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Otter Creek Golf Course’s Mitchell Eickhoff wins GCSAA’s 2027 Emerging Leader Award

October 1, 2026 By
Eickhoff, a 12-year GCSAA member, is a native Indianan who originally attended Purdue University to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. ...

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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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Ryan Wyckoff joins Syngenta as Pacific Northwest territory manager

September 10, 2026 By
In this role, Wyckoff will support customers across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Alaska and Hawaii.  ...

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Town and Country Club’s Chad Braun honored with GCSAA’s 2026 Edwin Budding Award

September 3, 2026 By
The award is given annually to an equipment manager or related innovator who has made a significant impact on the golf course and turf industry.  ...

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Syngenta adds Trevor Watson as new turf territory manager

August 27, 2026 By
The company welcomes Trevor Watson as turf territory manager for mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. ...

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Quali-Pro hires Matt Shoemaker as field representative in mid-South

August 26, 2026 By
Shoemaker brings deep turf and ornamental expertise, plus a genuine passion for lawn care, to help customers and distribution partners grow their businesses. ...

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