• Hole Notes April 2025
    Apr 21 2025

    A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights the MGCSA EM Committee members, a career perspective article from Aaron Cabanaw, Assistant Superintendent at Inver Wood Golf course, A Chlorothalonil update from Eric Burkness at the MDA, a GCSAA Symposium Review from Jason Scharfencamp about team building, Roll it Forward features Matt Mosso, Superintendent at Manitou Ridge, and Get to Know Em featuring Jim Snell, Superintendent at Bearpath. From the UMN and Eric Watkins and Bryan Runck, Hacking WinterTurf.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Hole Notes February 2025
    Feb 24 2025

    A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights a 2024 stewardship Grant Program recipient, Forest Hills Golf Club, an article from Eric Counselman, about lessons learned on a recent elk hunt, Roll it Forward features Tyler Lewellyn, EM at Spring Hill Golf Club, and Get to Know Em features Evan Wright, EM at baker National Golf Course. From the UMN and Jon Trappe, Revisiting dormant seeding.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Hole Notes - Mark Michalski
    Jan 15 2025

    A conversation with outgoing Board President, Mark Michalski, and his decision to leave the golf industry to manage a tree farm. We discuss Mark's journey in the industry, along with his thoughts on the association, board duty, and the future of the turf industry.

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    41 mins
  • Hole Notes December 2024
    Dec 19 2024

    A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights a 2024 stewardship Grant Program recipient, Lake Miltona Golf Course, a profile on 2024 President Mark Michalski, an article from Spring Hill Assistant, Matt Becker, about their on-course trials, Roll it Forward features Jesse Trcka, and Get to Know Em features Alex Bryngelson, Superintendent at Dodge Country Club. From the UMN and Eric Watkins, Waiting and Preparing future research.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 2024 MGCSA Champion - Marius Van Rensburg
    Nov 20 2024

    A discussion with 2024 MGCSA Champion, and Pine Island Golf Course Superintendent, Marius Van Rensburg. We sat down and talked about his journey to Minnesota from South Africa, along with his hopes of repeating as MGCSA champion for several years. Learn more about Marius this month on a special Hole Notes Podcast episode!

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    47 mins
  • Hole Notes October 2024
    Oct 23 2024

    A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights the 2025 Board of Director Candidates, a 2023 stewardship Grant Program recipient, Springfield Golf Course, an article from Midland Hills CC Assistant, Tina Rosenow, on their Bentgrass removal project, Roll it Forward features Nikk Dickerson, and Get to Know Em features Ricky Plemel, Superintendent at New Hope Golf Course. From the UMN and Jennifer Till, Understanding cold-season environments with WinterTurf.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Hole Notes August 2024
    Aug 19 2024

    A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights a 2023 stewardship Grant Program recipient, Keller Golf Course, the 2024 Par Aide Garske & MGCSA Legacy Scholarship recipients. From GCSAA's Randy Robinson, why Your Advocacy Matters, Roll it Forward features Matson Gravelle, Superintendent at Bemidji Town & Country Club, Get to Know Em features Brandon Popp, Superintendent at Minnesota National Golf Course, and from the UMN and Dr. Michael Barnes, What do Recreational Athletes Want?

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Hole Notes June 2024
    Jun 24 2024

    A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights a 2023 stewardship Grant Program recipient, New Hope Golf Course, a review of 2024 National Golf Day, Kurtis Kunkel's tournament experience, Roll it Forward features Reed Bohm, Superintendent at Wildflower Golf Course, Get to Know Em features Zachary Foltz, Superintendent at Detroit Country Club, and from the UMN, the next research steps for creating thriving bee lawns.

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    1 hr and 23 mins