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USGA Green Section Podcast

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

Chris Eckstrom on Regrassing Cool-Season Fairways With Hybrid Bermudagrass | Ep. 26

Menlo Country Club superintendent Chris Eckstrom talks about making the switch to hybrid bermudagrass fairways and how it has the course well positioned for the future. Related Articles: Pulverize Your Way To Hybrid Bermudagrass Fairways Converting Fairways To Bermudagrass In Northern California Converting to Bermudagrass Fairways Fairway Regrassing — Can You Afford Not To?...

Jan 20, 202336 min

Converting Bermudagrass Fairways to Zoysia With Brian Powell | Ep. 24

In this episode of our fairway regrassing series, we learn about going from bermudagrass to zoysia with no-till sprigging from Brian Powell, director of golf course management at Old Chatham. Related: Old Chatham Golf Club to host 2026 U.S. Girls’ Junior Fairway Conversion From Bermudagrass To Zoysiagrass The Ins And Outs Of Zoysiagrass Fairway Management...

Dec 16, 202258 min

Converting Cool-Season Fairways to Improved Bentgrass Varieties With John Hoyle | Ep. 23

In the first part of our multi-episode series on fairway regrassing, we’re joined by John Hoyle, CGCS, superintendent at Corning Country Club in New York. John takes us through the multi-year process of converting fairways to a newer bentgrass variety with improved playability and reduced inputs. Related Articles: Bentgrass Fairway Conversion Improves Playability And Reduces Inputs Successful Fairway Regrassing Starts With Proper Planning Fairway Regrassing — Can You Afford Not To?...

Nov 18, 202228 min

Troy Flanagan on the Renovation at The Olympic Club | Ep. 22

Troy Flanagan, director of golf course maintenance at The Olympic Club, discusses the upcoming renovation of the Lake Course, his perspective on hosting USGA championships and more. Related Episodes: Marissa Mar on the Upcoming Gil Hanse Renovation at The Olympic Club US Women’s Open Preparations with Shannon Rouillard and Troy Flanagan...

Oct 21, 202242 min

Poa annua: Problems and Solutions With Dr. Jim Brosnan | Ep. 21

Dr. Jim Brosnan gives his perspective on all things Poa annua, with a focus on the Southeast, as superintendents continue their battle with one of turf’s most problematic weeds. Related Articles: Poa annua: There Wasn't Any Until There Was The Pros and Cons of Poa annua Poa annua Control on Greens...

Sep 16, 202247 min

USGA CEO Mike Whan Reflects on the 2022 U.S. Open | Ep. 18

USGA CEO Mike Whan joins us to talk about his first U.S. Open as CEO, his vision for what makes a good U.S. Open test, and the new E.J. Marshall platter that was awarded to the host superintendent for being an outstanding partner in agronomy and course preparation.

Jun 23, 202213 min

Diving Into DEACON | Ep. 11

Catch our latest podcast to learn more about DEACON™ – what it can do, how it works, and how it can help you improve playing conditions and resource management at your course.

Feb 17, 202235 min

New Frontiers of Autonomous Mowing | Ep. 10

Interest in autonomous mowing on golf courses continues to grow as technology advances and labor issues remain a serious challenge for many superintendents. Learn more about how autonomous mowers are performing on golf courses in our conversation with Bjarni Hannesson, course manager at Ness Golf Club in Iceland, and Erwan Le Cocq, head greenkeeper and robot technology specialist from Winston Golf Resort in Germany.

Jan 20, 20221 hr 3 min

Welcome to the USGA Green Section Podcast

The Green Section Podcast will be published throughout the year as we speak with USGA agronomists, superintendents, researchers, and industry stakeholders about important maintenance topics and the latest trends in the turfgrass industry.

Feb 24, 202142 sec
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