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Textron Specialized Vehicles acquires TKVGPS

January 30, 2017 By
Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., a Textron company, has acquired TKVGPS, a provider of GPS-based fleet management solutions and GPS technologies to enhance the on-course experience for golfers. Going forward, TKVGPS’ business will operate as part of Textron Specialized Vehicles’ Golf ...

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John Deere named official golf course turf equipment provider of the PGA of America

January 26, 2017 By
John Deere has been named the official golf course turf equipment provider of the PGA of America. The wide-ranging five-year agreement includes support of the PGA Championship, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. John Deere will ...

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Toro enters long-term agreement with Torrey Pines Golf Course

January 26, 2017 By
The Toro Co., alongside their distributor, Turf Star, finalized a 12-year equipment and tournament support agreement with the City of San Diego and Torrey Pines Golf Course. This news follow on the heels of Toro’s recent announcement of a long-term ...

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Staples Golf Design to work with San Luis Obispo County on water-stricken course

January 23, 2017 By
San Luis Obispo County is working with Andy Staples, of Staples Golf Design, to create a plan to incorporate the community and provide solutions to a recent decrease in water availability to Dairy Creek Golf Course, San Luis Obispo, Calif. Dairy ...

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Michelin releases X Tweel Turf tire for golf carts

January 23, 2017 By
Michelin Tweel Technologies introduced its newest product, the Michelin X Tweel Turf airless radial tire for golf carts. The first-of-its-kind airless radial golf cart tire-wheel assembly replaces the standard 18X8.5N10 front and rear tire and wheel for golf carts, according ...

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The Andersons to launch HCU nitrogen source at GIS

January 19, 2017 By
The Andersons, Inc. Plant Nutrient Group Professional Turf business will launch its HCU (Humic Coated Urea) nitrogen source at the Golf Industry Show, in Orlando, Fla. The launch will be during the Distributor Preview Event on Wednesday morning February 8, at The ...

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