USGA Green Section Podcast

Talking Winter Injury Prevention on Putting Greens | Ep. 09

Learn about the latest research and techniques to reduce the risk of winter injury with Dr. Mike Richardson on warm-season grasses (0:00-29:00) and Dr. Kevin Frank on cool-season turf (29:00-End).

USGA CEO Mike Whan on Golf Course Maintenance and the Future of Our Game | Ep. 08

Listen as USGA CEO Mike Whan talks about his experiences in course maintenance (he got electrocuted), the big issues facing golf courses and how he wants the USGA to help.

Discussing 2021 Course Care Issues With USGA Agronomists | Ep. 07

Our latest podcast is an update on course care issues around the country from our USGA agronomists. Topics include pests, labor challenges and the high cost of products.

Talking Tees with Golf Course Architect Andy Staples | Ep. 06

On this podcast, we talk about the art and science of tee design with golf course architect Andy Staples. Location, sizing, construction, and dealing with stigmas about tees are all covered.

Developing a Consistent Approach to Organic Matter Testing | Ep. 05

Learn how Dr. Doug Soldat, USGA agronomist Brian Whitlark, and others are developing a standardized and improved way to measure putting green organic matter.

Catching Up On The Latest Summer Trends With USGA Agronomists | Ep. 04

In our latest podcast episode, USGA agronomists from across the country discuss strategies they’re seeing and recommending that can help courses withstand hot weather and heavy play.

US Women’s Open Preparations with Shannon Rouillard and Troy Flanagan | Ep. 03

Take a behind-the-scenes look at course setup and conditions for the U.S. Women’s Open with Shannon Rouillard from the USGA and the Olympic Club’s director of golf maintenance, Troy Flanagan.

Course Renovations at Scioto Country Club with Bob Becker and Zach Nicoludis | Ep. 02

Scioto Country Club is about to undergo a large-scale course renovation. Superintendent Bob Becker gives us detailed insight into the plans and what to expect when the work is complete.

Improving Putting Green Management by Collecting Data with Jared Nemitz and Paul Jacobs | Ep. 01

In the first episode of our new Green Section podcast, we discuss the benefits of data collection in golf course maintenance with Jared Nemitz, director of golf course and grounds at the Ford Field & River Club and Paul Jacobs, USGA agronomist in the Central Region.

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.