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The Golfdom Gallery: November 2014

November 24, 2014 By
Eagle eye on the GIE+Expo We spotted this beautiful bald eagle at the Dixie Chopper booth at GIE+Expo. For a rundown of some intriguing products we came across, check out our feature, here. Pitch perfect? Assistant superintendent Cameron Watt, The ...

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State of the golf industry: The big wheel keeps on turning

November 24, 2014 By
Updates on the state of the golf industry keep coming from all facets of the game. I think of the industry as a big wheel and the spokes are made up of the many specializations that go into the single ...

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Golf’s got 99 problems, but is the big cup one?

November 24, 2014 By
The golf gods were not smiling upon Pheasant Run. They may have even been angry this particular day. Andrew Hardy, superintendent at Pheasant Run Golf Club, Sharon, Ontario, and his crew had just spent 10 hours putting out 15-inch cups ...

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The 19th Hole: Todd Fyffe

November 24, 2014 By
Superintendent // Westmoreland Country Club, Wilmette, Ill. What are you drinking? It’s a Half Acres’ Daisy Cutter — try one! When I was living in Chicago, I had a short walk through an alley to get to the brewery. Now ...

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Georgia CGCS, state Rep. named environmental leaders

November 17, 2014 By
Mark Hoban, CGCS at Rivermont Golf and Country Club in Johns Creek, Ga., and Rep. Tom McCall (R) from Elberton, Ga., have earned a Environmental Leader in Golf awards from the Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation (GGEF). Hoban is being honored for his innovative and passionate pursuit ...

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Pioneering golfer Dr. Charles L. Sifford receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 12, 2014 By
Dr. Charles L. “Charlie” Sifford had the best seat in the East Room of the White House Monday afternoon when he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. Sifford was the first African-American PGA member to successfully compete professionally ...

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