MGCSA Hole Notes

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Hole Notes is the podcast for the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association, highlighting issues of our Hole Notes Magazine, along with additional content relevant to golf course superintendents in Minnesota. read less

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Hole Notes April 2024

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode announces the 2024 Par Aide Garske and MGCSA Legacy Scholarships; Bemidji TCC Superintendent Matson Gravelle and his journey up Mt. Kilimanjaro; John Camerons review of GCSAA's Chapter Leaders Symposium; Roll it Forward featuring Jeff Fjosne, Perham Lakeside GC; Soil Nitrogen and Fertilizer Practices from the UMN's Jon Trappe; and this month's extended conversation with Get to Know EM participant, Austin Wright, CTEM at Hazeltine National.

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Hole Notes April 2024

Feb 20 2024

Hole Notes February 2024

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights 2023 Stewardship Grant Recipient, Mankato Golf Club, MN Allied Golf Meeting, Roll it Forward with Matt Schmid, from the UMN, What's Next for WinterTurf, and Get to Know Em featuring Lucas Grieves, The Jewel Golf Club.

Dec 21 2023

Hole Notes December 2023

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights 2023 Stewardship Grant Recipient, Piper Hills Golf Course, Behind the Scenes at GCSAA, Roll it Forward with Sam Bauer, from the UMN, Plant Available Water Thresholds, and Get to Know Em featuring Nathan Beckman, Moose Lake Golf Club.

Oct 23 2023

Hole Notes October 2023

A member based professional podcast that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This episode highlights the 2024 Board of Director Candidates, the 2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient, Fred Taylor, CGCS, "Elevating your EM," from guest contributor Tyler Bloom, and Mixing Fescues and Bluegrass from the University of Minnesota.

Aug 28 2023

Hole Notes August 2023

A member based professional magazine that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This issue highlights the 2023 Joseph S. Garske and MGCSA Legacy Scholarship Recipients, and article about using native soil pathogens for Japanese Beetle control, Get to Know Em featuring Bryan Wasilewski, Lake Wissota Golf Course, and from the UMN, Winterturf going global.

Jul 19 2023

Phil Holland - Little Crow Country Club

This month's Hole Notes Podcast features Assistant Superintendent, Phil Holland, Little Crow Country Club. Phil left the golf industry 10 years ago but made his return to golf this season. We discussed some of the changes he noticed since leaving the industry, and what brought him back to golf.

Jun 19 2023

Hole Notes June 2023

A member based professional magazine that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This issue highlights National Golf Day, a guest article from David Marquardt titled "Good Enough," Roll it Forward featuring Mike Brual, CGCS, and from the UMN, Wintertime Wonderings. Additional discussion is with Get to Know Em participants Kevin Gruber, Little Crow Country Club.

May 22 2023

John Cameron & Mike Sonnek

A conversation from late March with two board members who missed out on our previous Board Billiards episode. Mike Sonnek - Royal Golf Club, and John Cameron- North Oaks Golf Club join Chris for this month's episode. We discuss their winter travels for tournament support, North Oaks irrigation upgrades, and the value of using the MGCSA classifieds.

Apr 25 2023

Hole Notes April 2023

A member based professional magazine that supports the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. This issue highlights an article from Wade Huesman titled The Cost of Safety, Roll it Forward featuring Fred Taylor, CGCS, and from the UMN, Incorporating Pollinators into your golf course. This issue also includes the Joseph S. Garske Scholarship information.

Mar 20 2023

Board Billiards

The MGCSA Board of Directors spent some time getting to know each other better and recorded those conversations to share with our members. Listen in to have a little fun while learning more about your board representatives!

Feb 15 2023

Hole Notes February 2023

The first ever Hole Notes podcast features the February issue of MGCSA Hole Notes Magazine. Featured articles include: The 2022 DSA recipient, Mike Brower. MGCSA Needs You, by Joe Berggren. From Mike Sonnek, Here's What You Can Do, and from the UMN, How Much Does Research Cost?