Episodes

  • John Zimmers
    Jan 7 2025

    Golf Course Superintendent at the Inverness Club in Ohio, John Zimmers, joins Adam and Brian for a wonderful conversation about his career and about how his leadership style and mentorship has helped so many people succeed in this industry. John opens up about some different events and provides some great advice for those coming up behind him. It was a pleasure to have Mr. Zimmers on the show and we hope you enjoy this episode enough to give us a rating!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Rhett Evans
    Dec 3 2024

    The CEO if the GCSAA, Rhett Evans is the final interview of the 2024 season on Turf Today. Rhett joins us after embarking on the journey of a lifetime this year, summiting the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. Rhett tells some facinating stories from his adventures and always finds a way to relate things back to our industry. He also talks about the endless advantages to being a part and giving back to local and national associations. This is an episode that everyone in the turf world could benefit from listening to so please pass it on.

    Thank you to our sponsors: The Toro Company, The Andersons, Aplex-10

    We will be back with more in 2025!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Mark Prieur's Hat Trick
    Nov 26 2024

    One of the most electric guests of Turf Today is back! The guys sit down with two-time "All Dressing Room Athlete" and holder of the Guinness record for "Most words said in one day" Aggrigate salesman, Mark Prieur.

    Mark joins the show for the third time and the episode could have gone all day. From memories from this year's PGA Championship at Valhalla, to the shenanigans that go on at the Niagara Falls Superintendent's hockey tournement every year, this episode will have you wanting even more.

    Shout out to our awesome sponsors, The Toro Company and The Andersons, for all your excellent support. Also a huge thank you to everyone who downloads and shares the show.

    Reach out to us with any questions or comments to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Cam Shaw
    Nov 19 2024

    The Manager of the Diploma in Turfgrass Management program at The University of Guelph, Cam Shaw, sits down with the guys to talk about of number things form his career, both on the course and in the classroom. A full breakdown of how The Turf Bowl works, wildlife stories from working in Northern Canada and some great tips for helping grow this industry are just a few highlights from this one. Please rate the show and give us a review if you can, to help us grow!

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Andy Johnson
    Nov 12 2024

    Andy Johnson, the founder of the Fried Egg joins the guys this week along side guest co-host, Phil Cuffare from Oakland Hills. This episode has it all, as one of the top golf podcast hosts talks with Adam, Brian and Phil about many different and interesting topics in the game today. Andy gives some great insights into to where golf is a whole and how the maintenance industry is viewed on the different levels. Passion, knowledge and vision has driven this talented entrepreneur to covering some of the top stories in the sport and travelling to some of golf's hidden gems.

    Thank you to Andy and Phil for being on the show. Also a big thank you to our sponsors Toro and The Andersons

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Bland Cooper
    Nov 5 2024

    This week the guys are joined by PGA Tour Agronomist, Bland Cooper. Bland is a Competitions Agronomist at the PGA TOUR and is on the road all season, working with some of the top courses and Superintendents in the world.

    After completing post secondary education and spending a little time in golf course construction and consulting, Bland landed a career as a PGA Tour Agronomist and hasn't looked back. Mr. Cooper was an absolute pleasure to have on the show and we think everyone will learn something from this episode. Lots of great analogies as well.

    We appreciate all the love and support. Keep rating the show 5 stars and leave us a review to help us move up the ranks.

    To connect with the show, reach out to adam@superintendentnetwork.com

    Music By- Valy Mo and Beatz by Wuga

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Matt Gourlay
    Oct 29 2024

    Golf Course Superintendent Matt Gourlay joins Adam and Brian from Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho. Matt brings with him tons of experience in the industry, including growing up on the course with parents and grandparents who worked in golf course maintenance.

    Matt has worked at courses in both Canada and the U.S. and attended school at Kansas State University. Now as a full time Superintendent, Matt prepares the staff and the course for the Korn Ferry Albertsons Boise Open at Hillcrest and has also volunteered his time at some other large events.

    Matt talks about the importance of continued education and some of the growth he has found from opening his eyes to new ideas. We appreciate all the love and support. Please download and rate the show 5 stars to keep helping us grow!

    To connect with the show - adam@superintendentnetwork.com

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    Music- Valy Mo- Mars

    Cartoon, Jeja- On&On

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Justin DePippo
    Oct 22 2024

    This week on the show we host Justin DePippo, the Director of Golf Course and Grounds at Bel-Air Country Club, in Los Angeles, California. Justin takes us through his carreer and teaches us about his "New School" approach to being a leader at a high end golf course. From the Forbes 30 under 30 list to owning a golf course dog who is a social media star, this episode is absolutely jammed with all things turf. Continue to share the show with everyone you know in the industry, we can't thank you enough for your continued support.

    Thank you to our sponsor The Toro Company

    Reach out to the show- adam@superintendentnetwork.com

    music:

    Valy Mo "Mars"

    David Newman "Teach them to fly"

    Beatz By Wuga

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    1 hr and 21 mins