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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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Emerging pests, diseases and weeds to watch in 2025 Posted on 20 Feb 2025 in the From the Magazine & Current Issue & Turf Pest of the Month categories.

Experts from around the industry share what you can expect in 2025. Read more»

John Deere names top golf dealer of 2025 and Turf Bowl winner at GCSAA Conference Posted on 12 Feb 2025 in the Industry News categories.

John Deere named Beard Equipment as its Golf Dealer of the Year and Penn State the Turf Bowl winner. Read more»

GCSAA elects T.A. Barker, CGCS, as new president Posted on 10 Feb 2025 in the Industry News categories.

GCSAA members elected T.A. Barker, CGCS, as new president of the association at the 2025 Conference and Trade Show. Read more»

John Deere intros two new battery-powered options Posted on 06 Feb 2025 in the Featured & Industry News & Products categories.

John Deere unveiled a new electric triplex mower and Gator UTV at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. Read more»

Jacobsen intros new electric rotary and walking mowers Posted on 05 Feb 2025 in the Featured & Maintenance & Products categories.

The new Jacobsen mowers offer reduced noise levels and maintenance needs for superintendents. Read more»

USGA names Rodney Lingle, CGCS, 2025 Green Section Award winner Posted on 05 Feb 2025 in the Industry News & Featured categories.

The USGA will present Rodney Lingle, CGCS, developer of Mach 1 bermudagrass and a longtime superitnendent, with the award in March 2025. Read more»