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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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Patrick McAndrew joins Munro as Eastern regional account manager Posted on 07 Aug 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

McAndrew, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, is the company's fourth addition since May. Read more»

Behind the scenes at the Kaulig Companies Championship Posted on 07 Aug 2023 in the From the Magazine & Golfdom TV & Home Video & People & Tour Guide categories.

Associate Editor Rob DiFranco goes on the green to chat with Larry Napora, director of golf course maintenance, and Tim Gruber, South Course superintendent at Firestone Country Club, all things Kaulig Companies Championship. Read more»

How the Boeing Classic Super Ryan Gordon found his way into turfgrass management Posted on 07 Aug 2023 in the From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

Ryan Gordon, superintendent at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, started as a business major in college, but found his way to turfgrass management soon after. Read more»

Envu’s Resilia root health solution now available for purchase Posted on 03 Aug 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The company says Resilia protects roots from destructive soilborne pathogens for up to 21 days and most up to 28 days, allowing for a more robust root system. Read more»

New Tuque exoGEM fungicide from Syngenta promises snow mold control Posted on 31 Jul 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The fungicide is also labeled for control of in-season turf diseases, such as anthracnose, leaf spots and brown ring patch. Read more»

Irrigation Association names 2023 award recipients Posted on 31 Jul 2023 in the Featured & Industry News & People categories.

The IA will recognize the three recipients during the 2023 Irrigation Show and Education Week in San Antonio, from Nov. 27-Dec. 1. Read more»