Former Venezuelan national golfer now hopeful Venezuelan superintendent
An injury and a dangerous homeland made Ernesto Martinez leave home to pursue a golf maintenance dream ...Read More
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Standout volunteer Ernesto Martinez tells us about his journey from Venezuela to The Players
Martinez gives us his journey from Venezuela to Penn State and how he has capitalized on his opportunity with volunteer opportunities as well as great internships across the globe. ...Read More
PBI-Gordon names Jeff Marvin, Ph.D., as vice president of research
Marvin brings decades of experience in turf science, product development and collaborative management to his new role. ...Read More
Course of the Week: Toftrees Golf Resort to get major renovation by Jim Nagle
Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, Pa., is preparing for a renovation under the direction of Jim Nagle and Nagle Design Works. Nagle believes that the Toftrees property has the potential to become one of the best public courses in ...Read More
Penn State turf management students receive a record number of scholarships in 2024
Students in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program received a record number of scholarships in 2024. The scholarships amount to more than $100,000, which is the highest in the program’s history. “Our graduating class ...Read More
John Deere names top golf dealer of 2025 and Turf Bowl winner at GCSAA Conference
John Deere named Beard Equipment as its Golf Dealer of the Year and Penn State the Turf Bowl winner. ...Read More