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Live from the 2017 Golf Industry Show

February 9, 2017 By Golfdom staff

The Golfdom crew traveled to Orlando, Fla., for the 2017 Golf Industry. Check out the stories below for the latest news, trends and stories from the show floor. News Bayer showcases Indemnify and Exteris Stressgard at GIS GIS boosts interest ...

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Photo credit: B A Bowen Photography via Foter.com / CC BY

How to do Florida: Step 1, get out of your hotel room

February 3, 2017 By Steven Wright

I often hear this complaint when the Golf Industry Show rotation returns to Florida: “There isn’t much to do in Florida.” As a longtime resident, I disagree. And I’m not talking about theme parks. I have nothing against them. In ...

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Photos by: Seth Jones (1, 6, 10-13) and Grant B. Gannon (2-5, 7-9)

Golfdom Gallery: 2016 Golfdom Summit edition

February 1, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

1. Major players John Zimmers,Oakmont (Pa.) CC (left) and Richard Bator, international golf course agronomist, share a laugh on the last evening of the 2016 Golfdom Summit. 2. Barbecue buddies This group might include guys from five different states, but ...

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Resisting the little green invaders

January 30, 2017 By Jim Brosnan, Ph.D.

What do superintendents, farmers and weekend gardeners have in common? For one, they all share a strong dislike of weeds. Whether you’re a professional or amateur, nothing can ruin your day like a weed. Worse yet, no matter how you ...

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Predicting emergence patterns for timing control programs

January 23, 2017 By Patrick McCullough, Ph.D.

Seedheads reduce the aesthetics and quality of golf course turfgrass. TifGrand bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. x C. transvaalensis Burtt Davy) and Sea Isle 1 seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum Sw.) are popular selections for golf course fairways, tees and roughs. ...

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The 19th Hole: Mike Bremmer

January 18, 2017 By Seth Jones

Mike Bremmer Superintendent // Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee Mike, what can I get you? Either a local IPA or a Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet. Wait, have you ever had one? OK, you’ve got to try one — I’m buying. Hey, that’s ...

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