In this episode, we sit down with current GCSAA President, T.A. Barker, CGCS to talk leadership from the superintendent's seat, and what it's like guiding the profession into a milestone year.

T.A. shares his roots in a multi-generation golf family, the real-world pressure of big infrastructure decisions (like tackling an aging irrigation system), and how he's tried to stay approachable while serving at the national level. The conversation also gets into career pathways, building a stronger pipeline, and why creating space for more women and new voices in the industry is not a side topic. It's the work.

Along the way, you'll hear stories from the road, a Ryder Cup moment that still makes him laugh, and a few behind-the-scenes notes on what the centennial year has planned.

If you care about leadership, team culture, and where the superintendent profession is headed next, this one's for you.

Resources & Links 📢
Sign up for the latest events: www.EGCSA.GOLF

Follow the Podcast on X : @evergladespod

Follow T.A. on X : @TA_Barker_CGCS

In this episode, we recap Thanksgiving at home, talk about how the algorithm convinced us to butterfly a turkey, and laugh through a very underwhelming Black Friday run that did not go as planned. We also hit the important stuff: a sold-out Christmas Event, what's coming up on the Chapter calendar, and why you should grab your spot for GC Horn now.

Resources & Links 📢
Sign up for the latest events: www.EGCSA.GOLF
Follow the Podcast 🐦 X (Twitter): @evergladespod

In this episode of Against the Grain, Gabe and Dave sit down with Matt Taylor, CGCS, to talk about growing up in Naples before it became a golf hotspot, the unexpected path that led him from culinary school to turfgrass management, and what keeps him grounded after decades in the industry.

Matt opens up about mentorship, leadership, and the friendships that shaped his career — plus the surprising reason he keeps Christmas lights up all year and never misses a Hallmark movie night.

Guest: Matt Taylor, CGCS

Resources & Links
📢 Follow the Podcast
🐦 X (Twitter): @evergladespod
🌐 Website: EGCSA.GOLF