Archive for February 2014

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Figuring out FootGolf

February 28, 2014 By
We were recently pointed in the direction of FootGolf and after a lot of Google searches, found out that we hadn’t been punked. FootGolf, a mix of soccer and golf, is a real sport being played on golf courses around ...

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Jacobsen reports double-digit sales growth for 2013

February 26, 2014 By
Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, announced its global sales full line of quality turf equipment increased 13.7 percent in 2013. This marks the second straight year the company saw double-digit sales growth. In addition to global sales, 68 percent of ...

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Helena Chemical Company: RenovA

February 26, 2014 By
Helena’s RenovA, a product of Valagro distributed exclusively by Helena Chemical Company, improves the overall quality and vigor of turf and ornamental plants. RenovA is a 3-0-8 fertilizer supplement packed with plant-derived amino acids, Betaine and a vitamin B complex. ...

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Golfdom edit board member honored

February 25, 2014 By
I have to give a big shout-out to Conrad Broussard, CGCS at St. James Plantation in Southport, N.C., for being named Superintendent of the Year for 2013 by Troon. Broussard is a friend, as well as a member of Golfdom‘s ...

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Toro launches centennial donation programs

February 25, 2014 By
On the verge of celebrating its 100th anniversary, The Toro Company will continue its support of communities with the launch of a Legacy Grant Program and Annual Product Donation Program. The Legacy Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in their efforts to ...

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NGCOA Annual Conference attendance jumps 10 percent

February 25, 2014 By
Attendance at the 2014 NGCOA Annual Conference in Orlando earlier this month increased more than 10 percent over last year’s event. Representatives from 1,524 courses took advantage of educational and networking sessions and recognized a group of award winners that ...

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