Industry News

Howard Fertilizer and Chemical moves into larger Atlanta offices

August 7, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

To better serve our clients and to meet demanding growth, Howard Fertilizer and Chemical Co. has moved to an expanded facility in Atlanta. “Our commitment to quality service and providing state of the art products to the turf industry throughout ...

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PGA of America, Topgolf form strategic alliance

August 7, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

The PGA of America has entered into a strategic alliance with global sports entertainment leader Topgolf to help promote career opportunities for golf industry professionals at Topgolf venues nationwide. In addition, Topgolf will market PGA of America championship events, create ...

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Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply, Upstart Products merge

July 31, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply and Upstart Products have merged, expanding their product offerings and exceptional services to professional landscape contractors, golf course superintendents and more. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Upstart, and its unique golf agronomic product ...

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Marriott Golf adds properties in the South Pacific region

July 28, 2017 By Grant Gannon

Marriott Golf, the Global Golf Division of Marriott International, Inc., has added two new resort golf facilities in the South Pacific region to its “premier collection” of worldwide managed properties. The Denarau Fiji Golf and Racquet Club, near Nadi, ...

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Researchers team up for study on putting green trueness

July 28, 2017 By Grant Gannon

Doug Linde, Ph.D., a professor of turf management at Delaware Valley University, has been working with researchers from New Zealand to try to determine the best way to measure putting green trueness (how the turf impacts the roll of a ball on ...

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Topgolf, Cineplex team up to bring Topgolf experience to Canada

July 26, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

Topgolf and Cineplex have entered into an exclusive partnership that will bring Topgolf’s sports entertainment experience to Canada. The joint venture will see the opening of multiple Topgolf venues in markets across the country during the next several years. Financial ...

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