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Evans Scholars Foundation Awards Caddie Scholarships

April 27, 2012 By
The Evans Scholars Foundation has awarded 230 full housing and tuition college scholarships to caddies across the country. The scholarship is valued at more than $70,000 over four years. Recipients were selected based on their strong caddie record; excellent academics; ...

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Syngenta’s Margaret Bell to Retire

April 16, 2012 By
It’s been a long time, but after 35 years at the company, Syngenta marketing communications manager Margaret Bell will retire May 4. “It’s time to move on to something else,” Bell said. “It’s hard to believe that somebody can be ...

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EWGA Names Janet Phillips Businesswoman of the Year

April 16, 2012 By
EWGA has named Janet Phillips its 2011 EWGA Businesswoman of the Year. The award recognizes EWGA members who have used their success to promote the EWGA and women’s golf. Phillips was instrumental in the EWGA Richmond chapter’s founding nine years ...

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Department of Environmental Management Recognizes Five Rhode Island Courses

April 16, 2012 By
Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit has recognized five Rhode Island golf courses for their commitment to green environmental practices. The five golf courses all participated in the Rhode Island Golf Course Green Certification program and were the first ...

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Last Chance to Speak Out on H-2B Program Rule

April 16, 2012 By
In February, the U.S. Dept. of Labor adopted an H-2B program rule that would require employers to hire any qualified U.S. worker up to 21 days before an H-2B worker is scheduled to begin. That’s even if the employer already ...

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Witteveen Inducted into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

March 16, 2012 By
Golf course superintendent Gord Witteveen has been tapped to be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. The founding director of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and longtime superintendent worked for more than 50 years at courses throughout ...

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