In our second episode, we visit Ben Ellis at Fort Belvoir Golf Club, who along with a skeleton crew, is working to ensure the 36 holes on the property are in the best possible condition when it re-opens after closing due to Covid-19.

Ben has extensive experience as a superintendent at several area facilities, is President of the Maryland Turfgrass Council and has recently been featured on PGA Tour Radio’s Katrek & Maginess show and Golf Course Management Magazine.

Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
6:25 Conversation with Ben Ellis Begins
7:45 Ben’s Background & Experience
9:24 Andrews Air Force Base and President Obama
12:55 Rennovations at Andrews & Air Force One
13:45 Differences Working on Military Courses and Munis
16:00 Learning Multiple Roles as a Superintendent
18:14 COVID-19 Operations at Ft. Belvoir
20:30 Ben’s Father and Early Experiences at Ft. Belvoir
22:49 Equipment and Facilties at Ft. Belvoir
24:06 Goals and Vision at Ft. Belvoir
27:18 Funding and Revenue at Ft. Belvoir
30:24 Pinehurst and Hickory Golf