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The Road Hole Bunker caper

July 23, 2014 By
Several years ago my family had the opportunity to go to Scotland for a vacation. Actually, the main purpose of the trip was for my father, son and I to play golf at the Old Course at St. Andrews. We ...

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The 19th Hole: Lupe Moreno

July 23, 2014 By
Superintendent // Shary Municipal GC, Mission, Texas After a long day out on the golf course, what’s your drink of choice? It’ll probably be a Dos Equis in a margarita. That’ll give you a good brain freeze, man. So who is ...

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Bayer CropScience names Darrin Batisky area sales manager

July 22, 2014 By
Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, appointed Darrin Batisky to area sales manager for the North American turf and ornamentals (T&O) business. In his new role serving the Kentucky, southern Indiana and central and southern Ohio markets, Batisky ...

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Reinders adds two to staff

July 11, 2014 By
Reinders, Inc. added Brian Placzkowski and Jerry Kershasky to its staff to help serve the Chicago market. Placzkowski will work with golf courses as a territory manager within the commercial equipment division. He was the assistant superintendent at Royal Melbourne CC in Long Grove, ...

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Michigan superintendent becomes e-par EMS Certified Professional

July 9, 2014 By
University of Michigan Golf Course Superintendent Scott Rockov became certified in the e-par Environmental Management System (EMS) Certified Professional program. The program recognizes individuals who have knowledge of systems-based environmental management and the requisite skills to build and implement a comprehensive environmental ...

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Golfdom Gallery: June 2014

June 23, 2014 By
1 Full throttle As Golfdom publisher Pat Roberts (left) was traipsing through another airport, he spotted Michael Ballard, owner of Full Throttle Saloon and star of the TruTV show of the same name. 2 An untold Joel’s Journey Joel Jackson, ...

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