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Christina Herrick is the former editor of Golfdom magazine.

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Texas A&M AgriLife breeds viable Zoysia Posted on 22 May 2020 in the Research categories.

The latest turfgrass variety in a recent string of releases by Texas A&M AgriLife Research breaks new ground among market zoysiagrasses, especially in its viability for golf course putting greens, Read more»

LebanonTurf VP Heegard dies at 69 Posted on 21 May 2020 in the Industry News categories.

David C. Heegard, vice president of sales and marketing for LebanonTurf, died on May 10 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was 69. Heegard was the oldest of seven Read more»

USGA finalizes 2020 championship schedule Posted on 19 May 2020 in the COVID-19 & Industry News categories.

USGA made several updates to its 2020 championship schedule, as the organization continues to reconfigure its season due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur, scheduled Read more»

USGA joins United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative Posted on 11 May 2020 in the Industry News categories.

As part of its mission to champion and advance the game of golf and to actively engage in the sustainability effort across the sports landscape, the United States Golf Association Read more»

Syngenta updates Briskway fungicide label Posted on 08 May 2020 in the Industry News categories.

Label update includes a higher maximum annual rate, more total applications and an increased maximum application rate. Read more»

In a time of pandemic, golf is a healthy activity Posted on 05 May 2020 in the COVID-19 & Industry News categories.

When Golfdom spoke to Mark Newton, CGCS, at Canyon Farms Golf Club in Lenexa, Kan., certain counties in Kansas had shut golf down completely, but it was regional. Newton is Read more»