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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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GCSAA reelects Breen as first two-term president since ’47 and adds new board member Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

GCSAA members reelected Kevin P. Breen as president at the association's annual meeting held during the GCSAA Conference and Show. Read more»

GCSAA awards Rutgers turfgrass student inaugural Larry Powell Scholarship Posted on 12 Feb 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Travis Campbell is the first recipient of the award, which focuses on individuals from underserved populations who are GCSAA members or interested in becoming a member. Read more»

Envu unveils new Resilia root health solution at GCSAA show Posted on 10 Feb 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The company says Resilia offers control of all major soilborne pathogens and suppresses root-damaging nematodes. Read more»

USGA launches new GS3 ball to calculate putting green conditions Posted on 10 Feb 2023 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

The new technology from the USGA measures a putting green's speed, firmness, smoothness and trueness in conjunction with a Stimpmeter. Read more»

Target Speciality Products to offer educational presentations at 2023 GCSAA Conference and Show Posted on 03 Feb 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Led by Product Development Manager Steve Loveday, the company will offer insight into its line of products, including its TurfFuel brand, at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Show. Read more»

Turf Pest of the Month: Get to know the Japanese beetle Posted on 27 Jan 2023 in the From the Magazine & Turf Pest of the Month categories.

David Held, Ph.D., shares how superintendents can spot Japanese beetle damage in cool- and warm-season turf and gives tips on how to treat it. Read more»