Turf Today

This week on Turf Today, we're joined by Austin Wright, Equipment Manager at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Austin has some great stories from his career, including working major championships, life in the equipment shop, and the experiences that have shaped his journey in the golf industry. We also talk about his work developing the Wright Cut Rating System, the importance of consistent quality of cut, and his passion for building the next generation of equipment managers.  Great stories, valuable insight, and a look behind the scenes at one of the most important roles in golf course maintenance. Share this episode with everyone you know in turf! Give the show a 5 star rating and leave a review to help the show be seen! Thank you to all our sponsors and huge shout out to everyone who listens to the show!

This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Robert Heggie, Director of BMO Field in Toronto Canada. Robert takes us behind the scenes of some of the biggest events in sports, from MLS Cups and the Grey Cup to the NHL Winter Classic, Pan Am Games, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We talk about the challenges of managing high-performance sports fields, winter resods, grow lights, undersoil heating, technology, and the pressure of getting a field ready for worldwide broadcasts. Robert also shares why he recently started Grass Roots Consulting and what he sees coming next for sports turf. A great conversation about people, technology, and what it takes to keep the biggest fields in the game ready to play. https://www.turftodayshop.com Reach out to [email protected] with any questions 

What happens when a golf course superintendent takes his passion for turfgrass around the world? On this episode of Turf Today, we sit down with Dr. Micah Woods of Pace Turf and the Asian Turfgrass Center to discuss turfgrass science, international golf, data-driven management, and his unconventional career. Micah shares stories from Oregon, Arizona, Augusta National, Shanghai, Japan, and beyond—including becoming a superintendent at just 22 and working during Tiger Woods' first Masters win. We also discuss managing different grasses and climates, irrigation, overseeding, MLSN, growth potential, playing conditions, and using data to work backward from the results you want. Whether you're an experienced superintendent, assistant, student, or simply interested in turfgrass, this episode is packed with insight on learning, problem-solving, and creating better conditions. Thank you to all our partners and everyone who listens to the show!! Please drop us a rating or review!! https://www.turftodayshop.com for all your merchandise  https://www.instagram.com/turftoday/ to join the community 

On this episode of Turf Today, Stu Sheridan takes us through his career and some of the people and experiences that helped shape it. We talk about his early days at Naas Golf Club, the Ohio program, his internships at Muirfield Village and Bay Hill, and what he learned from working major events across North America. Stu also shares a great story from Bay Hill involving Arnold Palmer, talks about why relationships and networking have played such a big role in his career, and takes us inside the major first tee and tunnel project at Capilano that helped spark his interest in golf construction. We also talk about something that doesn't get discussed enough in the turf industry, the career opportunities that exist outside of the traditional Superintendent path. Stu explains why golf construction can be the "unknown" career in the eyes of the turf industry and why now is such an exciting time to be involved. Another great conversation on Turf Today! Share with your friends in the industry.

Today on Turf Today, we're celebrating Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day with a conversation featuring James Symons, Director of Agronomy at Anthem Country Club in Las Vegas. James takes us through his journey from Mississauga, Ontario, to managing turf in the middle of the Las Vegas desert. We talk about the challenges of water conservation, surviving extreme summer conditions, and the massive renovation work he's been a part of at Anthem.  We also get into the reality of growing grass in the desert, the lessons James has learned throughout his career, and what keeps him pushing to be better. Plus, Brian shares a little bit about his recent trip with his son. Want to show some love to a superintendent today?  Head over to https://thankasuper.org/ and let them know how much their work means to you Turf Today Online shop https://www.turftodayshop.com/