Course of the Week

Seth Jones named editor-in-chief of Golfdom magazine

December 15, 2010 By
Seth Jones Seth Jones, a 12-year veteran of the golf industry media, has been named editor-in-chief of Golfdom magazine. He previously served as the senior associate editor of Golf Course Management magazine. Jones officially assumed the role of editor-in-chief of ...

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The Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association Presents Golf Course Superintendent Joel Christensen with the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award

December 15, 2010 By
On Monday, October 18, 2010 the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association held its Stars of the Industry Luncheon at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  This annual event is a way to recognize outstanding members within the industry.  The prestigious ...

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McGuire recognized for excellence in government relations

December 10, 2010 By
GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent P.J. McGuire, director of golf course maintenance for Par 4 Golf Management Co. in Las Vegas, has been selected by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America  to receive the 2011 Excellence in Government Relations ...

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Syngenta Tool Helps Golf Courses Reduce Carbon Footprint, Enhance Environmental Stewardship Efforts

November 23, 2010 By
Syngenta has introduced a new tool designed to help reduce carbon footprints on golf courses. The Turf Carbon Calculator tool helps course managers benchmark environmental performance and validate improvements. The new proprietary diagnostic Turf Carbon Calculator tool is central to ...

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GCSAA Announces Restructuring

November 15, 2010 By
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announced a restructuring that will eliminate the jobs of several long-time employees. Jim Fitzroy, the president of the GCSAA, made the announcement in a letter to members late last week. Fitzroy cited the ...

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An Environmentalist Who Is … On Your Side?

October 12, 2010 By
Brent Blackwelder is a hardcore environmental activist. The president emeritus for Friends of the Earth, a prolific Washington, D.C.-based environmental group, also happens to be an avid golfer who sports a single-digit handicap. Many people in the golf course maintenance ...

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