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.

  1. AUG 29

    UNC’s Casey Carrick on Returning Kenan Stadium to Natural Grass | EP. 62

    UNC Tar Heels football is going back to its roots – literally. In this episode, assistant AD of facilities and turf management, Casey Carrick, joins us to break down the switch from artificial turf to bermudagrass at Kenan Stadium, including the agronomic and performance considerations behind the decision.

    26 min

  2. AUG 15

    Cypress Point: Maintaining MacKenzie’s Masterpiece With Jeff Markow | EP. 61

    The golfing world will get an inside look at one of the cathedrals of the game as Cypress Point Club hosts the 50th Walker Cup next month. Superintendent Jeff Markow joins us in this special episode to discuss course prep, agronomy, history and what he’s learned over three decades at one of golf’s most spectacular courses.

    1h 6m

  3. JUL 4

    Center Court Science: An Inside Look at Wimbledon's Legendary Grass Tennis Courts | EP. 60

    For a fortnight each summer, the sporting world turns its eyes to Wimbledon, where the impeccably maintained grass tennis courts have taken center stage at The Championships since 1877. In this special episode, Neil Stubley, head of courts and horticulture at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, offers a behind-the-scenes look at maintaining the club’s 90 grass courts. We also discuss their extensive turfgrass research program, the similarities and differences with golf course maintenance, innovative techniques like steam sterilization developed by Neil and his team, and so much more!

    1h 41m

  4. JUN 20

    AI for Superintendents with Dr. Roch Gaussoin | EP. 59

    AI is showing up everywhere – including on the golf course. In our latest podcast, Dr. Roch Gaussoin explains the basics of AI, how it can help superintendents, and what the future may hold.

    1 hr

  5. JUN 6

    From Church Pews to Devilish Greens: Michael McCormick on Maintaining Iconic Oakmont | EP. 58

    Oakmont’s iconic bunkers and greens will take center stage at next week’s U.S. Open. Superintendent Michael McCormick joins us to discuss their history, maintenance and recent restoration.

    38 min

  6. MAY 16

    Chris Tritabaugh on Using "Turf GvX" for Better Putting Green Management | EP. 57

    In our new podcast, we’re joined by superintendent Chris Tritabaugh from Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota. He talks about how comparing actual turf growth with expected growth using “Turf GvX” can help superintendents at any type of golf course optimize their putting green management to deliver the best possible playing conditions on a consistent basis.

    54 min

  7. APR 18

    What We Can Learn From 100 Years of Green Section Research, With Drs. Cole Thompson and Mike Kenna | EP. 56

    What does a century of Green Section research look like? Two of the brightest minds in turf reflect on their journeys directing the USGA’s turf and environmental research program and share how superintendents can put all that research into practice.

    1h 5m

  8. APR 4

    Turf Meets Tech With Tanner Coffman, Director of Turf Management at TGL | EP. 55

    Tanner Coffman is the man behind the turf and tech at TGL, the new simulator golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods. In this episode, he covers the maintenance of both the real and artificial turf as well as all the technology it takes to make it happen.

    1h 9m
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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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  • Creator
    United States Golf Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    USGA Green Section Podcast

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