Changing the Business of Golf
Episode 31 | Growing Together: Renee Geyer on Mentorship, Technology, and the Future of Turf
Welcome back to Syngenta Golf's Changing the Business of Golf podcast. In this episode, host Gary Firkins sits down with Renee Geyer, Superintendent at Canterwood Golf & Country Club, Washington. Renee was drawn to the outdoors from an early age. She found her way into turfgrass management almost by instinct, chasing a career that let her work with her hands and stay close to nature. She picked up her first golf club at age 12, introduced to the game by her godfather, and that spark grew into a lifelong career in the industry. In this conversation, Renee shares her three changes for the business of golf: 1. Engage and mentor the next generation of turf – Renee explains the actions superintendents can take to encourage and guide young professionals, and how initiatives like Leading Turf Together are helping drive that change. 2. Make agronomy technology more accessible – Renee wants to see more superintendents make full use of data and platforms, and for companies to help make this possible by supporting their education and making these tools accessible to all. 3. Create more opportunities for sharing knowledge – Renee points to the importance of local networks as a vital opportunity for superintendents and turf professionals to come together and share practical insights. She wants to see more get involved to help the industry grow together. If you're looking to build a stronger mentorship culture, close the technology gap on your team, and get more value from your local turf network, this episode is essential listening. Timestamps: 00:20 Introduction to Renee Geyer 04:55 Change 1: Superintendents to engage the next generation of turf professionals 13:00 Change 2: Making agronomy technology easy to access and user-friendly 21:18 Change 3: Create more opportunities for the sharing of knowledge across local and regional turf networks
