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TurfNet RADIO

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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00:16:00

The Ladder, with Sam MacKenzie, CGCS: The Value of...

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2017/06/22

In this episode of The Ladder, presented by STEC Equipment, John Reitman chats with Sam MacKenzie, CGCS, director of grounds at Olympia Fields Country Club, about his career path over the 38 years he has been in turf management. MacKenzie, the TurfNet Superintendent of the Year in 2008, reflects on people who have influenced him and the value in being exposed to different points of view in both turf maintenance and people management... as well as the current state of the industry as a career

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00:51:00

Frankly Speaking: Brian Whitlark on factors affecting...

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2017/06/17

In this episode of Frankly Speaking on TurfNet RADIO, Dr. Frank Rossi chats with Brian Whitlark, western regional agronomist for the USGA Green Section, about factors influencing playability of putting surfaces. On the table for discussion are green firmness, angle of approach from the fairway vs the rough, slope of the green, ball roll distance/green speed, and mower setup. Whitlark is a certified professional soil scientist and has worked extensively with golf courses facing challenging soil and

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00:13:00

Randy Wilson: Bottum Golf

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2017/06/07

In this episode of Rockbottum Radio, broadcast live from the Rockbottum proshop, Randy explains Momma's newest attempt at Growing the Game: 'Bottum Golf... and Archery Golf, alongside Soccer Golf and Disc Golf. The biggest benefit of 'Bottum Golf? Listen and find out. In other matters, Randy ponders whether Snow Molds really exist, or whether it's just more fear-mongering by the scientists from Up North. Randy also suggests an improved calibration for the Deathmeter: the WSRF Index. "'Cause ball

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00:58:00

Frankly Speaking: Dr. Roch Gaussoin and Dan Dinelli...

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2017/05/31

Following up on two previous deep-dive conversations into the role and management of organic matter in fine turf, Dr. Frank Rossi again hosts Dr. Roch Gaussoin of the University of Nebraska and Dan Dinelli, golf course superintendent at North Shore Country Club in the Chicagoland area. Listen in as these three go at it for an hour, winding up with a fascinating discussion about Dan's research into biochar as a component or amendment of golf turf. As always, smart talk from leading thinkers..

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00:13:00

BASF Pin Sheet: Dealing with Summer Stress, with Jeff...

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2017/05/23

In this episode of the BASF Pin Sheet, host Jon Kiger chats with Jeff Vannoy, Sr. Product Manager for BASF Turf. Topics include planning for (starting at EOP the previous fall), causal agents, and avoiding and/or minimizing summer stress on fine turf. Jeff also explains the popular BASF Holiday Spray program which provides a template for superintendents to control summertime diseases with spray applications around the three major US summer holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

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00:50:00

Frankly Speaking with Dr. Bruce Clarke: BMPs for...

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2017/05/18

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Dr. Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Bruce Clarke of Rutgers University about the history, creation and evolution of BMPs for managing patch diseases and anthracnose in turf. Programmatic approaches to control, intertwining of micronutrients and cultural practices, solid vs hollow tine aerification, self-inflicted issues, topdressing, nitrogen... and the real possibility -- with strict adherence to established BMPs -- of moving toward a scouting-based curative program

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00:09:00

Rockbottum Radio: The Case of the Missing Golf Pro

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2017/05/11

In this latest story on Rockbottum Radio -- broadcasting from deep in the TurfNet Zone -- private greenkeeper Willy Wilson embarks on a quest to help the missing golf pro's wife find him amidst allegations of corporate takeovers, meddling GMs, just-back-from-Augusta green chairmen, and... the new regional superintendent. Presented by VinylGuard and their new hi-vis driving range yardage markers.

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00:55:00

Frankly Speaking: Dr. Bryan Unruh on BMPs for golf...

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2017/05/02

Best management practices (BMP) provide superintendents with critical tools needed to maintain golf courses to the satisfaction of golfers and owners while complying with local, state and federal regulations. In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Dr. Bryan Unruh, Professor of Environmental Horticulture and Associate Center Director at the University of Florida, IFAS, West Florida Research and Education Center, about his role spearheading the nationwide initiative creating BMPs

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00:49:00

Frankly Speaking: The State of Golf and Government...

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2017/04/21

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Michael Lee, government affairs manager at GCSAA, and Bob Helland, GCSAA director of congressional and federal affairs, about the upcoming National Golf Day on Capitol Hill (April 24-26), and other advocacy initiatives that GCSAA is involved with on behalf of the game of golf. Smart talk from leading thinkers, and always frankly speaking.

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00:54:00

The Turfgrass Zealot Project, Ep. #29 with Guest...

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2017/04/17

Innovation. It's one of the great and wonderful words in our business. Join Dave Wilber as he chats with Kevin Hicks, Super at Coeur d'Alene Golf Club about thinking ahead. How's your strategy for looking at new ways to do the same old, same old? Or does it get old at all? A great interview with one of the most forward thinking supers in our business. The Turfgrass Zealot Project is hosted by Dave Wilber and is only on TurfNet.com.

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00:46:00

Frankly Speaking with Sean Sullivan: Superintendents...

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2017/04/14

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, Frank Rossi chats with Sean Sullivan of Briarwood Golf Club in Billings, MT, about his experience with skin cancer, and concerns that all superintendents should have about it. Types of skin cancer, genetic susceptibility, diagnosis, treatments and precautions... including references to "core removal" and PGRs. Frankly Speaking is presented by DryJect and Maximus by Dryject.

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00:19:00

Rockbottum Radio: Afternoon behind the scenes at RCC,...

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2017/04/06

On this Rockbottum Radio audiocast, Randy drops in behind the scenes at Rockbottum Country Club to investigate a missing golf cart and a stuck trackhoe... gets an earful from Ludell about his difficulties being objectified by women... and changing cups on a day other than Friday. Then, Storytime. Check out Randy's new book, The Greens of Wrath, available in softcover and Kindle versions, at Amazon.com.

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00:55:00

Frankly Speaking: Grassing the National Mall with...

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2017/04/06

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, join Frank Rossi of Cornell University as he chats with Michael Stachowicz, former golf course superintendent now agronomist with the National Park Service. Topics range from job transition to sand-based systems, turf selection and getting the seed you want, politics and turf damage prevention. Smart talk from leading thinkers, presented by DryJect.

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00:18:00

The Pin Sheet with Jeff Vannoy of BASF: Dollar Spot

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2017/03/31

In this episode of the Pin Sheet, presented by BASF, host Peter McCormick chats with Jeff Vannoy, Senior Product Manager at BASF, about the challenges of controlling dollar spot. Jeff updates us on new chemistries and recommended spray programs for dollar spot, including BASF's Start Early, Stay on Course, Finish Strong program. More information on the Start Early... program can be found here.

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00:41:00

The Turfgrass Zealot Project, Ep. #28 with Thomas...

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2017/03/23

Join Dave Wilber and Thomas Bastis as they talk about Education and Giving Back. As Winter heads out and the season is upon most superintendents, Dave and Thomas take a moment to get some perspective on why it rocks to share information. A simple and yet not always used concept. The Turfgrass Zealot Project is only on TurfNet Radio.

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00:58:00

Frankly Speaking: Resistance Radio... pesticide...

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2017/03/22

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, host Dr. Frank Rossi chats with Penn State entomologist Dr. Ben McGraw and weed specialist Dr. Jim Brosnan from the University of Tennessee about pesticide resistance, ABW surveys with surprising results, old vs new chemistries, weed susceptibility testing, UT's new herbicide selection tool, and the upcoming Poa Day at UT to be broadcast via Facebook Live. Not to mention New England sports, banjo playing and beer drinking! Smart talk from leading thinkers..

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00:18:00

Randy Wilson on Rockbottum Radio: Green speeds, the...

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2017/03/03

In this latest episode on Rockbottum Radio, Randy and Ludell take calls and argue about green speeds, the Alphabets, golf architecture of the future, quick couplers, water savings and the absolute best/greatest/bestest new 'muda for the south. Oh yeah, and using common sense to stabilize golf. That.

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00:27:00

The Ladder - Tom Zoller of Tahama Golf Club:...

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2017/03/03

In this episode of The Ladder, host John Reitman chats with Tom Zoller, longtime superintendent and now Managing Director at Tehàma Golf Club (owned by Clint Eastwood) in Carmel, CA. Zoller relates his experiences growing up and through the ranks of the greenkeeping profession.

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00:35:00

Renovation Report: Rick Tegtmeier and the 4-year...

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2017/03/01

In this episode of the TurfNet Renovation Report, host Peter McCormick chats with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS MG, about the recently completed four-year, 36-hole renovation project at Des Moines Golf & Country Club. A humorous anecdote about architect Pete Dye... mistakes made and lessons learned... tips for dealing with architects, working with contractors and how to get the best from in-house staff... Rick lays it all out for us. Whether you're embarking on a renovation project or might be some day in

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00:12:00

BASF Pin Sheet with Kyle Miller: GIS recap and early...

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2017/02/24

In this episode of The Pin Sheet, host Jon Kiger chats with Kyle Miller, senior technical specialist at BASF, about the recent Golf Industry Show, his observations on the state of the industry, and the potential effects of early season warmth being experienced by much of the country. Presented by BASF.

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