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Syngenta’s Margaret Bell to Retire

April 16, 2012 By Golfdom staff

It’s been a long time, but after 35 years at the company, Syngenta marketing communications manager Margaret Bell will retire May 4. “It’s time to move on to something else,” Bell said. “It’s hard to believe that somebody can be ...

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EWGA Names Janet Phillips Businesswoman of the Year

April 16, 2012 By Golfdom staff

EWGA has named Janet Phillips its 2011 EWGA Businesswoman of the Year. The award recognizes EWGA members who have used their success to promote the EWGA and women’s golf. Phillips was instrumental in the EWGA Richmond chapter’s founding nine years ...

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Witteveen Inducted into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

March 16, 2012 By Golfdom staff

Golf course superintendent Gord Witteveen has been tapped to be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. The founding director of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and longtime superintendent worked for more than 50 years at courses throughout ...

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Britton Harold Joins Jacobsen’s Product Management Team

February 23, 2012 By Golfdom staff

Britton Harold has been announced as the newest member of Jacobsen’s product management team. As product manager, Harold is responsible for multi-deck and outfront rotary products. Rounding out the product management team are Chris Fox and Rachel Luken. Harold has ...

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GCSAA Announces Watson Fellowship Winners

February 23, 2012 By Golfdom staff

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced the winners of its 2011 Watson Fellowships: Lindsey Hoffman, Renee Rioux and Joseph Roberts. Each was awarded a $5,000 postgraduate grants. The students, who are working toward post-graduate degrees, also ...

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Shaun Finley Joins Watertown Country Club as New Club Pro and GM

January 18, 2012 By Golfdom staff

Shaun Finley has taken over as general manager and golf pro at Watertown Country Club in Watertown, Wis. He was hired to replace Gene Frank, who retired in October after serving 18 years as pro over two different periods. Finley ...

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