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Christina Herrick is the former editor of Golfdom magazine.

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Landscapes Golf Management bestows awards Posted on 11 Mar 2020 in the Industry News categories.

Landscapes Golf Management (LGM), part of the Landscapes Unlimited, recognized LGM managers and staffers during its 20th annual general manager conference. The 2020 event focused on developing a positive culture, Read more»

How course modernized saucer-style bunkers Posted on 11 Mar 2020 in the Maintenance & Online Exclusive categories.

When it comes to renovating bunkers, superintendents have a big choice to make: go in-house or use an outside firm. Chase Walden, superintendent of Old Oakland Golf Club in Indianapolis, Read more»

A rushed bunker reno at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club Posted on 11 Mar 2020 in the Maintenance & Online Exclusive categories.

Orlando World Center Marriott had planned to renovate bunkers at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club in 2021. But when Hurricane Irma hit Orlando in 2017, the course had to act much Read more»

Devil’s in the details with bunker renovations Posted on 11 Mar 2020 in the Maintenance categories.

Bunkers can make or break a course, aesthetically and financially. “One of the major downfalls of any property is really bad bunkers — it drags everything down,” says Reid Scholes, Read more»

Lastec introduces new flex deck zero turn mower Posted on 03 Mar 2020 in the Industry News categories.

Lastec introduced the WZ400 flex deck commercial zero-turn mower, joining the Lastec range of commercial and golf course mowers. Starting at $11,900, the WZ400 offers gas and diesel engine options Read more»

Applications open for 2020 Syngenta Business Institute Posted on 02 Mar 2020 in the Industry News categories.

Golf course superintendents looking to take their leadership skills to the next level can now apply for the 2020 Syngenta Business Institute (SBI), held Dec. 1-4, in Winston-Salem, N.C. In Read more»