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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

The Masters: A first-timer’s perspective Posted on 06 Apr 2018 in the Columns & People categories.

There was an empty space at a table near Amen Corner, room for two more Masters patrons. So Golfdom publisher Craig MacGregor politely asked the two men having lunch if Read more»

The 19th Hole: Justin VanLanduit Posted on 02 Apr 2018 in the 19th Hole & Featured categories.

Justin VanLanduit Superintendent // Briarwood CC, Deerfield, Ill. After 18 holes, what’s your drink of choice? If I’m in Wisconsin, a Spotted Cow, because that’s the only place you can Read more»

Ducking danger in its many forms Posted on 26 Mar 2018 in the Columns categories.

I am knocking on wood, thanking my stars, pointing to the heavens while whispering a quiet “thank you.” Because once again, your pal Jonesy got through an adventure unscathed. I Read more»

Michigan versus Pepperdine, 1994: A March Madness story Posted on 13 Mar 2018 in the Uncategorized categories.

This Thursday my Jayhawks will tip off against the Penn Quakers at the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kan. The fact that the game is being played in Wichita got Read more»

The 19th Hole: Zach Bauer Posted on 02 Mar 2018 in the 19th Hole & Featured categories.

  Zach Bauer Superintendent // The Broadmoor (West Course), Colorado Springs, Colo. Once we’re done out here, where’s the best spot for a beer? We’ll go to Fossil Craft Brewing, Read more»

Steven Cook, CGCS, MG, named director of agronomy at Medinah Posted on 22 Feb 2018 in the Industry News categories.

One chapter ends and another begins in the storybook career of Steven M. Cook, CGCS, MG. Cook confirmed for Golfdom today that he has resigned his position as director of Read more»