Archive for January 2017

Rain Bird: IC System

January 31, 2017 By Golfdom Sponsor

Rain Bird’s Integrated Control (IC) System links a golf course’s central control directly with its rotors, eliminating the need for decoders or satellite controllers. The IC System uses up to 90 percent less wire for faster installation and lower materials ...

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Textron Specialized Vehicles acquires TKVGPS

January 30, 2017 By Golfdom Staff

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron company, has acquired TKVGPS, a provider of GPS-based fleet management solutions and GPS technologies to enhance the on-course experience for golfers. Going forward, TKVGPS’ business will operate as part of Textron Specialized Vehicles’ Golf ...

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Resisting the little green invaders

January 30, 2017 By Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.

What do superintendents, farmers and weekend gardeners have in common? For one, they all share a strong dislike of weeds. Whether you’re a professional or amateur, nothing can ruin your day like a weed. Worse yet, no matter how you ...

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White Manor Country Club partners with Concert Golf

January 30, 2017 By Golfdom Staff

White Manor Country Club, a member-owned private club here in the Philadelphia suburb of Malvern, completed its recapitalization with Concert Golf Partners, the boutique owner-operator of high-end private clubs. The Dec. 31 transaction, overwhelmingly approved by the club’s Board of ...

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John Deere named official golf course turf equipment provider of the PGA of America

January 26, 2017 By Golfdom Staff

John Deere has been named the official golf course turf equipment provider of the PGA of America. The wide-ranging five-year agreement includes support of the PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. John Deere will ...

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Toro enters long-term agreement with Torrey Pines Golf Course