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Seth Jones, a 25-year veteran of the golf industry media, is Editor-in-Chief of Golfdom magazine and Athletic Turf. A graduate of the University of Kansas School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Jones began working for Golf Course Management in 1999 as an intern. In his professional career he has won numerous awards, including a Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) first place general feature writing award for his profile of World Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman and a TOCA first place photography award for his work covering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In his career, Jones has accumulated an impressive list of interviews, including such names as George H.W. Bush, Samuel L. Jackson, Lance Armstrong and Charles Barkley. Jones has also done in-depth interviews with such golfing luminaries as Norman, Gary Player, Nick Price and Lorena Ochoa, to name only a few. Jones is a member of both the Golf Writers Association of America and the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association. Jones can be reached at sjones@northcoastmedia.net.

Posts by Seth Jones

Friends in High Places: Joe Theismann, NFL quarterback and broadcaster Posted on 23 Dec 2024 in the Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

The NFL’s MVP in 1983, Joe Theismann has been involved in the NFL as both a player and then commentator for decades. He led the Washington Redskins to both Super Read more»

Bigger, better 2024 Golfdom Summit wraps up Posted on 23 Dec 2024 in the Featured categories.

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones recaps the 2024 Golfdom Summit in Orlando, Fla. Read more»

19th Hole: Joe Felicetti Posted on 05 Dec 2024 in the 19th Hole & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Joe Felicetti shares what it's like working so close to the cape in New England. Read more»

At the Turn: Ryan Blechta Posted on 04 Dec 2024 in the 19th Hole & Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine & People categories.

Ryan Blechta from Spanish Peaks Mountain Club shares more about his experience working with Tom Weiskopf. Read more»

Keeping up with the Jones: Reflecting on a big 2024 Posted on 25 Nov 2024 in the Columns & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones reflects on his top five work-related moments from 2024. Read more»

Owen Coulson shares how his new consulting business Grassmentor can help supers thrive Posted on 07 Nov 2024 in the Video & Golfdom TV categories.

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones sat down with Owen Coulson, owner of Grassmentor, to discuss his new golf course consulting business and how superintendents can benefit from its services. Read more»