Archive for February 2019

Don’t picture me rollin’

February 27, 2019 By
I never know what the annual Golf Industry Show (GIS) will bring. This year, I saw so many familiar faces, made a bunch of new connections and was greeted by a lot of readers who just wanted to say hi. ...

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Good talks during the 2018 Golfdom Summit board room meetings. L to R: Chris Benevides, growth development manager, FairwayIQ John Gurke, CGCS, Aurora (Ill.) CC Dave Schlagetter, superintendent, Indian Hill Club, Winnetka, Ill. Dave Vanslette, CEO, FairwayIQ. Photo: Seth Jones

Why the Golfdom Summit matters for golf: A business’s perspective

February 26, 2019 By
I’ve always thought introductions are important in life, as a general principle. Simple, respectful, and a great way to start off any conversation or interaction. So that being said, for those of you reading and do not know who I ...

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Golfdom Files: Developing fine turf with aid of fertilizers and chemicals

February 26, 2019 By
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Noted turfgrass scientist (and three-time GCSAA Distinguished Service Award winner) O.J. Noer likely would have agreed with him. Noer frequently offered his recommendations for developing quality ...

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Say ‘uncle!’

February 26, 2019 By
I am off to a fast start in 2019, as I’ve been on the road every week except one so far. As I write this, the Golf Industry Show in San Diego is staring me down, kicking off another jam-packed ...

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Dan Grogan (Photo: Lou Ferraro, Park South Photography)

The 19th Hole: Dan Grogan

February 26, 2019 By
Dan Grogan Superintendent // The Sagamore Club, Noblesville, Ind. Dan, what are you having? I’ll go with an All Day IPA. Tell me about your family. I’ve been married to Andrea for three years. My oldest, Grayson, turned 2 in ...

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Kevin Stoltman, Robert Guerra (left) and Ron Sharps (right) (Photo: Seth Jones)

Golfdom Gallery: February 2019

February 26, 2019 By
1. Dolla’ dolla’ bills, y’all! After a hard-fought game of Left-Right-Center, it was Ian Daniels, superintendent at Teugega CC in Rome, N.Y., who walked away with the cash. 2. Making Connecticut-Wisconsin connections (Left to right) Ben LaBarre, The Legend at ...

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