Chuck Connolly

Chris Tritabaugh, GCS at Hazeltine National joins me to discuss preparing for tournamanet play, managing assistants, the new short course at Hazeltine, and recommendations on greenkeeping work wear. Thanks to our sponsors! https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/songs-that-she-sang-in-the-shower/644761037?i=644761345 https://open.spotify.com/track/5MLFtxZQxdEBxeksmbE5xz?si=86ce9505f7f44623

15 Loka 20241h 25min

Paul B. Latshaw, Director of Golf Course Operations at the legendary Merion Golf Club joins me to discuss the root zone mix they used on putting surfaces during their recent renovation, and the influence his father had on him as a greenkeeper. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/death-dont-have-no-mercy-live-at-the-fillmore-west/1228310072?i=1228311142 https://open.spotify.com/track/11rZZo6i4X0rzaypfo59jp?si=40bf5fdf77204269

8 Loka 20241h 13min

Roch Gaussoin Phd, Faculty Professor at The University of Nebraska for their Agronomy & Horticulture School joins me to discuss his work on the influence of organic material on putting green performance. Roch encourages you to donate to the Victims of Hurricane Helene.  To do so, please hit this link: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/?cid=fy25hurhelene&med=cpc&source=google&scode=RSG00000E017&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD0HxsDCsON5QY1L4KapCLf84rLCi&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXQJb-mNsuEkFQWBBgI66in1v7aPdGgAQTjMsfAXDlbeUBx_ssTRtlcaAnrKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/atlantic-city/185798980?i=185799101 https://open.spotify.com/track/1Vp8U39YNsDfd6yVuaUq12?si=e10f1b18880a422c

1 Loka 20241h 15min

James Hempfling PhD, who is part of the Greens Solutions Team at Envu Turf as their Technical Services Manager, joins me to discuss his research on anthracnose and how to comabt this critical turfgrass pest. To learn more about James and the products Envu has to offer please visit: https://www.us.envu.com/turf-and-ornamentals-management Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/shady-grove/15751074?i=15751035 https://open.spotify.com/track/4Br87hfDhwArVu2yIWx2W4?si=8ed20b22c8fe4181

25 Syys 20241h 22min

Tyler Bloom, founder and owner of Tyler Bloom Consulting joins me to discuss his process of hiring superintendents.  We also discuss the "crisis" surrounding the lack of Assistant Superintendents & Equipment Manager candidates, and how his consulting firm is helping to ease this particular situation.  To learn more about Tyler & Tyler Bloom Consulting please visit: https://tylerbloomconsulting.com Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.dryject.com https://oceanorganics.com Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/truth-hits-everybody-remastered/1440797181?i=1440797987 https://open.spotify.com/track/4pLhVO0JuMiFDSJYDiGP7S?si=fc2837abb3a6489b

10 Syys 20241h 23min

Mark McGreevy, returns to discuss his duo role as the General Manager & Golf Course Superintendent of Wyncote Golf Club, located in beautiful Oxford, Pennsylvania. Thannks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/fight-fire-with-fire/579148345?i=579149034 https://open.spotify.com/track/0WSRrGVg1gO33MKIBPgBV2?si=41537242c9ff4660

3 Syys 20241h 26min

Thomas Bastis, Competition Agronomist for the PGA Tour, joins me to discuss his recent trip to Le Golf National for the 2024 Olympic golf event.  We also talk about the GS3, a golf ball engineered by the USGA to measure putting surface speed, firmenss, smoothness & trueness, and how it's changing industry thinking when it comes to putting surface performance and management. Thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://oceanorganics.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/meet-me-at-the-creek/1285696865?i=1285698079 https://open.spotify.com/track/3OQMICEnoXIsMD4jYtOC7F?si=3461367bdfd04728

21 Elo 20241h 29min

Joe Wachter, GCS joins me to discuss his illustrious career in greenkeeping for the game we all adore, and his final season at Glen Echo Country Club, arguably the Show Me State's finest golf course. Thanks to our sponsors! https://oceanorganics.com https://www.abovepartech.com https://www.dryject.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ Jams! https://music.apple.com/us/album/stop-me-if-you-think-youve-heard-this-one-before/799980711?i=799980763 https://open.spotify.com/track/2JN57QFclho4vExKPq6OYg?si=4c1ee6626473493c

15 Elo 20241h 44min