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Stimpmeters should require a license to carry

June 19, 2017 By
A recent tweet from the USGA asked its members if they knew the green speeds at their home clubs. This by itself is no big deal. But the USGA was using this question to sell Stimpmeters to the general golfing ...

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Stuck in the middle

June 19, 2017 By
I consider our team here at Golfdom HQ lucky — we cover an industry rich in interesting topics, colorful people and of course, beautiful scenery. While the industry has been in turbulent waters for a decade, I’m thankful to be ...

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2017 U.S. Open Photo Parade

June 15, 2017 By
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Michael Hurdzan, teacher

May 23, 2017 By
The 2017 U.S. Open will be played at Erin Hills, a golf course just north of Milwaukee, Wis. Michael Hurdzan, Ph.D., along with Dana Fry and Ron Whitten, designed this links-style golf course with the vision of eventually hosting an ...

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Matt Foster, former superintendent, now Aquatrols CEO, promises renewed effort in R&D

May 23, 2017 By
In May, Aquatrols promoted Matt Foster from chief operating officer to president and CEO. His new role follows a transition period during which longtime President Tracy Jarman and Director of Sales Andy Moore have been shifting from operational duties to ...

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Photo: As interviewed by Seth Jones, April 14, 2017.

The 19th Hole: Steve Houlihan

May 11, 2017 By
Steve Houlihan Superintendent // Blue Mound G&CC, Wauwatosa, Wis. What can I get you? I’ll have a Captain and Coke. Tell me about your family. My wife, Kate, and I have two daughters. Aubrey is 5, Brynn is 3. They ...

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