Larry Aylward is Editor In Chief for Golfdom.

Larry began his career as a sportswriter for a newspaper in 1985 and covered golf as part of his duties. Larry has worked as a magazine editor since 1990. He joined Golfdom at its outset in 1998, and has consistently been the recipient of numerous editorial awards.

Phone: 800/669-1668 ext. 3737
Email: laylward@questex.com

Geoff Shackleford
Geoff is the author of 10 books on golf course design, including "Grounds for Golf: The History and Fundamentals of Golf Course Design." He also co-designed Rustic Canyon Golf Course with architect Gil Hanse. Rustic Canyon was named Golf Digest's Best New Public Course for 2002. Geoff also teaches a Harvard Graduate School of Design seminar on restoration with architect Brian Silva.

Joel Jackson
Currently serving as the Executive Director for the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association, Joel was honored with the GCSAA's Distinguished Service Award in 2003. Joel, a certified superintendent, also edits and writes columns and feature articles for the FGCSA's award winning Florida Green magazine and three other state and local golf/turf publications.

Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.
Karl is a professor in the department of horticulture and crop science at The Ohio State University. He is author of the popular "Turf M.D." column that appears monthly in Golfdom. Karl writes on topics ranging from Poa annua to pest control.

Christopher S. Gray Sr.
Chris is the General Manager and the Director of Golf Course Operations at Marvel Golf Club in Benton, KY. With more than 15 years experience in the golf course management industry, Chris is member of both the GCSAA and the GCBAA. He is the only two-time overall winner of the "Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards" and the 2008 Winner of Rain Bird's "Intelligent Use of Water" Award.

Ron Furlong
Ron is superintendent of Avalon Golf Club in Burlington, Wash., is a longtime contributing editor to Golfdom. Furlong has a two-year golf course and turfgrass management degree from Anoka Hennepin Technical College in Minnesota. His humerous writing style provides Golfdom with a style not found in other magazines.