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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In this episode of Turf Today, we’re joined by a Decorated Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who has turned his experience on the battlefield into lessons for everyday life. Sean Bacon, now a mental toughness coach, provides workshops and seminars on resilience, leadership, and teamwork.

We highly reccomend listening and sharing this episode as we talk about what it really means to stay calm under pressure, how to reframe setbacks as opportunities, and the role of teamwork and leadership when the stakes are high.

Whether you’re managing a team on the golf course, running a business, or pushing yourself in competition, this conversation is packed with practical insights on building resilience and leading through disruption.

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This week on Turf Today, Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent sit down with Owen Singer, a 22-year-old Canadian making waves in the turf industry as one of the youngest Superintendents in the game.

Owen’s journey runs through the University of Guelph, countless hours on the course, and volunteer stints at the Canadian Open. All experiences that have sharpened both his skills and his perspective.

Young, driven, and grounded in a strong turf background, Owen brings fresh energy and big-picture thinking to the superintendent role. Tune in for a conversation about leadership, opportunity, and the future of turf through the eyes of the next generation.

Thank you to everyone inside and outside the turf world that helps spread the good word of golf course maintenance and it's wonderful community.

This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Brian Chapin and Todd Saganiek from Labar Golf to talk about their paths into the industry and the many projects that have had them racking up a ton of airline miles. They also played a big part in the golf course construction of Happy Gilmore 2.

From the challenges of building golf courses to the opportunities available for those looking to join the team, Todd and Brian share stories, insights, and a real passion for the work they do.

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This week on Turf Today we host episode 3 of Rolling with the Green Section. Join Ross Niewola and Mitch Leininger, two front-line agronomy experts from the USGA, as they demystify the science behind championship level maintenance. Ross explores the cutting-edge shift toward output-guided maintenance, where metrics like green speed, firmness, clipping volume, and soil moisture guide decisions on fertilizer, irrigation, mowing frequency, and more. Meanwhile, Mitch dives into the art and science of bunker health, discussing how site-specific fertility, precise sand depth, routine raking, proper drainage, and strategic renovation keep bunkers both playable and resilient.

Whether you’re a Superintendent looking to optimize resources, a new student of the indusrty or simply curious about how agronomy shapes your golf experience, this episode delivers a master class in modern, data-driven turf management.

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We’re going back in time for an old school Turf Today episode with Adam and original co-host Trevor. Joining them is Daniel Peterson, better known as The Greenskeepah on social media. Superintendent at Paul Harney Golf Course in Massachusetts, Daniel brings a perfect mix of turf wisdom and locker-room comedy, dropping coach-like pep talks one moment and laugh-out-loud stories the next. From silly tales on the course to sharp insights about leadership and life in the turf world, this episode has it all. If you like your greenkeeping knowledge served with a side of banter, load this one up next.

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