Podcast

Super Series #7 : Dave Edmondson, Prestwick Golf Club

In this chapter of Tru-Turf’s Super Series, we catch up with Dave Edmondson, the Head Greenkeeper of the historic Prestwick Golf Club, birthplace of The Open Championship. Dave shares his journey in turf management, discussing the unique challenges of maintaining the prestigious links course. He discusses the crucial role that Tru-Turf rollers play in achieving optimal green conditions and maintaining the heritage of one of golf’s most revered courses.

Tune in to hear Dave’s expert insights into sustainable and traditional turf management, the turning points in his global career and the legacy of Prestwick.

THE ROLLING MASTERCLASS by Dr. Thomas Nikolai

After 30+ years of research in the field of turf grass, Dr. Thomas Nikolai revisits the “Top Ten Reasons to Roll” with Tru-Turf GM Nick Thornton. Thom has a deep understanding of the needs for golf course maintenance from his experience as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, golfer and turf grass researcher.

Tru-Turf thanks Dr. Thomas Nikolai for his time and wisdom.

Super Series #6 : John Reilly, Longboat Key Golf Club

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Longboat Key Golf Club’s Director of Agronomy/Superintendent John Reilly in the sixth episode of Tru-Turf’s Super Series.

John discusses the benefits of rolling on Tru-Turf rollers, recounts his journey with Paspalum grass and talks about his life on turf in general.

Super Series #5 : Noah Goldstein, Old Sandwich Golf Club

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Old Sandwich Golf Club’s Noah Goldstein in the 5th episode of Tru-Turf’s Super Series.

Super Series #4 : Paul Larsen, The Royal St George’s Golf Club

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Royal St. George’s Golf Club Superintendent Paul Larsen in the fourth episode of Tru-Turf’s Super Series.

Super Series #3 : Billy Burnley, Cypress Point Golf Club

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Cypress Point Golf Club’s Intern Billy Burnley in the third episode of Tru-Turf’s Super Series.

Super Series #2 : Nathan Bennett, Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Tru-Turf General Manager Nick Thornton catches up with Royal Adelaide Golf Club’s Superintendent Nathan Bennett in the second episode of Tru-Turf’s Super Series.

Super Series #1 : Jordan Fairweather, Troon Golf in Dubai

To launch the series, we catch-up with Cluster Director of Agronomy for Troon Golf in Dubai, Jordan Fairweather.