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Thought blasts from Monday night of PGA Champ week

August 5, 2014 By
Well, apparently that 5-Hour Energy Drink I took at 8 a.m. was extra-strength, because it’s still working at 2 a.m… so, time for some thought blasts: Only talked to one golfer about conditions today (Martin Kaymer) but hopefully that will ...

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Yum! CEO: Drinks are on me

August 5, 2014 By
All week, Roger Meier, superintendent at Valhalla GC, has arranged for guest speakers to come address the grounds crew. On Monday, it was David Novak, CEO of Yum!, along with Ted Bishop, president of the PGA of America. Both men ...

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PGA Championship week!

August 4, 2014 By
I’m thrilled to be back at Valhalla for the PGA Championship! My first time back to the course since I was invited to speak at the Kentuckiana GCSA meeting here two (three?) years ago. The course looks great. I’ve only ...

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Superintendents driven to distraction

July 23, 2014 By
Some superintendents fish. Others hunt. Most play a little golf, heck, that’s almost unavoidable. But others invest in classic heavy metal — hot cars that get the blood pumping. Whether spinning wrenches on a classic car refurbishment, or taking hairpin ...

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A Camaro on the cover

July 22, 2014 By
I’d like to unveil to you, the readers, our July cover… That’s superintendent Mike Combs, CGCS… and his 1970 Camaro! Questions some may be asking would be, ‘Why is there a Camaro on the cover of Golfdom?’ and ‘What does ...

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Propane Council approves $929K for golf demos

July 18, 2014 By
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is making more headlines in the golf industry. Following this week’s announcement that they will be partnering with Audubon International, the organization has now approved a major investment to get more propane-fueled mowers ...

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