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MARCH 9, 2022

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A Cinderella story outta nowhere
 
Ben Ellis, superintendent at Fort Belvoir GC, Va., tells his story in a new book, “The First Hundred Days: Becoming a Golf Course Superintendent and Living to Tell the Story.” Find out more.
 
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GCSAA elects new president, vice president and board
 
Kevin P. Breen, superintendent at La Rinconada CC in Los Gatos, Calif., is the new GCSAA president. See who else was elected to serve alongside him.
 
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FMC donates to 42 local GCSAA chapters
 
As a part of its “Give Back to Local Chapters” program, FMC donated to 42 GCSAA chapters following the 2022 GCSAA Conference and Show.
 
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Rain Bird promotes trio
 
Jeff Lawson, Tony Whelan and Mohan Subramanian have new positions within Rain Bird's golf division.
 
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Landscapes Unlimited promotes Tom O’Connor
 
Golf course developer and construction company, Landscapes Unlimited, has promoted Tom O’Connor to project manager for the company's south region.
 
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Trojan Battery Co. launches lithium-ion golf car battery
 
The Trojan Battery Co. announced its new battery, the Trojan GC2 48V Lithium-Ion Golf Battery. The battery is durable, charges fast and is maintenance-free.
 
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Yamaha Golf-Car hosts First Green learning lab
 
As part of the GCSAA Conference and Trade show, Yamaha Golf-Car Co. sponsored First Green learning sessions for superintendents. Learn more.
 
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DLF Seeds acquires OreGro Seeds
 
DLF Seeds announced it has acquired the assets of Oregon-based OreGro Seeds, a forage, cover crop and turfgrass breeding company. See what assets were involved in the acquisition.
 
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  VIDEO
 
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Standard Golf discusses GreenActivator fertilizer
 
At the 2022 GCSAA Conference & Trade Show the Golfdom staff caught up with Matt Pauli, director of marketing for Standard Golf and Chad Callaway, managing director for AgLogic. The pair discusses GreenActivator, a liquid fertilizer with humic and fulvic acids.
 
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When pigs fly? FMC unveils new tool, Serata, for Pythium control
 
Evan Parenti, golf and lawn market manager for FMC discusses two of the company's new products, Kalida and Serata. Kalida offers control for multiple warm and cool season diseases, while Serata is formulated to combat Pythium diseases.
 
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Smithco's Sand Star E electric bunker rake
 
Steven Johnson, regional sales manager and Jeff Churchill, domestic and international sales representative for Smithco show off the company's new electric bunker rake and highlight the benefits including the lithium battery that offers 7-8 hours of runtime.
 
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  COURSE OF THE WEEK
 
Photo courtesy of Landscapes Unlimited
 
Atlanta Athletic Club’s Riverside golf course renovation underway
 
Landscapes Unlimited, Tripp Davis & Associates and the Atlanta Athletic Club are teaming for a complete course renovation.
 
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  BLOG
 
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Superintendent storytime: Goldenlinks and the Three Bears
 
Jim Black presents superintendent storytime featuring his original tale, "Goldenlinks and the Three Bears.”
 
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  FROM THE MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Keeping up with the Jones: Hanging up the high tops
 
Golfdom Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones reflects on how the events that were canceled due to the pandemic have him cherishing their return.
 
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Off the Record: Worth the investment
 
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., examines the USGA Green Section's research program and its impact on the industry.
 
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February 2022 over photos by: Golfdom Staff (headshots); Olga Kurbatova / istock–getty images plus / getty images (background)
 
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