This week on Turf Today, Adam and Brian sit down with Bubba Wright, Director of Agronomy at Big Cedar Lodge, one of the most unique and breathtaking golf destinations in the world.

Bubba's journey through the industry is nothing short of elite. From studying turf at Rutgers University, to interning at Pebble Beach Golf Links, spending time as an assistant at TPC Scottsdale, and eventually returning to Pebble Beach as a superintendent, his path has been built through some of the most iconic properties in the game.

Now leading the charge at Big Cedar Lodge, Bubba shares what it takes to manage a property of that scale, the vision behind the operation, and the people who helped shape his career along the way.

This episode dives into leadership, mentorship, and the passion that drives the turf industry forward. Bubba is the real deal, an incredible leader, a great person, and someone who represents everything good about this profession.

This is a must-listen episode and someone to get to know in the turf world.

This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Ryan Trudeau, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Maidstone Club in New York.

Originally from Montreal, Ryan's journey into the turf industry led him through Penn State's renowned turfgrass program and into an internship at Maidstone, an opportunity that quickly turned into a career thanks to the club's strong culture and leadership.

In this episode, Ryan reflects on the mentors who have shaped his path, the impact of investing in others, and the importance of building a team-first environment. He also talks about volunteering at this year's upcoming U.S. Open Championship at Shinnecock Hills.

Fan-favorite Mark Prieur joins Adam as co-host for this conversation.

We'll be taking a short break next week, but Brian and Adam will be back with our Masters episode. Be sure to check out the Masters pool on the Turf Today Instagram for your chance to win prizes.

This week, Adam and Brian sit down with Riverbend Golf Club Superintendent Derek Williams, whose path into the turf industry is anything but conventional. A 14-year combat veteran of the U.S. Army and Purple Heart recipient, Derek shares a powerful story of resilience, transition, and rediscovery.

After years of service, Derek found something unexpected on the golf course, a sense of purpose, peace, and passion that ultimately led him into a career in turf management. His journey is a reminder that the road into this industry isn't always straight, but it often leads exactly where it's meant to.

This episode dives into the parallels between discipline in the military and life as a superintendent, the therapeutic side of the golf course, and how the turf industry continues to welcome people from all walks of life.