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Turf Talk

RUTurf
Bermuda Grass
Golf Courses
GCSAA
Gator National Golf Club
First Green
Nanooxygen Systems
Soil Testing
Tacit Golf
EOP
Turf Rad
Golf
El Niño
Fairy Ring
Foliar Pak
Dissolved Oxygen
Water Quality
Best Management Practices
Basin Management Action Plans
University Of Florida
Busch Gardens Tampa

The unofficial podcast of the Treasure Coast GCSA and chapters everywhere, Cultivating conversations, growing greatness. Hosted by Ty Robb and Rob Uzar. 2024 GCI Magazine Super Social media award | 2026 FGCSA Joel Jackson Award

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Latest Episodes

TJ Kemp (x/@tj_turf) joined us and we covered his journey to being a superintendent and with multiple grow ins under his belt and how that has shaped his career.

Mark Kann (x/@mgkann) joined us and covered the upcoming FTGA Conference and also exciting things going on with Sod Solutions.

August Rocco (x/@augustrocco) joins us about and we cover his background and building and opening a brand new course in Tennessee.

Blake Merrell (x/@merrellblake) of Merrell Brothers Inc (x/@MerrellBros) joins the show and we discuss compost, its uses and how Merrell Brothers started as a bacon and grain farm and know provides bio waste solutions throughout the country.

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Recent Guests

TJ Kemp
Director of Golf Maintenance
Wellington Lifestyle Partners
Episode: E74- TJ Kemp
Mark Kann
Turf professional featured on Turf Talk
Turf Professor, FTGA
Episode: E73- Mark Kann- FTGA and Sod Solutions
Todd Lowe
Frequent guest and speaker on Turf Talk
Industry veteran
Episode: E73- Mark Kann- FTGA and Sod Solutions
August Rocco
Director of Golf Maintenance at Firefly Golf Club
Firefly Golf Club
Episode: E72- August Rocco- Director of Golf Maintenance at Firefly
Blake Merrell
Owner/Operator, Merrell Brothers
Merrell Brothers
Episode: E71- Blake Merrell- Merrell Brothers
Travis Hoganx
Director of Turf Grass Management for the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
Episode: E69- World Cup Roundtable
Nick Pappasx
(Role: FIFA/MLS turf operations)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium / MLS ecosystem
Episode: E69- World Cup Roundtable
Tanner Coffman
Director of Turf for the TGL and Tomorrow Sports Group
TGL / Tomorrow Sports Group
Episode: E69- World Cup Roundtable
Ryan Bjorn
Field Superintendent at Gillette Stadium
Gillette Stadium
Episode: E69- World Cup Roundtable

Hosts

Ty Robb
Host of Turf Talk (co-host) with a focus on technical turf discussions and field operations.
Rob Uzar
Co-host with a focus on practical turf management and field operations discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Love it

    Great show. Love the chats. Also, as a parrot head, love the Jimmy Buffett reference all the time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    turf and curling ice dude
    Canada2 years ago

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The show often balances deep technical detail with accessible, story-driven examples.
Listeners appreciate the practical, field-tested guidance and vendor-neutral insights.
Guests consistently provide real-world, actionable takeaways for maintenance teams.

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E74- TJ Kemp
Q: Why consider new grasses like Mach 1, 3D, or Latitude for greens, and how do you decide?
The decision hinges on playability, leaf texture, color, disease tolerance, and maintenance realities, with emphasis on second-season performance, potential off-types, and weather-dependent outcomes, rather than chasing the newest product for prestige alone.
E74- TJ Kemp
Q: What were the biggest challenges when growing a brand-new course like Grow23?
Challenges included moving large utilities, dealing with old farmland in tough terrain, operating out of a temporary tent for a year and a half, and managing a rainfall-heavy climate with limited access and equipment, all while steering multiple grass trials for the greens and tees.
E70- SIS Pitches
Q: Where do you see this being beneficial for golf?
The technology is particularly beneficial for driving ranges, tees, and cart paths where high traffic causes wear; it preserves surface integrity and reduces divots, while maintaining consistent playability.
E68- Todd "Super El Niño" Lowe
Q: How do you balance color enhancement products with root health during tough winters?
Use pigments and color-enhancing products cautiously, prioritizing root health and soil biology; avoid aggressive hormone-like inputs that can boost shoot growth at the expense of roots, and rely on color aids as a supplement rather than a primary strategy.
E68- Todd "Super El Niño" Lowe
Q: What are the most critical management actions when El Niño drives cold, wet conditions?
Emphasize day-by-day decision making, use covers strategically, protect perimeters, adjust mowing and rolling to reduce stress, and implement targeted fungal and nutrient programs to maintain canopy health.

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A technically oriented show focused on sports turf, golf course maintenance, and turf technology. Episodes frequently center on hybrid field systems, FIFA World Cup field prep, El Niño impacts on greens, and product innovations for fertility, irrigation, and soil biology. Real-world case studies, field questions from listeners, and practical, hands-on guidance for stadium managers, superintendents, and turf professionals make it a valuable resource for staying on top of field performance and sustainability. Noteworthy traits include in-depth technical discussions, guest experts from industry-leading companies and institutions, and a consistently practical, problem-solving lens that ties turf science to day-to-day field operations.

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Turf Talk launched 3 years ago and published 76 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Turf Talk include:

1. TJ Kemp
2. Mark Kann
3. Todd Lowe
4. August Rocco
5. Blake Merrell
6. Travis Hoganx
7. Nick Pappasx
8. Tanner Coffman

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