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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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Greenworks Commercial opens first US-based manufacturing facility in Tennessee Posted on 23 Feb 2023 in the From the Magazine & Industry News categories.

Greenworks Commercial will produce its new OptimusZ battery-powered mower at its first U.S.-based facility in Morristown, Tenn. Read more»

GCSAA Conference and Trade Show attendance up 69 percent over 2022 Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Featured & Industry News categories.

The GCSAA says it saw an increase of 4,500 attendees as it made a return to Orlando for its annual conference and trade show. Read more»

John Deere debuts greensmower, electric Gator and more at 2023 GCSAA Conference and Show Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Industry News categories.

John Deere unveiled several new products aimed at the golf market, including greens and fairway mowers, a bunker rake and two new Gator UTVs. Read more»

GCSAA reelects Breen as first two-term president since ’47 and adds new board member Posted on 13 Feb 2023 in the Industry News & People categories.

GCSAA members reelected Kevin P. Breen as president at the association's annual meeting held during the GCSAA Conference and Show. Read more»

GCSAA awards Rutgers turfgrass student inaugural Larry Powell Scholarship Posted on 12 Feb 2023 in the Industry News categories.

Travis Campbell is the first recipient of the award, which focuses on individuals from underserved populations who are GCSAA members or interested in becoming a member. Read more»

Envu unveils new Resilia root health solution at GCSAA show Posted on 10 Feb 2023 in the Industry News categories.

The company says Resilia offers control of all major soilborne pathogens and suppresses root-damaging nematodes. Read more»