Join Dave Wilber and Kevin Hicks as they talk about what the Coronavirus means, to looking at our world going forward.

Kevin Hicks is the Western Regional Agronomist for Earthworks. He's also been a golf course superintendent and understands very well what times of change mean in our business. Kevin recently tweeted a short video talking about his thoughts about preparing for change and difficult times. It was a from the heart masterpiece. You can see it here.

Dave asked Kevin to go more into depth about that video. What came from that was a sharing of wisdom and knowledge from two dedicated professionals who are old friends and have seen a thing or two. While this is indeed an unprecedented time in our history, much can be developed by looking at the past and seeing how to apply those lessons while moving forward.

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How are you  as turfgrass managers handling the trying time of the Coronavirus?

There is no question that the coronavirus is affecting all of our lives. Dave shares some advice of his own and others about what golf course superintendents and other turf managers are and should be doing.

While it is true that we have so many things to worry about concerning a worldwide health issue, the jobs that keep us employed are also of great importance. Some perspective on Leadership, Agronomy and Self-Care are a good thing.

Dave Wilber interviews Peter Kessler, long time host and driving force of The Golf Channel.

The Turfgrass Zealot Project starts the 2020 season with a bang! Peter Kessler, known as perhaps the greatest interviewer in golf media history joins Dave Wilber for a fun and unique conversation. Peter talks about his love of the game and those in the game, and provides some fascinating stories. Wrestling with Arnie? Yes. It's here. Peter also talks about what golf course superintendents and greenkeeping mean to him.

Join Dave Wilber for the very first episode of the Turfgrass Zealot Project with his guest Mike Kosak.

THE FIRST EPISODE IS HERE.

Get to know Dave Wilber as he tells a bit of his story and is joined by superintendent legend Mike Kosak, who fashioned a career starting with building nine golf holes by himself. Kosak then went on to become superintendent, then general manager, then GM with an ownership interest, and then 'back to the dirt" as a superintendent again (by choice)... at some of the best golf facilities in the country.

"Work hard... do a good job, and good things will happen." - Mike Kosak

"I still believe, even with all the changes that have taken place within golf, that there is still the opportunity to do well..."  - Mike Kosak

Going Deep!!

Episode 2 of The Turfgrass Zealot Project.

Dave Wilber talks about dedication and interviews Jon Scott, one of the most dedicated people in Turf.

Jon Scott shares one of the most interesting careers in Golf. Fifteen years as a Superintendent. Two tours with Jack Nicklaus as Director of Agronomy. Director of Agronomy for The PGA Tour. Jon has made some things happen and seen some things happen.

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Dave Wilber answers your emails and spends time talking with TurfNetTV star Randy Wilson.

There are alot of things you may not know about Randy Wilson and the famed Rockbottum Country Club. And Dave Wilber may not have exposed all the secrets, but he certainly gets to a few of them.

"I did spend time as a superintendent, about somewhere between 12 or 14 years, but it damaged me because it was on bentgrass in Atlanta," says Randy. "I was forced to work on golf courses at a young age."

Randy goes on to explain his world as a concert roady, camera operator, Army Special Forces member, golf course architect and various other adventures. 

"I wanted to fix golf courses that were put there by bad architecture," explains Wilson.

There may not be two more original minds in the world of turfgrass today than Dave Wilber and Randy Wilson. Don't miss the opportunity to hear them hang out.

In the Turfgrass Zealot Project Episode #4, host Dave Wilber chats with Extreme Super/Athletes Thomas Bastis (California Golf Club of San Francisco) and Scott Bower (Martis Camp, Truckee, CA).

Imagine spending nine plus days biking, treking, kayaking, orienteering and scrambling over 450 miles with an hour of sleep every 24 hours. And imagine calling this fun. Thomas Bastis and Scott Bower (along with Scott's wife Susan) don't have to imagine this. They lived it. And lived to tell about it. Hear about the adventures of Team Tahoe at the 2015 Primal Quest and their adventure racing history. Oh, and did we mention these guys are A-game superintendents?

Join Dave Wilber as he tries to drill into the heads of these two turfheads and find out what being a world class athlete, husband, dad and superintendent is all about... and making it work.

"Pain is temporary but memories last forever..." -- Thomas Bastis, CGCS

"I come back from these events a stronger individual... I'm a new person, mentally stronger, a better leader and a better manager of the whole operatio..." -- Scott Bower, CGCS

Dave also lays on a little Turfgrass Zealot wisdom about nothing being permanent, fall renewal, and holding on too tight. 

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30 years with the Denver Broncos! Ross Kurcab is one of Dave Wilber's Turfgrass Heros!!

Join Dave Wilber on this epoisode of The Turfgrass Zealot Project with guest Ross Kurcab. Professional NFL Groundsman turned Sportsfield Consultant, Ross spent 30 years with the Denver Broncos. And he has some stories to tell. Dave and Ross talk about Natural Turf vs. Synthetic Turf and how and when it can go wrong.

Plus Dave shares a few words about value and perhaps what our real goal should be in adding value to ourselves by adding value to the lives of others.

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Join Dave Wilber as he interviews Martha's Vineyard's own Matt Crowther. Matt is an "Island Super" with tons of flair.

Imagine everything that you do and everything that you have depending on a 45 min ferry ride. That's the world of Matt Crowther, Golf Course Superintendent at Mink Meadows Golf Club on the famed island of Martha's Vineyard. Get to know one of the most passionate turfgrass managers anywhere. Hear his struggles and his successes. Matt is definitely an open book.

Long time TurfNet member and a frequent contributor, Matt's position of isolation makes him have to reach out via digital media. 

Matt and I spin some tales and figure out the true meaning of life as they know it, in a very easy and candid conversation.

I also take a few minutes to talk about the Three Kinds of Cool! 

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Join Dave Wilber as he talks with Mind/Body/Spirit Expert and Author Julia Tindall

Are you happy? Are you stressed? These are critical questions to ask about work and life. And often we in the turfgrass biz don't have many people on our side when we want to talk about the tools needed in this area.

Julia Tindall has taught the Yoga of Wisdom all over the world. A well-known teacher, Tindall makes it clear that when we become stressful, unhappy people, our lives are not being lived to their potential.

We can't always just talk about grass. Sometimes the things that require the most work are the things that need balance. Enlightened yet? Perhaps not. But you will be learning several techniques to get more happy and be less stressed.

Episode 8 of the TZP showcases one of the industry's most unique and wonderful personalities, Jon Kiger of TurfNet.

Join Dave Wilber as he welcomes a spirited chat with Jon Kiger. Jon is alive with enthusiasm for TurfNet and for the industry as a whole. His spirit is infectious and everyone he meets enjoys their relationship with him.

Dave spends a bit of time talking about relationships as well.

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Join Dave Wilber and his two guests as we talk about General Science and Work/Life Balance!

Chris Tritabaugh is the superintendent at Hazeltine National Golf Club, host to the 2016 Ryder Cup. Chris shares his ideas about work and life and how he handles his staff and the hours required to do his job at a very high profile place.

Scott Hess is Executive Vice President/Human Intelligence at SPARK, one of the world's leading media agencies and part of the Publicis Groupe. Scott talks about Generational Science and the Millennial Generation. Scott's work in this area is influencing millions of dollars in advertising and helping companies and brands relate to those born between 1980 and 2000. Scott's outstanding TEDx talk can be seen here.

Dave Wilber talks about hanging onto youth, changing and relating. If our business is to grow and change in a growing and changing world, understanding the viewpoints of people like these two is key.

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Join Dave Wilber and Armen Suny as they take a deep dive into the world of job searches and job interviews.

Episoide 10 of The Turfgrass Zealot Project is not short on passion. Dave Wilber and Armen Suny really want you to succeed in your career goals. Handling the job search and the job interview is key to making that happen. Learn some incredible techniques. And be reminded of some very simple things that could put you in the position you want to be in. There's a lot of mistakes being made out there. Don't let them be yours.

Armen Suny's work with Kopplin and Kuebler, an executive search firm, is fascinating and insightful. And you get to hear first hand what is really happening in the trenches from someone who is focused on the world of golf.

Dave Wilber lays on some thoughts about doing it right and paying attention to detail in his opening remarks.

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Andrew Hardy is one of Dave's favorite communicators in the world of Turfgrass. Drop in on a great and personal conversation with Dave Wilber and Andrew as they turn some stones!

Online dating for Superintendents? Check. GrassGoober Catfishing? Check. Owners causing the business grief? Check. Andrew and Dave get to a bunch of great conversation. If you don't know Andrew this is one of those people you need to know.

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Join Dave Wilber as he interview Golf Course Superintendent Josh Lewis and talks about the 2015 US Open.

Episode #12 of the TZP goes deep diving with Josh Lewis.  From starting out in the business in Oregon, working at the famed Bandon Dunes Resort, moving on to Pasatiempo CC and then to Chambers Bay... the site of the 2015 US Open, we cover Josh's footsteps. And we go deep into the backstory of Chamber's Bay.

Josh has an easy style. And we think you will love this interview as much as he loves the business.

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The story of how TurfNet.com came to be comes to life as Dave Wilber interviews founder and creator, Peter McCormick.

In a day and age when new things that actually work are rare, Peter McCormick talks about how TurfNet came to be. It's a great story in thinking way outside the box. It also shows what not worrying about what everyone else is doing can do for creativity. If you haven't heard Peter's entire story, this podcast will give you the 411 on one of the most influential people in the turfgrass business today.

Agronomy! Join Dave Wilber as he talks with Turfgrass Researcher and Scientist Dr. Micah Woods.

Micah Woods is Chief Scientist and driving force behind The Asian Turfgrass Center. You'll get to hear how Micah was nearly born into the golf business. And follow his journey along the way. Dave and Micah dig into some deep discussion on soil testing and soil test interpretation. Getting famillary with Dr. Woods is essential if you want to keep up with what's happening and new in Turfgrass Science.

In this episode's monologue, Dave talks about a piece of his journey through soil science and why we must not ignore new information.

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Episode 15 features an experiment into something new! The tables are turned on Dave as he lets a special guest have control!

This episode of the #TZP could end up being the start of something new. Dave tosses caution to the wind and lets a guest host have at it. And the result is a fun and engaging conversation.

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