Looking for a fixer

At a time when equipment managers are scarce, educators are working to trumpet the profession Ken Mullin launched his career at Skagit Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Wash., 37 years ago, working on the grounds crew. But he was ...

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Early to rise: Young supers

Six young supers already are basking in success. And they’re no older than 30.  You hear about them often — aspiring young greenkeepers fresh out of turf school. They’re hungry. They’re talented. They’re eager to prove themselves as assistants. They know ...

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The beauty is a beast

What does a  Playboy bunny have in common with golf on TV? Far too much, argues one superintendent. Televised golf is to the game what Playboy magazine is to women. Hear me out. The connection to Playboy and TV golf ...

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March Madness Has Made Me Crazy

I went 15-1 in my game predictions on the opening day of March Madness last week. Since then, I’ve gone in the tank. (Duke and Notre Dame, you are worthless!) I’m angry, too. I hate to be wrong when it ...

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Savings? What Savings?

It’s hard to make ends meet. But is it Great-Depression-like hard? Personal savings fell to its lowest level in 74 years in 2006 — negative 1 percent, according to a Commerce Department report. That means Americans spend 101 percent of ...

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