This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Eric Van Gerwen, Superintendent at Black Bear Ridge Resort, one of Canada’s Top 100 golf courses.

Eric’s journey is a blend of turf and business. After completing two years at the University of Guelph’s Turf program, he went back to school to study business, giving him a unique edge as a modern superintendent.

He’s sharp, passionate about the game, and already showing the makings of a great leader in the turf industry.

Tune in to hear his story, insights, and what drives his approach to managing one of the country’s premier courses.

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This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Alex Tolbert, Superintendent at Orangeburg Country Club and current President of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association.

Alex shares his journey through the turf industry, the unique challenges of managing a golf course in South Carolina, and how leadership extends beyond his own crew to the broader Superintendent community. From agronomic strategy to mentoring the next generation, Alex brings valuable perspective on what it means to manage turf at a high level while serving the profession as a whole.

We also get a preview of the Carolinas show in Myrtle this November!

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In this episode of Turf Today, we sit down with Jeff Markow, the Superintendent at Cypress Point for the past 32 years. Jeff shares stories from his remarkable career, what it’s been like to manage one of the most iconic courses in golf, and the people who’ve shaped his journey along the way. From the challenges of maintaining world-class turf to the relationships built over decades in the industry, this conversation is full of insight, perspective, and a genuine love for the game. It was a pleasure to chat with Jeff and we hope you love this conversation.

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