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Turf Today

Turf Today 146 Episodes Sep 15, 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

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
Ben Ellis
Ben Ellis Aug 4, 2026 01:29:13 This week on Turf Today, Adam is joined by special co-hosts Tyler Miget from the Under the Greens Podcast and David Warszawski from the Your FUCC Golf Podcast for a conversation with Ben Ellis, Golf Course Superintendent at Andrews Air Force Base Golf Course. Ben shares his journey into the turf industry, from his first job at Fort Belvoir Golf Club to earning his education through Penn State Worl
PJ Greeno
PJ Greeno Jul 28, 2026 01:27:04 This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian are joined by PJ Greeno, Assistant Superintendent at the West Course at Johns Island Club in Florida. PJ's path into the turf industry is anything but traditional. What started as a random game of Call of Duty turned into a lifelong friendship, a move across the country, and ultimately a career in golf course management. From working through a major renovati
David Warszawski
David Warszawski Jul 14, 2026 01:13:14 Not every path into the golf industry looks the same, and David Warszawski is proof of that. Known to many as the Primary Cup Cutter at Tampa Palms Country Club, David didn't attend turf school or follow the traditional route into golf course maintenance. Instead, he learned from the Superintendents who took the time to teach him, developed a passion for the craft, and found purpose in creating ex
Jack Willhite
Jack Willhite Jul 7, 2026 01:13:38 Jack Willhite joins the Turf Today Podcast to share his journey from his first days at Savannah Golf Club to becoming a Golf Course Superintendent at Berkeley Hills in Georgia. A graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC), Jack has built his career through hard work, a passion for the industry, and a willingness to embrace every challenge along the way. In this episode, we cover every
Nick Daley
Nick Daley Jun 30, 2026 55:55 This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Nick Daley, Golf Course Superintendent at Capilano Golf & Country Club. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Nick's journey through the turf industry has taken him from his first days at Nicklaus North Golf Course to becoming one of Canada's rising leaders in golf course management. A graduate of Penn State World Campus, Nick has worked his way through nearl
Anton Vergottini
Anton Vergottini Jun 23, 2026 45:42 This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Anton Vergottini, a Superintendent at Suntree Country Club in Florida. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Anton shares his journey into the turf industry. From his early days as a carnival operator to becoming a Golf Course Superintendent, Anton talks about the experiences, challenges, and lessons that helped shape his career. This includes: some

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