This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian chat with golf fitness instructor and the founder of Golf Gains, John Irvine to discuss the importance of taking care of yourself while working in the golf and turf industry. John shares his journey into golf fitness, his experience training golfers of all skill levels, and why physical health plays such a critical role in both performance and quality of life.

Whether you're looking to improve your energy levels, reduce fatigue, prevent injuries, or simply feel better throughout the season, this episode is packed with practical advice you can start applying today.

Tune in for an insightful conversation with John Irvine and learn why investing in your own health may be just as important as investing in your golf course.

In this episode of Turf Today, we sit down with Andrew Lewandowski, a Golf Course Superintendent whose journey in turf began at Oldham County Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky and led him through The Ohio State University's turfgrass program and into different roles before becoming Superintendent at Cherry Blossom GC.

Andrew shares stories from his career, including volunteering at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla and the 2025 ISCO Championship at Hurstbourne. We discuss the value of education, career development, and how completing the GCSAA Assistant Superintendent Certificate Program helped shape his path in the industry.

The conversation also dives into one of Andrew's biggest passions: why every golf course should have a turf nursery or turf plot. Drawing from his own experience and a recent article he published with GCM, Andrew explains how these programs can save money, improve course conditions, and give superintendents greater flexibility when managing their properties.

Of course, no Turf Today episode would be complete without a few laughs. Andrew shares some unforgettable stories from his early days in the industry, including getting launched into the air by a tarp on a windy day and taking an unexpected slide down an icy fairway hill.

From career advice and professional development to practical agronomic insights and memorable turf stories, this episode has something for every superintendent, assistant superintendent, equipment manager, and turfgrass professional.

A big thank you to Andrew for joining the show and sharing his experiences with the Turf Today community.

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This week on Turf Today, the boys sit down with one of the most respected voices in the turfgrass industry, Frank Rossi.

From his years at Cornell University to consulting, research, education, and podcasting, Frank has spent decades helping shape the way golf courses are maintained around the world. In this episode, Frank joins Adam Courchaine and Brian Laurent for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of golf course maintenance, sustainability in modern turf management, leadership within the superintendent profession, and some ideas on where the industry is heading next.

They discuss the pressure of delivering championship-level conditions while managing environmental expectations, how technology and robotics are changing golf maintenance, and what younger turf managers need to focus on to succeed in today's industry. Frank also shares stories from throughout his career, lessons learned working with superintendents across the country, and his thoughts on communicating the value of golf course maintenance to golfers and club members.

This episode is packed with insight, experience, and practical advice for superintendents, assistants, equipment managers, and anyone passionate about the turf industry.

Thanks again to Frank, our sponsors and the listeners all over the world. All of the support you give us and this industry, doesn't go unnoticed.