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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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Turf Pest of the Month: How to stay on top of ABW outbreaks Posted on 18 Aug 2023 in the From the Magazine & Turf Pest of the Month categories.

An Ohio superintendent shares why it’s important to keep your cool when dealing with ABW. Read more»

John Deere expands its board of directors to 12 with new addition Posted on 08 Aug 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Neil Hunn currently serves as president and CEO of Roper Technologies and is the 11th independent, or non-employee, director on the company's board. Read more»

Hazeltine National partners with Love Golf Design for master plan ahead of ‘29 Ryder Cup Posted on 08 Aug 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The plan will identify areas of improvement on the course's greens, bunkers and fairways. It will also offer infrastructure improvements. Read more»

Patrick McAndrew joins Munro as Eastern regional account manager Posted on 07 Aug 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

McAndrew, who has more than 25 years of industry experience, is the company's fourth addition since May. Read more»

Behind the scenes at the Kaulig Companies Championship Posted on 07 Aug 2023 in the From the Magazine & Golfdom TV & Home Video & People & Tour Guide categories.

Associate Editor Rob DiFranco goes on the green to chat with Larry Napora, director of golf course maintenance, and Tim Gruber, South Course superintendent at Firestone Country Club, all things Kaulig Companies Championship. Read more»

How the Boeing Classic Super Ryan Gordon found his way into turfgrass management Posted on 07 Aug 2023 in the From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

Ryan Gordon, superintendent at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, started as a business major in college, but found his way to turfgrass management soon after. Read more»