischer, Beck Ljungberg and Caleb Patry, who embarked on a memorable road trip all the way from Canada to The Players Championship. Tune in as they share their adventures, experiences, and insights from one of golf's most prestigious events.

We also dive deep into the world of Augusta and The Masters with special guest John Lamoureux, who gives us an insider's look at the iconic tournament and what makes it one of the most anticipated weeks in golf.<...

Join us on this exciting episode of Turf Today as we sit down with golf media personality Matt Ginella! With years of experience in golf media, Matt shares his unique insights on the turf industry, his favorite courses, and the latest trends in the world of golf. Whether you're in the turf world or simply a fan of the sport of golf, Matt’s stories, expertise, and passion for the game are sure to inspire. Tune in for a conversation packed with valuable tips, behind-the-scenes industry knowledge, and plenty of turf talk you won’t want to miss! 

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Construction Superintendent at Olde Eight Golf Club, Hunter Cooper, is on the Turf Today podcast this week. Hunter talks about the different techniques and lessons he has learned from the courses he's worked at and people he has worked for. Hunter has some excellent advice for some of the people pushing the pace of the industy. He also tells some all-time stories about his experience as a superintendent, firefighter and father. Continue to share the show with your peers in the industry so we can all grow together.    Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10, USGA an...

Golf Course Superintendent from Black Diamond Ranch, Jeremiah Mincey joins Turf Today from The Players Championship. Get to know Jeremiah more by hearing him talk about his experiences as a younger Superintendent and volunteering at some big PGA tournaments. Originally from Georgia, Jeremiah is an up and coming Superintendent in the industry and offers some fantastic perspectives on certain aspects of the profession. We are also joined this week by Trevor Larsen with an update on his busy life! Thank you to both of these guys for making time for us and a huge shoutout to our sponsors: Toro...

Golf Course Superintendent at Saucon Valley Country Club, Jim Roney, joins Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent for an entertaining converasation on this week's episode of Turf Today. Coming to us from one of his two shops on a 60 hole golf course, Jim brings his stories and his experience to life with the way he speaks and the type of title he has. This is a great interview for anyone who is working their way up the ranks as Jim comes from a hard working background and line of great leaders. This is also one for anyone who knows Jim...

This week we are joined by The Grounds Superintendent at Oakmont Country Club, host of the 125th U.S. Open Championship. Michael McCormick joins Adam and Brian for a very fun and eye opening conversation about his journey and those who have helped him along the way. His integrity and resiliency on the golf course have propelled him to becoming a leader at one of the top properties in the game of golf. Mike has also surrounded himself by some well known and knowledgeable mentors throughout his career, to help get him where he is today. There is a...

Golf Course Superintendent at Caves Valley Golf Club, Kyle Steidel joins Adam and Brian for an awesome conversation about his career and hosting the BMW Championship. Kyle is a hard working leader who has taken advantage of some great mentors and opportunities throughout his career. Listen in to some of the excellent stories Kyle tells and learn about all that goes into preparing and executing a PGA tournament. Please drop a rating and review on the platform of your choice if you are a part of the Turf Today and Superintendent Network communities.

The Cheif Executive Officer of the GCSAA, Kevin Sunderman joins the show, following a busy confenerence week. Kevin highlights the show and tell us about his role and upcoming initiatives at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. This is another great episode packed with information about the indusrty, told through the eyes of a man who has seen many angles of the golf course, including being a golf course superintendent. Huge Thank You to Kevin for joining us this week. Also, shoutout to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Flash WeatherAi, Standard golf and Apex-10. You can find the...

Brian and Adam are joined by Rob Uzar and Ty Robb, the hosts of Turf Talk. Getting it's start as a live show on X, Turf Talk has engaged with numerous turfgrass professionals from all over the world. It was great to get to know these guys better and learn more about their stories. Learn more about the creation of Turf Talk and some of the stuff going on at Rob's course only. We appreciate all the love and are grateful you tune in every week. Thank you to our sponsors: Toro, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Apex-10 and Flash...

Director of Turf at the Sofi Center for the TGL, Tanner Coffman joins Adam and Brian for one of the coolest interviews in Turf Today history. Learn about Tanner's career and how he has taken on one of the most innovative jobs in the industry. This is an interview that will keep you engaged from start to finish as Tanner goes through everything behind the scenes at the TGL. Share this show with your friends who love golf anf turf. 

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Jason Bruno, the founder of @linksnation and Green Team Leader at The Atlantic Technical College (Coconut Creek, Florida) sits down with Adam and Brian a couple weeks after the boys were down in Florida. Jason gets into all things golf and turf as he experienced many different subsections and spoken with many of the greats this sport has to offer. Jason comes loaded with some memorable stories for the community, including a couple involving Tiger. We appreciate all the love and can't wait to see some of you in the upcoming weeks/months. 

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Brandon Razo, Golf Course Superintendent at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield Illinois, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation. Brandon not only gets into how he has worked to move on in his career, but how he has found the benefits in giving back and vollunteering his time. There is a ton of good advice in this epsiode and Brandon is a great example of someone that worked hard to get where he is at and has his eyes on more in the future. A huge thank you to Brandon for coming on and telling his story. 

Golf Course Superintendent at the Inverness Club in Ohio, John Zimmers, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation about his career and about how his leadership style and mentorship has helped so many people succeed in this industry. John opens up about some different events and provides some great advice for those coming up behind him. It was a pleasure to have Mr. Zimmers on the show and we hope you enjoy this episode enough to give us a rating! 

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The CEO if the GCSAA, Rhett Evans is the final interview of the 2024 season on Turf Today. Rhett joins us after embarking on the journey of a lifetime this year, summiting the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. Rhett tells some facinating stories from his adventures and always finds a way to relate things back to our industry. He also talks about the endless advantages to being a part and giving back to local and national associations. This is an episode that everyone in the turf world could benefit from listening to so please pass it on.

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One of the most electric guests of Turf Today is back! The guys sit down with two-time "All Dressing Room Athlete" and holder of the Guinness record for "Most words said in one day" Aggrigate salesman, Mark Prieur.

Mark joins the show for the third time and the episode could have gone all day. From memories from this year's PGA Championship at Valhalla, to the shenanigans that go on at the Niagara Falls Superintendent's hockey tournement every year, this episode will have you wanting even more.

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The Manager of the Diploma in Turfgrass Management program at The University of Guelph, Cam Shaw, sits down with the guys to talk about of number things form his career, both on the course and in the classroom. A full breakdown of how The Turf Bowl works, wildlife stories from working in Northern Canada and some great tips for helping grow this industry are just a few highlights from this one. Please rate the show and give us a review if you can, to help us grow!

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Andy Johnson, the founder of the Fried Egg joins the guys this week along side guest co-host, Phil Cuffare from Oakland Hills. This episode has it all, as one of the top golf podcast hosts talks with Adam, Brian and Phil about many different and interesting topics in the game today. Andy gives some great insights into to where golf is a whole and how the maintenance industry is viewed on the different levels. Passion, knowledge and vision has driven this talented entrepreneur to covering some of the top stories in the sport and travelling to some of golf's...

This week the guys are joined by PGA Tour Agronomist, Bland Cooper. Bland is a Competitions Agronomist at the PGA TOUR and is on the road all season, working with some of the top courses and Superintendents in the world.

After completing post secondary education and spending a little time in golf course construction and consulting, Bland landed a career as a PGA Tour Agronomist and hasn't looked back. Mr. Cooper was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we think everyone will learn something from this episode. Lots of great analogies as well. 

Golf Course Superintendent Matt Gourlay joins Adam and Brian from Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho. Matt brings with him tons of experience in the industry, including growing up on the course with parents and grandparents who worked in golf course maintenance.

Matt has worked at courses in both Canada and the U.S. and attended school at Kansas State University. Now as a full time Superintendent, Matt prepares the staff and the course for the Korn Ferry Albertsons Boise Open at Hillcrest and has also volunteered his time at some other large events. 

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This week on the show we host Justin DePippo, the Director of Golf Course and Grounds at Bel-Air Country Club, in Los Angeles, California. Justin takes us through his carreer and teaches us about his "New School" approach to being a leader at a high end golf course. From the Forbes 30 under 30 list to owning a golf course dog who is a social media star, this episode is absolutely jammed with all things turf. Continue to share the show with everyone you know in the industry, we can't thank you enough for your continued support.

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Father of Brian and long-time Golf Course Superintendent, Terry Laurent, joins the guys this week for a special conversation. Tons of laughs mixed in with family stories and memories from a wonderful career Terry Had. Superintendent of Saucon Valley Country Club for a number of years, Terry tells everyone about running a 60 hole operation on a day to day basis and surrounding huge tournaments. We hope you all enjoy this episode.

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We hope you enjoy a small collection of sound bites from some of the interviews this summer. Some of the guests include: Chad Mark, John Ballard, Darren Davis, Mike Rollins, Thomas Bastis, James Bledge and more. There are numerous topics discussed and some great advice given. Sit back and enjoy listening to people who love the industry as much as you. 

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After Graduating in 2023 from the University of Guelph, Amy Bultena became one of the Assistant Superintendents at one of Canada's top golf courses. Amy and her crew call St. Georges in Toronto, Ontario, home. Amy has also worked numerous big tournaments which included RBC Canadian Open and Waste Management Open. Amy has tons of ambition to help the industry and talks more in depth about the how Women in Turf program is contiuning to grow. This is a great episode for everyone across the industry. Huge shoutout to our sponsor Toro. Please share the show with your friends in...

Golf Course Superintendent Dan Grogan, from The Sagamore Club hops on to chat with Adam and Brian about his life in the turf industry. From working as a kid for his Dad on the couse to working at PGA tournaments, Dan has turned himself into a Tenured Superintendent at a place where him and his family feel quite comfortable. He has alot of great advice that can be quickly applied and brings some classic stories to the podcast. We appreciate Dan coming on the show this week and hope you all enjoy the episode. Please download the show from...

Michael Breuer, The Construction Superintendent at Rodeo Dunes is on the show this week to talk about his current situation at the course, his family and his career in the industry. He has some great experience, including being The Golf Course Superintendent at Bandon Dunes and working some PGA tournaments. 

Michael also discusses his struggles with the hard loss of a family member and navigating forward in a healthy way. Be sure to reach out to someone if you yourself are struggling with something that you can't shake from your mind.

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The creator of The Real Turf Crew and Assistant Superintendent, Casey Kea joins the guys for a conversation surrounding many different turf and life topics. Casey comes to us from Ontario, Canada with many years of experience. He has volunteered during two Canadian Opens ('23 and '24) and is training to become head Superintendent.

This week we say thank you to all the great leaders in our industry and remind everyone about the mental health awareness that is associated with the job. Appreciate all the love about the show. Thank You to Toro and Valy Mo for...

Keith Kresina, the Director of Grounds at The Golf Club in Ohio, USA, jumps on the podcast to discuss his career and share some great stories with everyone. One of the more thoughtful people in the industry, Keith offers up some great leadership philosophies to take back to your course from this interview.

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Director of Agronomy at Colonial Country Club, Rich McIntosh, joins Adam and Brian for a fun conversation about his career and high paced work lifestyle. Rich gets into his training days at Muirfield, some of the renovation work at Colonial, working a big event every year and a couple all-time stories from the boys about irrigation life. Thanks to our sponsor Toro and thank you to Beatz by Wuga for the intro/outro music. Keep sharing the show with everyone youb know in the industry.

Golf Course Superintendent and 82nd President of the GCSAA, Darren Davis, joins the podcast this week. Coming to us from his office at The Olde Florida Golf Club, Darren brings a tackle box full of knowledge of the course and how to properly conduct oneself on and off the turf. This interview is packed with great stories and advice from one of the industries great minds. We are truly grateful that Darren was willing to share his time and no matter where you are in your career, you will be able to take something from this talk. Thank you...

Assistant Superintendent Derrick Le, joins the boys from La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos, California. Derrick is only 18 years old and has his sights set on the top of this industry. Talks of autonomous mowing, sensors, drones and changing the culture of the industry flow, as this bright young man wants to see progression in the turf world. Appreciate all the love and support from the community as we continue to move forward with the show and lots of fun things on the horizon with The Superintendent Network.