Tag: Bob Farren

Working the room at Green Start Academy

November 9, 2016 By Grant Gannon

As the equivalent of the assistant superintendent here on the Golfdom staff, it just makes sense that I travel to the annual Green Start Academy (GSA) in Raleigh, N.C. each year. I recently made my second trip — to the ...

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10th annual Green Start Academy now accepting applications

June 18, 2015 By Grant Gannon

\John Deere Golf and Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience, have opened the application process for the 10th annual Green Start Academy (GSA). Assistant superintendents in the United States and Canada may apply to become one of the 50 attendees. The ...

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I’ll remember the Alamo show

March 18, 2015 By Seth Jones

I will remember a few things about the 2015 GIS in San Antonio outside of the great food and lousy weather. ¶ I ran into “Turf’s Most Interesting Man,” Bob Farren, CGCS at Pinehurst Resort, at the John Deere party. ...

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My Second Office: Bob Farren, CGCS, Pinehurst Resort

December 16, 2014 By Seth Jones

About our host Bob Farren, CGCS, director of grounds and golf course maintenance at Pinehurst (N.C.) Resort, has seen a lot of incredible golf come through his facility. In fact, last June he put in the hours to host two ...

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The Golfdom Gallery: November 2014

November 24, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Eagle eye on the GIE+Expo We spotted this beautiful bald eagle at the Dixie Chopper booth at GIE+Expo. For a rundown of some intriguing products we came across, check out our feature, here. Pitch perfect? Assistant superintendent Cameron Watt, The ...

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Educating and networking at the Green Start Academy

October 16, 2014 By Molly Gase

It was a busy day at the Green Start Academy today. Attending assistant superintendents began the day with a trip to the John Deere Turf Care factory, where they saw the nitty gritty of constructing the machines they use daily. ...

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