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North by Northwest — On to Bandon

June 13, 2015 By Seth Jones

Crashed out after my abysmal (and yet, amazing) round at the Olympic Club after driving to Redding, Calif., last night. Woke up, and hope sprang eternal: I was on my way to Bandon Dunes Resort, my first trip there. What ...

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Golfdom Gallery: June 2015

June 12, 2015 By Grant Gannon

1. Twin Oaks double threat (L to R) Jeff Burey, owner of Twin Oaks Golf Complex in Eudora, Kan., with Mike Marshall, superintendent, Falcon Valley GC, Lenexa, Kan. Some people think Golfdom editorial HQ is conveniently located near the GCSAA, ...

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My Second Office: Joel Kachmarek, Tacoma Country & Golf Club

June 12, 2015 By Grant Gannon

About our host Tacoma Country & Golf Club, Lakewood, Wash., is located less than 10 miles from 2015 U.S. Open host Chambers Bay. Joel Kachmarek, superintendent at Tacoma C&GC, and his crew are preparing for the hoards of golf fans ...

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The 19th Hole: Steve Loughran

June 12, 2015 By Seth Jones

Superintendent // Rock Ridge CC, Newtown, Conn. What are you drinking? I love the Brooklyn Summer Ale this time of year. Tell me about Rock Ridge CC? It’s a nice private 9-hole course in beautiful Newtown. Very family oriented. It’s ...

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Floratine names Paul Ramina corporate agronomist

June 10, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Floratine has appointed Paul Ramina as its new corporate agronomist. Ramina joins the Floratine team following a long career in the golf industry, including more than 20 years as a superintendent. During his tenure, Ramina delivered tournament-level course conditions for several U.S. golf ...

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Billy Casper Golf wins Helios HR Apollo Award

June 8, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Billy Casper Golf (BCG) was honored with the 2015 Helios HR Apollo Award for talent development on May 27 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Va. Celebrating its ninth year, the Apollo Awards honor organizations that focus on the future ...

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