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About Benton Hodges

Hodges started his career in the turfgrass industry as a researcher at Mississippi State University followed by nearly a decade at high-end golf clubs as an assistant superintendent in the Mountain West. He now focuses his efforts on helping golf courses leverage technology-driven solutions while maintaining a people-first mindset. Find him on X at @BPHTurf or LinkedIn.

Posts by Benton Hodges

What does “autonomous” really mean when it comes to mowers? Posted on 14 Apr 2025 in the Columns & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

The conversation around autonomous mowing has never been louder, but much of it is clouded by confusion over terminology, with important nuances getting lost in the noise. Read more»

Benton Hodges on when turf tech goes wrong Posted on 18 Jul 2024 in the From the Magazine categories.

Benton Hodges tells a personal story about when technology threw a wrench in the final plans of the season. Read more»

Pardon my Tech: The five foundations of turf tech Posted on 10 Jun 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Benton Hodges breaks down the five foundations of turf tech in order to begin painting a more digestible picture of the technology ecosystem the industry is working towards in 2050. Read more»

How embracing technology now can help you and your course well into the future Posted on 21 May 2024 in the Columns & From the Magazine categories.

Hodges now focuses his efforts on helping golf courses leverage technology-driven solutions while maintaining a people-first mindset. Read more»