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TurfNet Podcasts

TurfNet personalities Frank Rossi, Randy Wilson, John Reitman, Tony Pioppi, Brad Klein, Dave Wilber and Peter McCormick interview a variety of turfies on a multitude of subjects... or just pontificate upon occasion.

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48:23

Renovation Report with Richard Mandell: The elements...

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2025/07/17

In this episode of the Renovation Report presented by Capillary Flow and Golf Preservations, Richard Mandell of Richard Mandell Golf Architecture, speaks with Brad Klein about his approach to golf course design as well as the specifics about some of his most recent restoration and original design projects.Mandell, whose experience has a linear connection to Donald Ross, talks about the elements (such as color, form, scale, shape, space and texture) and principles (balance, contrast, proportion,

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12:22

Sand? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Sand!

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2025/07/02

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43:26

The Secret to Success | Frankly Speaking with Mike...

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2025/06/26

Frank catches up with Mike 0’Keeffe who serves as Program Manager for The Ohio Program (TOP), Ohio State University's renowned international turfgrass internship program, a position he has held since 1990. A graduate of Warrenstown College in Ireland, Mike originally participated in the program himself as an intern from 1986-1988 before joining the staff. Under his leadership, TOP has become a globally recognized program that places 120+ international interns annually on some of the world's finest

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20:16

Rising Star of Turf: Moe Robinson

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2025/06/26

In this episode of Rising Stars of Turf, the spotlight is on Moe Robinson, arguably one of the most recognizable personalities in golf turf management today. Originally from Ontario and now residing in British Columbia, Moe recently tied the knot with Paul Robertson, longtime golf course superintendent at Victoria Golf Club. They are planning a larger ceremony -- to be officiated by Dave Wilber -- in the fall in back in Ontario with family and friends. She reflects on her journey in a male-dominated

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33:14

Frankly Speaking with John Sorochan: Factors...

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2025/06/26

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. John Sorochan of the University of Tennessee about various factors -- especially mechanical -- that affect putting green performance. HOC, frequency of clip, mowing/rolling frequency, bedknife position and attitude, topdressing,and more. A native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dr. JohnSorochan began working on the grounds crew at Earl Grey Golf and Country Club in 1988. This experience led him to Michigan State University where he earned

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43:55

Golf in Sweden | Frankly Speaking with Gunnar...

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2025/06/12

Frank catches up with Gunnar Håkansson who serves as the General Secretary and CEO of the Swedish Golf Federation (SGF), the governing body for golf in Sweden that was founded in 1904 and currently oversees 500 golf clubs with over 500,000 individual members. He has been actively involved in leading the federation through a period of significant change and modernization, including efforts to promote inclusivity and accessibility in Swedish golf. Håkansson has been prominent in making decisive

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73:53

Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team #15 podcast

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2025/06/03

In this episode of Wilber and McCormick, Dave and Peter discuss their experiences with life, health, and the turf industry while navigating personal challenges. Dave shares an update on his knee surgery recovery, highlighting the progress he's made and the pain he's managing. They also touch on the importance of socializing dogs, the value of training with e-collars, and the logistics of sensor deployment in turf management. The conversation shifts to cooking, particularly pizza-making, where they

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47:15

Son of Golf | Frankly Speaking with Chris Haspell

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2025/05/30

Frank chats with Chris Haspell, founder and president of Chris Haspell and Associates. Based in the UK, Chris specializes in golf course and sports turf consulting focused on end-to-end project management, construction and shaping services, grassing and grow-in expertise working with some of the biggest names in golf course architecture. Chris was involved in the 1990s with the Danish Golf Union and was one of the “Sons of Golf” in Denmark when pesticides were banned for use. Chris developed his

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26:46

Renovation Report: Justin Mandon, Pasatiempo Golf...

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2025/05/23

In this episode of the Renovation Report presented by Capillary Flow and Golf Preservations, Justin Mandon, superintendent at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, California, discusses a 2023-24 restoration of greens and bunkers focused on recapturing as closely as possible Alister Mackenzie's original intent when he designed the course on the north side of Monterey Bay in 1929. Mandon talks about the club's history from its opening and how it served as an inspiration for Bobby Jones to hire

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25:07

All Star of Turf: Scott Bordner

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2025/05/14

Scott Bordner, director of agronomy at the Union League of Philadelphia, discusses the organization's roots as a patriotic entity founded to support President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, and its transformation to a three-course club.He also talks about the trajectory of his career that includes working as an assistant under Matt Shaffer at Merion Golf Club and a long tenure as superintendent at historic Chicago Golf Club.Finally, Bordner talks about his efforts to help solve golf turf's

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38:47

From the Winterless North | Frankly Speaking with...

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2025/05/01

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56:21

Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round #14

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2025/04/24

In Round 14 of Wilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Dave relates his progress (and challenges) with getting used to a new knee. Peter finally had occasion to get on an airplane for a family wedding, and enjoyed the niceties of sitting up front in the "fat seats". After comparing notes on (in Peter’s case, not watching) The Masters, the guys dig into some new turf technology in the form of the Ecorobotix AI-based precision sprayer. They wind up with a chat about a recent X thread on

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11:01

Rockbottum Radio: Top GCS Agitator

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2025/04/10

In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, Willy is forced to wear a Mindfulness Monitoring Device if he wants to retain his life insurance. After exposure to several thousand watts of Mindfulness, Willy delivers a solution to the Resort Workforce Dilemma, a problem that continues to agitate Golf Course Superintendents. In Storytime, Willy tells the tale that reveals why he became so goofy.

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50:23

The Service Mindset | Frankly Speaking with Andy...

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2025/04/10

Frank got a chance to catch up with Andy Magnasco, Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Grounds at Carmel Valley Ranch in Carmel Valley, CA about his career development and how he arrived in his current role - a second stint at the Ranch. We discussed the many and varied projects from Bentgrass putting surfaces on the golf course to fire prevention for land management and yoga platforms that enhance the guest experience. Andy is among the most thoughtful turfgrass professionals I have had the

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46:41

Rising Star of Turf: Josh Smith

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2025/04/02

Josh Smith took an unconventional route to Orinda Country Club in Orinda, California, where he has been superintendent for the past decade. A competitive golfer at St. Mary's College in Moraga, California, the Oregon native worked as an aspiring golf course architect before finally getting into golf course maintenance. It was while working at the California Golf Club of San Francisco when he attended the two-year program at Rutgers University, which provided him with the skills needed to become a

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62:20

Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round 13...

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2025/03/31

In Round #13 of Wilber and McCormick Unscripted, the conversation delves into personal growth and health challenges, including an upcoming knee replacement surgery for Dave and "third time's the charm" for Peter's journey into ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. The conversation segues into synchronicities of connection with friends, and music as a source of joy, community and hope. Peter's surprise introduction to the music of Jacob Collier and Rockin'1000 serves as a source of inspiration and

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34:50

Rising Star of Turf Carlton Henry

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2025/03/31

Carlton Henry was well prepared when he earned his first head superintendent position three years ago at Dedham Country and Polo Club just outside Boston. A native of New York, Henry first prepped at golf courses in his home state, home to the nation’s strictest pesticide regulations. A graduate of the Rutgers turf program, he eventually spent several years working for another Rutgers product, John Zimmers, at both Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh and later the Inverness Club in Toledo,

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38:31

Renovation Report: Bradley Klein with Tyler Rae,...

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2025/03/28

In this episode of the Renovation Report, golf course architect Tyler Rae of Tyler Rae Design talks about his route into architecture that began with years of experience working on a golf course maintenance crew. The discussion proceeds to include starting a design firm in the midst of a recession with no work on the horizon, and how he built a career on a well-rounded architect who knows his way around earth-moving equipment as well as he does a set of blueprints. The conversation finally turns

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41:14

All Star of Turf: Justin Sims, CGCS mp3

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2025/03/27

Justin Sims, CGCS, has been director of grounds and facilities at The Alotian Club in Roland, Arkansas for 13 years. He prepped for a position as a head superintendent at some of the country's premier facilities, including The Olympic Club in San Francisco under Pat Finlen and Augusta National Golf Club under Marsh Benson and Brad Owen. While he climbed the career ladder, he learned the value of working varied climates where he had the opportunity to manage both warm- and cool-season turf. He has

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44:57

Wrenchin' with Chris Hyman, equipment manager

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2025/03/27

Our guest this episode is Chris Hyman, the Equipment Manager at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in Victor, NY about 15 miles southeast of Rochester. Chris is a longtime member of the turfgrass industry working in agronomics, sales, service/support, and now equipment manager - wrenching! He’s worked with many of the colors of iron we find in golf and sports turf and is currently a EMCP Level 2 in the equipment managers certification program on his way to be a fully CTEM. This a classic equipment deep

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