Industry News

Chomko clocks address pace of play problems

August 26, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Chomko LA, a clock and communications company in Pittsburgh, Pa., has announced solar-powered, GPS-synchronized, waterproof clocks that help golf courses alleviate pace of play problems. The United States Golf Association kicked off its “While We’re Young” pace of play campaign ...

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Bayer CropScience appoints Turf and Ornamentals managers

August 21, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, has appointed John Wendorf market segment manager and Wes Kleffner area sales manager, for its North American Turf and Ornamentals business. Wendorf will focus on business development and strategy to support the growth ...

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Soil survey initiative relies on input from turf managers

August 20, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Scientists from PACE Turf and the Asian Turfgrass Center have launched the Global Soil Survey for Sustainable Turf, a citizen science-style initiative that invites turf managers from around the world to participate in further refining the Minimum Levels for Sustainable ...

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Bayer CropScience accepting Plant Health Scholarship applications

August 19, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced that golf course superintendents can now apply for the inaugural Healthy Turf, Healthy Tomorrow Plant Health Scholarship. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to each of two outstanding superintendents looking ...

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Golf Maintenance Solutions names David Downing regional agronomist

August 15, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

Golf Maintenance Solutions, a company that helps clients develop and implement systems to maximize resources and increase the quality of the golf course, has named David S. Downing II, CGCS, Southeast Regional Agronomist. “Dave brings a tremendous amount of agronomic ...

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BASF, superintendents show support for Wounded Warriors