Columns

Photos: Mel Lucas Jr. (1), Hurdzan Golf Design (2), Michigan State University Library (3)

Great Golfdom collections

February 5, 2018 By Grant Gannon

By the end of 2017, Golfdom had been published 770 times since it was first introduced by the Graffis brothers 90 years ago. Over the years, we have learned of three collections that are close to bringing together a complete ...

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A remarkable past…a vision for the future

February 2, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

The following — written and signed by the magazine’s then editor-in-chief — was the original four-page media planner for advertisers, introducing them to the relaunch of the magazine in 1999. Golfdom yesterday… What was Golfdom? It was the business journal ...

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The ongoing effort of retaining new golfers

February 1, 2018 By Jared Nemitz

Another year has come to a close, and my thoughts turn to winter projects, early-order programs and a little more time with the family. When things slow down, I also have time to reflect on the past year, analyze my ...

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Celebrating a rich history

January 26, 2018 By Seth Jones

In December of 2010, I achieved a lifelong dream by being named the editor-in-chief of a respected magazine. I think many of you can relate. I studied to be a magazine journalist, and worked as an assistant editor and an ...

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Regretting the chainsaw

January 26, 2018 By Joe Gulotti

It seems greenkeepers everywhere are keeping their chainsaws fine tuned in a readiness to mow down trees like that villainous wizard, Saruman the White… “The roots are strong ma’ Lord.” But trees really are awesome, and the current trend that’s ...

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Thanks for the memories

January 26, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

A look back at advertising over the years shows how some things have changed and some have stayed the same. It’s not easy being free. In 1927, Herb and Joe Graffis knew there were many golf companies around the country ...

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