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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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Milwaukee Tool adds new brush cutter with two-speed control Posted on 22 Mar 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Milwaukee Tool's battery-powered M18 Fuel brush cutter offers users a sustained power option with instantaneous throttle response. Read more»

Expert tips on how to not get burned by fire ants on the course Posted on 02 Mar 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Blake Layton, Ph.D., says a combination of granular baits and broadcast insecticides can help superintendents stamp out these firey pests. Read more»

McDonald & Sons founder Chip McDonald passes the torch to his sons Posted on 23 Feb 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

The golf course construction firm named John McDonald II as its new president and CEO following Chip McDonald's retirement. Read more»

Greenworks Commercial opens first US-based manufacturing facility in Tennessee Posted on 23 Feb 2023 in the From the Magazine & Industry News categories.

Greenworks Commercial will produce its new OptimusZ battery-powered mower at its first U.S.-based facility in Morristown, Tenn. Read more»

GCSAA Conference and Trade Show attendance up 69 percent over 2022 Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

The GCSAA says it saw an increase of 4,500 attendees as it made a return to Orlando for its annual conference and trade show. Read more»

John Deere debuts greensmower, electric Gator and more at 2023 GCSAA Conference and Show Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Industry News categories.

John Deere unveiled several new products aimed at the golf market, including greens and fairway mowers, a bunker rake and two new Gator UTVs. Read more»