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Join Dave Wilber as he interview Golf Course Superintendent Josh Lewis and talks about the 2015 US Open.

Episode #12 of the TZP goes deep diving with Josh Lewis.  From starting out in the business in Oregon, working at the famed Bandon Dunes Resort, moving on to Pasatiempo CC and then to Chambers Bay... the site of the 2015 US Open, we cover Josh's footsteps. And we go deep into the backstory of Chamber's Bay.

Josh has an easy style. And we think you will love this interview as much as he loves the business.

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Join Dave Wilber as he interviews one of the most capable people in the world of Golf Course Architecture, Jim Urbina.

Jim Urbina is one of those people that has been making it happen for 25 years in the industry. Jim's no nonsense style and dedicated study of the classics of golf course architecture make him one of the most interesting people in the world of gof design.

Jim talks about his growing understanding of the relationship between Golf Course Designer and Golf Course Superintendent. His care for restoration of classic design is spiced with his care for the maintenance of the playing surface. Jim's perspective is unique.

To find out more about Jim Urbina, check out his website, here.

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Andrew Hardy is one of Dave's favorite communicators in the world of Turfgrass. Drop in on a great and personal conversation with Dave Wilber and Andrew as they turn some stones!

Online dating for Superintendents? Check. GrassGoober Catfishing? Check. Owners causing the business grief? Check. Andrew and Dave get to a bunch of great conversation. If you don't know Andrew this is one of those people you need to know. Check out his Blog here or follow him on twitter @byandrewhardy

And don't forget to follow Dave Wilber on Twitter @turfgrasszealot

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Join Dave Wilber and Armen Suny as they take a deep dive into the world of job searches and job interviews.

Episoide 10 of The Turfgrass Zealot Project is not short on passion. Dave Wilber and Armen Suny really want you to succeed in your career goals. Handling the job search and the job interview is key to making that happen. Learn some incredible techniques. And be reminded of some very simple things that could put you in the position you want to be in. There's a lot of mistakes being made out there. Don't let them be yours.

Armen Suny's work with Kopplin and Kuebler, an executive search firm, is fascinating and insightful. And you get to hear first hand what is really happening in the trenches from someone who is focused on the world of golf.

Dave Wilber lays on some thoughts about doing it right and paying attention to detail in his opening remarks.

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Join Dave Wilber and his two guests as we talk about General Science and Work/Life Balance!

Chris Tritabaugh is the superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club, host to the 2016 Ryder Cup. Chris shares his ideas about work and life and how he handles his staff and the hours required to do his job at a very high profile place.

Scott Hess is Executive Vice President/Human Intelligence at SPARK, one of the world's leading media agencies and part of the Publicis Groupe. Scott talks about Generational Science and the Millennial Generation. Scott's work in this area is influencing millions of dollars in advertising and helping companies and brands relate to those born between 1980 and 2000. Scott's outstanding TEDx talk can be seen here.

Dave Wilber talks about hanging onto youth, changing and relating. If our business is to grow and change in a growing and changing world, understanding the viewpoints of people like these two is key.

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In this episode of Frankly Speaking, I chat with Professor Scott McElroy of Auburn University about herbicide resistance concerns for golf turf management and annual bluegrass control with methiozolin.

Episode 8 of the TZP showcases one of the industry's most unique and wonderful personalities, Jon Kiger of TurfNet.

Join Dave Wilber as he welcomes a spirited chat with Jon Kiger. Jon is alive with enthusiasm for TurfNet and for the industry as a whole. His spirit is infectious and everyone he meets enjoys their relationship with him.

Dave spends a bit of time talking about relationships as well.

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In this episode of Frankly Speaking we chat with Professor Bruce Branham from the University of Illinois about organic and synthetic nitrogen and the role each might play in development and persistence of organic matter. How this might influence your fertilizer program and the long term impacts on soil health.

Jim Koppenhaver, president and founder of Pellucid Golf Inc., has been bringing independent and often sobering data and data analysis to the golf business for the past 20 years.  He has been among the very few voices of reason in an industry historically dominated and driven by large organizations and often unreasonable agendas and objectives.  

What's wrong with the golf industry? How to fix it? How do superintendents fit and factor in? Listen as Jim lays it all out.

Listen as Frank and Jim lay it all out.

Join Dave Wilber as he talks with Pat Sisk, CGCS, about the history and caretaking of Milwaukee Country Club.

Milwaukee Counry Club is one of those places. It has history and character. Patrick Sisk commands the helm and does it well. 

Learn about the selection process, bringing in Tom Doak's Renaissance Golf Design. And Pat talks about the support that the club gives in the way of a long term green chairman.

If you ever wondered how "they" do it, here is a chance to hear how.