{"podcast":{"title":"Grilling At The Green","slug":"grilling-at-the-green-129841","podcast_index_feed_id":129841,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/grilling-at-the-green/","website_url":"https://www.grillingatthegreen.net/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ab049474-b5e9-40b2-93bb-d847a779ddb4/gatg-1400x1400.jpg","author":"JT","episode_count":200,"summary":"Golf, food and fun. Sounds like a great combination! Grilling at the Green hosted by Jeff Tracy brings all of that and more for your listening pleasure. Jeff’s love of golf prompted him to create Grilling at the Green several years back and the show has been going and growing strong ever since. Jeff started playing in middle school with wretched old clubs in the bottom pasture. (An errant tee ball to the noggin left a permanent impression on one of his childhood friends.) Jeffs got better clubs now, but still, be careful where you stand when he’s hitting off the tee! Grilling at the Green is not about fixing your swing, correcting your bad putting or how to get out of the sand better. It’s really about people in and around the golf world. Players, both amateur and pro. Authors, TV hosts, teachers, celebrities, weekend warriors, (hackers for short) manufacturers and club house icons make the guest list. Yes, we talk about golf but also cover travel, food fun and life.. Everyone on the show has a story. Grilling at the Green is the home for interviews with Frank Nobilo, Dotty Pepper, Anika, Gay Van Sickle, Kay Cockerill, Sarah Kemp, Lisa Cornwell, Keith Hirshland, Charlie Rymer. The…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T08:20:26.446599+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841"},"episode":{"title":"Steve Merrill - General Manager of Shortland Golf","slug":"steve-merrill-general-manager-of-shortland-golf","published_at":"2026-04-11T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841/steve-merrill-general-manager-of-shortland-golf","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841","url":"https://grilling-at-the-green.captivate.fm/episode/steve-merrill-general-manager-of-shortland-golf","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/75afd7af-9f98-48c3-bb9c-151a0e074ee1.mp3","summary":"The primary focus of this podcast episode is the innovative approach to golf embodied by Shortland Golf, a par-three course featuring synthetic turf and advanced design elements aimed at enhancing the golfing experience. I engage in a comprehensive dialogue with Steve Merrill, the general manager of Shortland Golf, who elucidates the unique attributes of this facility, including its environmentally conscious design and the challenges it poses to golfers of varying skill levels. We delve into the intricacies of synthetic greens and sand traps, examining how they compare to traditional courses and their potential to revolutionize the golfing landscape. Additionally, we explore the burgeoning interest in such courses, which offer an accessible and enjoyable alternative to conventional golfing experiences. This episode serves as an insightful exploration of the future of golf, highlighting the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and recreation. Links referenced in this episode: birdieball.com shortlandgolf.com paintedhillsbeef.com squares.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Shortland Golf Celebrity Greens Jackson Kahn Weston Kia Birdie Ball Squares Golf Shoes Painted Hills Beef This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"The primary focus of this podcast episode is the innovative approach to golf embodied by Shortland Golf, a par-three course featuring synthetic turf and a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2296,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grilling-at-the-green-129841/episodes/steve-merrill-general-manager-of-shortland-golf/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grilling-at-the-green-129841/steve-merrill-general-manager-of-shortland-golf.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}