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Rob DiFranco served as an 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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Western Kentucky turfgrass student wins second straight Mendenhall Award Posted on 20 Sep 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

Pope is a repeat winner, having taken the top honor home in 2022 as well. Read more»

Spray Caddie inks first distribution deal with Oregon business Posted on 19 Sep 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Previously only available online, the Spray Caddie product will soon be available to superintendents in Oregon. Read more»

Virginia Tech’s turfgrass research program celebrates 50 years Posted on 14 Sep 2023 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

Turf professionals from across the state visited Blacksburg to learn about new research and ideas in the turf industry. Read more»

Pebble Beach partners with Gil Hanse to redesign The Links at Spanish Bay Posted on 13 Sep 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Other Hanse redesigned courses include U.S. Open hosts, The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., and Los Angeles Country Club. Read more»

Experts say turfgrass production, vital for golf, is more volatile than ever Posted on 11 Sep 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine categories.

With unusual weather influencing grass seed production, seed prices become unstable. See what some experts have to say. Read more»

Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf adds three DLF creeping bentgrasses to approved species list Posted on 22 Aug 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The addition of creeping bentgrasses brings DLF's A-List approved species count to 24 including fescues, Kentucky bluegrasses and more. Read more»

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