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Robotic mowers — like the AMP Fairway Mower from Firefly Automatix (pictured) — could soon be a permanent fixture on golf courses nationwide. (Photo: Firefly Automatix)

Three high-tech tools that could be game-changers for your course

May 13, 2024 By
We share three high-tech tools that address turf management challenges and could be game-changers for your golf course. ...

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Dr. Joe Vargas is a member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame and has dedicated his 51-year career to improving the quality of turf. (Photo: Kevin Frank)

Industry mourns loss of Joe Vargas, legendary turfgrass researcher

May 13, 2024 By
The industry mourns Joe Vargas, Ph.D., who spent more than 50 years as a pillar in the turfgrass industry. ...

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Before taking the lead as head-designer of the course in 1983, Jack Nicklaus described the future site of Valhalla Golf Club as “a golf designer’s dream.” (Photo Courtesy: Valhalla GC)

Valhalla GC’s John Ballard, CGCS, on his journey to hosting the PGA Championship

May 13, 2024 By
Ballard talks his career journey, how his crew prepares for the tournament and the recent changes to Valhalla GC. ...

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USGA funds Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program with $1M partnership

May 7, 2024 By
A combined $1 million commitment from the USGA and donors will fund the Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program (GAP) for the next five years. ...

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John Deere enhances its Operations Center PRO management system with new upgrade

May 3, 2024 By
John Deere PRO Golf leverages an adaptive web-based experience, allowing full access to its features on any internet-enabled device. ...

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Home to six golf courses, PGA West sits at the base of Martinez Mountain, part of the 30-mile Santa Rosa mountain range. (Photo: PGA West)

How Denver Hart strives for consistency as PGA West hosts The American Express

April 29, 2024 By
Denver Hart, head superintendent at PGA West, shares how his crew executes The American Express tournament despite a short timeline between overseeding and tournament week. ...

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