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Rob DiFranco served as an Managing Editor for Golfdom Magazine, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

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Envu to support Newport CC and its volunteers at 2024 U.S. Senior Open Posted on 19 Jun 2024 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

The company also serves as the exclusive manufacturer sponsor of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides and nematicides at Newport (R.I.) CC Read more»

USGA awards E.J. Marshall Platter to Pinehurst’s John Jeffreys at 2024 US Open Posted on 19 Jun 2024 in the Industry News & People categories.

The USGA presented Jeffreys, the superintendent of Pinehurst No. 2, during the U.S. Open Trophy presentation. Read more»

Pure Seed and Atlas Turf unveil new herbicide-resistant paspalum Posted on 18 Jun 2024 in the Industry News categories.

Pure Dynasty with ACCe will officially launch at the Pure Seed Field Day, held at the company’s eastern research center in Rolesville, N.C. Read more»

Superintendent Sullivan Murphy’s journey to hosting the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open Posted on 16 Jun 2024 in the From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

Now in his second year in the head position, Murphy and the En-Joie GC go way back. Read more»

Industry experts share tips to avoid a fall armyworm ambush Posted on 10 Jun 2024 in the Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Industry experts share why it's important to be vigilant when it comes to fall armyworm. Read more»

Turf Pest of the Month: How to best mitigate potential billbug damage Posted on 10 Jun 2024 in the From the Magazine & Turf Pest of the Month categories.

A damaging turf pest, billbugs can be a golf course superintendent’s biggest foes. Read more»