Industry News

Golf course maintenance safety videos available in Spanish and English

May 6, 2014 By Molly Gase

McCord Golf Services and Safety completed its library of 12 golf course maintenance safety-training videos in Spanish and English. Mickey McCord, CGCS, developed the videos that educate superintendents, turf managers and grounds personnel on workplace safety. “Having all of our ...

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Teenagers learn about careers, agronomy through First Tee program

April 29, 2014 By Joelle Harms

The First Tee‘s Careers on Course program, sponsored by John Deere, teaches teenage participants from three chapters about golf course management and the science of agronomy. In partnership with John Deere, the PGA TOUR and its TPC Network, The First Tee’s Careers on ...

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E-Z-GO recalls golf cars, other vehicles due to crash hazard

April 28, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Several E-Z-GO golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles are being recalled, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The steering wheel nut may not have been tightened sufficiently, reducing the driver’s steering control. The following vehicles are being recalled: ...

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Bernhard Grinders enhance several models

April 23, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Bernhard and Company, the manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, enhanced several of its models. The Anglemaster 4000 and 4000 DXi now allow the manufacturer’s datum point to be used for recommended bedknife angles. Two new, side-by-side drawers were added at the ...

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Global Soil Survey results challenge conventional guidelines

April 22, 2014 By Molly Gase

The Global Soil Survey, launched in 2013, demonstrated that turf quality and playability can be maintained at much lower nutrient levels than were previously thought possible. Using new, more sustainable soil guidelines developed by researchers at PACE Turf and the ...

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Groundskeeper ditches paper maps, develops SprinklerMaps software

April 16, 2014 By Joelle Harms

San Diego-based Groundskeeper Tech (GT) debuted a new mapping software, SprinklerMaps. GT Founder Mike D’Ascanio began developing SprinklerMaps in response to a pressing need he identified in his years of experience in landscape maintenance. Working as head groundskeeper at the University ...

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