The EW Podcast - Jack Higgins at Hurstbourne Country Club - ISCO Championship 2026

Jack Higgins travels to Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky for the ISCO Championship and interviews the entire agronomy team responsible for preparing the course for PGA Tour competition. The discussion explores how the team managed more than six inches of tournament rain while still delivering firm, consistent playing conditions, along with the planning, moisture management, course setup, and teamwork required to host a world-class event. Listeners also get an inside look at the daily responsibilities of each team member and the management philosophy that keeps the operation running at a high level.

Jack interviews:

Matt Shallock – Golf Course Superintendent

Jackson Logsdon – Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Ben Nelson – Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Josh Rippy – Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Walter Pritchett – Director of Golf Course Operations

Together, they discuss tournament preparation, moisture management, TDR readings, bunker presentation, rough preparation, Zoysia fairway management, volunteer coordination, labor efficiency, equipment longevity, and how a strong team culture allows everyone to perform at their best during one of the biggest weeks of the year.

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