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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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Penn State Extension to offer field day for turf and ornamentals Posted on 21 Jul 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Penn State Extension will host an upcoming workshop designed for golf course superintendents and others interested in ornamental horticulture. Read more»

Young, wild and bee(s): How native areas and pollinators can benefit a course Posted on 17 Jul 2023 in the Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Members of the industry share why native areas and pollinators, such as honeybees, are a natural partnership that could be a win for all involved. Read more»

Firestone Country Club crew calls hosting the Kaulig Companies Championship their “Super Bowl” Posted on 13 Jul 2023 in the From the Magazine & Tour Guide categories.

The staff refers to the tournament as Firestone’s Super Bowl. Crews take time from their schedules to pitch in where they can on the South Course. Read more»

A behind-the-scenes look at the 2023 John Deere Classic with Superintendent Jonathan Graham Posted on 10 Jul 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

After a year of waiting, TPC Deere Run Superintendent Jonathan Graham hosts his first John Deere Classic at a course where he once served as an assistant. Read more»

The Women in Turf team is back in action again at the 2023 US Women’s Open Posted on 07 Jul 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

A group of 35 women, as part of the Women in Turf program, are making an instant impact at the 2023 U.S. Women's Open in Pebble Beach, Calif., as part of the program's third year of operation. Read more»

GCSAA survey shows decrease in maintained turfgrass and increase in course length Posted on 28 Jun 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The study, funded in part by the USGA, and reviewed by the National Golf Foundation is the third in its Golf Course Environmental Profile program. Read more»