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Live from Louisville: Groundskeeper Chat with Phil Richey

Live from Louisville: Groundskeeper Chat with Phil Richey

Update: 2025-11-12
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Phil Richey grew up on Michigan State's campus and raised in the world of horticultural. He knew from an early age that he'd follow in his family's foot steps and find a career in the green industry. Phil has called Purdue University home for almost two decades now. Here's what you'll hear in this week's episode: 

  • Phil's Turf Origin Story 

  • "other duties as assigned"

  • Data and speaking the language 

  • The impact of PGMS 


A little bit more about our guest... 

Phil Richey earned his horticulture degree from Michigan State University before running his own grounds business. Phil was a Grounds Manager at Purdue University for 15 years before being promoted to Director of Grounds. Phil has been a PGMS member since the 1990's!
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Live from Louisville: Groundskeeper Chat with Phil Richey

Live from Louisville: Groundskeeper Chat with Phil Richey

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