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Ready to learn the newest tips to keep your golf course running in top condition? GCI Magazine brings you news and exclusive interviews with the people who know how to build great turf. Subscribe for our regular podcast - and don't forget to visit us at http://www.golfcourseindustry.com for even more great info!
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Ready to learn the newest tips to keep your golf course running in top condition? GCI Magazine brings you news and exclusive interviews with the people who know how to build great turf. Subscribe for our regular podcast - and don't forget to visit us at http://www.golfcourseindustry.com for even more great info!
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Episodes
Wonderful Women of Golf 50: Lucy Castaneda
8/7/2025
Decades ago, Lucy Castaneda dreamed of playing on the LPGA Tour. She shifted early on toward a career in turf maintenance — and has now worked on courses for 44 years.
Duration:00:26:30
Disease Discussion 25: You have one shot to get it right
8/1/2025
Let’s talk all things snow mold with two of the industry’s brightest minds: University of Wisconsin professor Dr. Paul Koch and BASF senior technical specialist Kyle Miller.
Duration:00:42:53
Tartan Talks 109: Bruce Matthews
7/29/2025
Michigan houses one of the biggest golf markets in the country. Architect Bruce Matthews discusses why the state is a booming spot for all types of golf courses.
Duration:00:42:56
Beyond the Page 69: One round, two states
7/24/2025
Bois de Sioux Golf Course superintendent Jake Richels lives and works in North Dakota. He also works in Minnesota. That's because Bois de Sioux is believed to be the country's only public course with nine holes in two different states.
Duration:00:32:08
Reel Turf Techs: Tyler Bradshaw
7/16/2025
What type of mindset does it take to make a big move for the job? Trent chats with Lakewood (Texas) Country Club equipment manager Tyler Bradshaw, CTEM, about uprooting. Tyler and Trent then share perspectives on securing the parts you need around the shop.
Duration:01:03:42
Wonderful Women of Golf 49: Ashley Binkle
7/3/2025
What keeps a superintendent at the same club for 14 years (and counting)? Working with — and building up — young turf pros is a big reason why Ashley Binkle has tended to Dundee Golf Club for so long.
Duration:00:27:03
Tartan Talks 108: Trey Kemp
6/30/2025
Oil, gas, high school football and an inspiring story of a revived 9-hole golf course. Trey Kemp takes listeners inside an impactful, community-minded West Texas project.
Duration:00:42:43
Beyond the Page 68: No more tiny bubbles
6/24/2025
Adding the right tools for your job might mean stepping out of your comfort area. Veteran turf pro Brent Downs shares what he's learned during his own leadership journey.
Duration:00:41:18
Smart Greens Episode 2: Going beneath the surface with Spiio
6/23/2025
Syngenta’s Dr. Lisa Beirn and Dr. Travis Roberson describe the intricacies of a tool designed to help superintendents make even better turf management decisions. Always read and follow label instructions.
Duration:00:36:41
Reel Turf Techs: Jeff and Jacob Rockhold
6/18/2025
Jeff Rockhold is the equipment manager at Stone Canyon Golf Club in Blue Springs, Missouri. His boss? His son Jacob. The father-duo share their life and industry experiences with Trent.
Duration:00:39:15
USGA Tech Talk 1: The GS3 smart ball
6/17/2025
The GS3 smart ball is helping turf pros focus their maintenance and improve their greens. In the first episode of a new podcast series, learn why one prominent — and initially hesitant — superintendent added it to his toolkit.
Duration:00:51:51
Wonderful Women of Golf 48: Miranda Robinson
6/5/2025
Miranda Robinson is a beacon of light — on the course for years as a superintendent, and now as an agronomy adviser on the tech side of the industry. Her time on the podcast is no different.
Duration:00:26:21
Talking Turf Weeds 14: Talking branded and generic with Justin Stewart
6/4/2025
Branded? Or generic? Sometimes, the answer is obvious. Sometimes, there is no answer. Corteva Agriscience national field sales leader Justin Stewart breaks down what can be a contentious topic with decades of perspective.
Duration:00:41:43
Golf Construction Conversations: Pat Michener
6/3/2025
Pat Michener relishes everything associated with big projects. His role as superintendent at Bidermann Golf Club gives him plenty of opportunities to elevate a soothing Delaware layout.
Duration:00:48:21
Tartan Talks 107: Jason Straka
5/27/2025
Being selected to design a new course represents a joyous occasion for a golf course architect. Once the euphoria subsides, an arduous process commences. Jason Straka offers insight into everything involved with designing a new course.
Duration:00:43:32
Reel Turf Techs: Tyler Miget
5/21/2025
Thinking like a coach and adapting to a new job. Trent discusses shop tactics and life philosophies with Colorado equipment manager Tyler Miget.
Duration:01:01:57
Beyond the Page 67: Exploring Scotland
5/15/2025
Golf Therapy columnist Bradley S. Klein is at work on a new golf course — and he recently traveled to Scotland to visit seven courses for research. We talk about what he's looking for, how to plan a golf trip, and more.
Duration:00:50:12
There’s a spray for thatch
5/8/2025
Dr. Phil Dwyer joins Superintendent Radio Network to discuss a less invasive way of handling an issue that might be impacting your course’s playing surfaces.
Duration:00:30:54
Leading in any field
5/5/2025
With many courses set to receive their seasonal student workers, Tallmadge (Ohio) High School principal Mark Horner shares advice on creating a positive workplace on the golf course, in the clubhouse and everywhere in between.
Duration:00:38:12
Wonderful Women of Golf 47: Andi Young returns
5/1/2025
More education. More responsibility. More tournament experience. A lot has changed for the TPC San Antonio assistant superintendent since she last appeared on the podcast — and more change is in her future.
Duration:00:25:34