Industry News

Sticks for Kids Partnering with LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Program in 2018

January 4, 2018 By Grant Gannon

The Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) Foundation is expanding its Sticks for Kids program by providing equipment and support to 75 new LPGA*USGA Girls Golf locations in 2018. Since its establishment in 1997, the GCBAA Foundation has taken ...

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Kawasaki Engines names Turf Care Products Canada distributor

January 4, 2018 By Grant Gannon

Effective Jan. 1, 2018, the Engines Division of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. assigned Canadian distribution responsibilities to Turf Care Products Canada, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, according to the company. Karen Howard, Kawasaki’s director, national dealer sales channel, marketing and order ...

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ASGCA members Dick Nugent and Jeff Hardin die Jan. 1

January 4, 2018 By Kelly Limpert

Two members of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) died on Jan. 1, 2018: ASGCA Past President Dick Nugent and Jeff Hardin, ASGCA. After graduation from the University of Illinois, Nugent worked six years with ASGCA Founding Member ...

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Toro renews partnership with Club Managers Association of America

January 4, 2018 By Golfdom staff

The Toro Co. renewed its commitment to support the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) and The Club Foundation through CMAA’s new Partnership Network, which provides opportunities for organizations to enhance their relationship with the CMAA. In 2007, Toro joined ...

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Equipment Dealers Association honors Ferris with Gold Level Award

January 2, 2018 By Golfdom staff

For the third consecutive year, the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) awarded its Gold Level Award to Briggs & Stratton Corp. for its Ferris commercial mower products. “Dealers recognized Ferris with exceptional ratings in all categories and we will continue to ...

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The Westin Kierland Golf Club becomes first Arizona golf course to install “Shark Experience”

December 28, 2017 By Kelly Limpert

The Westin Kierland Golf Club is the first Arizona golf course and resort to install “Shark Experience” to its golf car fleet. Westin Kierland’s Club Car golf cars will include high-definition touch screen displays and built-in speakers with Bluetooth connectivity. ...

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