Industry News

McGuire recognized for excellence in government relations

December 10, 2010 By
GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent P.J. McGuire, director of golf course maintenance for Par 4 Golf Management Co. in Las Vegas, has been selected by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America  to receive the 2011 Excellence in Government Relations ...

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Syngenta Tool Helps Golf Courses Reduce Carbon Footprint, Enhance Environmental Stewardship Efforts

November 23, 2010 By
Syngenta has introduced a new tool designed to help reduce carbon footprints on golf courses. The Turf Carbon Calculator tool helps course managers benchmark environmental performance and validate improvements. The new proprietary diagnostic Turf Carbon Calculator tool is central to ...

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GCSAA Announces Restructuring

November 15, 2010 By
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announced a restructuring that will eliminate the jobs of several long-time employees. Jim Fitzroy, the president of the GCSAA, made the announcement in a letter to members late last week. Fitzroy cited the ...

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Bacon, Eggs and Bad News

February 26, 2010 By
It was a good thing Jim Skillings spoke after attendees of the RISE Industry Issues Breakfast finished eating their bacon and eggs. If Skillings spoke beforehand, he would’ve ruined their appetites. As is, he gave attendees indigestion. That’s because RISE’s ...

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