Course of the Week

Reliant Stadium installs AstroTurf

November 7, 2012 By Golfdom staff

HOUSTON—The Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. (HCSCC) has completed installation of a new, removable AstroTurf system for Reliant Stadium. The new surface will enable Reliant Park to increase the level of event activity, thereby increasing revenue and economic impact ...

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FMC Corp. donates $75,000 to Red Cross’ Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts

November 7, 2012 By Golfdom staff

PHILADELPHIA—On Nov. 2, FMC Corp. announced a disaster relief donation of $75,000 to the American Red Cross to support ongoing efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. FMC has operations in the heavily impacted Mid-Atlantic region, including the company’s corporate ...

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The National Mall is looking ‘turf-ific’

November 2, 2012 By Golfdom staff

By Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International When Kirk Hunter, executive director of Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), traveled to Washington in 2009, he met with representatives of the National Coalition to Save Our Mall and a representative of the National Mall ...

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Rain Bird Services Corp. introduces Factory Trained Program

October 30, 2012 By Golfdom staff

TUCSON—Rain Bird Services Corp.’s new training program focuses specifically on Rain Bird commercial and golf course central control system installation, operation and maintenance. The Rain Bird Factory Trained Program is designed to help contractors build their skills and open up ...

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‘Trojan Tips’ video series now available

October 29, 2012 By Golfdom staff

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIF.—The first set of Trojan Tips educational videos is now available on the Trojan Battery Co. website. The Trojan Tips video tutorials are designed to provide in-depth information focusing on a variety of battery topics, as well as expand awareness and ...

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Hawaii registers Dismiss, Dismiss South, Blindside

October 24, 2012 By Golfdom staff

PHILADELPHIA—FMC Professional Solutions, a business unit of FMC Corp., has received registration from the State of Hawaii for the sale and use of Dismiss turf herbicide, Dismiss South herbicide and Blindside herbicide. All three can be used on bermudagrass and ...

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