Dave talks off the cuff about GIS show survival. Some things to think about for your journey to the Emerald City Meetup in San Diego.

He is then joined by Paul MacCormack, The Mindful Superintendent. Paul's unique perspective on being Mindful is something that everyone growing grass should hear. His blog on TurfNet.com is on Dave's list of required reading for all Turfheads.

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Join Dave Wilber as he talks about his impressions of GIS 2016 and his experience in San Diego. Peter McCormick also stops in.

If you were there or not, there's always more info to be had concerning the Golf Industry's most important event. Dave takes you on a journey with his mind's eye and he recaps what was good and what was not so good. No punches pulled.

And a special guest! TurfNet's Founder and Maestro, Peter McCormick drops by for a quick chat that turns into some real deep stuff about his perspective on the show. As always, Peter is interesting and candid.

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Jason Haines is one of an emerging class of Superintendent who is making environmental and financial difference with his Agronomy. His strongly scientific, minimalist approach isn't just because of his rather remote situation. It's because he's done the study about what is best for his facility and in turn his community. 

Of the episodes I have done so far, this is certainly one of my very favorite discussions. Jason's style is not to hold back, which has endeared him to some people and has made others raise a watchful eye. I'm pretty sure that he isn't worried about what others have to think of him. He's doing his best. Case in point, his March 6th Blog post about grubs, ravens and thatch.

I invite you to listen to this with an open mind. Forget some of the things that you think you know and see how a fresh approach has really made a difference... potentially keeping a small community's golf facility from being a loss.

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To read more about Jason Haines, follow his blog at: http://www.turfhacker.com

Join Dave Wilber as he does some deep diving with Golf Course Architect, Andy Staples. From Bluegrass to Holiday Inn Express. Nothing is off limits.

Thoughtful and Thankful are the theme words for this episode of the TZP!

Thoughtful ideas about golf design, resource management, work life balance and many other things. Thankful for listeners, thinkers and new ideas in the golf business today. Andy Staples has a wonderful perspective on things. He's got that focus and drive that make him interesting and unique. The hour zooms by with some great conversation.

You can learn more about Andy Staples and his design firm here.

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Episode 20 of the TZP has Dave Wilber and Kevin Ross of Country Club of the Rockies doing an amazing jam session!

From Turf to Beer to Grilling to phases like "Boom Bah Baaaa", this episode has it all. Long time friends and co-conspirators, Kevin and Dave have history and passion. Makes for fun conversation and even wisdom! And while there is always fun, there is also some serious interesting conversation. Not to mention the agronomy of high altitude turfgrass management.

Take some time to get to know an amazing turfgrass professional, Mr. Kevin Ross.  

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Aubrey McCormick is a great player, great person and champion of sustainability. Don't miss her refreshing take on the world of golf.

Join Dave Wilber and Aubrey Mc Cormick as they talk about The Big Break, Sustainable and Green Golf, Golf's Future and a ton of other things. You may not know Aubrey. You may know her as a player. But you are going to get to know someone who could very likely help shape our world by being a Thought Leader. And leading in thought these days means thinking. Not just "outside the box", but actually getting ideas and passion to mesh. Without a doubt this will turn out to be one of the most important interviews I have ever had the opportunity to participate in.

To learn more about Aubrey, check out her twitter feed @amacgolf, see her season of The Big Break (Atlantis) here or check out her company Impact360 here.

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I'm calling this episode "The Epic Episode". Epic Monologue. Epic Guest. Epic Length. Epic!! (and no, I don't mind over-using the word Epic)

Jim Ferrin, CGCS is one of those people that everyone should know. I'm biased. I've known him since 1990. When we were just young guys coming up in the business. Jim has excelled. He's a great turf manager. A great people manager. A student of Golf, Agronomy and Life. He's won a ton of awards including the coveted Leo Feser award from GCSAA. He's served in just about every possible way to make our business better.We have an epic conversation. We always do. Because no one can melt my brain like Jim.

I also happened to turn on my microphone and record and Epic Rant. One of those things that I've been trying to write for years and finally the words came to me. So I pulled the starter rope and pressed record. Result, a word strimming session, a buzz cut of one of the things I think is most wrong with our business and why that thinking promotes lack of innovation.

It's a feature length episode. Epic length. But I didn't want to cut it up into little pieces. Like an epic drink, it needs to be taken in one big awesome gulp. Or a series of small drinks at your own speed. But I couldn't and wouldn't cut it up. That's just not fair.

You can reach Jim Ferrin at ferrinj@scrca.org

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Episode 23 of The TZP brings us chats with Kevin Hicks, GCS at The Coeur D'Alene Golf Resort and TurfNet's Jon Kiger taking about TurfNet's participation in The Irish Open at The K Club. 

Kevin Hicks is a great guy, an old friend and a proud father. We get to know a little more about him and talk about my adventure into the bowels of the famous Floating Green.

Jon Kiger joins me to talk about TurfNet's involvement in The Irish Open. Jon is leading a group of folks to volunteer for Course Manager, Gerry Byrne. And you can hear Jon talk about how this all came to be and how you can follow the whole thing on TurfNet.

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By request!! Dave Wilber covers one of his most popular blog posts. A great update on being an Excellent Assistant or Intern

One of the most popular blog posts Dave has ever done in podcast form. Kind of cool. Third kind of cool, actually. Take a few min to listen to this just in case you need a refresher. Works for Young Turfies or for those responsible for them. Being an excellent Assistant or Intern isn't always just about agronomy. It comes down to character and working with the team around you.

Because one day, being a leader will mean understanding these principles. 

Join Hector Velazquez and Dave Wilber as they go deep into the world of Hector and Hector's Shop!

Do you know Hector? You should. He's breaking ground in an often forgotten, overlooked and misunderstood world. The world of the golf course equipment fleet is not only huge, it is a place where a ton of money gets spent. And wasted.

Hector and Dave talk about what's what in his world. From his background to his travels as a teacher, his life as an educator and of course his job as a father and husband.

Hector's a brother. And a Turfhead. And an important figure in our business. Thanks for listening!

To learn nore about Hector Velazquez go here.

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Dave Wilber talks with Hazeltine National's Golf Course Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh about Ryder Cup preparations.

Chris was kind enough to give some time to join Dave Wilber for a conversation about his last preparations for the 2016 Ryder Cup. A special guy and a special episode and a special event.

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Join Dave Wilber and Kevin Ross as they riff about Turf, Jobs, The Ryder Cup and many other things.

As Kevin plans his retirement from Country Club of The Rockies, he has a lot of insight into what it means to advance in career and in life. His understanding of a complicated situation is unique. 

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Join Dave Wilber and Thomas Bastis as they talk about Education and Giving Back.

As Winter heads out and the season is upon most superintendents, Dave and Thomas take a moment to get some perspective on why it rocks to share information.

A simple and yet not always used concept.

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Innovation. It's one of the great and wonderful words in our business. Join Dave Wilber as he chats with Kevin Hicks, Super at Coeur d'Alene Golf Club about thinking ahead.

How's your strategy for looking at new ways to do the same old, same old? Or does it get old at all?

A great interview with one of the most forward thinking supers in our business. 

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You don't know Justin Woodland. Ok, maybe you do. But you probably don't. And guess what? You need to know him. Here is your chance.

Justin is one of those people that I think should be required meeting if you are going to understand the reality of the business of golf and of Greenkeeping itself. He's got the "It" factor that I look for and yet, will probably never see what so many think is "the spotlight". Justin is doing it his way. And he's now got a fire to help others learn. A grass roots mentality. Please pardon the pun.

I've been saving this interview for just the right time. This is it.

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Why is The Open Championship of Golf required watching, listening and study for Turfheads? Dave Wilber explains.

Do you know that The Open was once an event set aside for Greenkeepers, Clubmakers and Caddies? 

What are the key features of Royal Birkdale, host of the 146th year that this event has been played?

How does the weather and the grasses play into who will win and who will lose?

Dave wilber gives his empassioned opinion about the Soul Surfing that is Links Golf. And why events played on The Links are so special. Because in oder to understand the game's past and present, you have to have some Open Championship intelligence.

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A great friend of TurfNet, Jerry Coldiron, needs to be remembered as the wonderful amazing man that he was.

Peter McCormick, Founder and Maestro of TurfNet and Dave Wilber, The Turfgrass Zealot, take time to talk about the passing of a great friend and Turfhead. To so many, Jerry was a light of positive influence and his untimely and unexpected passing will leave a huge hole in the industry.

We speak candidly about what relationships mean and how the relationships that last are formed and maintained. And we tell some good stories about a good guy.

If you didn't know Jerry, you will know him. And if you knew Jerry, you will know him better.

Armen Suny and Host Dave Wilber turn their thinking amps up to 11 and have a session. And you are invited!

From Sand Based Greens to Robotic Mowers. From chaining old rollers near golf shops to perfect biology. And more. When Armen and Dave sit and jam, anything can and usually does happen. 

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