GCSAA Podcast
The official podcast of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America turns a spotlight on the stories of GCSAA's members and the vital role they play in the game of golf's overall success. The podcast is also a vehicle to showcase association products and services that can help members do their jobs better, faster and more cost-effectively.
Episodes
66 episodes
66. Looking back and looking ahead with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG
In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we visit with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG, director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club who is on the brink of retirement after a hall-of-fame-worthy, 40-year career in golf course management. Rick ...
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36:49
65. Boots on the ground: A conversation with Envu’s Todd Lowe
In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Todd Lowe, a former USGA agronomist who now is part of Envu’s Green Solutions Team. Lowe provides great insights into the El Niño weather pattern that was so nettlesome for golf course supe...
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58:51
64. A conversation about women in turf for Women’s Golf Day 2024
As a part of a partnership between GCM and John Deere, this episode of the GCSAA Podcast celebrates Women's Golf Day 2024 — which runs an entire week this year, May 28-June 4 — with a panel discussion among four women working in turfgr...
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47:03
63. Fairways to Leadership: A conversation with GCSAA President Jeff White, CGCS
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features GCSAA’s 87th president, Jeff White, CGCS. Jeff and podcast host Scott Hollister peel back the turf to reveal the meticulous craft of keeping a club like Indian Hills Country Club in pristine condition ...
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59:59
62. Reflecting on a Legacy: A Journey Through Golf Management with Scott Hollister
This episode turns the tables on the longtime host of this podcast, Scott Hollister, as he prepares to depart GCSAA after 26 years on the job. Scott offers us a candid look into his long tenure with GCSAA and GCM , from the adrenaline ...
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Episode 62
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41:11
61. Jason Sfire on Breaking Barriers in Golf for Adaptive Athletes
When life throws a curveball, how do you swing back? In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, Jason Sfire, an incredible advocate for adaptive athletics, opens up about his journey as an adaptive athlete in golf — a narrative that's as much about ...
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Episode 61
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57:52
60. Amy and Joe Bockerstette, Recorded Live at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show
Amy Bockerstette caught the attention of the golf world in 2019 after getting the opportunity to play the famed 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale with professional golfer Gary Woodland during a practice round for the Waste Management Open. On this ep...
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Episode 60
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25:55
59. GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans
On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we take a look back at the year that was in 2023 and a look ahead to what's ahead in 2024 with association CEO Rhett Evans. We review high points from the year that was, including the GCSAA Conference...
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Episode 59
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59:05
58. A conversation with Don Hearn, CGCS Retired
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features another in our occasional "Legends of Turf" series as we sit down with Don Hearn, CGCS Retired. Hearn is the current executive director of the GCSA of New England, but his influence extends well past t...
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Episode 58
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53:53
57. Emily Casey and Andy Huber on Javelinas, Going Viral and Life at Seven Canyons Golf Club
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast dives into the wild kingdom that has been Seven Canyons Golf Club in Sedona, Ariz., this fall with two folks responsible for the care of that property — Director of Agronomy Andy Huber and Assistant Superintend...
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Episode 57
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1:10:16
56. Surviving Hurricane Ian with Roy Jones and Kyle Sweet, CGCS
In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast — recorded live from the soon-to-be-opened clubhouse at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel Island, Fla. — we sit down with Roy Jones and Kyle Sweet, CGCS, to discuss their experiences as golf course s...
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Episode 56
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1:11:41
55. Kayla Kipp and Bri Kenny on women in turf and golf's sustainability movement
On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, guest host Kayla Kipp, CTEM, the equipment manager at Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, Pa., sits down for a wide-ranging discussion with Bri Kenny, who is the manager for environmental science with Troon. Th...
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Episode 55
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58:08
54. Zac Reicher, Ph.D., on a year of uncertainty and Envu's Green Solutions Team
In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Zac Reicher, Ph.D., a Green Solutions Team Specialist for Envu, which has sponsor...
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Episode 54
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47:17
53. Bubba Wright on the 2023 U.S. Women's Open and Life at Pebble Beach
This episode features a conversation with Bubba Wright, the GCSAA Class A superintendent at Pebble Beach Golf Links, as he and his team prepare for the 2023 U.S. Women's Open, July 3-9. We talk about what's gone into readying the course for the...
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Episode 53
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44:20
52. A conversation about women in turf on Women's Golf Day 2023
As a part of a partnership between GCM and John Deere, this episode of the GCSAA Podcast celebrates Women's Golf Day 2023 — which runs an entire week this year, May 31-June 6 — with a panel discussion among five women working in or pur...
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Episode 52
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55:54
51. Chris Tritabaugh on Communications, the Ryder Cup and F1
In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., to discuss a wide variety of topics, most notably his foray into blogs, social media, podcasts and his new Substack news...
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Episode 51
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58:10
50. Matt Muhlenbruch, CGCS, on Technology and Golf Course Management
On the 50th episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we dive into the ways technology is affecting the business of golf course management by talking with Matt Muhlenbruch, CGCS, from Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. Following a recent major renovati...
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Episode 50
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1:06:27
49: Live from CTS 2023: Golf Magazine's Josh Sens
Recorded live at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, this episode features Josh Sens from Golf Magazine, who was among the media members who covered CTS. We talk about the popular
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Episode 49
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24:40
48. Live from CTS 2023: USGA's Matt Pringle
Recorded live at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando, this episode features Matt Pringle, Ph.D., the managing director of the USGA Green Section. We discuss his unique path to his current role with the Green Section, the launch ...
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Episode 48
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20:51
47. Goodbye Bayer, hello Envu: A conversation with Envu CEO Gilles Gaillou
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features a conversation with Gilles Gaillou, the CEO of Envu, the newest company to enter the golf course management business. Born from Bayer Environmental Science and featuring all the same products from that...
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Episode 47
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35:33
46. Inside the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade show
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast takes a deep dive into the upcoming GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 6-9 in Orlando, with some of the GCSAA staff members leading efforts to put together an interactive experience you won't fine anywhere e...
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Episode 46
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1:04:42
45. Equipment management with Hector Velazquez and Howard Whitcomb
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast goes into the state of equipment management in golf with guest host Hector Velazquez (@HectorsShop on Twitter) chatting with Howard Whitcomb. Both have long histories working as equipment managers on golf cours...
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Episode 45
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54:48
44. All About the Weather with Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast goes deep into every superintendent's favorite topic — the weather — with Herb Stevens and Garrett Bastardi. Stevens is the founder of Grass Roots Weather, a service t...
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Episode 44
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1:06:58
43. A conversation with TPC Deere Run's Alex Stuedemann, CGCS
Recorded live from TPC Deere Run during the week of the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic, this episode features Alex Stuedemann, CGCS, the longtime director of golf course operations at the Quad City standout, who is transitioning into a new posit...
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Episode 43
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34:22
42. A conversation with Mel Lucas, CGCS Retired
This episode of the GCSAA Podcast continues our occasional series of conversations with some of the most influential figures in golf course management as we chat with Mel Lucas, CGCS Retired. Lucas is a 60-year GCSAA member, served as the assoc...
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Episode 42
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1:12:13