What do USGA Green Section regional agronomists really do? How do they prepare for course visits? What happens during those course visits? What part do they play in championship agronomy? Regional agronomists Heather Schapals and Steve Wilson have answers.

A trio of Golf Course Industry contributors have new books out now or soon, including Bradley S. Klein, whose "Re-discovering Donald Ross" updates his classic 2001 biography of the architect, and Judd Spicer, whose novel "Wolf in the Hole" raises questions about retired athletes, public health and the reach of government.

Trent revisits with Bryan Epland, CTEM, who has transitioned from an established 18-hole club to a new 36-hole facility since his 2022 podcast appearance. Get the equipment manager’s perspective on work life at Texas curiosity Luling Sport.

Cascade Hills Country Club lead assistant superintendent Lauren Crownover has become a strong advocate for other assistants in the industry. She sits down with host Rick Woelfel to discuss how that came to be.

Before he was a top entomologist at Penn State, Rutgers or SUNY Delhi, before he figured out his own college experience the second time around, before he really fell for golf, Dr. Ben McGraw was, first, a Mainer. Get to know him a little better.

Before he was a top entomologist at Penn State, Rutgers or SUNY Delhi, before he figured out his own college experience the second time around, before he really fell for golf, Dr. Ben McGraw was, first, a Mainer. Get to know him a little better.

Joel Hornickel’s career is a story of persistence and patience. He’s now enjoying the results of demonstrating those desirable characteristics through his role as a key part of a thriving design firm.

What do you remember about the first time you used a grease gun? Oakland Hills Country Club equipment manager Jeff Gustafson has vivid memories of this mechanical moment. He also shares a terrific story of career passion and persistence.

How can golf course superintendents attract more young seasonal team members? Free golf helps, but you have to find teens and 20somethings who can wake up early and get to the course on time. Wilson Zelch, now in his fourth summer Emerald Lake Golf Club outside Charlotte is one of those folks.