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   E157 · 13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 33 minNew

   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…

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   E157 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

   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…

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   E156 · 29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

   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…

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   E154 · 8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

   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…

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   E153 · 1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

   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…

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   E152 · 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

   Chad DeKorte

   This week on Turf Today, Adam is joined by Tony Goldsby, Agronomist with The Andersons , as guest host for an episode packed with great stories, career insight and plenty of turf talk. Before bringing on our featured guest, Adam and Tony talk about Tony's career, his path into the turf industry, and what he's learned working alongside superintendents across the country. Then the guys sit down with Chad DeKorte , Superintendent at Canoa Ranch and Torres Blancas Golf Clubs. Chad takes us through his journey from Michigan to Arizona, managing two golf courses, bunker renovations, building great…

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   E151 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

   Sam Moynihan

   This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Sam Moynihan, Director of Agronomy at Detroit Golf Club. Sam has an incredible story to tell, from getting his start at The Golf Club at South River and studying turf at West Virginia University, to working on major construction projects and preparing some of the game's biggest events. He's hosted four Rocket Classic PGA Tour events, worked the BMW Championship, and been part of four Memorial Tournaments. We dive into the massive renovation at Detroit Golf Club and what it took to complete the project between two PGA Tour events. Sam also shares some…

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   E150 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

   John Hurst

   In this special episode of Turf Today, Adam and Brian take you inside their trip to Toro headquarters in Minnesota for the Assistant Superintendent Experience. This wasn't just another stop on the road, it was a chance to see firsthand how one of the most influential companies in the turf industry operates behind the scenes. From touring Toro's facility and seeing how equipment is developed and tested, to spending time with the people who are shaping the future of the industry, this trip left a lasting impression on us. The highlight of the event, though, was sitting down with John Hurst,…