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Sportsmanship 101

August 10, 2012 By
OK, so we have to wait four more looong years before golf is an Olympic sport (why is that, by the way?). Even if golf is enduring one last snub during these Games, I still find the Games worth watching–and ...

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Happy (Irrigation) Anniversary, Toro!

August 8, 2012 By
We never did know which anniversary was what (paper, silver, gold?) But we do know 50 years is a darn long time to be in business. So hats off to Toro today as it celebrates 50 years in the irrigation ...

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Jacobsen says, "here’s $500!" to 30 students

August 8, 2012 By
The Scripps Howard Foundation.  I still remember when I was in college, and I got the letter from them telling me I was to be the recipient of a journalism award that included a scholarship.  That was, as Ice Cube ...

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FMC offers free weed ID poster

August 7, 2012 By
FMC has a free weed ID poster available to turf professionals… here are the details: Know your crown vetch from your cudweed? Pusley from purslane? Sign up for a free “Weed ID” Poster to learn how to identify and control ...

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Field (stone) Trip!

August 6, 2012 By
Apologies for the radio silence here for the last couple days. I was on the road, making a big triangle on the map, with Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania all on the agenda. One of the highlights of the trip was ...

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Congrats to Mike Hurdzan

July 31, 2012 By
GCSAA’s press release on the winner of the 2013 Old Tom Morris Award: Mike Hurdzan, who has gained critical acclaim for his golf course design with a focus on environmental stewardship and affordability, has been selected to receive the 2013 ...

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