Turf Today

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Tyler Miget, Equipment Manager at Harmony Club in Fort Collins, Colorado. Tyler brings a fresh and often-overlooked perspective to the industry as the voice of the equipment manager. He shares plenty of laughs, lessons, and great stories about the role he plays behind the scenes keeping the operation running smoothly. Tyler also opens up about family life, his love for the job, and what it takes to build a strong team culture. This is one you won't want to miss and should be shared throughout the industry

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This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian are joined by Matt Powell, Superintendent at The Country Club, ouside of Cleveland Ohio. Matt shares stories from his career journey, including the mentors who shaped him and the lessons learned working at one of the most respected golf properties in the country, Muirfield Village. From the culture inside a top-tier operation of his own, to the relationships that define a Superintendent's life, Matt offers an honest look at what it takes to build a solid career in this wonderful industry.

This week on The Turf Today Podcast, we're rolling through some memorable moments from past episode. Sit back and listen to some of the stories, laughs, and lessons that have stuck with us throughout the years. From early mornings on the course to behind-the-scenes insights from the people who keep the turf world running, this highlight reel cuts together the voices that define our industry. Hosted by Adam, This a fun look back at what makes turf life so unique and this show is for everyone in the industry.

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This week Adam and Brian sit down with Scott Bordner, Director of Agronomy for the Union League of Philadelphia, to talk about his work overseeing one of the most dynamic organizations in golf. Scott shares insights into managing multiple properties, upcoming projects, and how he balances it all while staying connected to the game on a personal level.

He also discusses his involvement with the Super Scratch Foundation and the annual golf tournament, along with his passion for introducing students and young professionals to the turf industry through working with the First Tee of Philadelphia. It's a great conversation about leadership, mentorship, and finding purpose in the work we do on and off the course.

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Outro Music- Wilde Things - Let You Down

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Eric Van Gerwen, Superintendent at Black Bear Ridge Resort, one of Canada's Top 100 golf courses.

Eric's journey is a blend of turf and business. After completing two years at the University of Guelph's Turf program, he went back to school to study business, giving him a unique edge as a modern superintendent.

He's sharp, passionate about the game, and already showing the makings of a great leader in the turf industry.

Tune in to hear his story, insights, and what drives his approach to managing one of the country's premier courses.

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This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Alex Tolbert, Superintendent at Orangeburg Country Club and current President of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association.

Alex shares his journey through the turf industry, the unique challenges of managing a golf course in South Carolina, and how leadership extends beyond his own crew to the broader Superintendent community. From agronomic strategy to mentoring the next generation, Alex brings valuable perspective on what it means to manage turf at a high level while serving the profession as a whole.

We also get a preview of the Carolinas show in Myrtle this November!

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We appreciate all our listeners around the world and the companies that we are proudly supported by. Thank you to our sponsors: The Toro Company, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Green Nature, Flash Weather Ai and The USGA.

In this episode of Turf Today, we sit down with Jeff Markow, the Superintendent at Cypress Point for the past 32 years. Jeff shares stories from his remarkable career, what it's been like to manage one of the most iconic courses in golf, and the people who've shaped his journey along the way. From the challenges of maintaining world-class turf to the relationships built over decades in the industry, this conversation is full of insight, perspective, and a genuine love for the game. It was a pleasure to chat with Jeff and we hope you love this conversation.

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Outro Music- Julian Avila - California

In this episode of Turf Today, we're joined by a Decorated Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who has turned his experience on the battlefield into lessons for everyday life. Sean Bacon, now a mental toughness coach, provides workshops and seminars on resilience, leadership, and teamwork.

We highly reccomend listening and sharing this episode as we talk about what it really means to stay calm under pressure, how to reframe setbacks as opportunities, and the role of teamwork and leadership when the stakes are high.

Whether you're managing a team on the golf course, running a business, or pushing yourself in competition, this conversation is packed with practical insights on building resilience and leading through disruption.

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Outro Music- Jacob Tillberg - Broken

This week on Turf Today, Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Owen Singer, a 22-year-old Canadian making waves in the turf industry as one of the youngest Superintendents in the game.

Owen's journey runs through the University of Guelph, countless hours on the course, and volunteer stints at the Canadian Open. All experiences that have sharpened both his skills and his perspective.

Young, driven, and grounded in a strong turf background, Owen brings fresh energy and big-picture thinking to the superintendent role. Tune in for a conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the future of turf through the eyes of the next generation.

Thank you to everyone inside and outside the turf world that helps spread the good word of golf course maintenance and it's wonderful community.

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Brian Chapin and Todd Saganiec from Labar Golf to talk about their paths into the industry and the many projects that have had them racking up a ton of airline miles. They also played a big part in the golf course construction of Happy Gilmore 2.

From the challenges of building golf courses to the opportunities available for those looking to join the team, Todd and Brian share stories, insights, and a real passion for the work they do.

We appreciate all the love, keep reaching out!

Thank you to our partners: Toro, USGA, Standard Golf, The Andersons, Flash Weather AI and Apex-10

Outro Music- MAJORS- Thinkin' Bout