Industry News

Virginia GCSA 2015 board of directors announced at annual meeting

February 17, 2015 By Joelle Harms

The Virginia Golf Course Superintendents Association (GCSA) announced its 2015 board of directors at its annual meeting on Jan. 27 at Fredericksburg (Va.) Country Club. Jeff Holliday, CGCS, will lead the organization in the second year of his term as president. ...

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Orchid Island to host 2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur

February 17, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, in Vero Beach, Fla., has been selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as the host site for the 2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. The club’s first USGA championship is scheduled for ...

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Jacobsen CPO program  partners with service dog charity

February 13, 2015 By Joelle Harms

The Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program at Jacobsen, a Textron company, has partnered with Patriot PAWS, a nonprofit organization that provides disabled American veterans with service dogs at no cost. Started by professional dog trainer Lori Stevens in 2006, Patriot PAWS dogs ...

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The Andersons’ Humic DG now available in Canada

February 11, 2015 By Joelle Harms

The Andersons Turf & Specialty Group’s Humic DG is now available to customers in the Canadian turf, agriculture and horticulture markets. Listed as a registered supplement by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Humic DG is a dispersing granule product that ...

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River Oaks CC’s renovation begins sod installation

February 10, 2015 By Grant Gannon

Last month marked the beginning of grassing to complete the renovation of the River Oaks Country Club golf course in Houston. Architects Tom and Logan Fazio are in charge of the complete renovation of the 18-hole golf course. The renovation ...

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Aqua-Aid adds Western U.S. territory manager