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Thanks, but I’ll pass

March 9, 2013 By
Just want to share this appetizing shot of the rolls at last night’s dinner. Ummm, butter! ...

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Twitter Q&A with Chase Rogan, TV’s Joe Schmo

March 5, 2013 By
45 mins PureTurf Consulting ‏@PureTurfC @Golfdom dig it. What you got? #joeschmo Details 40 mins PureTurf Consulting ‏@PureTurfC @Golfdom My adrenaline was cranking, I can’t say I felt much. Except for the rush of possibly wearing the immunity vest. #joeschmo ...

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Jacobsen expands dealer network and sales staff

March 4, 2013 By
In its continuing efforts to build and develop relationships with customers, industry associations and dealers, Jacobsen, a Textron Company, recently added to its dealer network and sales staff. Jacobsen added two dealers to its global network: Marks Golf Cars will ...

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The edge of failure

March 1, 2013 By and
Several years ago, Dr. Joseph DiPaola and I led a seminar about turfgrass stress. Dr. DiPaola started the seminar off by sharing our philosophy of turfgrass management, which basically stated that we manage to the “edge of failure.” Given a ...

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The art of brushing

March 1, 2013 By and
Chip Howard, Ph.D., (turfsci@cox.net) owns the consulting business TurfScience, Inc., and manages several golf courses in the Southwest.   Q: Brushing means something a little different to everyone. Describe brushing as you use it on the golf course. A: The ...

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Environmental management at Sharp Park

March 1, 2013 By
While we were out at Sharp Park in Pacifica, Lisa Wayne, open space manager for the city of San Francisco, took some time to describe her job to us and how she works to keep the golf course harmonious with ...

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