Join us for an insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity TurfHub Podcast (Disease Series) as we delve into Grey Leaf Spot (GLS) a prevalent and increasingly challenging disease affecting sports turf, particularly within football stadium environments. Host Joshua Thomason is joined by Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist with deep expertise in turf disease management. Deborah shares practical strategies for identifying and diagnosing Grey Leaf Spot, providing valuable insights into its biology an...
Jun 11, 2025•49 min
Join us in this insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast as we explore Dollar Spot, a prevalent disease impacting sportsturf playing surfaces. Host Joshua Thomason welcomes Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist specialising in turf disease management. Deborah brings her extensive expertise to the table, offering practical advice and strategies for diagnosing and treating Dollar Spot. Additionally, Dan Kendle, has been working in the industry for over 25 years and is Head Greenkee...
May 08, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast, host Josh Thomason sits down with molecular biologist Dr. Deborah Cox to unravel one of the most under-discussed yet significant aspects of sportsturf management: nematodes. Although these microscopic roundworms typically go unnoticed, their influence on turf health is profound some species can enhance soil quality and nutrient cycling, while parasitic varieties can undermine even the most diligently maintained grass surfaces.Together, Jo...
Apr 30, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Join us in this insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast as we explore Microdochium Patch, a prevalent disease impacting sports turf playing surfaces. Host Joshua Thomason welcomes Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist specializing in turf disease management. Deborah brings her extensive expertise to the table, offering practical advice and strategies for diagnosing and identifying this turfgrass disease. Josh discusses the cultural practices that can be implemented to reduce the...
Oct 17, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode , Matt, a life long Swindon Town fan and now head groundsman talks us through the summers renovations at The County Ground. We discuss how he got into the industry, his career highs so far and find out more about his approach to maintaining top class playing surfaces in a stadium environment. CPD code CP/139437/2425/k
Sep 06, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Join us in this insightful episode of the Agrovista Amenity Turfhub Podcast as we explore Anthracnose, a prevalent disease impacting sportsturf playing surfaces. Host Joshua Thomason welcomes Deborah Cox, a molecular biologist specialising in turf disease management. Deborah brings her extensive expertise to the table, offering practical advice and strategies for diagnosing and treating Anthracnose. Additionally, James Braithwaite, has been working in the industry for over 30 years and is Golf C...
Aug 07, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Inspiring the future generation - The GMA's NextGen is a group of talented young grounds professionals representing the grounds management industry as ambassadors for the GMA with the aim of inspiring young people to join the sector. In this episode, ambassadors Jack Langley (Bristol City) Beth Gibbs (Wellington School) and Louise Saunders (Premier Sports Surfaces) talk to us about their aims and objectives to promote the next generation of grounds professionals. Workforce development has become...
Jul 19, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Sean talks us through wicket preperation for the up and coming England one day international. Starting from 10 days out, we talk through the process, day by day and through the big match. Sean is one of the countries leading cricket groundsmen , he has wealth of knowledge that fortunately for us he is happy to share. A must listen for all grounds staff, not just those with an interest in the 'dark arts'. Basis number for CPD points: CP/138923/2425/k
Jul 08, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Ep31 - "Sustainability Guidelines for Golf Course Condition & Playability" hosted by Joshua Thomason with guest Dr. Stewart Brown, a Senior Lecturer in Landscape & Sportsturf Management. The episode focuses on sustainable practices in golf course management, highlighting the R&A Golf Course 2030 initiative. Key segments include aligning golf products with market needs, embracing natural course conditions, managing player expectations, and meeting standards for different golfer profil...
Jan 20, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Ep30 - The "Turfhub Podcast" episode featuring William Boogaarts in conversation with Joshua Thomason discusses critical issues in turfgrass management, focusing on sustainable practices and adapting to changing chemical legislation. Boogaarts shares his greenkeeping journey, his evolved philosophy, and how his workplace, De Enk Groen & Golf, is pioneering sustainability. The episode delves into the impact of Holland's stringent chemical regulations on greenkeeping strategies and innovative ...
Dec 17, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Ep29 - The Turf Hubs first live episode, recorded infront of a full house at Ashton Gate, home of Bristol City & Bears. The theme is turf management in a sustainable world. Joe Hendy kicks off with 'The Wonders of Grass' incorporating origins, photosynthesis, light and temperature requirements. Sam Honeyborne discusses 'The Value of 'true' Organic Fertilisers. In this very informative section, Sam covers the basics of fertiliser, the value of composted organics, soil microbes, sustane, nemat...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Jim talks about his work ethic, knowledge, the time and dedication he and his Team display day in day out and what he has achieved across his career, looking forward to what he has planned for the future.
Nov 14, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Mark is a Wiltshire lad who took the gamble to leave the green green grass of home, moving over the Severn Bridge to take a head greenkeeping opportunity in Abergavenny - and he hasn't looked back. The relocation has gone well, family have settled and Mark has set about putting his thumb print on The Monmouthshire Golf Club. Mark has a progressive view on greenkpeeping, gathering and using data to help aid efficiency and decision making out on the course. We discuss clip volumes, growth degree d...
Sep 22, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this months podcast we are joined by the one and only Keith - USA technical Sales manager and International Technical Sales manager for DPH Biologicals. With over 30 years of experience, Keith takes us through the important of low salt index growth products, creating healthy soils, rhizobacteria technology, disease defenses and the future of turf management. This is an extremely well timed podcast with the legislated changes in chemical applications and gives a great overview of technology an...
Jun 21, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We celebrate Groundsweek by Deborah Cox joining us on the Turf Hub Podcast. Deb provides the amenity industry with scientific support. Deb, talks through nematodes, soil biology, grey leaf spot and other hot topics. Packed with golden nuggets of information – a must listen!
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 3
S3,Ep2 - Dr David Greenshields commercial manager at Barenbrug speaks with Joe Hendy seed product and area sales manager, AGS. It's a niche area of expertise, David has a Master's degree in Environmental Biology and a PhD in Plant Genetics and has served 15 years at one of the UK's largest seed producers in Barenbrug. Joe started in the industry in 1997 as a seed analyst and has 26 years experience, working alongside all major seed producers in the UK. Two guys with a passion for seed take a dee...
Feb 28, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 2
With the 6 Nations around the corner, The Welsh Wizard talks life, dedication, determination and adversity with proud Head Groundsman, Lee Evans
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Many of our leading turf managers in these current times have been involved in the Ohio State programme. AGS Turf hub was lucky enough to have Mike o’keefe discussing the development, opportunities and how to be a part of the ohio state programme.
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 11
S2,EP9 - Dr David Greenshields commercial manager at Barenbrug speaks with Joe Hendy seed product and area sales manager, AGS. It's a niche area of expertise, David has a Master's degree in Environmental Biology and a PhD in Plant Genetics and has served 15 years at one of the UK's largest seed producers in Barenbrug. Joe started in the industry in 1997 as a seed analyst and has 25 years experience, working alongside all major seed producers in the UK. Two guys with a 'strong seed game' discuss ...
Sep 09, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 9
S2,EP7 - We revisit Richard, who kindly gives us an update on how the drought of 2022 is affecting Clevedon Golf Club. The struggles , strains and how he's planning on coming out the other side....
Aug 14, 2022•14 min•Season 2Ep. 7
S2,EP6 - Sam is a Londoner who has relocated to Weston Super Mare in North Somerset, to become head greenkeeper at Worlebury Golf Club. Bringing his expertise, knowledge and family with him. The relocation has gone well, but the same can't be said for his leather jacket problem - so far. Sam talks openly about the problem he's faced and talks about all the things he's trying to resolve them. A great listen, where we also hit vital statistics, favourite hole, whats in the shed, favourite bit of k...
Aug 08, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The podcast on tour continues into Hampshire, as Lee gives us sneaky peek over the neighbours fence, as he talks all things Wellow GC. 27 holes, 3 courses (of 9) set in the New Forest - it's a cracking listen. We hit vital statistics, higher or lower, favourite hole, whats in the shed, favourite bit of kit and much more.
Jul 05, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Following some extensive bunker work & recent award of the environmental project of the year award, Richard & Matt talk bunkers and course ecology. Alongside our usual segments, vital statistics, favourite hole, whats in the shed and their favourite bits of kit. We talk projects, practices, dream holes and more in this insightful behind the scenes look at Cirencester G.C ......and of course discover who brings in the worst lunches!
Apr 10, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The podcast on tour continues in the south west as Neil gives us sneaky peek over the neighbours fence as he talks all things Trevose. Vital statistics, favourite hole, whats in the shed and his favourite bit of kit (warning it isn't a procore). We talk projects, practices, dream holes and more in this cracking insight into one of Cornwalls coastal gems ......and of course discover who brings in the worst lunches!
Mar 15, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Dans talks Newquay course practices, leatherjackets, ecology, the resurgence of the Cornish Chuff, vital statistics, what’s in the shed, favourite hole and more. As Joe and Neil take the turf hub on tour of the West Country.
Nov 18, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Turf Pro Editor and top industry Journalist Laurence Gale speaks to Joe Hendy about the state of the industry, what’s great, what’s not so great. Places he’s been, changes he’s seen, in a career spanning some 40 years.
Nov 04, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this podcast, Matt le Brun speaks with Geoff Webb, CEO at the GMA. Geoff is responsible for all aspects of GMA business and has been engaged in a modernisation programme since he started with the GMA in 2005. Geoff was previously employed by the Football Foundation as head of grassroots in January 2001, he was then promoted to director of facilities and stadia development in January 2003, a role that saw him develop the grassroots facilities and football stadia grant aid programme....
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Rob talks links golf, fescue domination, vital statistics, favourite hole, machinery and more as we take the turf hub on tour in the West Country.
Oct 08, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Former BIGGA Chairman Chris Sealey, talks Opens, Ryder cups and Chippenham course practices. Vitals statistics, favourite hole, machinery, words of wisdom and the love of his life – Bristol Rovers (sorry Pat!)
Aug 19, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this podcast Mattt Le Brun speaks with Ben Corby - Sports Turf maintainance division for Desert Group Dubai. They talk through what steps Ben made through his career to achieve leading roles in various international venues. The benefits of the Ohio state programme, the opportunities available and the benefits/challenges of working with warm season grasses.
Jul 01, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
