Anuvia Legend Spotlight: Shawn Emerson

Started by Anuvia, the Legends initiative celebrates superintendents who have gone above and beyond in their careers — not just in maintaining tremendous golf courses, but also in their contributions to the industry, creative problem-solving and mentorship.

Golfdom sat down with Anuvia Legend Shawn Emerson to discuss working for his father, how the turf business is about so much more than grass and how he views leadership for a special feature in the January issue.

Check out the videos below, brought to you in partnership with Anuvia, for some of our favorite segments from the interview.

Anuvia Legend Shawn Emerson on lessons from dad
The newest Anuvia Legend Shawn Emerson shares the lessons from his dad that helped shape him into who he is today.

Tackling turf challenges with Shawn Emerson
Seth Jones chats with the newest Anuvia Legend Shawn Emerson to find out what he sees as the biggest challenges facing the turf industry and what we can do to overcome them.

Why turf is a people business
Shawn Emerson, the 2021 Anuvia Legend, didn’t get to where he is today without help. In this video he explains how connecting with peers, researchers and suppliers has helped him reach legend status.

Breaking down the superintendent lifestyle
Shawn Emerson, director of agronomy at Desert Mountain Club, chats about what the lifestyle of a superintendent looks like, how he made it work for him and what changes need to happen in the future.