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The Official Podcast Of The Everglades Golf Course Superintendents Association!
Your ultimate source for the latest chapter news, exciting events, and in-depth industry interviews. In each episode, we'll keep you informed about the most recent developments within the Everglades GCSA.
We'll ensure you never miss a beat, from upcoming tournaments and networking events to educational workshops and groundbreaking initiatives.
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- El Niño Is Coming: Is Your Golf Course Ready with Todd Lowe · 42 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 41In this episode of Against the Grain, Gabe and Dave welcome back Todd Lowe of TLC to talk about what could be a challenging El Niño winter for golf course superintendents across…
- All Roads Lead to the Luau · 22 min.In this episode, we break down everything you need to know heading into POA Weekend, including the schedule, golf, Luau, meetings, app updates, text notifications, resort…
- 2026 GC Horn: Regulatory Readiness with Dr. Bryan Unruh · 54 min.In this episode of Against the Grain, we're sharing Dr. J. Bryan Unruh's presentation from the 2026 GC Horn Seminar, Regulatory Readiness: How Florida Superintendents Can Prepare…
- After the Conference: What's Ahead for EGCSA · 18 min.In this episode of Against the Grain, Gabe Gallo and Dave Meske catch up after the GCSAA Conference and Centennial celebration in Orlando, including highlights from Icon Park…
- Anyone Can Thrive: Leadership and Legacy with T.A. Barker, CGCS · 1 t. 5 min.In this episode, we sit down with current GCSAA President, T.A. Barker, CGCS to talk leadership from the superintendent's seat, and what it's like guiding the profession into a…
- The Gator Out Front Should've Told You · 19 min.In this episode, we recap Thanksgiving at home, talk about how the algorithm convinced us to butterfly a turkey, and laugh through a very underwhelming Black Friday run that did…
- The Holiday Greenskeeper · 54 min.In this episode of Against the Grain, Gabe and Dave sit down with Matt Taylor, CGCS, to talk about growing up in Naples before it became a golf hotspot, the unexpected path that…
- Building to the Centennial with Darren Davis · 41 min.In this episode of Against the Grain, Gabe and Dave are joined by the Triple Crown of Past Presidents, Darren Davis (GCSAA, Florida GCSA, Everglades GCSA), to preview how the…
- Serving Supers: A Conversation with GCSAA's Ralph Dain · 50 min.In this episode of Against the Grain, Gabe and Dave sit down with Ralph Dain, South Atlantic Regional Representative for the GCSAA. Ralph shares stories from his years as a…
- Gabe Takes the Gavel · 12 min.Gabe Gallo hosts his first episode as Everglades GCSA President with Dave Meske. They extend a big thank you to outgoing President Dan Brooks for his extra year of service…
- Ritz, Rounds & Recap · 11 min.Heat, high fives, and a hint of face paint—this episode brings you inside the 2025 POA Golf & Luau weekend at the Ritz‑Carlton Tiburón. Dave Meske and Gabe Gallo swap stories…
- POA Preview and Last-Minute Details · 9 min.We're just 5 days out from the big POA Golf & Luau weekend, so we jumped on the mic for a quick (and slightly chaotic) rundown of everything you need to know. From BMP classes…
- Pushing Turf Forward: John Reilly on Innovation, Authenticity, and Turf Twitter · 1 t. 20 min.In this episode, Gabe and David talk with John Reilly—aka TurfMonkeyBoy—about how he went from a psychology degree to running one of Florida's most progressive golf course…
- Skip Hines: Building the Bridge Between Superintendents and Technicians · 44 min.Henry "Skip" Hines, Equipment and Facilities Manager at Royal Poinciana in Naples, joins Gabe and David to talk about winning the Edwin Budding Award and his decades of…
- Managing Golf Course Excellence with Ryan Swilley, CGCS · 46 min.In this episode, hosts Gabe Gallo and David Meske sit down with Ryan Swilley, CGCS, Vice President of the Florida GCSA. They explore the latest trends in golf course management…
- Pesticide Licenses & EPA Changes: What You Need to Know · 1 t. 0 min.Big changes are coming for pesticide licensing and regulation! In this episode, we take you to the GC Horn, where Dr. Brett Wells Bultemeier breaks down the EPA's updated rules…
- Live, Laugh, Licenses · 15 min.In this episode of Against the Green, hosts Gabe and Dave bring humor and updates • 🎄 Holiday Hijinks: Christmas Minions and car-buying adventures. • 🛠️ Industry Updates: Big…
- Holiday Hits: A Festive Chat with Gabe & Dave · 15 min.Gabe and Dave kick off the holiday spirit in this festive Against the Grain episode! They chat about the upcoming Christmas event, GC Horn updates, BMP Facility Manuals…
- From Divots to Digital: Course Cares' Take on Golf Course Storytelling · 1 t. 2 min.Adam Garr went from fixing ball marks to transforming golf course communication as the founder of Course Cares. In this episode, he shares how Course Cares produces custom…
- Ghouls on the Green: Halloween Fun & Upcoming Events · 19 min.Get into the Halloween spirit with this special episode of Against the Grain! Join Gabe and Dave as they chat about last-minute costume ideas, candy favorites, and plans for…







