One of the Icons of the turf Industry, Armen Suny, search and consulting executive at Kopplin Kuebler and Wallace, talks of his time at Merion Golf Club, the state of the industry and some helpful tips on how to land that big job.

In this Earthworks Podcast, Joel Simmons talks with Jason Sanders, production manager at Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, a medical marijuana facility in Austin, Texas. A fascinating conversation about how medical marijuana production helps so many children who suffer from seizures. Join us to talk about growing a different type of grass!

Joel Simmons and Jack Higgins enjoy another visit with EarthWorks chemist Lawrence Mayhew. They talk about how many nutrients really are important to the plant growth and how amino acids can help the plant. A scientific conversation on how a soil really works.

In this EW Podcast, Joel Simmons chats with Tony Girardi, CGCS MG at Rockrimmon CC (Stamford, CT) for 26 years, about the changes he made to his agronomic approach to keep the course healthy.  Listen on Spreaker or watch on YouTube.

In this Earthworks Podcast, Joel Simmons chats with Matt Crowther of Cape Cod Country Club, winner of the 2021 GCSAA President's Award for Environmental Stewardship. Listen on Spreaker or watch on YouTube.

In this episode of the EW Podcast, Jack Higgins chats with Jerad Minnick, Lead Advisor of the Natural Grass Advisory Group, who is shifting the paradigm in the world of athletic field maintenance. As Minnick says, “Grass can take more!” Listen until the end to hear about his experience with the month long "MLS is Back" tournament back in July of 2020.

In this episode of the EW Podcast, Joel Simmons chats with Jeff Broadbelt of DryJect Inc. about his early career as a golf course superintendent, how he helped architect Gil Hanse get started, and the value of the DryJect aerification system.

In this episode of the EW Podcast, Jack Higgins and Juan Casiano, supt/GM of East Orange Golf Course in Short Hills, NJ, dive head first into the importance of accessible and high quality public golf, and how to provide it in an environmentally and fiscally responsible way. Great info and lots of fun ripping it up with Juan on this podcast!!

In this second visit with Dave Wilber, Kevin Hicks and Dave talk about many of the renovation and construction tips and tricks Dave has picked up with the consulting business he began almost 30 years ago. They talk about green construction, sands, water, and the future of the industry. It was a fun talk that should provide lots of nuggets for your next renovation project. 

In this Earthworks podcast, Steve gets specific about the preparations for the 2020 US Open. He also recounts many of the positions he’s had in his career leading up to his current job as the Director of Golf Courses at Winged Foot Golf Club. He was a gracious guest to the EarthWorks podcast. You’ll enjoy this conversation with one of the greats in our industry.

Justin, superintendent at The Barn Golf Club in Ogden, Utah, wears many hats, from superintendent to contractor to philanthropist. Tune in to see how he’s changing the industry one person at a time. 

Talking golf and golf course construction with Jeff Bradley of Coore & Crenshaw as he visits the group at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas. Jeff joins us alongside Kasey Kauff and Tony Bevelo of Trinity Forest and shares some great stories on golf course construction and his travels through the years. Join us a for some laughs as we get to know these guys in this casual roundtable discussion.

How do they change out that field so fast? Join us for a visit with Chad Price from Carolina Green, the company that has been building athletic fields and growing sod for some of the biggest sporting events in the country for years. Chad talks about how they move into an NFL stadium and replace the entire playing surface days before a big game. Interesting conversation for any turf grower.

Dave Wilber is one of the predominant agronomists/consultants in the turf industry. His career has included golf course construction, superintendent and independent consultant. Hear how Dave got into the business and his take on today's agronomy. Finally, learn how with just a little soil amending you can save years of hard work.

Rick Tegtmeier's renovation work at Des Moines Golf & Country Club culminated in hosting the Solheim Cup in 2017, but Rick and his team haven’t let off the gas since then. Kevin Hicks chats with one of the best guys in the turf business… with an interesting personal connection.

The Thanksgiving Podcast! The Agronomy team at EarthWorks takes a few moments to share what we are grateful for this time and year. There's a bunch of laughs and a lot of good stories and information that can help anyone in the turf industry.

In this Earthworks Podcast, Joel Simmons chats with Justin Mandon, Superintendent at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, CA. Justin talks about the club’s history and their incredible battle with poor irrigation water and how they solved the problem.

Mike Kosak has lived the golf life for a long time, and mentored some of the best in the business. Now he enjoys life: riding the highways in his RV, stopping to play some golf and chatting with superintendents. Spend a worthwhile hour with Joel Simmons and Mike.