Industry News

Underhill releases Novo 2Wire Converter for irrigation

November 18, 2014 By
Underhill introduced its Novo 2Wire Converter for irrigation, which has the ability to test and program field decoders and 8-station senders. The converter, available with built-in testing and programming features, is compatible with all major controllers, the company says. The converter ...

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Carolinas GCSA debuts app for its Conference and Trade Show

November 17, 2014 By
A new mobile app will give fingertip guidance to more than 2,000 attendees at this year’s Carolinas GCSA Conference and Trade Show, held Nov. 17-19  in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The free app answers the “who, what, when and where” questions about the conference. ...

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Georgia CGCS, state Rep. named environmental leaders

November 17, 2014 By
Mark Hoban, CGCS at Rivermont Golf and Country Club in Johns Creek, Ga., and Rep. Tom McCall (R) from Elberton, Ga., have earned a Environmental Leader in Golf awards from the Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation (GGEF). Hoban is being honored for his innovative and passionate pursuit ...

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LPGA implements USGA pace of play model, improves round times

November 13, 2014 By
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) have announced initial results from a joint partnership to improve competitive pace of play. Based on the USGA’s analysis of data, and with the support of officials and ...

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Bayer CropScience calls for Plant Health Academy applicants

November 12, 2014 By
Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, is now accepting applications for the third annual Plant Health Academy. GCSAA Class A members and Superintendent Members (SM) who are also members of My Bayer Rewards can apply through Dec. 19 to ...

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Pioneering golfer Dr. Charles L. Sifford receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 12, 2014 By
Dr. Charles L. “Charlie” Sifford had the best seat in the East Room of the White House Monday afternoon when he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. Sifford was the first African-American PGA member to successfully compete professionally ...

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