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Oakmont: A challenging history

July 18, 2016 By
Great golf courses often rely on sound golf course architecture to present a true test of golf. Some of these courses take that test to another level by hosting a golf tournament, and a select few take on hosting a ...

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Propane (provides saving) power

July 1, 2016 By
Propane has a new home at the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in Florida thanks to results seen at the course during an elective program. “The best thing we have seen is there has been no change in the quality ...

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Don’t call me Ishmael

June 27, 2016 By
My name is Jared Nemitz. Yep, the same guy from The Peninsula Club you saw on the cover of Golfdom a couple of months ago. I am sure you’re wondering, “How is this guy back in the magazine again?” Don’t ...

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Shearer Equipment enjoying U.S. Open exposure

June 17, 2016 By
The U.S. Open is an opportunity for golfers professional and amateur to make a name for themselves. At the 2016 U.S. Open the Ohio-based company Shearer Equipment is trying to do the same thing. Shearer Equipment is the distributor providing ...

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Introducing the Professor and the Admiral

June 17, 2016 By
I am writing this from the beach in South Padre Island, on a family vacation. A lot has gone on since the last issue, so we’re going with the bullet column… ⦁ In this issue of Golfdom we welcome two ...

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Stone Mountain pulling the plug

June 17, 2016 By
Of the eight courses that took part in the PERC program, six of them were in the process of purchasing or already had purchased its demo equipment. One of the courses in the minority is Stone Mountain (Ga.) Golf Club ...

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