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
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19th Hole: Patrick Parkins
Patrick Parkins Superintendent, TPC Las Vegas Patrick, my first question is always the same. After 18 holes, what are you drinking? A Coors Light, followed by a bourbon. Tell me about TPC Las Vegas. It’s a pretty tight golf course. ...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
Penn State develops bluestem ecotype
Every superintendent has roughs and far roughs where maintenance is an expense yet aesthetics need to be acceptable. Penn State demonstrated its latest bluestem line this past summer. Given that bluestem is a native grass with proven ability to persist, ...Read More