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The 19th Hole: Todd Fyffe

November 24, 2014 By Seth Jones

Superintendent // Westmoreland Country Club, Wilmette, Ill. What are you drinking? It’s a Half Acres’ Daisy Cutter — try one! When I was living in Chicago, I had a short walk through an alley to get to the brewery. Now ...

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Georgia CGCS, state Rep. named environmental leaders

November 17, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Mark Hoban, CGCS at Rivermont Golf and Country Club in Johns Creek, Ga., and Rep. Tom McCall (R) from Elberton, Ga., have earned a Environmental Leader in Golf awards from the Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation (GGEF). Hoban is being honored for his innovative and passionate pursuit ...

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Pioneering golfer Dr. Charles L. Sifford receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

November 12, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Dr. Charles L. “Charlie” Sifford had the best seat in the East Room of the White House Monday afternoon when he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. Sifford was the first African-American PGA member to successfully compete professionally ...

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Assoufid GC: Marrakesh, Morocco

November 10, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Assoufid Golf Club opened on Oct. 1 near the “Red City” of Marrakesh, Morocco. The desert-style 7,042-yard, par-72 golf course is set against the backdrop of North Africa’s snow-capped Atlas Mountains. It has international-standard dining and is a debut design for Scottish PGA ...

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Fabrizio to receive highest honor at Carolinas GCSA Conference

November 7, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Mike Fabrizio, CGCS at Daniel Island Club in Charleston, S.C., will be presented with the Distinguished Service Award from the 1,800-member Carolinas GCSA. Fabrizio, a prior president of the association, will receive the award during the Carolinas GCSA’s annual Conference and Trade ...

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Golf writer Dan Jenkins to receive 2015 Old Tom Morris Award

October 28, 2014 By Joelle Harms

The GCSAA announced in a news release that Dan Jenkins, one of a handful of writers in the World Golf Hall Fame and someone who covered each of the sport’s major championships for more than 60 years, will be honored with the 2015 Old Tom Morris Award. ...

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