Superintendent Radio Network

Jeff and Nathan helped create a great book from the ASGCA Foundation to help your bosses make thoughtful course improvement decisions. They explain the methodology behind the book — and some of its witty lines — on the final Tartan Talks of 2020.

What did we learn about the industry in 2020? Will bunkers without rakes and putting with the flagstick in become long-term practices? What must be promoted to keep tee times filled in 2021? The industry’s most candid columnist provides answers in the audio version of the annual Grainy Awards.

Eric Bauer is best known as the director of agronomy at Bluejack National, but on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons, he is a football parent — the father of a Magnolia Bulldog and an Arkansas Razorback.

Thirteen industry professionals contributed stories to our fifth annual Turfheads Take Over issue, including Charlie Fultz, who returned to golf after 13 years away, and Jason Hollen, who wrapped up his November Rain trilogy. These are their stories.

Tyler Bloom (@tbloom_golf) chats about a subject confounding superintendents and operators – and reveals why he’s dedicating himself to offering solutions for colleagues and clubs.

Fry Straka Global Golf Course Design’s Jason Straka and Kenwood Country Club’s Kent Turner return for an encore to discuss how they reached the big-project finish line in a year filled with volatility.

They’re playing a huge tournament in Texas. In December. On two courses instead of one. Go inside U.S. Women’s Open preparations and learn about handling in-season adjustments with Champions Golf Club director of agronomy Chris Ortmeier.

A podcast about podcasting? Sure, why not? Assistant superintendents Will Dennis and James Cornell dive into the origins of their Not So Superintendent comedy podcast, industry reaction, the show’s future — and what you need to know to start your own podcast.

Matt pops a top while Guy recaps visits to Stonewall Resort, Pete Dye Golf Club and Bridgeport Country Club in West Virginia, and Chartiers Country Club and Fox Chapel Golf Club around Pittsburgh.

The podcast heads back *on* the course, at least for this episode, to find out how Dub’s Dread Golf Club superintendent Bryan Nierman popped the question and got his girlfriend to say “Yes.”