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USGA creates free Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program

The United States Golf Association (USGA) partnered with Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, N.C., to launch the new 12-month program beginning in January.

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USGA nominates Fred Perpall for president

Perpall will be the USGA's 67th president, succeeding Stu Francis. Perpall currently chairs the USGA’s championship committee.

Carolinas GCSA elects new president

The association elected Chuck Connolly as its new president and added a new member to its board of directors.

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Research looks for cost-effective nematode management methods

Scientists from the University of Florida seek to develop cost-effective methods for managing nematodes and fungal diseases.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Applications now open for USGA’s Pathways internship

The 10-day program during the U.S. Open gives college students an inside look at the of golf industry.

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UMass turfgrass prof. receives NTEP award

The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the turfgrass industry through cooperation with the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP).

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GreenKeeper University celebrates its first graduating class

The online program that offers turfgrass science courses graduated five, including four superintendents and a CEO.

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Aspen Investors becomes exclusive distributor of CoreMax48

The company says the core-collecting attachment will be available at all of its locations in the coming months.

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Turf Connections adds new sales manager

The company appointed Jacob Dubose to oversee sales in North and South Carolina.

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David Latshaw joins Aqua-Aid Solutions

Latshaw joins the company as western territory manager after a stint with Spiio.

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Landscapes Golf Management names new director of agronomy and maintenance

Chris Lewis, a former superintendent at Broadlands Golf Course in Broomfield, Colo., joins the company to work closely with leadership.

How to prevent Pythium blight in cool-season turf

Jim Kerns, Ph.D., shares how preventative applications keep the pathogen at bay.

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Brian Roth talks “eerie” three-week fire that closed his course

Brian Roth, CGCS, superintendent at Oquirrh Hills GC, shares with Seth Jones his most memorable time at work.

COURSE OF THE WEEK

Photo: Bonita Bay Club

Cypress Course undergoes renovations following recent hurricane damage

The Bonita Springs, Fla., course, which saw moderate damage from Hurricane Ian, received a Fazio Design-led renovation focused on improved drainage.

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