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The Golfdom Files: Confessions of a club pro Posted on 16 Dec 2014 in the Uncategorized categories.

Golf: it’s not an easy gig. ¶ In the May, 1967 issue of Golfdom, an anonymous club pro was given the opportunity to let it all out about the trials Read more»

Williams awarded Georgia GCSA Superintendent of the Year Posted on 15 Dec 2014 in the Uncategorized categories.

Golfdom would like to extend congratulations to Anthony Williams, CGCS, our Environmental Editor, who was honored with the Superintendent of the Year award from the Georgia Golf Course Superintendent Association. Williams, Read more»

Golfdom Files Extended: New bonanza in ’66 Posted on 10 Dec 2014 in the Online Exclusive categories.

In the November Golfdom we published this excerpt from the October-November 1965  issue about how golf courses planned on utilizing the unexpected funds they would receive when the Federal Excise Tax, Read more»

Vittum to receive 2015 USGA Green Section Award Posted on 09 Dec 2014 in the Industry News & People categories.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) will honor Dr. Patricia J. Vittum with the 2015 USGA Green Section Award. The award has been presented annually since 1961 and celebrates an individual’s service to Read more»

Crocodile kills golfer at South Africa course Posted on 08 Dec 2014 in the Uncategorized categories.

A crocodile attacked and killed a man on Dec. 3 at the Skukuza Golf Course on South Africa’s Kruger National Park. 29-year-old Jacques van der Sandt ventured into a dam called Lake Read more»

Fun from the Golfdom Summit Posted on 04 Dec 2014 in the Columns & People categories.

The Golfdom Summit’s second day has already begun but yesterday provided some picturesque shots we had to share. Enjoy! Photos: Golfdom Staff   Read more»