Kurt TeWinkel

Better turf starts behind the scenes. TurfOps #41 explores biochar, grinders’ impact on cut quality, GCSAA’s new spray technician training, and a podcast on supporting future turf professionals. Read more: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

TurfOps #40 | Beyond What You See: Safety, Turf & Shop Insights turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

There's more to turf operations than meets the eye. TurfOps #39 covers the business behind autonomous mowers, daily operational challenges and making the most of limited resources. What deserves more attention in turf operations? turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

Sustainability in golf and sports turf doesn’t have to mean sweeping changes. This TurfOps Weekly guide covers practical approaches to water, soil health, inputs, equipment efficiency, biodiversity and waste reduction, plus a self-assessment checklist. turfops.beehiiv.com/products…

Fuel is up. Equipment is expensive. Labor remains a challenge. That doesn’t automatically make electric or autonomous equipment the answer. But as budget season arrives, some familiar assumptions may deserve another look. Does the math still work? turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

Red meets green. Green grass, that is.

Associations do far more than host conferences and field days. They connect people, support education and research, represent the industry, and bring practitioners and the commercial side together. That’s a lot more than membership. Read the whole story: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/more-t…

A working fleet isn’t always a well-managed fleet. Issue #26 of TurfOps Weekly looks at what sits behind reliable equipment: maintenance, shop workflow, replacement planning, and the knowledge that keeps it all moving. turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

When an operation runs smoothly, nobody notices the planning that made it possible. In Issue #25 of TurfOps Weekly explores why today's equipment managers are doing far more than fixing machines. turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

Before adopting new technology, ask a different question: Is your operation ready? Issue #24 explores operational readiness, introduces the free TurfOps Autonomy Readiness Assessment, and covers FireFly's rebrand to @FireFlyRobotics. 📝 Read here: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

If predictability is the new productivity, who owns predictability? TurfOps Weekly explores how equipment managers are evolving from mechanics into stewards of reliability, readiness, and reduced operational friction. Read: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop… #EquipmentManager #golf

Great turf operations aren't always the busiest. They're usually the most predictable. Issue #22 of TurfOps Weekly explores why reduced operational friction, and technologies like autonomy matter more than simply doing more work. Read the full issue: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

Operational friction is anything that gets in the way of work flowing smoothly. It's a simple idea, but it explains a surprising amount about why some operations struggle and others stay predictable. Our definition: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/operat… #operational_friction #turfops #turf

Most turf operations aren't just prioritizing. They're constantly deciding what won't get done. That's where many of the toughest operational decisions live. turfops.beehiiv.com/p/choosi… #TurfOpsWeekly #TurfManagement #GolfCourseMaintenance #SportsTurf

A vacation exposes it. A retirement magnifies it. A resignation makes it obvious. When critical knowledge leaves, operations slow down. Issue #21: When Critical Knowledge Walks Out the Gate turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

The most interesting part of this autonomous mowing story isn't the mower. It's the gate. How @CityOfLakeville designed maintenance efficiency into a new ballfield before the first game was played: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/how-on…

The maintenance shop isn't just where equipment gets repaired anymore. It's increasingly where operational readiness is managed. Issue #20 of TurfOps Weekly: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

Autonomous equipment needs to work. But as these machines move into golf courses, sports complexes, parks, and public spaces, a bigger question emerges: Will people trust them? My latest article is here. ⬇️ turfops.beehiiv.com/p/the-re…

TurfOps Weekly #18 is live. Inside: • Managed autonomous mower fleets • Smaller courses should start autonomy somewhere • Blade maintenance workflows • Leasing vs. buying autonomy • Equipment manager staffing pressure Read here: turfops.beehiiv.com/p/turfop…

What happens when every golfer has their own ride? Single-rider carts, golf bikes, scooters, and boards may improve pace of play, but they also create new questions around turf traffic, operations, accessibility, and even the social side of golf. turfops.beehiiv.com/p/what-h…