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FEBRUARY 1st, 2021

Turf Time: Preparing your golf course for a tournament or recovery


Welcome to the Turf Time podcast series, where we talk with superintendents and golf course managers from across North America about four exciting topics: organic course management, the challenges associated with preparing for and recovering from large scale events as well as water management and extending the plant growing season.

When preparing for a key tournament, whether that’s the Ryder Cup, a PGA Tour event or the membership annual competition, a green in a poor condition can have an instant impact on the reputation of a course.

In this episode, host Dr Frank Rossi, associate professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section at Cornell University, speaks with Chris Zugel, director of golf course maintenance for Destination Kohler which encompasses Whistling Straights in Kohler, WI and Ian McQueen, golf course and property manager, superintendent at St. Georges Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Canada to discuss how they prepare their courses for key tournaments.

Podcast host:

Dr Frank Rossi, associate professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section at Cornell University

Podcast epsiode guests:

Chris Zugel, director of golf course maintenance for Destination Kohler which encompasses Whistling Straights in Kohler, WI
Ian McQueen, golf course and property manager, superintendent at St. Georges Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Canada


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