GCSAA Podcast
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe official podcast of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America turns a spotlight on the stories of GCSAA's members and the vital role they play in the game of golf's overall success. The podcast is also a vehicle to showcase association products and services that can help members do their jobs better, faster and more cost-effectively.
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14. Curtis Tyrrell, CGCS, MG, and Bayer's Mark Clodfelter and Sean McNerney
October 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBCurtis Tyrrell, CGCS, MG, the longtime head of golf course maintenance at Medinah Country Club, leads off this episode of the GCSAA Podcast. Tyrrell discusses his career, his time at Medinah — which included hosting the 2012 Ryder Cup — and his newest foray into online video and podcasting. Also in this episode is a Partner Profile conversation with Bayer's Mark Clodfelter and Sean McNerney about the company's new FlexSolutions program.
13. MVT winner Greg Neill and Bayer's Paul Giordano, Ph.D., and Mike Hirvela
September 26, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis episode of the GCSAA Podcast features an interview with the winner of this year's Most Valuable Technician Award — Greg Neill from Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Dallas at Las Colinas. It also features a Partner Profile conversation with Bayer's Paul Giordano, Ph.D., and Mike Hirvela about the company's Signature XTRA Stressgard line of fungicide products and a quick look into the crystal ball to see what superintendents might be facing for the rest of 2019.
12. Poa Is On The Way with Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.
September 05, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we dive into the agronomic side of golf course management and talk Poa annua and control options available for superintendents in the Southeast and the transition zone with Jim Brosnan, Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. Brosnan provides a primer on issues facing superintendents at this time of year and advice on the best control options for Poa. He also provides observations on other challenges facing superintendents in 2019 and what might be ahead...
Ep. 11: A Conversation with Matt Shaffer
August 12, 2019 19:00 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Matt Shaffer, the longtime superintendent at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa., that was originally recorded last fall. We talk about his storied career in golf course management, how the business has changed over the years and the things that are holding his attention after retirement (hint: it involves fishing).
Ep. 10: Equipment Managers Patrick Drinkard and Kayla Kipp
July 03, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we go into the shop and talk with two of the industry's leading equipment managers — Patrick Drinkard from the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch in Boerne, Texas, and Kayla Kipp from Wisp Resort in McHenry, Md. We discuss the journey they took to their current positions, the challenges and opportunities facing golf course equipment managers and their roles on GCSAA's Equipment Managers Task Group.
Ep. 9: Assistant Superintendents Carol Turner and Phillip Fischer, and a conversation with Bayer's Patrick Burgess, Ph.D.
May 31, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we dive into the world of assistant superintendents and talk with Carol Turner and Phillip Fisher, two members of GCSAA's Assistant Superintendent Task Group. Carol is the second assistant superintendent at Ladies Golf Club of Toronto, while Phillip is the assistant superintendent at Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in Indianapolis, Ind. We also feature another of our Partner Profile conversations and talk to Bayer's Patrick Burgess, Ph.D., field developme...
Ep. 8: National Golf Day with Chava McKeel; LPGA Tour Agronomist John Miller
April 22, 2019 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we talk with Chava McKeel, GCSAA's director, government affairs, about the 2019 National Golf Day in Washington, D.C., and the role golf course superintendents and GCSAA will play in the big event. We also have a conversation with John Miller, LPGA Tour agronomist, about his role with the LPGA, how he interacts with host superintendents, and his path to a career in turfgrass management.
Ep. 7: We Are Golf's Steve Mona and a Conversation with Bayer's Chenxi Zhang, Ph.D., and Paul Giordano, Ph.D.
April 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we talk with Steve Mona, the executive director of We Are Golf and the recently retired CEO of the World Golf Foundation who spent 14 years as the CEO of GCSAA (1993-2008). We cover the state of the golf industry, Mona's recent job change and the upcoming National Golf Day activities. We also have a Partner Profile conversation with Bayer's Chenxi Zhang, Ph.D., product development manager, and Paul Giordano, Ph.D., Green Solutions Team specialist.
Ep. 6: San Diego Rewind, with SiriusXM's PGA Tour Radio and GCSAA TV Live
March 05, 2019 06:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we feature interviews with some of the newsmakers from the 2019 Golf Industry Show in San Diego. "Katrek and Maginnes on Tap" from SiriusXM's PGA Tour Radio talks with Steve Gilley, the winner of the GCSAA National Championship. Then, in two interviews taken from the GCSAA TV Live stage, we talk to Mike Huck, the winner of the USGA Green Section Award, and two superintendents who led a popular session on mindful leadership in golf course management — Chr...
Ep. 5: The 2019 Golf Industry Show with GCSAA's Jana Brown and Matt Brown
January 26, 2019 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we talk all things Golf Industry Show, which is set for Feb. 2-7 in San Diego, with Jana Brown, CMP, GCSAA's director, conference events and meeting planning, and Matt Brown, GCSAA's director, corporate sales. For more information on the Golf Industry Show, go to www.golfindustryshow.com.
Ep. 4: 2018 Year In Review with GCM's Howard Richman
December 28, 2018 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, host Scott Hollister sits down with Howard Richman, GCM associate editor, to discuss the year that was in golf course management and what lies ahead in 2019.
Ep. 3: Larry Powell, the GCSAA Golf Championships and Trent Manning
November 22, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBOn this month’s episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we talk with Larry Powell, the superintendent at Clearview Golf Club in East Canton, Ohio, as his family is the recipient of the 2019 Old Tom Morris Award. We also go inside the 2019 GCSAA Golf Championships with tournament director Jim Cummins and longtime participant Les Kennedy, CGCS. Finally, we catch up with Trent Manning, the equipment manager at Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga., and the winner of GCM’s 2018 Most Valuable Technician Award, ...
Ep. 2: The First Green, Carolinas GCSA Conference and Show and Matt Shaffer
October 29, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBIn this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we go inside The First Green environmental education program with Leann Cooper (3:14), GCSAA’s senior manager, chapter services, and Steve Kealy, CGCS, from Glendale Country Club in Bellevue, Wash (27:23). We also talk to Tim Kreger, the executive director of the Carolinas GCSA, about the chapter’s upcoming conference and trade show and what was a trying 2018 for superintendents in that region, and wrap up with a conversation with industry legend Matt Sh...
Ep. 1: Introduction with CEO Rhett Evans, ELGA Awards Program and the Ryder Cup
September 24, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn the inaugural episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we talk with GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans about new association initiatives and Evans’ recent mountaineering excursion (07:09). We also talk about changes to the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards program with Mark Johnson, GCSAA’s associate director, environmental programs, and Gary Ingram, CGCS (29:55). Finally, we dive into the upcoming Ryder Cup with two GCSAA members who will be volunteering on the maintenance crew in France, Brian Gietka, CGCS,...