Industry News

Prime Source hires director of technical services

April 2, 2019 By
Bret Corbett has joined Prime Source as director of technical services. Corbett will be instrumental in working with universities and extension agencies in efforts to further develop and expand the Prime Source product portfolio. “Bret is a great addition to ...

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Team UGA launches new website dedicated to seashore paspalum turfgrass

April 1, 2019 By
Team UGA at the University of Georgia launched GAPaspalum.com, a new website dedicated to seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) turfgrass. “We are pleased to launch the website at a new domain for two reasons,” said Paul Raymer, Ph.D., renowned breeder of seashore paspalum turfgrass ...

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RIGCSA awards 2019 scholarships

April 1, 2019 By
The Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association (RIGCSA) awarded $20,000 in scholarships for the year 2019 to 10 students. Each of the following students received a scholarship of $2,000. RIGCSA Scholarship Recipients: Colleen Callahan, University of Virginia Lily Chalifour, Eastern ...

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Troon President to step into CEO role, founder to become executive chairman

March 28, 2019 By
Troon President Tim Schantz will officially move into his new role as CEO of the club management firm on April 1, while Troon founder Dana Garmany will become the company’s executive chairman. “I feel a personal responsibility to carry on ...

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Complimentary Masters admission granted to certain GCSAA members

March 26, 2019 By
The governing body at Augusta National has extended complimentary daily admission to the Masters to all Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Class A, A-Retired (ART) and AA Life members who have a valid gold membership card. To gain ...

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Reinders celebrates its 24th Green Industry Conference

March 26, 2019 By
Reinders, a green industry supplier, held its 24th Green Industry Conference on March 13-14 at the Waukesha Expo Center in suburban Milwaukee, Wis. Celebrating innovation in the green industry, the conference featured nationally-recognized speakers. More than 45 educational seminars covered ...

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