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USGA Green Section Podcast

United States Golf Association

The Green Section Podcast spotlights leaders in the turfgrass industry to share their knowledge, expertise and best practices.

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59:19

Creating the Perfect Pitch for the 2026 FIFA World...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2026/02/20

Preparing grass playing surfaces for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken years of planning, research and coordination across multiple countries and venues. In our latest podcast, we chat with Dr. John Sorochan from the University of Tennessee about all the work behind developing, growing and installing 16 stadium pitches and dozens of training fields across the United States, Canada and Mexico. From grass selection and reinforced fiber systems to sod production and stadium installation, this

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64:40

Talking Turf With John Reilly, Director of Agronomy...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2026/01/16

In our new episode, the incomparable John Reilly joins us to talk about data collection, social media, his secrets for maintaining smooth and true greens, and much more!

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58:29

Preventing Winter Injury on Warm-Season Turf With Dr....

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Warm-season winter injury is a challenge for courses across the transition zone. In this episode, Dr. Mike Richardson explains why it happens, how to prevent it and tips for recovery.

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38:57

Pat Jones on Labor, Learning, Leading and More! | EP. 64

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/11/21

In our new episode, Pat Jones, a leading voice in the turf industry for 40 years and a staunch advocate for superintendents, discusses the key issues shaping golf course maintenance today.

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41:49

The Daily Grind: Inside the Equipment Manager’s Shop...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Shane Pokorney, CTEM, is Dallas National’s equipment manager and joins us to talk fleet management, staff training, fabrication, the superintendent-mechanic dynamic and more!

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25:43

UNC’s Casey Carrick on Returning Kenan Stadium to...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/08/29

UNC Tar Heels football is going back to its roots – literally. In this episode, assistant AD of facilities and turf management, Casey Carrick, joins us to break down the switch from artificial turf to bermudagrass at Kenan Stadium, including the agronomic and performance considerations behind the decision.

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01:06:08

Cypress Point: Maintaining MacKenzie’s Masterpiece...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/08/15

The golfing world will get an inside look at one of the cathedrals of the game as Cypress Point Club hosts the 50th Walker Cup next month. Superintendent Jeff Markow joins us in this special episode to discuss course prep, agronomy, history and what he’s learned over three decades at one of golf’s most spectacular courses.

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01:40:32

Center Court Science: An Inside Look at Wimbledon's...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/07/04

For a fortnight each summer, the sporting world turns its eyes to Wimbledon, where the impeccably maintained grass tennis courts have taken center stage at The Championships since 1877. In this special episode, Neil Stubley, head of courts and horticulture at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, offers a behind-the-scenes look at maintaining the club’s 90 grass courts. We also discuss their extensive turfgrass research program, the similarities and differences with golf course maintenance, innovative

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59:52

AI for Superintendents with Dr. Roch Gaussoin | EP. 59

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/06/20

AI is showing up everywhere – including on the golf course. In our latest podcast, Dr. Roch Gaussoin explains the basics of AI, how it can help superintendents, and what the future may hold.

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38:13

From Church Pews to Devilish Greens: Michael...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/06/06

Oakmont’s iconic bunkers and greens will take center stage at next week’s U.S. Open. Superintendent Michael McCormick joins us to discuss their history, maintenance and recent restoration.

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54:14

Chris Tritabaugh on Using "Turf GvX" for Better...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/05/16

In our new podcast, we’re joined by superintendent Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. He talks about how comparing actual turf growth with expected growth using “Turf GvX” can help superintendents at any type of golf course optimize their putting green management to deliver the best possible playing conditions on a consistent basis.

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01:05:05

What We Can Learn From 100 Years of Green Section...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/04/18

What does a century of Green Section research look like? Two of the brightest minds in turf reflect on their journeys directing the USGA’s turf and environmental research program and share how superintendents can put all that research into practice.

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01:09:13

Turf Meets Tech With Tanner Coffman, Director of Turf...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Tanner Coffman is the man behind the turf and tech at TGL, the new simulator golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods. In this episode, he covers the maintenance of both the real and artificial turf as well as all the technology it takes to make it happen.

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52:41

Hot Takes On Turf With Dr. Micah Woods | EP. 54

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/03/21

In our new episode, Dr. Micah Woods returns for a lively discussion on a wide range of topics, including how to properly perform soil nutrient testing and how using MLSN can improve fertility programs. We also talk about the water requirements of different grasses and explore how superintendents may contribute to their own Poa annua and dollar spot problems. From tracking topdressing amounts to getting turf research into practice, Dr. Woods shares his insights on many important issues and offers

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39:21

Rodney Lingle: A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/02/21

In our new episode, 2025 Green Section Award recipient Rod Lingle reflects on a long and accomplished career as a superintendent, his inventions, leading the ultradwarf revolution and more!

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01:06:33

Travis Hogan on Getting the Home Field Ready for the...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2025/01/17

Are you ready for some football? In this special episode, we catch up with the Kansas City Chiefs' director of turf management, Travis Hogan, for an inside look at what it takes to manage a field for the NFL.

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49:41

Southern Hills’ Bryant Evans and Cary Cozby on Keys...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2024/12/20

In our new podcast, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how two leaders and their teams work together to deliver an exceptional golf experience at one of America’s great golf clubs.

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01:09:12

Chad Allen and Brian Powell on Using Data and the GS3...

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2024/12/06

Our 50th episode features a conversation with Chad Allen on how data collection leads to consistently great greens at Chatham Hills and we have an intro to the GS3 from our own Brian Powell.

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49:23

Poa Annua Seed for Sale, With Dr. David Huff | EP. 49

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2024/11/15

In our new episode, Dr. David Huff of Penn State shares the challenges of developing and releasing high-quality Poa annua seed, how he succeeded, why Poa often gets a bad rap, and much more.

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40:58

Inside the Turf Diagnostics Lab With Lee Butler | EP. 48

USGA Green Section Podcast ·

2024/10/18

In our new podcast episode, we’re joined by Lee Butler from the NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab to learn about the latest turf pathology trends, tips on sampling for and managing disease, and much more.

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