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USGA Green Section Podcast

USGA Green Section Podcast

United States Golf Association

The Green Section Podcast spotlights leaders in the turfgrass industry to share their knowledge, expertise and best practices.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best USGA Green Section Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to USGA Green Section Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite USGA Green Section Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

USGA Green Section Podcast - Back to School With the Green Section Interns | EP. 47
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09/20/24 • 38 min

In our new podcast, we chat with two of this year’s Green Section interns, Elisabeth Kitchin and Manuel Salado. They talk about their careers in turf, experiences in the program and more.
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Green Section Internship Program. Apply today!

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In the first part of our multi-episode series on fairway regrassing, we’re joined by John Hoyle, CGCS, superintendent at Corning Country Club in New York. John takes us through the multi-year process of converting fairways to a newer bentgrass variety with improved playability and reduced inputs.

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Todd Raisch, superintendent at Ridgewood Country Club, gives us an insider’s view into the famed golf course and his preparations for the 2022 U.S. Amateur.

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USGA Green Section Podcast - Welcome to the USGA Green Section Podcast
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02/24/21 • 0 min

The Green Section Podcast will be published throughout the year as we speak with USGA agronomists, superintendents, researchers, and industry stakeholders about important maintenance topics and the latest trends in the turfgrass industry.

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In our new podcast, we talk with Chris Tritabaugh about data collection, innovation, and how focusing on surface performance and golfer satisfaction leads to great greens at Hazeltine.

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USGA Green Section Podcast - 18 Minutes With Dr. Micah Woods | EP. 40
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02/16/24 • 17 min

Are frequent aeration and topdressing only needed because turf growth isn’t being properly managed? What maintenance practices aren’t worth the time, effort and money – and what should you being doing more of? In our new podcast episode, Dr. Micah Woods answers these tough questions in a fast-paced, informative conversation. He also shared his thoughts on what role zoysiagrass might play in golf’s future and why focusing on playability instead of just agronomy can lead to more success. It’s a great discussion with one of the sharpest minds in turf.

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USGA Green Section Podcast - Dan Meersman on Autonomous Mowers, Leadership and More | Ep. 37
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11/17/23 • 36 min

From robot mowers to education and leadership, Dan Meersman is a pioneer in the golf course maintenance industry. In our latest episode, we caught up with the third-generation superintendent to discuss how his role has evolved at The Philadelphia Cricket Club and the fleet of robots he has helping him maintain three golf courses and various other turf areas around the facility. He’s been very happy with his robot mowers so far and sees even more promise on the horizon.

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USGA Green Section Podcast - Standardizing Organic Matter Testing With Dr. Roch Gaussoin | Ep. 36
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10/20/23 • 41 min

Have you ever wondered about the best way to sample for organic matter in your greens? How many samples should you take? How deep should they be? Grass on or off? What’s the right amount of organic matter for your course? In our latest podcast episode, we talk with University of Nebraska professor and 2023 USGA Green Section Award recipient Dr. Roch Gaussoin for some answers to these and other sampling questions. He’s been working on a collaborative project to standardize putting green organic matter testing with USGA agronomists and researchers around the country.

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USGA Green Section Podcast - When in Rome: Ryder Cup Course Prep With Lara Arias | Ep. 35
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09/25/23 • 37 min

The focus of the golf world is in Rome this week at the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. We spoke with Lara Arias, the host course superintendent, about her career in course maintenance, hosting the Ryder Cup, growing grass in Italy, and more!

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USGA Green Section Podcast - Inside the Turf Diagnostics Lab With Lee Butler | EP. 48
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10/18/24 • 40 min

In our new podcast episode, we’re joined by Lee Butler from the NC State Turf Diagnostics Lab to learn about the latest turf pathology trends, tips on sampling for and managing disease, and much more.

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FAQ

How many episodes does USGA Green Section Podcast have?

USGA Green Section Podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

What topics does USGA Green Section Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Golf.

What is the most popular episode on USGA Green Section Podcast?

The episode title '18 Minutes With Dr. Micah Woods | EP. 40' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on USGA Green Section Podcast?

The average episode length on USGA Green Section Podcast is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of USGA Green Section Podcast released?

Episodes of USGA Green Section Podcast are typically released every 28 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of USGA Green Section Podcast?

The first episode of USGA Green Section Podcast was released on Feb 24, 2021.

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