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Rob DiFranco served as an 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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Superintendents get a crash course on leadership at 2024 Syngenta Business Institute Posted on 10 Dec 2024 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

Now in its 16th year, the Syngenta Business Institute is an industry favorite event for golf course superintendents. Read more»

Nick Price-designed Soleta Golf Club opens in southeastern Florida Posted on 10 Dec 2024 in the Industry News & Featured categories.

Nick Price, the development team and instructor David Leadbetter headlined a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured a Hall of Fame golfer hitting an opening tee shot. Read more»

ASGCA elects Brian Costello as new president Posted on 21 Nov 2024 in the People & Industry News categories.

A longtime ASGCA member, Costello also currently serves as principal of JMP Golf Design Group. Read more»

GCSAA selects volunteers for Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Posted on 19 Nov 2024 in the People & Industry News categories.

Justin Bailey and Vlahdemir Cruz will join the agronomy team at Torrey Pines for the 2025 Farmers Insurance Open as part of a GCSAA initiative. Read more»

BIGGA and John Deere partner to send greenkeepers to The Players Championship Posted on 14 Nov 2024 in the Industry News categories.

Five BIGGA members from the U.K. and two international members have earned their spot after beating out 154 other applicants. Read more»

The Broadlands GC hosts successful First Green event Posted on 01 Nov 2024 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

Eighty-four sixth graders from Adams 12 Five Star Schools participated. Read more»