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USGA announces $1.9M in golf course sustainability research grants for 2020

February 26, 2020 By
Continuing its 100-year commitment to providing scientific innovations for the golf industry, the United States Golf Association (USGA) will fund 73 separate research grants totaling nearly $2 million in 2020. This research funding is part of the organization’s annual investment ...

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Michelin adds X Tweel Turf Comfort tires

February 24, 2020 By
Michelin North America introduced the Michelin X Tweel Turf Comfort tires for golf carts and stand-on mowers This version of Michelin’s airless radial tire-wheel assembly replaces the standard 18X8.5N10 front and rear tire wheel for gas- or electric-powered golf cart ...

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Cub Cadet suspends robotics program

February 24, 2020 By
Cub Cadet has suspended support of its RG3 robotic greens mower. “We identified some technical challenges during field testing … so we’re refocusing our efforts in other areas of the business,” said Tony Whelan, director, sales and marketing, Cub Cadet ...

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Target Specialty products to host part four of its webinar series

February 21, 2020 By
Target Specialty Products will host the free Part Four of the Turf Fuel Master Class Business Growth Webinar Series for turf professionals with Turf Stress and Stress Relief on Feb. 27. The free live seminar, based in Edmonton, Alberta, Ca., ...

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Web Exclusive: More from the 2019 State of the Industry report part 1

February 21, 2020 By
2019 was a year of many successes, multiple challenges and happily, a few near misses. An inaccurately forecast hurricane saved a lot of superintendents some trouble (but not the unnecessary prep work), while floods and drought were common themes in ...

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Garett C. Heineck (Photo: Musser International Turfgrass Foundation)

Garett Heineck wins Musser Award of Excellence

February 19, 2020 By
The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation chose Garett C. Heineck, Ph.D., as the 2020 Award of Excellence recipient. The award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who demonstrate overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research. “My true passion is ...

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