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Grass Roots Initiative exhibit and much more

December 16, 2014 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Geoff Rinehart is a turfgrass specialist and works for the National Turfgrass Federation. His primary responsibility is coordinating the Grass Roots Initiative. Rinehart can be reached at geoffrey.rinehart@ars.usda.gov for more information. Q: What is the Grass Roots Initiative? The Grass ...

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Fun from the Golfdom Summit

December 4, 2014 By Grant Gannon

The Golfdom Summit’s second day has already begun but yesterday provided some picturesque shots we had to share. Enjoy! Photos: Golfdom Staff ...

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The dangerous art of speaking your mind

November 24, 2014 By Seth Jones

I have been fortunate in my career. I’ve only made one move, and it was a decision I made for myself. ¶ At my previous job at GCSAA, I would occasionally ponder getting fired. Not because my performance was lacking, ...

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Is propane the answer for the golf industry?

November 24, 2014 By Mark Woodward

As our industry gets more and more regulated each year it will continue to be important for golf course managers to look at new and creative ways to manage their facilities. Superintendents are constantly fine-tuning their maintenance practices and using ...

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State of the golf industry: The big wheel keeps on turning

November 24, 2014 By Joel Jackson

Updates on the state of the golf industry keep coming from all facets of the game. I think of the industry as a big wheel and the spokes are made up of the many specializations that go into the single ...

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The agony of the résumé black hole

November 24, 2014 By Matt Neff

So I’m just going to get it out of the way and ask now… did you receive my résumé? Yes? No? Maybe? ¶ During a recent conversation with a sales rep, I mentioned the surprising number of times, especially over ...

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