Turf Today

Jon Dykes went from the MMA cage to the golf course, and he's built quite a career along the way. A former amateur MMA and jiu jitsu fighter from West London, Jon found his way into greenkeeping without ever having played golf. Fast forward to becoming Student of the Year, earning a place on BIGGA's FTMI programme, and working as an assistant greenkeeper at Harleyford Golf Club, while helping out at major golf events whenever he gets the chance. We talk about his unconventional route into turf, the opportunities the industry has opened up, volunteering at major events, and why there's a career in greenkeeping for people who might never have considered it. Please share the show with your friends in the industry and hit us with that 5 star rating to help us grow. Follow us on Youtube and other social media to stay connected turftodayshop.com for TT merch 

This week on Turf Today, Adam is joined by co-hosts Dan Peterson and Richard Milko for a wild and entertaining conversation with Mathieu Cowan of Sunset Golf Club in Quebec. Mathieu has accomplished a lot in his life, and his journey in golf is anything but ordinary. From running a golf course as a one-man army to catching the attention of Pinehurst and The Golfer's Journal, Matt has some incredible stories to share. We talk about his journey, the challenges of maintaining and improving his own course, his future plans, and a few stories that make this episode one you won't want to miss! Tune in for plenty of laughs and a great conversation about doing things your own way in the golf industry. Merchandise https://www.turftodayshop.com   

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