Aug 12, 2026 · 37 min · 10 segments
With Merion Golf Club hosting the 2026 U.S. Amateur, director of grounds Paul B. Latshaw joins us to talk championship prep, leadership, his father’s legacy, and much more.
Paul B. LatshawGuestJohn PetrovskiHost[gentle music] The USGA has a scientific department called the Green Section dedicated to research and education on the proper maintenance of golf courses, whose turf grass experts not only help to condition courses for championships, but have benefited golfers everywhere.
The Green Section will be there to help you.
Today, we are joined by Paul B. Latshaw, director of golf course operations at Merion Golf Club.
He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at preparing one of America's most iconic golf courses for the 126th edition of the US Amateur.
We also discuss Paul's innovative approach to golf course maintenance, the extensive renovation to help shape modern-day Merion, the lasting influence of his father, Paul R. Latshaw, and so much more.
[gentle music] Paul, thanks so much for joining us today to talk about hosting the US Amateur and all things Merion Golf Club.
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[gentle music] The USGA has a scientific department called the Green Section dedicated to research and education on the proper maintenance of golf courses, whose turf grass experts not only help to condition courses for championships, but have benefited golfers everywhere.
The Green Section will be there to help you.
Today, we are joined by Paul B. Latshaw, director of golf course operations at Merion Golf Club.
He gives us a behind-the-scenes look at preparing one of America's most iconic golf courses for the 126th edition of the US Amateur.
We also discuss Paul's innovative approach to golf course maintenance, the extensive renovation to help shape modern-day Merion, the lasting influence of his father, Paul R. Latshaw, and so much more.
[gentle music] Paul, thanks so much for joining us today to talk about hosting the US Amateur and all things Merion Golf Club.