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About Rob DiFranco
Rob DiFranco is Golfdom's associate editor. A 2018 graduate of Kent State University, DiFranco holds a bachelor's degree in journalism. Prior to Golfdom, DiFranco was a reporter for The Morning Journal in Lorain, Ohio
Posts by Rob DiFranco
Ryan Blair, CGCS, superintendent at Holston Hills CC in Knoxville, Tenn., recounts the journey that lead him to his course hosting the Visit Knoxville Open. Read more»
Greg Niendorf, superintendent at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas, Nev., says turf management is a constant battle with weather, soil and water. Read more»
From golf balls that measure green speeds, to robotic mowers, to drones that spray native areas — the future of golf course maintenance is now. Read more»
Blake Layton, Ph.D., says a combination of granular baits and broadcast insecticides can help superintendents stamp out these firey pests. Read more»
Greenworks Commercial will produce its new OptimusZ battery-powered mower at its first U.S.-based facility in Morristown, Tenn. Read more»
David Held, Ph.D., shares how superintendents can spot Japanese beetle damage in cool- and warm-season turf and gives tips on how to treat it. Read more»