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Proposed bill puts golf under attack in California

November 11, 2021 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D. explains the benefits golf courses in communities in the wake of a proposed bill that would eliminate courses in favor of public housing. ...

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Only days away from starting their overseed, Toscana CC’s irrigation system went up in smoke after an electrical surge. (Photo: Jared Stanek)

Superintendents share tales of bad days on the course

November 9, 2021 By
We asked friends of the magazine to tell us about those days at work that stand out as particularly bad. Here’s what we heard. ...

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Weather woes: superintendents share how quickly things can change

November 4, 2021 By
Just when a golf course nears peak condition, a weather event changes everything. A few superintendents tell their stories. ...

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At the annual TOCA meeting in Denver, Mark LaFleur of Syngenta and Jones were able to catch a recent Colorado Rockies game. (Photo: Mark LaFleur)

Keeping up with the Jones: Reaching new heights

November 2, 2021 By
Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones recaps his recent travel trips, catching some sports events along the way and the Jones family's success on the golf course. ...

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From left to right, Ian Rodriguez, Ph.D.; Allan Fulcher; Shannon Slevin; Tracy Reuther; Erica Cardenas; Paul Blodorn and Paul Fox. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

Golfdom Gallery: October 2021

October 28, 2021 By
A roundup of the faces and places from around the industry that the Golfdom editorial and sales teams have recently encountered. ...

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The best way to stop the spotted lanternfly’s spread is to scout for egg masses, which resemble mud splatters (right). Females can lay eggs on almost any surface (center). Expect higher populations around tree of heaven (left). (photos by: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State Extension)

Experts’ Insights: Why spotted lanternfly is a golf course hazard

October 26, 2021 By
Spotted lanterfly are a threat to golf courses even if they're not turf pests. Tips on handling the insects as they migrate through the country. ...

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