Industry News

Kenna joins Golfdom

March 11, 2020 By Seth Jones

“Dr. Kenna … what kind of doctor are you?” asked the waitress at Stillwater CC. Mike Kenna, who holds a B.S. in ornamental horticulture from Cal State Polytech, an M.S. in agronomy and a doctorate in crop science, chuckled. “My ...

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FMC Professional Solutions to donate $21K to GCSAA chapters

March 6, 2020 By Sarah Webb

FMC Professional Solutions will donate $21,000 to 71 local Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) chapters as a result of more than 200 golf course superintendents from across the U.S. stepping up to the tee box at the FMC’s ...

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Rain Bird Golf's new 702 and 752 series rotors are available in electric or integrated controls. (Photo: Rain Bird Golf)

Rain Bird Golf releases two new rotors

March 6, 2020 By Golfdom staff

Rain Bird’s Golf Division introduced its new 702 and 752 series rotors. These rotors replace Rain Bird’s current 700 and 751 series electric and integrated control (IC) Valve-In-Head (VIH) rotors. The 702 and 752 series rotors are designed to ...

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Lastec introduces new flex deck zero turn mower

March 3, 2020 By Christina Herrick

Lastec introduced the WZ400 flex deck commercial zero-turn mower, joining the Lastec range of commercial and golf course mowers. Starting at $11,900, the WZ400 offers gas and diesel engine options to fit the production needs and budgets of commercial landscapers, ...

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Applications open for 2020 Syngenta Business Institute

March 2, 2020 By Christina Herrick

Golf course superintendents looking to take their leadership skills to the next level can now apply for the 2020 Syngenta Business Institute (SBI), held Dec. 1-4, in Winston-Salem, N.C. In its twelfth year, the SBI program is led by Wake ...

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The Andersons names Goldsby as director of professional turf business

February 27, 2020 By Sarah Webb

The Andersons appointed Anthony (Tony) Goldsby as director of its professional turf business. Goldsby, who will replace Bob Eichenberg upon his retirement in March, will be directly responsible for the division’s business strategy, sales execution, marketing programs and customer service. ...

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