Columns

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

The 19th Hole: Steve Houlihan

May 11, 2017 By Seth Jones

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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Clark Talks Turf: Digging deep into fraze mowing

May 2, 2017 By Clark Throssell, Ph.D.

Brian Whitlark is a USGA agronomist in the West Region. Brian conducts course consulting visits, writes for USGA publications and is a conference speaker. Brian has observed several golf courses using fraze mowing to improve their turf. You may reach ...

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