The Course Reports

Scot joins The Course Reports to talk Newport Beach Country Club! Scot and Curtis get into tournament preparation, Kikuyugrass, Orange County coastal challenges, and the great field set to play the 2020 Hoag Classic.  The first episode of 2020 is great interview you don't want to miss!

Richard Forsyth, Royal Melbourne Golf Club's Director of Courses joins Curtis for a fantastic interview about the legendary venue and the preparation for the 2019 President's Cup! Richard provides great insight into the Sand Belt gem, the multiple moving parts of the world renown course, and what you'll see why viewing the event.  The Course Reports 2019 close-out episode is a don't miss!

Episode 20 features Brian Palmer, Golf Course Superintendent at the new, and world famous Tara Iti Golf Club.  Brian's career started as a youngster working for his father in New York.  Stops at Merion Golf Club and Shore Acres led the way to an around the globe venture to New Zealand! Now growing fine fescues on one of the world's newest and recognized links, Brian provides unique insight into the variables, technique, and the adventure itself!

Episode 19 features industry legend Armen Suny and power player Ryan Potts! The group looks back at 2019 season, majors, golf media, and more! This is "don't miss" golf entertainment! Subscribe and share! www.thecoursereports.com.  

Episode 18 features Ralph Kepple, CGCS Director of Agronomy at East Lake Golf Club.  Ralph talks with Curtis about his 27 year career at East Lake, the changes he's executed over the years, and what it was like to witness Tiger's historic win from inside the ropes!  GET ON THE GREEN at East Lake!

Episode 17 features the three Golf Course Superintendents at Medinah Country Club! Nick Yackle (Course 1), Jake Ronchi (Course 2), Chris Funke (Course 3) join host Curtis Tyrrell, CGCS, MG to discuss all things Medinah and tournament set up for the BMW Championship. A perfect follow up to The Course Reports ON SITE! Subscribe Today!!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n49tmiDcE-s. 

Episode 16 features Herb Stevens of Grass Roots Weather.  Veteran Meteorologist and former PGA Tour caddie for Larry Nelson, Herb shares great stories from life on tour in the "70's and how golf course conditioning has improved significantly since his days on tour.  Curtis and Herb share fun perspective as he prepared to caddie for Larry at the upcoming Dick's Sporting Goods Open at En-Joie Golf Club, Endicott NY.

Episode 15 features a great interview with Nick Bisanz, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations at TPC Southwind, hosts of the WGC Fed Ex St. Jude Invitational.  Nick provides excellent insight into their tournament conditioning, multiple turf species and varieties, key holes, and more!

Episode 14 is a "Quick Update" with Curtis! Grab a short listen and hear more about Royal Portrush and filming of the The Course Reports ON SITE at the home of The Open Championship 2019.   

Episode 13 features a Mid Summer Update from "Both Sides of the Pond" with Course Manager of The Royal Automobile Club, Lee Strutt, MG, CGCS, MS and Carolina Golf Club's Golf Course Superintendent, Matthew Wharton, CGCS and MG.  Lee and Matthew talk with Curtis about the 2019 season while providing extensive insight into the current and future of the professions impact on the game.

Episode 12 features Detroit GC Head Superintendent Jake Mendoza bringing listeners up to speed with the Motor City's newest PGA Tour event!  The greens will be fast and the atmosphere electric! Don't miss it!

Episode 11 features "Past and Present" Ryder Cup Superintendents Chris Tritabaugh and Chris Zugel talking KPMG Womens PGA Championship at Hazeltine National, and all things Ryder Cup with Host Curtis Tyrrell

Episode 10 features Chad Mark, Director of Grounds at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Chad goes in depth about the inner workings of this classic venue and The Memorial! Ever wonder what it would be like to have Jack Nicklaus as your boss? Hear Chad and Curtis discuss fast greens and the ultimate in high expectations!

Two classic courses and two big time events! Hear Scott Ebers and Jeff Corcoran talk with Curtis about their course conditioning and tournament preparations.

Rees Jones and Andy Wilson join Curtis to talk all things Bethpage Black and 2019 PGA Championship! Hear the latest on conditioning, how the design changes may impact the players, and what it's like to be part of such a special project.  

Episode 7 features Kasey Kauff, Director of Grounds at Trinity Forest Golf Club, home of the ATT Byron Nelson! Curtis and Kasey get into all things about the incredible new venue from Trinity Zoysia to the design and construction!

Episode 6 features Wells Fargo Championship host Superintendent, Keith Wood talks with Curtis and legendary "War by the Shore" '91 Ryder Cup Superintendent George Frye to talk Bermuda vs Bent and the upcoming conditions at the Quail Hollow Club. Get On The Green!!

Episode 5 - "California Dreaming" with Brian Sullivan, CGCS, MG of Wilshire Country Club home of the the LPGA's Hugel-Air Premia LA OPEN and Justin Mandon, Golf Course Superintendent at the famous Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, host of the 73 Western Intercollegiate! Listen to these true Professionals share insight about their courses, their events, and the impact of technology to the art and science of Greenkeeping!

The Course Reports Masters Edition featuring 1988 PGA Champion and 17 time Masters participant, Jeff Sluman! Jeff and Curtis talk all things Augusta National and Masters while hearing fantastic insight only a veteran tour professional like Jeff can provide.  This episode is a must listen for all golf fans planning to watch the 2019 Masters!

Episode 3 - Get the insight into the TPC San Antonio and Valero Texas Open with Roby Robertson, CGCS and the 1st Major on the LPGA Tour with Jared Taylor of Mission Hills Country Club, host of the ANA Inspiration!

Episode 2 - Excellent insight and dialogue with feature guest Bobby Stringer, CGCS, Golf Course Superintendent at Austin Country Club, host of the 2019 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play Championships. Bobby and Curtis talk in depth about Austin CC and an extensive list of Professional Events being held this week!

Episode 1 - Inside look into the game of golf's professional tournament venues from an agronomic and architectural perspective. Featuring host Curtis Tyrrell, CGCS, Legendary Golf Course Architect Rees Jones, and World Class Desert Mountain Director of Agronomy Shawn Emerson!