web02.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:12:59 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Firm & Fast Golf Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Educatipn” https://firmandfastgolfpodcast.fireside.fm/tags/educatipn Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:15:00 +0000 We're on a golfing quest of sorts, looking to increase our golfing I.Q.'s in the process. Our aim is to speak to expert guests at the intersection of golf design and construction, green keeping and history…...to name but a few topics. This podcast is not about us, it's about the guests, what they know and how that can influence the sustainable future of the game of golf that we all cherish. Suspend what you know about the game of golf for a moment and join us on this journey, we promise great guests, different takes and a few laughs along the way. Many thanks for considering us for a listen! en-ie episodic Unknown unknowns and the golfing road less travelled Shane Derby We're on a golfing quest of sorts, looking to increase our golfing I.Q.'s in the process. Our aim is to speak to expert guests at the intersection of golf design and construction, green keeping and history…...to name but a few topics. This podcast is not about us, it's about the guests, what they know and how that can influence the sustainable future of the game of golf that we all cherish. Suspend what you know about the game of golf for a moment and join us on this journey, we promise great guests, different takes and a few laughs along the way. Many thanks for considering us for a listen! no Golf, Golf Architecture, Golf History, Agronomy, Sustainability in Golf Shane Derby shanemderby@gmail.com Episode 6: Richard Pennell - Greenkeeping 101 http://firmandfastgolfpodcast.fireside.fm/6 2eab7275-5f1a-4e62-839e-63e45eea41b7 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:15:00 +0000 Shane Derby 6 Richard Pennell - Greenkeeping 101 full Shane Derby Better known for his recent alter ego @pitchmarks on twitter, Mr. Richard Pennell has many strings to his bow. A writer, golfer, green keeper, managing secretary and golf weirdo (my words to be clear)..... Richard is a font of knowledge on all things golfing.... tune in if you are a golfer that wantsto learn some more about green keeping, agronomy and more 2:09:53 yes Richard Pennell is a man of many talents – some of you may know him by his twitter alter ego @pitchmarks which has taken the golf world by storm recently. If you haven’t read any of his masterful pieces please follow the link in the show notes to take a peek, I am pretty certain that it will lead to clicking the subscribe button. Richard is originally a qualified greenkeeper who turned to the dark side in becoming an Assistant Managing Secretary, then progressing to Managing Secretary at his most recent club, Richard has held these positions with distinction at a number of high profile clubs in the greater London area. I can think of no one better to assist me today in shining a light on the dark arts of grass growing, agronomic planning, divot and pitchmark repair, the management of member expectations, environment, sustainability and biodiversity and that age old question of whether you need to be certifiable to become a turf professional. The show notes links from this pod are as follows (muchos apologies that there are no Father Ted referencs this time) : Richard Pennell Substack Blog : https://substack.com/profile/41563968-richard-pennell Royal Adelaide Storm Water Program : https://www.royaladelaidegolf.com.au/cms/club-information/sustainability/ Golf Club Atlas Custodians of the Game Feature : https://golfclubatlas.com/147-custodians-of-the-game/ Cheesbrough Pins & Golf Furniture : https://cheesebrough.com/earlieron/ Whisk-like Bunker Rake - https://ypdgolf.ie/product/on-course-bunker-wizard/ We hope you enjoy. Please subscribe, like and comment as appropriate.... it is very much appreciated! Special Guest: Richard Pennell. agronomy, greenkeeping, golden age design, Richard Pennell is a man of many talents – some of you may know him by his twitter alter ego @pitchmarks which has taken the golf world by storm recently. If you haven’t read any of his masterful pieces please follow the link in the show notes to take a peek, I am pretty certain that it will lead to clicking the subscribe button.

Richard is originally a qualified greenkeeper who turned to the dark side in becoming an Assistant Managing Secretary, then progressing to Managing Secretary at his most recent club, Richard has held these positions with distinction at a number of high profile clubs in the greater London area.

I can think of no one better to assist me today in shining a light on the dark arts of grass growing, agronomic planning, divot and pitchmark repair, the management of member expectations, environment, sustainability and biodiversity and that age old question of whether you need to be certifiable to become a turf professional.

The show notes links from this pod are as follows (muchos apologies that there are no Father Ted referencs this time) :

Richard Pennell Substack Blog : https://substack.com/profile/41563968-richard-pennell

Royal Adelaide Storm Water Program : https://www.royaladelaidegolf.com.au/cms/club-information/sustainability/

Golf Club Atlas Custodians of the Game Feature : https://golfclubatlas.com/147-custodians-of-the-game/

Cheesbrough Pins & Golf Furniture : https://cheesebrough.com/earlieron/

Whisk-like Bunker Rake - https://ypdgolf.ie/product/on-course-bunker-wizard/

We hope you enjoy. Please subscribe, like and comment as appropriate.... it is very much appreciated!

Special Guest: Richard Pennell.

]]> Richard Pennell is a man of many talents – some of you may know him by his twitter alter ego @pitchmarks which has taken the golf world by storm recently. If you haven’t read any of his masterful pieces please follow the link in the show notes to take a peek, I am pretty certain that it will lead to clicking the subscribe button.

Richard is originally a qualified greenkeeper who turned to the dark side in becoming an Assistant Managing Secretary, then progressing to Managing Secretary at his most recent club, Richard has held these positions with distinction at a number of high profile clubs in the greater London area.

I can think of no one better to assist me today in shining a light on the dark arts of grass growing, agronomic planning, divot and pitchmark repair, the management of member expectations, environment, sustainability and biodiversity and that age old question of whether you need to be certifiable to become a turf professional.

The show notes links from this pod are as follows (muchos apologies that there are no Father Ted referencs this time) :

Richard Pennell Substack Blog : https://substack.com/profile/41563968-richard-pennell

Royal Adelaide Storm Water Program : https://www.royaladelaidegolf.com.au/cms/club-information/sustainability/

Golf Club Atlas Custodians of the Game Feature : https://golfclubatlas.com/147-custodians-of-the-game/

Cheesbrough Pins & Golf Furniture : https://cheesebrough.com/earlieron/

Whisk-like Bunker Rake - https://ypdgolf.ie/product/on-course-bunker-wizard/

We hope you enjoy. Please subscribe, like and comment as appropriate.... it is very much appreciated!

Special Guest: Richard Pennell.

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