Tennessee course goes electric

Bear Trace at Harrison Bay, a state-operated golf course near Chattanooga, Tenn., is now using an entire fleet of all-electric golf course maintenance equipment. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Clean Tennessee Energy Grant program provided the funds the ...

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Audubon International certifies 1,000th golf course

Audubon International said it has certified 1,000 golf courses for its Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP), an environmental education and certification initiative that provides technical assistance and guidance to help courses protect the environment, preserve golf’s natural heritage and gain ...

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Toro recalls Z Master riding mowers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Toro 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT riding mowers because the idler pulley can rub against the mower’s fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. ...

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Scotts ‘feeds it’ without phosphorus

Over a tall, frosty drink, most turf pros — superintendents included — would argue that there is far more over-use of fertilizer and chemicals by homeowners than there is by professionals. After all, homeowners lack most of the financial incentive ...

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