GCSAA Podcast

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GCSAA Podcast Podcast

The official podcast of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America turns a spotlight on the stories of GCSAA's members and the vital role they play in the game of golf's overall success. The podcast is also a vehicle to showcase association products and services that can help members do their jobs better, faster and more cost-effectively.

  1. JUL 10

    66. Looking back and looking ahead with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG

    In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we visit with Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG, director of grounds at Des Moines Golf and Country Club who is on the brink of retirement after a hall-of-fame-worthy, 40-year career in golf course management. Rick talks about his start in the industry at a local nine-hole course, some of the technological innovations he's seen, events he has hosted, projects he has undertaken, and accolades and awards he has won. The GCSAA Podcast is presented in partnership...

    37 min

  2. JUN 17

    65. Boots on the ground: A conversation with Envu’s Todd Lowe

    In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we sit down with Todd Lowe, a former USGA agronomist who now is part of Envu’s Green Solutions Team. Lowe provides great insights into the El Niño weather pattern that was so nettlesome for golf course superintendents in Florida this past spring and whose effects are still being felt. Lowe shares his personal journey within the golf industry, from early days working with his father to his academic pursuits and various career transitions. He also provides ...

    59 min

  3. MAY 19

    64. A conversation about women in turf for Women’s Golf Day 2024

    As a part of a partnership between GCM and John Deere, this episode of the GCSAA Podcast celebrates Women's Golf Day 2024 — which runs an entire week this year, May 28-June 4 — with a panel discussion among four women working in turfgrass management about the state of the women-in-turf movement. Devon Carrol, solution development manager with Envu, serves as the guest host for this episode and is joined by Carol Turner, superintendent at Bigwin Island Golf Club in Baysville, Ontario; Andi Mea...

    47 min

  4. MAY 6

    63. Fairways to Leadership: A conversation with GCSAA President Jeff White, CGCS

    This episode of the GCSAA Podcast features GCSAA’s 87th president, Jeff White, CGCS. Jeff and podcast host Scott Hollister peel back the turf to reveal the meticulous craft of keeping a club like Indian Hills Country Club in pristine condition while navigating the strategic fairways of the GCSAA. Jeff talks about his introduction to the industry, his mentors along the way and his vision for GCSAA. The GCSAA Podcast is presented in partnership with Envu.

    60 min

  5. APR 15

    62. Reflecting on a Legacy: A Journey Through Golf Management with Scott Hollister

    This episode turns the tables on the longtime host of this podcast, Scott Hollister, as he prepares to depart GCSAA after 26 years on the job. Scott offers us a candid look into his long tenure with GCSAA and GCM , from the adrenaline of the 2000 U.S. Open to the solidarity felt during the industry's trials post-9/11. Alongside Howard Richman, Scott reminisces about the serendipitous turns and the cherished camaraderie that have punctuated his journey.The GCSAA Podcast is presented in partner...

    41 min

  6. MAR 25

    61. Jason Sfire on Breaking Barriers in Golf for Adaptive Athletes

    When life throws a curveball, how do you swing back? In this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, Jason Sfire, an incredible advocate for adaptive athletics, opens up about his journey as an adaptive athlete in golf — a narrative that's as much about his own conquests as it is a beacon for inclusivity and accessibility in sports. In a heartfelt discussion, we navigate Jason's experiences, the insightful methods he's championing for golf course operators to foster welcoming environments for all athle...

    58 min

  7. FEB 19

    60. Amy and Joe Bockerstette, Recorded Live at the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

    Amy Bockerstette caught the attention of the golf world in 2019 after getting the opportunity to play the famed 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale with professional golfer Gary Woodland during a practice round for the Waste Management Open. On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast — recorded live during the 2024 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix — we set down with Amy and her father Joe to discuss her journey in golf, the I Got This Foundation, ways golf courses can become more accessible to al...

    26 min

  8. JAN 9

    59. GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans

    On this episode of the GCSAA Podcast, we take a look back at the year that was in 2023 and a look ahead to what's ahead in 2024 with association CEO Rhett Evans. We review high points from the year that was, including the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando (7:30), Rounds 4 Research (11:30), First Green (20:55) and the Women's Leadership Academy, (30:00) before turning our attention to 2024 and the upcoming Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix (35:25) and Evans' attempt to summit...

    59 min
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The official podcast of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America turns a spotlight on the stories of GCSAA's members and the vital role they play in the game of golf's overall success. The podcast is also a vehicle to showcase association products and services that can help members do their jobs better, faster and more cost-effectively.

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  • Creator
    GCSAA
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 GCSAA Podcast
  • Show Website
    GCSAA Podcast

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