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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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Erick Begitschke wins Award of Excellence from Musser Foundation Posted on 28 Feb 2025 in the Featured & Industry News & People categories.

The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research. Read more»

Former GCSAA President Dennis Lyon, CGCS, dies at 76 Posted on 25 Feb 2025 in the People & Industry News categories.

Former GCSAA President Dennis Lyon, CGCS, died at the age of 76 on Feb. 19, 2025. Read more»

Bernhard and Co. names Beard Equipment as its 2024 Distributor of the Year Posted on 24 Feb 2025 in the Industry News categories.

According to Bernhard and Co., Beard Equipment expanded in its original territory and the Greenville territory. Read more»

Emerging pests, diseases and weeds to watch in 2025 Posted on 20 Feb 2025 in the From the Magazine & Current Issue & Turf Pest of the Month categories.

Experts from around the industry share what you can expect in 2025. Read more»

John Deere names top golf dealer of 2025 and Turf Bowl winner at GCSAA Conference Posted on 12 Feb 2025 in the Industry News categories.

John Deere named Beard Equipment as its Golf Dealer of the Year and Penn State the Turf Bowl winner. Read more»

GCSAA elects T.A. Barker, CGCS, as new president Posted on 10 Feb 2025 in the Industry News categories.

GCSAA members elected T.A. Barker, CGCS, as new president of the association at the 2025 Conference and Trade Show. Read more»