Industry News

Severe flooding cancels Greenbrier Classic; industry support follows

June 27, 2016 By Seth Jones

The Greenbrier Resort and the PGA Tour was forced to cancel the Greenbrier Classic after severe flooding struck West Virginia, causing the death of 23 so far. The tournament was scheduled to be played July 7-10. “We are heartbroken by the ...

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New Jersey PGA Member to compete on American Ninja Warrior

June 27, 2016 By Seth Jones

Editor’s Note: Story courtesy PGA of America He’s a New Jersey PGA Section member by day…and an “American Ninja Warrior” contestant by night. Brian Keane’s longtime dream of competing on the hit NBC show, while promoting the game of golf, ...

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Topgolf signs agreement to take its concept “Down Under”

June 27, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Topgolf has recently signed a letter of intent to license its concept exclusively in Australia to Village Roadshow Limited. The agreement signifies Topgolf’s first joint venture outside of the United States and United Kingdom. The first planned Australian property will ...

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Audubon International names 2016 BioBlitz winners

June 27, 2016 By Grant Gannon

Audubon International named the winners of its BioBlitz 2016, an annual program which brings people together to appreciate the wildlife that share the golf course. This year’s BioBlitz ran from Earth Day, April 22, through Migratory Bird Day, May 14. The ...

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PrimeraTurf unveils new name

June 24, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

PrimeraTurf, Inc. has changed its name to Primera, Inc., effective immediately. The 16-year-old business cooperative has changed their name to reflect the depth of their market expansion. “The new name, Primera, allows us to emphasize our wide-ranging market growth and ...

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Bayer secures EPA Federal Registration for Indemnify nematicide