USGA Green Section Podcast
by United States Golf Association
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Ryan and the Robots: Rethinking Rough Mowing at Woodmont C.C. | EP. 75
Ryan and the Robots: Rethinking Rough Mowing at Woodmont C.C. | EP. 75
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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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- Ryan and the Robots: Rethinking Rough Mowing at Woodmont C.C. | EP. 75 · 57 min · Episode 75Robots are mowing over 100 acres of rough at Woodmont County Club. Director of agronomy, Ryan Severidt, joined us to talk about getting them set up, the benefits and costs.
- Putting Green Data Collection Done Right | EP. 74 · 56 min · Episode 74Green Section director of agronomy Chris Hartwiger joined us to discuss best practices for collecting putting green data like speed, soil moisture, clipping yield, organic matter…
- Paul B. Latshaw on Getting Magnificent Merion Ready for the 126th U.S. Amateur | EP. 73 · 37 min · Episode 73With Merion Golf Club hosting the 2026 U.S. Amateur, director of grounds Paul B. Latshaw joins us to talk championship prep, leadership, his father’s legacy, and much more.
- Preparing Royal Birkdale for the Open Championship | EP. 72 · 1 h 5 min · Episode 72What does it take to prepare Royal Birkdale for The Open Championship? Course manager Sean McLean and agronomist Adam Newton from The R&A joined our podcast to discuss the…
- Soil Nutrient Testing Do's and Don'ts With Dr. Doug Soldat | EP. 71 · 52 min · Episode 71How often should you soil test? What’s the best way to interpret results? Should testing alone guide fertilizer decisions? Dr. Doug Soldat answers these and many other important…
- Caring for a Classic: Superintendent Jon Jennings on Maintaining Shinnecock Hills | EP. 70 · 43 min · Episode 70With the 2026 U.S. Open just a few weeks away, Shinnecock Hills superintendent Jon Jennings joins our podcast to talk about maintaining one of the most iconic venues in golf…
- Chris Tritabaugh on Managing What Matters | EP. 69 · 45 min · Episode 69Our new podcast features a conversation with Hazeltine National superintendent Chris Tritabaugh, who joins us to discuss how his approach to golf course maintenance has evolved…
- Mid Ocean Club's Kenton Brunson on Managing Bermudagrass in Bermuda, Planning Renovations, and More! | EP. 68 · 45 min · Episode 68In our latest podcast, Kenton Brunson, director of agronomy at the legendary Mid Ocean Club, joins us to talk about managing bermudagrass in Bermuda and the challenges that come…
- Creating the Perfect Pitch for the 2026 FIFA World Cup With Dr. John Sorochan | EP. 67 · 59 min · Episode 67Preparing grass playing surfaces for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken years of planning, research and coordination across multiple countries and venues. In our latest podcast…
- Talking Turf With John Reilly, Director of Agronomy at Longboat Key Club | EP. 66 · 1 h 4 min · Episode 66In our new episode, the incomparable John Reilly joins us to talk about data collection, social media, his secrets for maintaining smooth and true greens, and much more!
- Preventing Winter Injury on Warm-Season Turf With Dr. Mike Richardson | EP. 65 · 58 min · Episode 65Warm-season winter injury is a challenge for courses across the transition zone. In this episode, Dr. Mike Richardson explains why it happens, how to prevent it and tips for…
- Pat Jones on Labor, Learning, Leading and More! | EP. 64 · 39 min · Episode 64In our new episode, Pat Jones, a leading voice in the turf industry for 40 years and a staunch advocate for superintendents, discusses the key issues shaping golf course…
- The Daily Grind: Inside the Equipment Manager’s Shop With Shane Pokorney | EP. 63 · 42 min · Episode 63Shane Pokorney, CTEM, is Dallas National’s equipment manager and joins us to talk fleet management, staff training, fabrication, the superintendent-mechanic dynamic and more!
- UNC’s Casey Carrick on Returning Kenan Stadium to Natural Grass | EP. 62 · 26 min · Episode 62UNC 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…
- Cypress Point: Maintaining MacKenzie’s Masterpiece With Jeff Markow | EP. 61 · 1 h 6 min · Episode 61The 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…
- Center Court Science: An Inside Look at Wimbledon's Legendary Grass Tennis Courts | EP. 60 · 1 h 40 min · Episode 60For 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…
- AI for Superintendents with Dr. Roch Gaussoin | EP. 59 · 60 min · Episode 59AI 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…
- From Church Pews to Devilish Greens: Michael McCormick on Maintaining Iconic Oakmont | EP. 58 · 38 min · Episode 58Oakmont’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…
- Chris Tritabaugh on Using "Turf GvX" for Better Putting Green Management | EP. 57 · 54 min · Episode 57In 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…
- What We Can Learn From 100 Years of Green Section Research, With Drs. Cole Thompson and Mike Kenna | EP. 56 · 1 h 5 min · Episode 56What 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…
