New Podcast Episode: How Soil Health is Transforming Golf Course Management
In the latest episode of The GIG Podcast, host James Cronk sits down with Parker Cohn, founder of Performance Resource Management (PRM) and 2025 Net Zero Trailblazer Award recipient, to discuss a critical but often overlooked element of golf course operations: soil health.
Known in the industry as the “Soil Surgeon,” Parker explains how a regenerative soil science approach is helping golf facilities across North America achieve remarkable results:
- Up to 40% reduction in water use
- 60% reduction in fertilizer applications
- 90% reduction in pesticides
Key Topics Covered in the Podcast
- Why soil biology is the golf course’s most underutilized resource
- How one course saved 22 million gallons of water in a single season
- The importance of collaboration between superintendents and water utilities
- Predictions for precision agronomy over the next five years
This episode is essential listening for golf superintendents, general managers, and course owners, offering practical insights into how soil health, water efficiency, and technology are reshaping the future of golf course management.
Watch the full episode here: The GIG Podcast – Parker Cohn on Soil Health
