Superintendent Series: Brendan Parkhurst of Cape Arundel

The Fried Egg Golf Podcast

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Golf, Sports

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🗓️ 1 November 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Brendan Parkhurst, superintendent at Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine, joins Andy as the latest guest in our Superintendent Series. Brendan has been at Cape Arundel for over 20 years and has helped guide the Walter Travis-designed course through its restoration. The special care needed for Cape Arundel's dramatic greens, how a tidal river flood impacts the grass, and the pros and cons of taking care of a 5,800-yard course are all discussed. Brendan also shares some tips for how to handle the security detail and motorcade when the President of the United States is a frequent visitor.

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0:00.0	I'm Mr. Green, for example. I'm already upset. When I find my ball in the bunker, I'm really upset.
0:05.0	And when I find my ball in a fried egg.
0:07.0	Fried egg. The dreaded fried egg.
0:09.0	Fried egg. Fried egg.
0:10.0	Fried egg. Fried egg.
0:11.0	Fried egg. Fried egg.
0:12.0	I'm about ready to run off the golf course.
0:30.0	Welcome back to another fried egg podcast and another edition of our super intended series, which is brought to you by Toro.
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1:36.0	Today's episode is with Cape Arundel's superintendent, Brendan Parkhurst.
1:42.0	Brendan has been there for 20 plus years at Cape Arundel.
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