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Rob DiFranco served as Managing Editor for Golfdom Magazine, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

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ASGCA elects Michael Benkusky, ASGCA, as its new president Posted on 10 Oct 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

Benkusky, an Illinois native, will serve a one-year term until the fall of 2024. Read more»

Mike Nowicki tells the tale of how he landed his dream job at Victoria National GC Posted on 05 Oct 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

The newly-minted director of agronomy is a former assistant-in-training at the course. Read more»

Michigan State and USGA’s Turfgrass Information File now publicly available online for free Posted on 29 Sep 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The Turfgrass Information File includes a full archive of Golfdom dating back to 1927. Read more»

Georgia Superintendent fired after murder-for-hire conviction uncovered Posted on 28 Sep 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Jim Watkins, convicted in 2014 for soliciting an undercover police officer to murder his brother, also had worked at the course since 2022 without a contract. Read more»

How experts at Pure Seed have shifted their focus in development of new turfgrass varieties Posted on 26 Sep 2023 in the From the Magazine categories.

Despite challenges, turfgrass breeders are still confident in their ability to stay ahead of climate change. Read more»

Dennis Bowsher talks hosting a professional tournament on a college golf course Posted on 21 Sep 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

Dennis Bowsher, superintendent at The Ohio State University GC and OSU alum, talks hosting the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship. Read more»

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