Industry News

Paul R. Latshaw named 2017 Old Tom Morris Award winner

August 23, 2016 By Seth Jones

Paul R. Latshaw, who prepared golf courses for nine major championships over 38 years as a golf course superintendent, elevating the profession through his influence and innovation, will be the recipient of the 2017 Old Tom Morris Award from the ...

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Bob Cupp, ASGCA fellow and past president, dies at 76

August 23, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Bob Cupp, a past president and fellow of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), died Aug. 19, 2016, at the age of 76. ASGCA members and the golf industry will remember Cupp’s design work, as well as his ...

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Labor Day weekend rounds on Robert Trent Jones Trail to benefit Louisiana flood victims

August 23, 2016 By Grant Gannon

This Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 5, the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail will donate $10 to the American Red Cross South Louisiana Flood Relief from every round of golf with a green and cart fees ...

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Plant Food Co. names Knapp director of distribution development

August 15, 2016 By Grant Gannon

The Plant Food Co. recently named Jeff Knapp as its director of distributor development. Knapp, formerly of Floratine Products Group, has 18 years of experience in the turfgrass industry where his time was dedicated to educating and supporting industry professionals. ...

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Intelligro sustainable fungicide stands strong in U.S. regulatory environment

August 15, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

The U.S. regulatory environment is changing as the use of pesticides and popular chemistries continue to be reviewed and re-evaluated by regulators. While focused on environmental and human health and safety, this changing landscapecan be seen as potentially restricting to continue ...

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Harrell’s family celebrates 75 years in business

August 11, 2016 By Grant Gannon

On August 1, 1941 Ormond and Lucile Harrell opened for business on the corner of Pine Street and Florida Avenue in Lakeland, Fla. With their feed store, the young couple aspired to provide quality products and friendly, personal service. Seventy-five ...

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