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Bayer CropScience names Darrin Batisky area sales manager

July 22, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, appointed Darrin Batisky to area sales manager for the North American turf and ornamentals (T&O) business. In his new role serving the Kentucky, southern Indiana and central and southern Ohio markets, Batisky ...

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Reinders adds two to staff

July 11, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Reinders, Inc. added Brian Placzkowski and Jerry Kershasky to its staff to help serve the Chicago market. Placzkowski will work with golf courses as a territory manager within the commercial equipment division. He was the assistant superintendent at Royal Melbourne CC in Long Grove, ...

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Michigan superintendent becomes e-par EMS Certified Professional

July 9, 2014 By Joelle Harms

University of Michigan Golf Course Superintendent Scott Rockov became certified in the e-par Environmental Management System (EMS) Certified Professional program. The program recognizes individuals who have knowledge of systems-based environmental management and the requisite skills to build and implement a comprehensive environmental ...

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Golfdom Gallery: June 2014

June 23, 2014 By Joelle Harms

1 Full throttle As Golfdom publisher Pat Roberts (left) was traipsing through another airport, he spotted Michael Ballard, owner of Full Throttle Saloon and star of the TruTV show of the same name. 2 An untold Joel’s Journey Joel Jackson, ...

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The lifesaving power of a selfless act

June 23, 2014 By Matt Neff

“I want to buy a house with you before I die.” Those were the words Megan McDaniel said to her husband Jay, superintendent at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Columbus, Ohio, in early 2012 — not even a year ...

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The 19th Hole: Jeff Markow

June 23, 2014 By Seth Jones

CGCS, Superintendent// Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach, Calif. What are you drinking, Jeff? I’ll take any cold beer… I haven’t met one I don’t like yet. A Stella, a Longboard… Firestone 805 is a good local beer. You’re from Minnesota, but ...

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