Tag: Bob Farren

Seth Jones sits down with Bob Farren, CGCS, at the 2024 U.S. Open

June 14, 2024 By and
Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones caught a moment with Bob Farren, CGCS, director of golf course maintenance at Pinehurst Resort, to talk what's new at the 2024 U.S. Open and how his crew prepared for this year's major event. ...

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In addition to the 2024 U.S. Open, Pinehurst will host the tournament again in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047. The resort will welcome back the U.S. Women’s Open in 2029 — hosting the tournament for the second time. (Photo: USGA)

The Pinehurst team shares what to expect at the 2024 U.S. Open

June 11, 2024 By
This will be the first U.S. Open championship played on Champion ultradwarf bermudagrass greens. ...

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Bob Farren, CGCS, talks the UGSA’s Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program

January 18, 2024 By and
Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones met up with Bob Farren, CGCS, director of agronomy at Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort, to talk the USGA's Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program. ...

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The Legends panelists at the 2022 Golfdom Summit share why Tim Hiers, CGCS was a good pick

September 7, 2023 By
The Legends share why they think Tim Hiers, CGCS, was the right fit as the next Legend. ...

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(Left to right) Brian Godwin, Turfco; Bob Farren, CGCS; Scott Kinkead, Turfco; Matt Shaffer and Shawn Emerson pause from the Turfco demonstration for a photo at the 2022 Golfdom Summit. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

Pinehurst’s Bob Farren shares what he gains from attending the Golfdom Summit

August 17, 2023 By
Bob Farren, CGCS, shares what he appreciates most about the annual Golfdom Summit. ...

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Farren Jr. will be recognized with the award that recognizes a significant contribution to the advancement of the golf course superintendent’s profession. (Photo courtesy of GCSAA)

GCSAA selects inaugural Col. John Morley Award recipient

December 3, 2021 By
Bob Farren Jr., CGCS and director of golf course and grounds management at Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort, will be honored with the 2022 Col. John Morley Award. ...

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