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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

This AI spot-sprayer can detect weeds the size of a golf ball Posted on 21 May 2026 in the Golfdom TV categories.

Ecorobotix's ALBA AI spot-sprayer made a strong impression at the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. Read more»

Rob Torri of Orange Tree GC talks about Syngenta’s new nematicide, Trefinti Posted on 21 May 2026 in the Golfdom TV categories.

Rob Torri of Orange Tree Golf Club joins Seth Jones to discuss how nematodes are impacting turf health and how Syngenta's nematicide Trefinti is helping manage the problem. Read more»

Sipcam Agro’s Linchpin herbicide is helping superintendents fight crabgrass and other weeds Posted on 21 May 2026 in the Golfdom TV categories.

Dave Feist of Sipcam Agro joins Golfdom's Seth Jones at the 2026 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show to discuss Sipcam's new Linchpin herbicide and what sets the company apart in the eyes of golf course superintendents. Feist shares insights into the product and Sipcam Agro's reputation within the turf management industry. Read more»

Jeff Vannoy talks BASF past and present: “I never dreamed a DMI would get exciting again” Posted on 21 May 2026 in the Golfdom TV categories.

Vannoy talks about the success of their custom hat station, recaps a strong 2025 for the company and more Read more»

The 19th Hole: Brian Pero Posted on 14 May 2026 in the Current Issue & 19th Hole & From the Magazine categories.

Golfdom's Seth Jones chats with Brian Pero, Grizzly Golf and Social Lodge superintendent. Read more»

Aronimink’s Superintendent, John Gosselin, ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship Posted on 12 May 2026 in the Video & Featured categories.

Golfdom Editor-In-Chief Seth Jones is joined by long-time Aronimink Superintendent John Gosselin ahead of the 2026 PGA Championship. Gosselin talks to Jones about the history of the golf club and Read more»