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

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00:48:00

Frankly Speaking with Mike Huck: Drought over......

TurfNet RADIO ·

2017/09/27

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, host Frank Rossi of Cornell University chats with Mike Huck of Irrigation and Turf Services in Orange County, CA, one of the foremost experts in water availability, usage, regulation and what it all means for the golf course industry. Frank and Mike chat about the end of the California drought, trends in overseeding, painting and turf reduction; costs of treating vs transporting water; use of hand-held vs in-ground soil moisture sensors, among other

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00:16:00

The Ladder: Anthony Williams, CGCS, talking assistants

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2017/09/27

In this episode of The Ladder, presented by STEC Equipment, host John Reitman chats with Anthony Williams, CGCS, of TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas in Irving, TX. The conversation revolves around the role of the assistant superintendent and how it has changed dramatically over the past twenty years. A former TurfNet Superintendent of the Year, Anthony joined TPC Four Seasons after a 30-year career with Marriott Hotels, where he received Marriott's highest honor – the J.W. Marriott Award of Excellence

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00:22:00

Rockbottum Radio Off the Leash: No Holds Barred Edition

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2017/09/21

In this episode of Rockbottom Radio Off the Leash (or is it "Off the Rails"?), Randy discusses his experiences with flood recovery and correction recommendations; crow deterrents; the greatest golf course maintenance stuff; and Rudy, a member of the Golf Course Dog Hall of Fame.

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00:56:00

Frankly Speaking: Al Turgeon, professor emeritus of...

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2017/09/07

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Al Turgeon, professor emeritus at Penn State University, about his career evolvement from the golf course to Viet Nam and through academia, with a brief stint in industry in between his various academic stops around the country. Take this whirlwind tour as Frank and Al reminisce about all the big names in the history of turfgrass science, many of whom rubbed elbows at some point with Drs. Turgeon and Rossi. Our apologies for some

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00:19:00

Living Legends: Dick Bator

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2017/08/25

In this episode of Living Legends: Where are they now? host John Reitman chats with career superintendent, mentor-to-many and current "international agronomy consultant", Dick Bator. Bator's superintendent career included stops at Pine Valley, Merion and Oakmont. Over those years he mentored -- some may say 'tormented' -- many assistants who went on to careers as head superintendents. He shares with us some of what made him tick, and advice for today. Some takeaways: I hired good people, but

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00:16:00

Randy Wilson: Randy and Ludell Answer Your (e)Mail

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2017/08/17

In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, from deep in the TurfNet Zone, Randy and Ludell take to the airwaves to clear the air and set the record straight on many pressing issues of the day, including personal stimpmeters, golf insurance, special VIP parking, public school prison camps, quitting social media, and... solutions to course clutter. Presented by VinylGuard.

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00:12:00

The Ladder: Dane Wilson, son of a superintendent,...

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2017/08/07

Host John Reitman chats with Dane Wilson, superintendent at Medinah #2 near Chicago, about his internships, career goals, development of his own personal golf course management strategies, and wisdom instilled by his father, Mark Wilson, former superintendent at Valhalla Golf Club and host superintendent of many professional tournaments and events. "My father always told me, 'you can only do better than what your father did…'" - Dane Wilson

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00:46:00

Frankly Speaking: Jim Koppenhaver on the current...

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2017/08/03

In another captivating discussion on TurfNet's Frankly Speaking audiocast series, host Frank Rossi chats with Jim Koppenhaver of Pellucid Corp about the current state of the golf industry, including: reduction and absorption in golf facilities and businesses that serve themcomparisons with retail and restaurant industries that are also cyclical industrieswarning signs for superintendents that a facility might be in financial troublethe change in golf's consumer base and requirements, including

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00:11:00

BASF Pin Sheet with Jeff Vannoy: Turf Colorants

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2017/08/03

In this episode of the Pin Sheet, presented by BASF, Jeff Vannoy of BASF updates us on the history, uses and best practices for utilizing turf colorants.

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00:28:00

Forrest Richardson: Reinventing Mountain Shadows for...

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2017/07/31

In this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Jon Kiger chats with golf course architect Forrest Richardson about the 2017 renovation and re-invention of the Short Course at Mountain Shadows (and resort) located near Scottsdale in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The original golf course at Mountain Shadows was designed and built in 1961 by Arthur Jack Snyder. Course architect Forrest Richardson, one of Snyder’s students, completely redesigned the course to be a true par-3 with an eye toward

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00:10:00

BASF Pin Sheet with Kyle Miller: Heat and Humidity...

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2017/07/28

In this episode of the BASF Pin Sheet (recorded July 20, 2017), host Jon Kiger chats with Kyle Miller of BASF about the current state of heat and humidity around the country and what superintendents should be aware and wary of to get through this period unscathed.

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00:31:00

The Turfgrass Zealot Project Ep. # 31 Dave Wilber on...

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2017/07/20

Why is The Open Championship of Golf required watching, listening and study for Turfheads? Dave Wilber explains. Do you know that The Open was once an event set aside for Greenkeepers, Clubmakers and Caddies? What are the key features of Royal Birkdale, host of the 146th year that this event has been played? How does the weather and the grasses play into who will win and who will lose? Dave wilber gives his empassioned opinion about the Soul Surfing that is Links Golf. And why events played on

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00:46:00

Frankly Speaking: Resistance Radio, Summer Edition

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2017/07/19

In this episode of Frankly Speaking -- Resistance Radio, Summer Edition -- Frank Rossi of Cornell University relates New England sports to turf management with entomologist Dr. Ben McGraw of Penn State University and weed scientist Dr Jim Brosnan of the University of Tennessee. Topics include data-driven precision weed management, synchronicity of adult pest populations, fraise mowing for weed management via seed bank reduction, and the effect of insect control methods on pollinators. Smart talk

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00:05:00

BASF Pin Sheet: Summer Stress update from Kyle...

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2017/07/11

In this episode of the BASF Pin Sheet, host John Reitman caught up with BASF's Kyle Miller at the Southeastern Turfgrass Research Center Field Day on June 28 in Lexington, KY. Kyle updates us on concerns of golf course superintendents regarding plant stress in mid-summer, and explains the mode of action of BASF's Intrinsic product line.

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00:20:00

Rockbottum Radio: Sales Rep Day... and more

TurfNet RADIO ·

2017/07/09

In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, direct from Rockbottum Country Club proshop, Momma demonstrates her proven techniques for handling sales reps; the health inspector visits; a no-cart shotgun start for the old-timers; Ludell innovates something; and in Storytime, that Demonized Cow During Construction, #337. Presented by VinylGuard. Oh, and Buddy just finished VinylGuarding everything in sight at the driving range!

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00:19:00

The Hemphills: Four generations of greenkeepers at...

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2017/07/09

In this audio interview for TurfNet On Tour/TurfNet Radio live from the Irish Open, host Jon Kiger chats with Robert Hemphill, who represents the third of four generations of greenkeepers to be employed at Portstewart Golf Club, home of the 2017 Irish Open. Robert’s, father, uncle, grandfather and now son Jonathan all worked at Portstewart. Robert discusses the Hemphill/Portstewart “family tree” and explains ways of maintaining the course that seem primitive by today’s standards. He shares his

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00:11:00

TurfNet on Tour with Eugene Hennessy, European Tour...

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2017/07/05

Live from the Irish Open at Portstewart Golf Club in Northern Ireland where TurfNet has a volunteer contigent, Jon Kiger chats with Eugene Hennessy, greenkeeping consultant with the European Tour, about the preparations at Portstewart in advance of the Irish Open. A spring that started out mild in Ireland soon turned unseasonably cold and Eugene discusses the concerns and ultimate outcome on the turf at Portstewart Golf Club. HIs course visits in advance of tournament week served as helpful

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00:13:00

TurfNet on Tour with Pat Geaney: Still workin' the...

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2017/07/01

During a stop at Lahinch prior to the Irish Open, Jon Kiger chats with Pat Geaney of Geaney & O'Neill, Ltd, distributors of Tru-Turf and other turf maintenance machinery. Geaney relates his background transitioning from a heavy diesel mechanic in the late 1960s to servicing and ultimately selling professional turf equipment and retail consumer mowers. He emphasizes that service is still a hallmark of his business, from both customer relations and profitability standpoints. The diversification of his

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01:15:00

The Turfgrass Zealot Project Episode 30 with Guest...

TurfNet RADIO ·

2017/06/29

You don't know Justin Woodland. Ok, maybe you do. But you probably don't. And guess what? You need to know him. Here is your chance. Justin is one of those people that I think should be required meeting if you are going to understand the reality of the business of golf and of Greenkeeping itself. He's got the "It" factor that I look for and yet, will probably never see what so many think is "the spotlight". Justin is doing it his way. And he's now got a fire to help others learn. A grass roots

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00:28:00

Renovation Report w/ Chris Monti: Practice Facility...

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2017/06/28

In this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report -- presented by Jacobsen and Golf Preservations -- Jon Kiger chats with Chris Monti, senior design associate with Bobby Weed Golf Design about the recent practice facility renovation at Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, FL. The new facility features a 10,000 square-foot putting green with subtle contours, a chipping green with generous surrounds to allow for a variety of shots and a bunker green with four bunkers of varying sizes. The

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