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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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Superintendent salaries continue to rise according to new GCSAA report Posted on 22 May 2023 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

Superintendent salaries are up 14 percent over a two-year period according to the GCSAA's Benefits and Compensation Report. Read more»

High-tech tools that will influence the future of golf course maintenance Posted on 11 May 2023 in the From the Magazine categories.

From golf balls that measure green speeds, to robotic mowers, to drones that spray native areas — the future of golf course maintenance is now. Read more»

USGA to invest $30M in water conservation efforts over the next 15 years Posted on 20 Apr 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The USGA said it will bring together experts from across the Green Section, GCSAA and more to help reduce golf's use of water Read more»

Syngenta’s new warm-season turf herbicide controls more than 40 weeds Posted on 17 Apr 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Syngenta said the herbicide can also tank mix with Fusilade II to remove bermudagrass from established zoysiagrass as an alternative to burndown herbicides. Read more»

Golf Association of Michigan awards Crystal Downs CC superintendent Posted on 30 Mar 2023 in the Featured & Industry News & People categories.

The association named Mike Morris, CGCS, of Crystal Downs, as its 2023 Superintendent of Merit for his leadership and professionalism in the field of golf course maintenance. Read more»

Echo appoints Harold Redman as new president and CEO Posted on 29 Mar 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

Echo named Redman, former president of Briggs & Stratton's turf and consumer products business, as its new president and CEO, succeeding Tim Dorsey. Read more»