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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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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»

USGA names Plainfield CC as host of future Senior Men’s and Women’s Opens Posted on 21 Aug 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The club will be the first in New Jersey to host a Senior U.S. Women's Open in 2038 as part of a 15-year partnership with the USGA. Read more»

Turf Pest of the Month: How to stay on top of ABW outbreaks Posted on 18 Aug 2023 in the From the Magazine & Turf Pest of the Month categories.

An Ohio superintendent shares why it’s important to keep your cool when dealing with ABW. Read more»

John Deere expands its board of directors to 12 with new addition Posted on 08 Aug 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Neil Hunn currently serves as president and CEO of Roper Technologies and is the 11th independent, or non-employee, director on the company's board. Read more»

Hazeltine National partners with Love Golf Design for master plan ahead of ‘29 Ryder Cup Posted on 08 Aug 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The plan will identify areas of improvement on the course's greens, bunkers and fairways. It will also offer infrastructure improvements. Read more»

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