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TurfNet Podcasts

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Turf Management
Golf Course Management
Golf
Golf Course Architecture
Golf Course Maintenance
Golf Course Design
Turfgrass Management
Golf Courses
Golf Course Renovation
Sustainability
Turfgrass Science
Golf Course Renovations
Mental Health
Nutrient Management
Landscape Architecture
Turfgrass Pathology
Golf Turf Management
Remote Sensing Technology
Soil Moisture Measurement
Golf Preservations

TurfNet personalities Frank Rossi, Randy Wilson, John Reitman, Tony Pioppi, Brad Klein, Dave Wilber and Peter McCormick interview a variety of turfies on a multitude of subjects... or just pontificate upon occasion.

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Latest Episodes

Frank catches up with the Eric Aston, vice president of technology at Firefly Automatix based in Salt Lake City. Frank explores Eric's long interest in automation since his days at University of Utah Engineering. Development of the automated sod harv... more

John Sorochan, Ph.D., distinguished professor of plant sciences at the University of Tennessee, discusses his eight-year collaboration with FIFA to prepare playing surfaces for the 2026 World Cup across North America.

The conversation covers how So... more

As we continue to de-evolve into a race of computer-assisted meat bags, cheating our minds by not reading and writing,

a new force much worse than AGI looms over the glitchy horizon: The Quantum computer chip.

Cheating, the result of a lazy mind, is... more

Frank chats with Adam Moeller, President of Moeller Consulting and Director of North America Turfgrass. Adam traces a practical path through golf course management, starting with his Wisconsin roots—where short seasons and demanding conditions shape ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Miller
President of Miller Consulting and Director of Agronomy North America for Turfgrass Consultancy
Miller Consulting; Turfgrass Consultancy
Episode: Golfers are not always wrong | Frankly Speaking with Adam Moeller
Dennis Hurley
President of Turf Drainage Company of America
Turf Drainage Company of America
Episode: Renovation Report: Anthony Pioppi with Dennis Hurley
Scott Ramsay
Longtime superintendent
Yale Golf Course
Episode: Beyond the Green | Scott Ramsay
Richard Hayden
Principal Consultant, Hayden Turf Care Limited
Hayden Turf Care Limited
Episode: The Wrexham Expert | Frankly Speaking with Richard Hayden
Paul Carter
Certified golf course superintendent at Bear Trace in Harrison Bay; director of agronomy for the Tennessee Golf Trail; president of Gcsaa
Gcsaa / Bear Trace / Tennessee Golf Trail
Episode: Beyond the Green | Paul Carter, CGCS
Jim Koppenhaver
Palooza Golf founder; industry analyst
Palooza Golf
Episode: It is a good time to be in golf | with Jim Koppenhaver and Stuart Lindsay
Stuart Lindsay
Founder, Pollucid Golf; Edge Hill Consulting
Pollucid Golf; Edge Hill Consulting
Episode: It is a good time to be in golf | with Jim Koppenhaver and Stuart Lindsay
Donnie Beck
Superintendent at Fishers Island Club
Fishers Island Club
Episode: Renovation Report Donnie Beck
Marco Schiavon
Assistant Professor at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center
University of Florida / Fort Lauderdale REC
Episode: Water Smarter, Not Harder | with Marco Schiavon

Hosts

Frank Rossi
Host with a focus on turf science, golf course management, and industry discourse; affiliated with TurfNet Podcasts and TurfNet.
John Colo
Director of Golf Course Maintenance and industry storyteller; emphasizes mentorship and agronomic challenges.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#106
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#182
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#91
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#36
Hong Kong/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#142
Ireland/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#158
New Zealand/Sports/Golf

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Beyond the Green | John Sorochan, Ph.D.
Q: What are the biggest challenges in coordinating 16 stadiums, each with unique climates and infrastructures?
Logistics and ensuring uniformity across diverse venues, including dome and outdoor stadiums, require deliberate planning, staged sod production, and close collaboration with MSU and UT researchers to test and adapt through data-driven methods like heat maps and the Flex Testing Device.
Beyond the Green | John Sorochan, Ph.D.
Q: How many different types of grass are you using across all these venues, and how do you replicate conditions as you move from one place to another?
They use a mix of cool-season Kentucky bluegrass with perennial ryegrass and warm-season Bermuda, plus hybrid reinforcement to homogenize surfaces; sod is grown in controlled media (including plastic) to match stadium sands, and the team uses site-specific adjustments and controlled lighting to maintain consistency.
Water Smarter, Not Harder | with Marco Schiavon
Q: What are the risks and benefits of using recycled wastewater for irrigation?
Recycled wastewater can be a reliable water source, but it requires understanding its chemical composition, potential nutrients, and how irrigation practices affect leaching and environmental impact, with emphasis on preventing nutrient loss through careful management of irrigation timing and rates.
Renovation Report Donnie Beck
Q: So what did you go with for a system? What's your irrigation system?
We went with the Rain Bird system, designed by Paul Roche, with comprehensive ins and outs for greens and surrounding areas to achieve targeted water delivery and better control.
Is your course too difficult? Frankly Speaking with David Pierce
Q: Can you speak at all about what you learned about having bunkers, where they are, the way they are?
Bunkers can provide interest to golf holes but can be frustrating for golfers who struggle to get out of deep bunkers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TurfNet Podcasts

What is TurfNet Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program leans into practical turf science, golf course management, and the evolving role of technology in maintaining high-quality playing surfaces. Across episodes, listeners hear about robotic mowing, data-driven decisions, playability and course accessibility, water and drought management, and the economic and environmental implications of turfgrass health. Guests range from university researchers and industry advocates to superintendents and design professionals, often sharing hands-on strategies, case studies, and lessons learned from different climates and courses. The show is notable for its emphasis on sustainability, real-world agronomy, and the human stories behind golf course maintenance, making it a solid resource for profe... more

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