MedallionSuper

Superintendent at The Medallion Club in Westerville, Ohio

[MedallionSuper @MedallionSuper]

@justin2ross @AgriMetal_US @BeardEquipGolf @BAAGRIMETAL Thanks for the new roller delivery Justin, appreciate the support through the years. Thanks to our owners, management and strong membership for continuing to provide us with the tools we need to make the golf course better.

[Dave GCS @DpiniPini]

Love this!! Thanks for representing Sam Saunders! @GCSAA

[MedallionSuper @MedallionSuper]

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[Mr. Arnault D. Palmer @Mr_Palmer92]

Need to address two topics that are imperative for the continuity of golf:

Disclaimer: this is going to be a very long post

1. Investing serious time and resources into turf grass management to foster the next generation of the unsung hero’s

2. Immersing and educating club makers who actually do a good job and have the utmost intention in their craft

Starting with #1. If you read into the behind the scenes of our golf world, it is very apparent that involvement in turf grass management and new talent is in negative growth. No matter when you started playing, if you’re a traditionalist, Covid golfer, or play once a year — this should worry you.

Waking up at the crack ass of dawn every single day to ensure a course is playable or pristine for the public or their membership is not sexy at all and frankly something a lot of the modern generations won’t ever entertain. This should worry all of us as no greens staff = no golf course.

As someone who is blessed to play most of my golf at private clubs, I will always acknowledge and appreciate a public course that is in great shape. I am very active in and a huge fan of if I see members of the staff on the course, thanking them for a job well done — doesn’t matter where I am.

Unless you’re at an elite club or a public with good books, these guys don’t make shit mostly. They do it for the same reason we play, the love of the game.

As the game continues to grow, it is absolutely imperative for all of us to play our part into the rebound of new talent in turf grass management.

It’s easy to blame the course and conditioning if you play bad and it’s not in the best shape, I’ve been guilty of it as well. The reality is, most places are doing the best they can given the totality of their resources.

Whether that is donating to various initiatives out there for this sole purpose, recommending your friend or someone who communicates to you their desired involvement in the space, or even volunteering extra time you may have to help out your local staff are all steps in the right direction to ensure continuity.

Now onto topic #2. Here is where I get a bit bias. The Golftec and Club Champions of the world should be eviscerated from the face of the planet.

99% of the people that work in these shops could not actually tell you accurately about bounces on wedges, kick points in shafts, or how different necks on a putter can manipulate your path. They also rake you over the coals in fitting costs and shoving the most expensive tech down your throat.

The best club makers out there are likely 50+ years old, have a very non-sexy shop or grind and build in their garage. These guys typically have some of the best music taste and all time stories. Natural savants of their craft.

Some of the best conversations and lessons I have received in this life came from hours in the shop with the guy that makes me clubs.

It’s sad that I live in one of the most highly remarked states for golf and there are only a small handful of shops that are actually worth while and deserving of your trust.

To my knowledge, there is not a clear path out there for someone in golf that may want to be educated or even bolster and monetize their craft in club making. This needs to change.

Blanking on the guys name right now that does a lot of good stuff on club making and got Vokey to do the T* but stuff like that is fucking awesome. My man took a regular T grind wedge, identified some parts of the sole that could be better, and now I am pretty sure you can get that grind on Wedgeworks.

A story like that is what it is all about, that’s where the next Bob Vokey and Roger Cleveland’s come from.

Hopping off the soap box, hopefully this can spark conversation, interest, and increased involvement into both buckets.

[MedallionSuper @MedallionSuper]

Taking out the new sod cutter to work on expanding some tees to help with all the golf rounds we are seeing. Grateful for owners, management and a strong membership for continuing to provide us with the tools we need to continually improve the golf course each year.

[USGA Green Section @USGAGrnSection]

Extremely hot and humid weather has many golf courses under serious stress right now. You may notice some temporary changes in playing conditions as superintendents adjust maintenance to help the grass stay as healthy as possible 👇

[MedallionSuper @MedallionSuper]

Pitfall traps installed. Another new adventure in the world of golf course maintenance. Let's see how many of the little buggers we catch.🪳

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Some of the carcasses will be painted. Doors,drawers, and face frames are hickory and will be clear coat.

[MedallionSuper @MedallionSuper]

Finishing up construction phase of cabinets. Getting ready for finishing. Looking forward to getting these installed in the new kitchen before it gets really busy outside.

[Superintendent Network @TheGCSNetwork]

Giveaway time! Before they hit the store, we're going to give away one of our new SN/@turftoday @LevelwearGolf hoodies. This one's easy...simply follow us and retweet this post to be entered in the drawing. Contest ends Friday, Feb 14th at 12pm (EST).

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@tacomaturf Gt

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A failed ductile iron fitting under a bridge beneath water in a wetland made for a interesting morning of irrigation repair. Thanks to @zbloom3 for the assist, couldn't have done it without you. All fixed up up and hopefully holds for another 30 years.

[MedallionSuper @MedallionSuper]

Topdress, needle tine and a roll yesterday and then .5" of liquid gold last night to help the cause.

[MedallionSuper @MedallionSuper]

Putting contest for Ladies Member Guest is all set. Enjoy this evening's festivities and tomorrow's event

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Continuing Monday maintenance. Getting them ready to handle the upcoming heat wave.

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@Moore_Thad @MHS_Hoops @Jason_Moore24 @AshlandU_Hoops @StepHigherHoops @ptbm Thats awesome Thad! Congrats to Jason and your family.

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@ZaneRaudenbush @WWofTurf Not as fast as I would like but making progress.

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@KurtisWolford @WWofTurf Agreed about the national parks, wanting to go to 3 or 4 of them.