Hanging at the John Deere Classic

Myself, TPC Deere Run first assistant Dustin Peterson, and director of maintenance and operations Paul Grogan, enjoying a quiet moment on the 4th of July before the action really heats up at the John Deere Classic. ...

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John Deere HQ

Happy 4th of July! You’re probably enjoying a backyard barbecue or at the lake today, and I would be doing the same, but Golfdom takes no holidays!!! Especially when there is an invitation to attend a golf event! I’m in ...

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Hendren’s Hyperbole! Episode 26 — A Story with Heart

I know I generally write about the PGA Tour but this week I am going to relate a very inspiring story about Erik Compton, a Nationwide Tour member and first time Nationwide Tour winner last week at the Mexico Open. ...

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Toro acquires Lawn Solutions Commercial Products

News this morning from Toro: The Toro Company today announced it has acquired Lawn Solutions Commercial Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative turf renovation equipment for the landscape, rental, municipal and golf markets. The acquisition, which includes a dedicated ...

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Do you think you can talk to a blade of grass and get it to grow?

Check out this story by Jay Dempsey from the Riverhead News-Review. Here’s a sound bite: “Ladies and gentlemen, being a golf course superintendent requires the skills of a meteorologist, a farmer, a horticulturist, a public-relations expert, a personnel manager, a ...

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A moment of well-deserved rest for River Highlands crew

On Sunday afternoon of the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship, while the final group of Fredrik Jacobson, the eventual winner, and Bryce Molder were on the eighth hole, TPC River Highlands head golf course superintendent Tom DeGrandi, first assistant Noel Hall ...

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