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The Golfdom Files: Grau’s answers to turf questions

June 19, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

Fred V. Grau, Ph.D., is probably best known as the United State’s first Extension Service turf agronomist at Penn State University, or as a former director of the USGA Green Section or one of the founders of the Musser International ...

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Stimpmeters should require a license to carry

June 19, 2017 By Sean Tully

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 Seth Jones

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 Seth Jones

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Michael Hurdzan, teacher

May 23, 2017 By Karl Danneberger, Ph.D.

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 Seth Jones

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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