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Just outside Philadelphia, a growing group is fighting to preserve the land that was once home to the first Black-owned 18-hole golf course in the country.

Think you know Dr. Mike Goatley? So did Charlie. Then he talked with the longtime Virginia Tech icon ... and he learned plenty. From Kentucky tobacco fields to, uh, Memphis pro wrestling, this episode covers a lot.

So many turf journeys start with the dream of becoming a golf course superintendent. But the industry features plenty of alternate paths. David Hillger, Yusif Jaouni and Justin Stewart share how they got to where they are today.

Year-round play, unprecedented demand and volatile weather create unique challenges when renovating golf courses in the Southeast. Brandon Johnson describes the decision-making process from an architect’s perspective.

Chris Brumley’s boss at Colonie (New York) Golf & Country Club is somebody he knows well. He chats with Trent about his early introduction to the industry and offers insight into the mentality required to concoct mechanical solutions.

Time to rack up some frequent flyer miles: Travel with us to West Texas to meet Rankin Golf Course superintendent Branden Phillips, across the Pond to spend time with Brent Downs during the Ireland leg of his international volunteer trip, and to North Carolina to soak in 3MoM! columnist Ryan McClannon.

Variety is the spice of life. It also sprinkles every day for Brandi Merrick, who has studied under Dr. Jim Kerns, worked as a maintenance foreman at Pinehurst Resort and, since 2023, has managed Green Section Education for the USGA.

Are you ready for The Ralph Kepple Story? So much is about all those years at East Lake, of course, but there is far more to the man than his legendary run in Atlanta.

The only ASGCA member from Maine has some outdoorsy stories — and terrific golf industry perspective — to share.

Dan Haxton's first golf job as a 14-year old included five eight-hour shifts each week filling divots. He's now the equipment manager at a famed club. He takes Trent inside the hustle of work life at Congressional Country club.