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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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Syngenta’s new warm-season turf herbicide controls more than 40 weeds Posted on 17 Apr 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Syngenta said the herbicide can also tank mix with Fusilade II to remove bermudagrass from established zoysiagrass as an alternative to burndown herbicides. Read more»

Golf Association of Michigan awards Crystal Downs CC superintendent Posted on 30 Mar 2023 in the Featured & Industry News & People categories.

The association named Mike Morris, CGCS, of Crystal Downs, as its 2023 Superintendent of Merit for his leadership and professionalism in the field of golf course maintenance. Read more»

Echo appoints Harold Redman as new president and CEO Posted on 29 Mar 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

Echo named Redman, former president of Briggs & Stratton's turf and consumer products business, as its new president and CEO, succeeding Tim Dorsey. Read more»

USGA releases Distance Insights Report with rolled-back ball proposal Posted on 27 Mar 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The newest Distance Insights Report from the USGA recommends a controversial new rule aimed at reducing hitting distance. Read more»

New herbicide from Rainbow Ecoscience offers residual control on fairways Posted on 23 Mar 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The company's new herbicide Onmark offers golf course superintdendents control for a broad range of weeds, turf and sedges. Read more»

More than 400 organizations sent letter to Congress regarding pesticide regulation Posted on 22 Mar 2023 in the Industry News categories.

RISE and the GCSAA voice support for the current regulatory framework in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Read more»