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Turf Today

Turf Today 146 episodes Nov 3, 2026

Turf Today is a podcast focused on golf course maintenance, hosted by Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent from the Superintendent Network. The show features engaging conversations with a diverse range of guests from the worldwide turf community, covering topics related to turf management, golf, and related professions. Listeners can expect entertaining stories and insights shared without boundaries, making it a welcoming space for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Episodes

Jake Snyman
Jake Snyman Nov 3, 2026 01:21:36 This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Jake Snyman, Director of Agronomy for the Alamo City Golf Trail in San Antonio, Texas. Originally from South Africa, Jake shares his journey through the turf industry, from the UK to the United States. We discuss his career, volunteering at major golf events, workforce development, and the importance of building strong teams from within. Jake is also a nomi
Jon Dykes
Jon Dykes Oct 27, 2026 01:05:17 Jon Dykes went from the MMA cage to the golf course, and he's built quite a career along the way. A former amateur MMA and jiu jitsu fighter from West London, Jon found his way into greenkeeping without ever having played golf. Fast forward to becoming Student of the Year, earning a place on BIGGA's FTMI programme, and working as an assistant greenkeeper at Harleyford Golf Club, while helping out
Mathieu Cowan
Mathieu Cowan Oct 20, 2026 01:17:25 This week on Turf Today, Adam is joined by co-hosts Dan Peterson and Richard Milko for a wild and entertaining conversation with Mathieu Cowan of Sunset Golf Club in Quebec. Mathieu has accomplished a lot in his life, and his journey in golf is anything but ordinary. From running a golf course as a one-man army to catching the attention of Pinehurst and The Golfer's Journal, Matt has some incredib
Austin Wright CTEM
Austin Wright CTEM Oct 13, 2026 01:33:11 This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Austin Wright, Equipment Manager at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Austin has some great stories from his career, including working major championships, life in the equipment shop, and the experiences that have shaped his journey in the golf industry. We also talk about his work developing the Wright Cut Rating System, the importance of consistent quality of
Robert Heggie
Robert Heggie Oct 6, 2026 01:05:34 This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Robert Heggie, Director of BMO Field in Toronto Canada. Robert takes us behind the scenes of some of the biggest events in sports, from MLS Cups and the Grey Cup to the NHL Winter Classic, Pan Am Games, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We talk about the challenges of managing high-performance sports fields, winter resods, grow lights, undersoil heating, techno
Micah Woods
Micah Woods Sep 29, 2026 01:25:47 What happens when a golf course superintendent takes his passion for turfgrass around the world? On this episode of Turf Today, we sit down with Dr. Micah Woods of Pace Turf and the Asian Turfgrass Center to discuss turfgrass science, international golf, data-driven management, and his unconventional career. Micah shares stories from Oregon, Arizona, Augusta National, Shanghai, Japan, and beyond—i
Stu Sheridan
Stu Sheridan Sep 15, 2026 01:19:52 On this episode of Turf Today, Stu Sheridan takes us through his career and some of the people and experiences that helped shape it. We talk about his early days at Naas Golf Club, the Ohio program, his internships at Muirfield Village and Bay Hill, and what he learned from working major events across North America. Stu also shares a great story from Bay Hill involving Arnold Palmer, talks about w
James Symons
James Symons Sep 8, 2026 01:13:55 Today on Turf Today, we're celebrating Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day with a conversation featuring James Symons, Director of Agronomy at Anthem Country Club in Las Vegas. James takes us through his journey from Mississauga, Ontario, to managing turf in the middle of the Las Vegas desert. We talk about the challenges of water conservation, surviving extreme summer conditions, and the massi
USGA 5: Tom Gould & Zach Nicoludis
USGA 5: Tom Gould & Zach Nicoludis Sep 1, 2026 01:22:40 In this episode of Rolling with the USGA Green Section, Adam and Brian dive into two timely articles from the USGA Green Section Record and sit down with the experts behind them. First, Tom Gould joins us to discuss controlling blue-green algae on putting greens. We talk about why it develops, the conditions that encourage it and strategies Superintendents can use to manage it. Then, Zac Nicklaus
Chad DeKorte
Chad DeKorte Aug 25, 2026 01:28:06 This week on Turf Today, Adam is joined by Tony Goldsby, Agronomist with The Andersons, as guest host for an episode packed with great stories, career insight and plenty of turf talk. Before bringing on our featured guest, Adam and Tony talk about Tony's career, his path into the turf industry, and what he's learned working alongside superintendents across the country. Then the guys sit down with
Sam Moynihan
Sam Moynihan Aug 18, 2026 01:24:45 This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Sam Moynihan, Director of Agronomy at Detroit Golf Club. Sam has an incredible story to tell, from getting his start at The Golf Club at South River and studying turf at West Virginia University, to working on major construction projects and preparing some of the game's biggest events. He's hosted four Rocket Classic PGA Tour events, worked the BMW Champion
John Hurst
John Hurst Aug 11, 2026 01:12:11 In this special episode of Turf Today, Adam and Brian take you inside their trip to Toro headquarters in Minnesota for the Assistant Superintendent Experience. This wasn't just another stop on the road, it was a chance to see firsthand how one of the most influential companies in the turf industry operates behind the scenes. From touring Toro's facility and seeing how equipment is developed and te

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