Industry News

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

February 21, 2020 By Chris Lewis

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 Christina Herrick

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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An exciting announcement for Golfdom

February 16, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones shares a major announcement regarding Golfdom … watch the video to see what has transpired recently at the magazine, and what it means for readers. ...

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Hunter releases new large turf rotor

February 13, 2020 By Sarah Webb

Hunter Industries unveiled the I-50 large turf rotor. The new I-50 large turf rotor is built to conquer demanding conditions. The powerful internal drive mechanism and versatile arc adjustment style are derived from Hunter’s golf rotors to ensure top performance ...

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PBI-Gordon adds Don Botkin as sales rep

February 11, 2020 By Sarah Webb

The employee-owners of PBI-Gordon named Don Botkin as a sales representative. Based in Dublin, Ohio, Botkin is responsible for PBI-Gordon product sales to golf course and turfgrass management customers in Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. “We are excited that Don Botkin ...

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Rain Bird Golf promotes Jeff Lawson to national sales manager for US, Canada

February 10, 2020 By Tyler Gunter

Jeff Lawson is the new national sales manager for Rain Bird’s Golf Division. Lawson will be responsible for leading Rain Bird Golf’s sales and distribution teams in the U.S. and Canada with the ultimate goal of driving golf product and ...

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