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Excitement in the air as fans return to Torrey Pines for U.S. Open

June 21, 2021 By
During the challenging year that was 2020, many things changed and those changes became the norm. Watching sporting events without fans became one of those things. What was strange at first soon became how we adjusted to still being able ...

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One good thing about these old impact sprinklers was that they could really throw some water! In my case, the system was one line down the middle of the fairway with snap valves spaced about every 80 feet. (Photo: Jim Moore)

What’s the worst job I ever had on the golf course?

June 21, 2021 By
  Like most people that made their careers in golf course maintenance, I started with a weed eater and gradually learned many different skills over the years. While every job had its pluses and minuses, by far the worst job ...

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Growth Summit Spotlight: Redexim

June 1, 2021 By and
Redexim North America is a leader in the design and development of professional turf equipment produced specifically for aeration, seeding, verti-cutting and more. The Company’s philosophy is to supply to each market, products that meet local needs, are designed to ...

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Hole No. 5 at Yorba Linda Country Club. (Photo courtesy of Troon)

Troon to manage 3 Southern California courses

May 24, 2021 By
Troon, a club management, development and marketing company, will now manage three Southern California golf courses owned by Sanyo Foods. The courses include Yorba Linda Country Club in Yorba Linda, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach and Tustin ...

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The biggest mistake in green construction

May 18, 2021 By
In his latest blog, Jim Moore describes issues he encountered with putting green construction during his 33 years with the USGA Green Section. ...

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Eliminating Obstacles

May 1, 2021 By
Products that alleviate daily challenges help superintendents maximize their results. Golf course superintendents face a number of challenges when it comes to turf management. Factors like the weather, temperature and play schedules are common, everyday obstacles all superintendents have to ...

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