USGA Green Section Podcast

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

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.

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

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.

Back to School With the Green Section Interns | EP. 47

In our new podcast, we chat with two of this year’s Green Section interns, Elisabeth Kitchin and Manuel Salado. They talk about their careers in turf, experiences in the program and more.

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Heathland Heritage: Preparing Sunningdale for the 43rd Curtis Cup Match | EP. 46

Our summer abroad wraps up in England as we welcome Sunningdale’s Jamie Wilson and George Pitts to the podcast for a chat about heathland golf, course prep and history at the Curtis Cup.

The Royal Melbourne Method: How They Manage Organic Matter, Deliver Famously Firm Greens and More! | EP. 45

In our new episode we chat with Richard Forsyth, director of golf courses at Royal Melbourne, about the unique way they manage organic matter in their bentgrass greens, and much more!

Dr. Jim Baird on Warm-Season Breeding, Water and Turf Trends Out West | EP. 44

The University of California, Riverside, Turf Breeding Program has been hard at work developing improved warm-season grasses and finding solutions to the issues facing golf courses in California and throughout the Southwest. In our new podcast episode, Dr. Jim Baird discusses how their new bermudagrass releases can help golf courses save water and improve conditions year round. We also chat about which bermudagrass traits are being targeted for future improvement, where kikuyugrass could find a niche in golf, the current water situation out West, and much more!

Pinehurst Present and Past: John Jeffreys on US Open Prep and a Trip Through History at the Tufts Archive | EP. 43

Our new episode features Course No. 2 superintendent John Jeffreys on U.S. Open prep and Audrey Moriarty of the Tufts Archives on Pinehurst’s 130-year legacy of golf and course maintenance.

A Conversation With the One and Only Paul R. Latshaw | EP. 42

To say that Paul R. Latshaw is one of the most accomplished and influential golf course superintendents of all time would not be an overstatement. He is the only superintendent in history to host all three U.S. majors, he’s been a mentor to countless industry leaders, and he changed how courses are prepared for championship golf. Oakmont, Augusta National, Congressional, Riviera, Winged Foot and others benefited from his innovative and energetic approach to greenkeeping. We are thrilled to share our conversation with this giant of the golf course maintenance industry as he reflects on a remarkable career.

 

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Chris Tritabaugh on Managing Putting Greens for Maximum Performance | EP. 41

In our new podcast, we talk with Chris Tritabaugh about data collection, innovation, and how focusing on surface performance and golfer satisfaction leads to great greens at Hazeltine.

18 Minutes With Dr. Micah Woods | EP. 40

Are frequent aeration and topdressing only needed because turf growth isn’t being properly managed? What maintenance practices aren’t worth the time, effort and money – and what should you being doing more of? In our new podcast episode, Dr. Micah Woods answers these tough questions in a fast-paced, informative conversation. He also shared his thoughts on what role zoysiagrass might play in golf’s future and why focusing on playability instead of just agronomy can lead to more success. It’s a great discussion with one of the sharpest minds in turf.