• Hole Notes August 2025
    Aug 21 2025

    A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode contains articles from; Tech Tips with Austin Wright, CTEM at Hazeltine National, the 2025 Par Aide Garske and MGCSA Legacy Scholarship winners, an article from Sully Schermerhorn, Senior Assistant at Interlachen about creating a successful intern program, 2024 Stewardship Grant Recipient, Luck Golf Course, Roll it Forward features Dan Ament, Superintendent at Keller Golf Course, and Get to Know Em featuring Tina Rosenow, 2nd Assistant at Midland Hills CC. From the UMN, Gary Deters, and his ten tips learned at the UMN since leaving the Superintendent side.

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Hole Notes June 2025
    Jun 23 2025

    A member based professional magazine & podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode contains articles from; Ryan Paul, Senior Assistant Superintendent at Hazeltine National, about creating the new short course during last year's Amateur, Mike Sonnek's review of his trip to National Golf Day in DC, Roll it Forward features Scott Weik, Superintendent at Goodrich Golf Course, and Get to Know Em featuring Greg Willman, Superintendent at La Crosse CC. From the UMN, Introducing Dominic Petrella, the new Assistant Professor of Managed Turfgrass Systems.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 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