Pebble Beach Golf Links to host 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, 2027 U.S. Open Championships

Pebble Beach Golf Links will host the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open and 2027 U.S. Open Championships, the 14th and 15th USGA championships in the course’s history. Pebble Beach, which is already scheduled to host the 2018 U.S. Amateur and 2019 ...

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Caterpillar looks to enter UTV market

Ahead of the 2017 GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Caterpillar unveiled plans to enter the utility vehicle (UTV) market. The company has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with Textron Specialized Vehicles (TSV), a division of Textron Inc., and will offer ...

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Turfco adds Vanguard engine to WideSpin 1550 Topdresser

Turfco’s WideSpin 1550 tow-behind is now available with a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 13-horsepower V-Twin engine. The updated WideSpin also offers a feature that automatically idles up when spinners are needed and idles down to reduce noise during transportation or ...

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Toro selects name for “Project Delta” from superintendent submission

At the 2017 Golf Industry Show, Toro invited superintendents and turf managers to help name a new turf maintenance machine that, at the time, was referred to as Project Delta. After reviewing thousands of submissions, Toro has selected the name ...

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PBI-Gordon celebrates 70th anniversary

PBI-Gordon is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month. Initially named Private Brands Inc. (PBI) on Oct. 8, 1947, the company was founded by John Mueller and his son Robert Mueller, John Mathias and Roy Boxmeyer. Then in 1956, PBI acquired customer ...

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