Industry News

Golf Channel, Topgolf partnership aims to grow the sport

January 26, 2015 By Joelle Harms

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 Joelle Harms

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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CSI appoints new southwest area manager for Quali-Pro

January 23, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Control Solutions (CSI) named Jim Davis as southwest area manager for its Quali-Pro division. Davis has 35 years of turf and ornamental experience. He has worked in distribution sales and management in Arizona and California. He has also worked in manufacturing sales and management in various capacities ...

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Annika Sorenstam partners with Capillary Concrete

January 23, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Annika Sorenstam, World Golf Hall of Famer and 2013 Golfdom Summit keynote speaker, announced a partnership with Capillary Concrete. The partnership, made through the purchase of shares, will help promote the company’s bunker liner and sports turf system. “We’re extremely ...

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LebanonTurf to renew Emerald Isle Solutions product line

January 15, 2015 By Grant Gannon

The Pennslyvania-based company, LebanonTurf, announced a plan to revitalize its Emerald Isle Solutions foliar fertilizer product line through the development of product updates centered on enhanced agronomic solutions for superintendents and an overall expansion of the sales and marketing strategy. ...

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GCSAA and COO part ways

January 13, 2015 By Grant Gannon

The GCSAA posted on its website in mid-January that Matt Shatto, its chief operating officer (COO), was no longer working for the association. Shatto was with the association for only a year. The GCSAA’s previous COO, Richard Konzem, had a ...

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