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Turf Today

Turf Today

By: Superintendent Network
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Welcome to the biggest show in Golf Course Maintenance. Join Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent from the Superintendent Network, as they host an engaging cross section of guests from the worldwide Turf community. Feel right at home as they talk shop without any boundaries. Listen, learn and laugh at the numerous entertaining experiences from various turf, golf and related professionals that you will enjoy getting to know. Feel free to reach out over our social media channels @turftoday and @thegcsnetwork2023 Golf Science
Episodes
  • Scott Bordner
    Oct 15 2025

    This week Adam and Brian sit down with Scott Bordner, Director of Agronomy for the Union League of Philadelphia, to talk about his work overseeing one of the most dynamic organizations in golf. Scott shares insights into managing multiple properties, upcoming projects, and how he balances it all while staying connected to the game on a personal level.

    He also discusses his involvement with the Super Scratch Foundation and the annual golf tournament, along with his passion for introducing students and young professionals to the turf industry through working with the First Tee of Philadelphia. It’s a great conversation about leadership, mentorship, and finding purpose in the work we do on and off the course.

    Want to Support us? Download the show, rate it 5 stars and leave a review if you can!

    You can also visit www.turftodayshop.com for all your TT merch.

    We appreciate all our listeners around the world and the companies that we are proudly supported by. Thank you to our sponsors: The Toro Company, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Green Nature, Flash Weather Ai and The USGA.

    Outro Music- Wilde Things - Let You Down

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Eric Van Gerwen
    Oct 7 2025

    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.

    Want to Support us? Download the show, rate it 5 stars and leave a review if you can!

    You can also visit www.turftodayshop.com for all your TT merch.

    We appreciate all our listeners around the world and the companies that we are proudly supported by. Thank you to our sponsors: The Toro Company, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Green Nature, Flash Weather Ai and The USGA.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Alex Tolbert
    Sep 30 2025

    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!

    Want to Support us? Download the show, rate it 5 stars and leave a review if you can!

    You can also visit www.turftodayshop.com for all your TT merch.

    We appreciate all our listeners around the world and the companies that we are proudly supported by. Thank you to our sponsors: The Toro Company, The Andersons, Standard Golf, Green Nature, Flash Weather Ai and The USGA.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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