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Musings from the Ledge: Remembering 9/11

September 16, 2021 By
Alan FitzGerald, superintendent at LedgeRock GC in Mohnton, Pa., reflects on what he was doing on 9/11 and how that day changed his perspective. ...

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John Shaw (Photo by: Scott Galvin Photography)

2021 Herb Graffis Businessperson of the Year: John Shaw

September 14, 2021 By
A golfer’s heart, a helping attitude and an engineer’s mind make John Shaw, CGCS, the 2021 winner of the Herb Graffis Businessperson of the Year Award. ...

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Jason Straka, ASGCA, Craig MacGregor, Golfdom publisher, and Kent Turner, superintendent at Kenwood CC in Cincinnati, with Kent’s dog Crosby. (Photo: Golfdom Staff)

Golfdom Gallery: August 2021

September 7, 2021 By
A few of the faces and places the Golfdom editorial and sales teams have encountered recently, after a year-plus of not traveling due to COVID-19. ...

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Ocotillo Golf Club. (Photo courtesy of Arcis Golf)

Arcis golf buys six Arizona-based Phil Mickelson golf properties

September 2, 2021 By
Golf facilities owner and operator, Arcis Golf, has acquired six Mickelson Golf Properties which includes three private and three daily fee courses. ...

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19th Hole: Scott Simpson

August 26, 2021 By
Seth Jones interviews Scott Simpson, superintendent of Benton (Ill.) CC, about the best sporting event he's seen live, his family and more. ...

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Light topdressing rates of 0.50 to 0.75 cubic feet of sand per 1,000 square feet are used during periods of minimal growth. (Photo courtesy of Brian Whitlark)

Research identifies sand and topdressing needed to manage putting greens

August 24, 2021 By and
Field observations and research reveal the type of sand and amount of topdressing needed to manage thatch and organic matter accumulation in putting greens. ...

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