Industry News

World Golf Foundation launches ‘Golf For Her’ website

January 29, 2015 By
World Golf Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed to develop and support initiatives that help grow the game of golf and its traditional values, has launched a new website designed to increase women’s golf participation, www.GolfForHer.com. The website, unveiled at the ...

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MTD acquires Core, Precise Path

January 29, 2015 By
MTD Products — the parent company of Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt Products, Columbia, Yard Machines, Remington, Arnold and other brands — purchased two companies: Core Outdoor Power and Precise Path Robotics. Acquiring Core gives MTD a greater stake in the electronic ...

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Residex adds Helt as turf division director

January 29, 2015 By
Residex, a professional pest control and turfgrass management supply distributor, named David Helt its turf division director. In his new role, Helt will focus on increasing Residex’s branded, generic and proprietary turf products exposure and profit in the United States. ...

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Sound Bite: How Jacobsen devised the Truckster XD

January 28, 2015 By
Jacobsen introduced the new Truckster XD at the 2015 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference and Exhibition Jan. 13-16 in Denver. Chris Fox, Jacobsen’s product manager, explains how the Truckster XD came to fruition. Fox also details the features of the ...

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Golf Channel, Topgolf partnership aims to grow the sport

January 26, 2015 By
Golf Channel and Topgolf International have announced a partnership that includes integrated marketing programming, cross-promotional events, prizing for Topgolf guests and other grow-the-game initiatives. “The lasting health of the game of golf is a top priority for Topgolf and Golf Channel,” says Topgolf ...

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Amvac appoints Bob Trogele to COO, executive VP

January 26, 2015 By
American Vanguard named Ulrich (Bob) Trogele, Ph.D., to chief operating officer (COO) and executive vice president of its principal operating subsidiary, Amvac Chemical, effective immediately. In this position, Trogele will focus on growing the business across multiple product lines and geographies. As COO, ...

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