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In this episode we are Speaking Frankly with Chava McKeel, Director of Government Relations for the GCSAA about the latest implications of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) issue and how it might and now might not affect the golf course industry. In addition to the the WOTUS discussion expect a lively interaction over the implementation of BMP's for water quality protection and how the BMP's and WOTUS might intersect.

McKeel has been with GCSAA since 1997. She is also a registered federal lobbyist.

Frankly Speaking is presented by DryJect/Maximus by DryJect and by Turfline/True-Surface.

Episode 2 of The Turfgrass Zealot Project.

Dave Wilber talks about dedication and interviews Jon Scott, one of the most dedicated people in Turf.

Jon Scott shares one of the most interesting careers in Golf. Fifteen years as a Superintendent. Two tours with Jack Nicklaus as Director of Agronomy. Director of Agronomy for The PGA Tour. Jon has made some things happen and seen some things happen.

The Turfgrass Zealot Project is brought to you by Klingstone, the original spray-on bunker liner product. www.klingstone.com

Join Dave Wilber for the very first episode of the Turfgrass Zealot Project with his guest Mike Kosak.

THE FIRST EPISODE IS HERE.

Get to know Dave Wilber as he tells a bit of his story and is joined by superintendent legend Mike Kosak, who fashioned a career starting with building nine golf holes by himself. Kosak then went on to become superintendent, then general manager, then GM with an ownership interest, and then 'back to the dirt" as a superintendent again (by choice)... at some of the best golf facilities in the country.

"Work hard... do a good job, and good things will happen." - Mike Kosak

"I still believe, even with all the changes that have taken place within golf, that there is still the opportunity to do well..."  - Mike Kosak

Going Deep!!

TurfNet's Renovation Report is brought to you by Jacobsen and Golf Preservations. This episode's guest is golf architecture expert, golf historian and digital artist/Photoshop wunderkind, Tommy Naccarato.

Tommy's life changed forever after a visit to St. Andrews in the early 1990s.  Since that time, he has been an outspoken critic of the deficiencies in the design of many golf courses in the United States, in particular the works of noted architects such as the late Ted Robinson, Jr. and Tom Fazio while providing passionate support of the classic designs of Alister MacKenzie and George Thomas.

Tommy's passion for the game is unending. One of the leading voices on Internet golf discussion forums for years talks about how he turned his passion for art, architecture, golf and the digital world into his dream job. You'll hear Tommy's story as it led up to his work wth Gil Hanse on the Rio 2016 Golf Project. 

Tommy also has a passion for golf course superintendents. Which comes out in every part of this interview.

One tidbit: "Superintendents are our stars, the real heroes of the business…  they lay themselves out on the line every day."

And another: "I truly believe in 'death to clueless green committee members'..."

Learn more about Tommy by visiting his website, www.tommynacc.com

Join Dave Wilber and Golf Course Architect Jeff Mingay for a discussion centered around distance.

Canada's Jeff Mingay has studied golf course architecture from every angle. This time we look at the concept of distance and the effect it has on renovations and restorations. Jeff isn't short of opinions and this will be a lively discussion.

Brought to you by Jacobsen and Golf Preservations.

Frankly Speaking with Paul MacCormack, Golf Course Supt. and General Manager of Fox Meadow Golf Club on Prince Edward Island about being intentional about pacing yourself during the season. The aggressive pace of the growing seasons can be stressful, especially in the North at this time and the South during the January to March period when your course is most actively used and judged. Tips on how to find a peaceful spot, even if it is at 5am before anyone arrives will be offered!

In this episode we are Frankly Speaking with David Huff, Professor of Turfgrass Genetics at Penn State University and the foremost authority today on the genetics, breeding potential and management of Poa annua as a greens-type turf.

Dave published an excellent article in the May/June 2015 issue of Greenmaster (the official publication of thr Canadian Golf Course Supts.) on managing annual bluegrass with ecology and evolution in mind. Professor Huff outlined a mindset to managing Poa annua that may lead to more sustainable approaches to golf turf management.

Chris Tritabaugh may well be one of the best thinking golf course superintendents in the industry today. 

Join Dave Wilber as he and Chris talk all about his renovation work in preparation for the 2016 Ryder Cup. Of keen interest will be Chris's take on how agronomic decisions play out on the timeline for a large event. 

You won't want to miss one of golf's more interesting people talking about one of golf's most interesting properties preparing for one of golf's most interesting events.

Don Mahaffey came up in the golf business from the ground up.

He is now a consultant and project manager. Don's ideas and methods are unique and at times controversial. There's no shortage of passion or opinion on Don's part, which will make him an excellent guest.

Join Don Mahaffey and Dave Wilber as they dig deep into renovation and restoration in today's challenging golf climate.

If you think you understand golf facility Master Plannning, think again. In this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, we have one of the greatest minds in the planning process to talk about what really matters.

Andy Staples is an Architect, Master Planner and Innovator. Dave Wilber spends time with one of the brightest lights in the future of Golf. We'll get to understand what's working and what's not working in the world of design and implementation.

The TurfNet Renovation Report is sponsored by Golf Preservations and Jacobsen.