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Winters in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have plenty of snow mold, no matter the ocean temperatures in the Pacific.(Photo: Courtesy of Paul Koch and Kurt Hockemeyer)

How El Niño and La Niña impact snow mold in the Midwest

September 30, 2026 By
University of Wisconsin-Madison research spanning 2008-2024 reveals that El Niño and La Niña winters don't reliably predict snow mold pressure across Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. ...

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Wynn Tredway

The Golfdom Files: Keeper of The Greens

September 24, 2026 By
From the June 1946 issue of Golfdom, this Golfdom Files entry revives Wynn Tredway's poem "Keeper of the Greens." ...

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Putting green and golf ball (Photo: Photozek07/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

How three years at Rehoboth Beach CC changed a veteran superintendent

September 24, 2026 By
After 19 years at LedgeRock Golf Club, a superintendent's move to Rehoboth Beach Country Club brought unexpected lessons. ...

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The Herb Graffis Businessperson of the Year Award, given annually since 2012, is named in honor of Golfdom’s founder, World Golf Hall of Fame member Herb Graffis. Graffis was one of the first people to think of golf as a business when he and his brother Joe founded Golfdom in 1927. With his vision, Graffis helped advance the game in numerous ways, from founding the National Golf Foundation and the Club Management Association of America to his work advocating on behalf of superintendents and elevating their profile. It is with all due respect that we present this award in Mr. Graffis’ honor.(Photo: Mark McCormick)

Sam MacKenzie: Olympia Fields superintendent caps 20-year legacy as 2026 Businessperson of the Year

September 21, 2026 By
After 20 years, Sam MacKenzie seamlessly passes the reins at Olympia Fields CC to Francisco Velasquez. ...

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Golfdom Gallery: Fall 2026

September 10, 2026 By
A photo roundup of the Golfdom team’s recent travels, including visits with Envu, a lab tour at Syngenta and more. ...

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Headshot: Seth Jones

Keeping up with The Jones: The coincidences behind the Fall 2026 edition

September 9, 2026 By
From an unexpected nomination call to a chance meeting at the BMW Championship with Olympia Fields staff, the story highlights the small-world nature of the golf course management industry. ...

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