MGCSA Hole Notes

A conversation with outgoing Board President, Mark Michalski, and his decision to leave the golf industry to manage a tree farm. We discuss Mark's journey in the industry, along with his thoughts on the association, board duty, and the future of the turf industry. 

A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights a 2024 stewardship Grant Program recipient, Lake Miltona Golf Course, a profile on 2024 President Mark Michalski, an article from Spring Hill Assistant, Matt Becker, about their on-course trials, Roll it Forward features Jesse Trcka, and Get to Know Em features Alex Bryngelson, Superintendent at Dodge Country Club. From the UMN and Eric Watkins, Waiting and Preparing future research. 

A discussion with 2024 MGCSA Champion, and Pine Island Golf Course Superintendent, Marius Van Rensburg. We sat down and talked about his journey to Minnesota from South Africa, along with his hopes of repeating as MGCSA champion for several years. Learn more about Marius this month on a special Hole Notes Podcast episode! 

A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights the 2025 Board of Director Candidates, a 2023 stewardship Grant Program recipient, Springfield Golf Course, an article from Midland Hills CC Assistant, Tina Rosenow, on their Bentgrass removal project, Roll it Forward features Nikk Dickerson, and Get to Know Em features Ricky Plemel, Superintendent at New Hope Golf Course. From the UMN and Jennifer Till, Understanding cold-season environments with WinterTurf. 

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights a 2023 stewardship Grant Program recipient, Keller Golf Course, the 2024 Par Aide Garske & MGCSA Legacy Scholarship recipients. From GCSAA's Randy Robinson, why Your Advocacy Matters, Roll it Forward features Matson Gravelle, Superintendent at Bemidji Town & Country Club, Get to Know Em features Brandon Popp, Superintendent at Minnesota National Golf Course, and from the UMN and Dr. Michael Barnes, What do Recreational Athletes Want?

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights a 2023 stewardship Grant Program recipient, New Hope Golf Course, a review of 2024 National Golf Day, Kurtis Kunkel's tournament experience, Roll it Forward features Reed Bohm, Superintendent at Wildflower Golf Course, Get to Know Em features Zachary Foltz, Superintendent at Detroit Country Club, and from the UMN, the next research steps for creating thriving bee lawns. 

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode announces the 2024 Par Aide Garske and MGCSA Legacy Scholarships; Bemidji TCC Superintendent Matson Gravelle and his journey up Mt. Kilimanjaro; John Camerons review of GCSAA's Chapter Leaders Symposium; Roll it Forward featuring Jeff Fjosne, Perham Lakeside GC; Soil Nitrogen and Fertilizer Practices from the UMN's Jon Trappe; and this month's extended conversation with Get to Know EM participant, Austin Wright, CTEM at Hazeltine National.  

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights 2023 Stewardship Grant Recipient, Mankato Golf Club, MN Allied Golf Meeting, Roll it Forward with Matt Schmid, from the UMN, What's Next for WinterTurf, and Get to Know Em featuring Lucas Grieves, The Jewel Golf Club. 

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights 2023 Stewardship Grant Recipient, Piper Hills Golf Course, Behind the Scenes at GCSAA, Roll it Forward with Sam Bauer, from the UMN, Plant Available Water Thresholds, and Get to Know Em featuring Nathan Beckman, Moose Lake Golf Club.

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights the 2024 Board of Director Candidates, the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient, Fred Taylor, CGCS, "Elevating your EM," from guest contributor Tyler Bloom, and Mixing Fescues and Bluegrass from the University of Minnesota.