TurfNet RADIO

Jan 20 2025 507 ep. 37 mins 142
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TurfNet personalities Frank Rossi, Dave Wilber, Randy Wilson, John Reitman, Jon Kiger and Peter McCormick interview a variety of turfies on a multitude of subjects... or just pontificate upon occasion.

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Renovation Report — Chad Goetz, Nicklaus Design

Jan 20 2025 18 mins  
In this episode of the Renovation Report, sponsored by Golf Preservations, Chad Goetz, senior design associate with Nicklaus Design, talks with John Reitman about a recent restoration of the Cochise Course at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Goetz talks about the history of this Nicklaus Signature Course that was the original site of The Tradition on the PGA Champions Tour,

Lifelong Education | with Dr. Mike Goatley

Jan 09 2025 53 mins  
In this episode Frank speaks with Dr. Michael J. Goatley Jr., Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. His contributions to sports turf management and turfgrass science have earned him numerous honors, including the 2023 PGMS Gold Medal Award and election as an American Society of Agronomy Fellow in 2018. Dr. Goatley and Frank do their best to not sound like

Rockbottum Radio: Our Annual Prediction Show

Jan 06 2025 9 mins  
In this episode, we forecast what lies ahead for golf operations in 2025. As with all Rockbottum CC intel briefings, it's in code, discernible only by a certain IQ level. (Not too high, not too low.) In a bonus segment, Ludell gets to the bottum of this whole mysterious drone issue.

Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, Round #8

Jan 06 2025 68 mins  
Prior to delving into holiday glimmers, Dave provides a Walter update and Peter anticipates the arrival of his new rescue dog, Kobe, inbound from Georgia. One of Peter's glimmers involved a family horse-drawn sleigh ride experience for Patty's birthday, two days after Christmas. Peter laments a catastrophic moment of stupidity with a home project that cost him dearly. Foodie talk

Renovation Report: Tony Pioppi with Eric Morrison, Shennecossett GC

Dec 23 2024 36 mins  
Tony Pioppi chats with Eric Morrison, CGCS at Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton, CT, about the seemingly perpetual (since 2009) gradual renovation of the 125 year old Donald Ross designed municipal course located on Long Island Sound. Many of the 100+ bunkers are being renovated for the first time, funded with non-traditional financing within a municipal setting. Plenty at "Royal

Wilber and McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted #7

Dec 21 2024 59 mins  
In this pre-holiday episode, Dave introduces his new puppy, Walter, named after Walter Woods, venerable course manager at the St. Andrews Links. Peter laments a depressive nosedive since he lost his dog, Frosty... coupled with short day length and the upcoming holidays, both of which can be emotionally problematic for many people. He relates his challenges with Christmas tree stand

Frankly Speaking | The First Green, Then and Now

Dec 19 2024 32 mins  
In this special episode of Frankly Speaking highlighting the The First Green program, Frank revisits his conversation with jeff Gullickson, the “Godfather” of the First Green program. The passion that Jeff discusses lays the foundation for the current program managed by Leann Cooper, the Director of First Green And Workforce Development at the GCSAA. Finally Frank catches up w

Wilber & McCormick, Tag Team Unscripted, #6

Dec 10 2024 61 mins  
After each experiencing the recent death of a beloved dog, both Dave and Peter look forward to the arrival of new puppies. Glimmers include Peter's hearing from many old friends about his written tribute to Frosty, and a barred owl on a nightime "business trip". They touch on triggers for depression, anger, and the state of social media and YouTube. Lastly, a taste test trial of Ev

All Star of Turf: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D.

Dec 09 2024 31 mins  
The latest TurfNet All Star of Turf is Bill Kreuser, Ph.D., of TurfGrade LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska. Kreuser has a wide range of experience in the turf industry. He is a former golf course superintendent and professor at the University of Nebraska, and along with Doug Soldat, Ph.D., of the University of Wisconsin, is the founder of TurfGrade LLC. TurfGrade is a multi-platform entit

Ballpark in a Box | Frankly Speaking with Murray Cook

Dec 05 2024 43 mins  
Frank speaks with Murray Cook, Head of Sports Turf Division at Brightview Sports and a 2025 Inductee into the Virgina Sports Hall of Fame. Murray and Frank discuss three decades of experience, in field construction and renovation for multiple MLB stadiums, Olympic venues, and World Baseball Classic facilities. His expertise spans from the major leagues to emerging baseball markets