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Rounds 4 Research May auction raises more than $300K for turfgrass studies

May 24, 2018 By
The 2018 Rounds 4 Research fundraising program to support turfgrass studies, administered by the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), sold more than 1,330 rounds and yielded nearly $313,000 in its May online auction, making it the most successful in the ...

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John Deere becomes official partner of The Solheim Cup at Gleneagles

May 22, 2018 By
John Deere is confirmed as the latest partner to commit to The Solheim Cup at Gleneagles, taking place Sept. 9-15, 2019. John Deere will be the official golf course and turf maintenance machinery event partner at Gleneagles for the 16th ...

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USGA and R&A launch project to study the “distance in golf”

May 22, 2018 By
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The R&A have launched a comprehensive project to analyze distance in golf and gather perspectives from the worldwide golf community. The Distance Insights project will examine distance through a multi-pronged approach that includes ...

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GCSAA grants $112K for new turfgrass research

May 22, 2018 By
Research grants from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are supporting six new research projects this year at seven universities across the country — one project is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and the University of ...

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James B. Beard, Ph.D., dies

May 22, 2018 By
James B. Beard, Ph.D., died May 14, 2018. He was a tireless worker dedicated to the advancement of turfgrass science, whether focused on research, academics or extension. His quest for finding the next answers resulted in meticulously researched books and ...

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Rain Bird rolls out new IC Connect devices

May 22, 2018 By
Rain Bird Golf introduced two new IC Connect products designed to make its IC System more functional for superintendents. The Rain Bird IC-IN Integrated Control Sensor Input Device makes it possible to monitor and respond to on-site sensor information in ...

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