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Golfdom Gallery: June 2015

June 12, 2015 By
1. Twin Oaks double threat (L to R) Jeff Burey, owner of Twin Oaks Golf Complex in Eudora, Kan., with Mike Marshall, superintendent, Falcon Valley GC, Lenexa, Kan. Some people think Golfdom editorial HQ is conveniently located near the GCSAA, ...

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My Second Office: Joel Kachmarek, Tacoma Country & Golf Club

June 12, 2015 By
About our host Tacoma Country & Golf Club, Lakewood, Wash., is located less than 10 miles from 2015 U.S. Open host Chambers Bay. Joel Kachmarek, superintendent at Tacoma C&GC, and his crew are preparing for the hoards of golf fans ...

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The 19th Hole: Steve Loughran

June 12, 2015 By
Superintendent //  Rock Ridge CC, Newtown, Conn. What are you drinking? I love the Brooklyn Summer Ale this time of year. Tell me about Rock Ridge CC? It’s a nice private 9-hole course in beautiful Newtown. Very family oriented. It’s ...

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Floratine names Paul Ramina corporate agronomist

June 10, 2015 By
Floratine has appointed Paul Ramina as its new corporate agronomist. Ramina joins the Floratine team following a long career in the golf industry, including more than 20 years as a superintendent. During his tenure, Ramina delivered tournament-level course conditions for several U.S. golf ...

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Billy Casper Golf wins Helios HR Apollo Award

June 8, 2015 By
Billy Casper Golf (BCG) was honored with the 2015 Helios HR Apollo Award for talent development on May 27 at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner, Va. Celebrating its ninth year, the Apollo Awards honor organizations that focus on the future ...

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Toro names director of marketing

June 4, 2015 By
The Toro Company‘s vice president of irrigation and lighting businesses, Phil Burkart, has appointed Dan Winterton as director of marketing. Winterton, an 18-year veteran of Toro, replaces Pete Moeller, who was promoted to managing director of business development. Winterton started his career as a financial ...

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