USGA Green Section Podcast

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

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 real solutions for superintendents.

Rodney Lingle: A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence | EP. 53

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!

Travis Hogan on Getting the Home Field Ready for the Kansas City Chiefs | EP. 52

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.

 

Southern Hills’ Bryant Evans and Cary Cozby on Keys to a Successful Superintendent-Golf Pro Relationship | EP. 51

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.

Chad Allen and Brian Powell on Using Data and the GS3 Ball to Dial-In Greens | EP. 50

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.

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!