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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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The Fairways Foundation completes 2022 funding cycle with more than $440K distributed Posted on 07 Oct 2022 in the Industry News categories.

The Fairways Foundation finished its third grant funding cycle, awarding more than $169,000 to 12 conservation-based projects worldwide. Read more»

DLF Pickseed officially changes name to DLF Posted on 06 Oct 2022 in the Industry News categories.

DLF Pickseed has unified its brand and business under the name DLF, allowing the company to refocus its resources. Read more»

Virginia superintendent earns GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award Posted on 06 Oct 2022 in the Industry News & People categories.

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) named Virginia superintendent Christian Sain a Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award winner. Read more»

Indian Wells Golf Resort names new director of agronomy Posted on 05 Oct 2022 in the Industry News & People categories.

Indian Wells (Calif.) Golf Resort named Nicholas Leitner its new director of agronomy. Leitner previously served as assistant superintendent at Eldorado CC. Read more»

EPA and GCSAA partner to promote best management practices and sustainability Posted on 04 Oct 2022 in the Industry News categories.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) signed a partnership agreement, pledging a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability on golf courses. Read more»

Nufarm welcomes eight assistant superintendents to EXCEL Leadership Program Posted on 04 Oct 2022 in the Industry News & People categories.

The GCSAA and Nufarm announced the eight-person EXCEL Leadership Program class of 2022, consisting of assistant superintendents. Read more»