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The Turf Zone Podcast

The Turf Zone
Turfgrass
Turfgrass Management
Mississippi State University
Auburn University
Virginia Tech
Biochar
Wetting Agents
University Of Tennessee
Virginia Turfgrass Council
Spring Dead Spot
Poa Annua
Virginia Leaf Blower Legislation
Vt-Stem
Alabama Turfgrass Association
Turfgrass Industry
Virginia Department Of Environmental Quality
Henrico, United States
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Natural Turfgrass
Synthetic Turf

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Welcome to The Turf Zone Podcast. This episode features the article “Landscape and Groundskeeping Safety – Managing the Industry’s Most Common Hazards” written by Michael E. Clem, Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant.

Landscape and groundskeep... more

Welcome to The Turf Zone Podcast.

VTC’s 2026 Lawn and Landscape Short Course will be held at Belmont Recreation Center (1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, Virginia) December 1–3, with space limited this year due to demand. Attendees can expect to gain va... more

Welcome to The Turf Zone podcast.

Please join us in welcoming Christy Rose as the new Membership & Events Coordinator for the Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association (TGCSA) and Tennessee Turfgrass Association (TTA).

Christy recently re... more

Welcome to The Turf Zone podcast. This episode covers the Tennessee Turfgrass Association’s Stars of the Industry Awards nominations due on October 1st 2026.

The Stars of the Industry Awards recognizes outstanding individuals in the turf industry. ... more

Welcome to The Turf Zone podcast. This episode features the article “Plant Growth Regulators and Biostimulants For Fine Turf — What’s the Difference?” written by Richard E. Schmidt, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech. Read from the July / August 2026 ... more

Welcome to The Turf Zone Podcast. This episode features the article “How a near-death experience led to a career in turfgrass” by Matt Duncan, CSFM. Read from the Summer 2026 issue of Pennsylvania Turfgrass.

How can the worst thing that has ever ha... more

Welcome to The Turf Zone podcast. This episode features research from North Carolina State University student Brooke Heikkila on machine vision-guided targeted herbicide applications for weed management in turfgrass.

In recent years, a variety of n... more

Welcome to The Turf Zone podcast. This episode features the article “Preparing for the Next Poa Control Season” by Scott McElroy, PhD – Professor, Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Auburn University and and Travis Gannon, PhD – Pr... more

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Recent Guests

Christy Rose
Membership & Events Coordinator for Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association (TGC SA) and Tennessee Turfgrass Association (TTA)
TGC SA and TTA
Episode: TGCSA and TTA Welcome Christy Rose
Brooke Heikkila
MS student in Godara's lab researching machine vision-guided turfgrass weed management
North Carolina State University
Episode: Machine Vision-Guided Targeted Herbicide Applications for Weed Management in Turfgrass
Scott McElroy
PhD, Professor, Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Auburn University
Auburn University
Episode: Preparing for the Next Poa Control Season
Travis Gannon
PhD, Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Episode: Preparing for the Next Poa Control Season
Mike Goatley
Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team member, instructor for VT-STEM
Virginia Tech
Episode: The 7th Annual Virginia Tech School of Turfgrass Ecology and Management (VT-STEM)
Dan Sandor
Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team member, VT-STEM instructor
Virginia Tech
Episode: The 7th Annual Virginia Tech School of Turfgrass Ecology and Management (VT-STEM)
Brian Aaron
Alabama Turfgrass Association member, CGCS (retired)
Alabama Turfgrass Association, Azalea City Golf Course
Episode: Member Spotlight on Brian Aaron, CGCS
John Inguagiato
Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science
University of Connecticut
Episode: UConn Turfgrass Field Day
Scott Ebdon
Emeritus Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: Anyone for Tennis – Research?

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Member Spotlight on Chris McGinty
Q: What advice would you share with people starting out in sports field management today?
Pursue extensive licenses and certifications to broaden your expertise and career opportunities in the municipal arena.
Member Spotlight on Chris McGinty
Q: How did you get your start in sports field management?
I began with the Massachusetts State Park System and then moved to Framingham as Superintendent of Parks and Cemeteries in 1991, expanding my responsibilities over 35 years.
Member Spotlight on Chris McGinty
Q: What is the biggest change you've seen in the sports field industry?
A shift toward greater use of technology, including irrigation systems, lighting, and robotics, which have streamlined operations and improved field quality.

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What is The Turf Zone Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical-focused show that centers on turfgrass science, sports turf management, and field performance. Across recent episodes, listeners encounter deep dives into field-day outreach, practical turf maintenance strategies, and evidence-based research on playability, safety, and sustainability. Guests range from university researchers and extension specialists to grounds managers and industry practitioners, with recurring emphasis on technology (sensors, devices like the fLEX, and AI applications), pest management, and field testing for major venues and events. The show often bridges academia and industry, translating complex turf science into actionable guidance for golf courses, sports facilities, and landscape professionals, while high... more

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Recent guests on The Turf Zone Podcast include:

1. Christy Rose
2. Brooke Heikkila
3. Scott McElroy
4. Travis Gannon
5. Mike Goatley
6. Dan Sandor
7. Brian Aaron
8. John Inguagiato

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