Industry News

Orange everywhere at GIS, thanks to Jacobsen

March 1, 2013 By Kelly Limpert

On pedi-cabs. On muscle cars parked in a line across from the convention center. On T-shirts being handed out to passers-by. There was “orange everywhere” at the GIS, thanks to a guerilla marketing effort made by Jacobsen. The company, debuting ...

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UF/IFAS study: Public concerned about water for golf

February 22, 2013 By Golfdom staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a university news release authored by Laura Bernheim, the results of a new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences‘ Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) water survey suggest Floridians are more concerned ...

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Becker Underwood donates to Wee One Foundation

February 14, 2013 By Beth Geraci

At the Golf Industry Show in San Diego, Becker Underwood demonstrated its altruistic side, presenting the Wee One Foundation with a check for $5,210. The money, raised through a special fundraising promotion Becker Underwood offered on its Transition HC turf ...

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2013 Graffis Businessperson of the Year: Wayne Kappelman

February 13, 2013 By Bethany Chambers

You’ve read all about the case. You know about the red-legged frog and the California garter snake. Now meet the man behind Sharp Park Golf Course, superintendent Wayne Kappelman, our winner of the 2013 Herb Graffis Businessperson of the Year ...

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2013 STMA Conference deemed success

February 7, 2013 By Golfdom staff

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA.— The Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA’s) 24th Annual Conference and Exhibition was held Jan. 15-18 in Daytona Beach, and featured a number of milestones for the association, including a significant increase in the number of educational sessions ...

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Shaw Sports Turf installs its largest field logo yet