Industry News

USGA, the R&A receive extensive feedback in global program to modernize golf’s rules

September 7, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

The USGA and The R&A received comments on the proposed new Rules from more than 22,000 golfers in 102 countries, as well as representatives of golf organizations throughout the world, providing feedback as the organizations work toward their implementation on ...

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Regional Drive, Chip & Putt competitions kick off

September 6, 2017 By Grant Gannon

Following months of local and subregional qualifying, the final phase of Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying started last weekend. Beginning Sept. 3 and continuing through Oct. 1, 10 golf venues will host regional qualifiers as participants play to earn their ...

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Hundreds converge on golf courses for international species-counting competition

September 6, 2017 By Golfdom Blog Staff

Audubon International’s BioBlitz 2017 recorded almost 2,000 unique species of animals, plants, fungi and insects living on golf courses around the world. Hundreds of enthusiastic community volunteers, ranging from school groups to birding clubs to professional naturalists, gathered at local ...

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Brandt teams up with SiteOne Landscape Supply

September 5, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

Brandt, a manufacturer of specialty products for the turf, agriculture and lawn and garden markets, signed a distribution agreement with SiteOne Landscape Supply. With this agreement all Brandt and Brandt iHammer turf and ornamental products are now available through all ...

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Marriott Golf increases global expansion

August 29, 2017 By Grant Gannon

Marriott Golf, the Global Golf Division of Marriott International, has expanded to it’s first golf resort property in Uruguay and two additional properties in Europe. The new additions, which include the Sheraton Colonia Golf Resort & Spa, in Uruguay; Pine ...

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GCSAA chief operating officer to step down

August 28, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Chief Operating Officer J.D. Dockstader will resign to pursue other career interests. The move will be effective Sept. 29. Dockstader joined GCSAA in January 2014 as chief business development officer and transitioned to ...

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