Tag: Penn State

19th Hole: Patrick Parkins

April 9, 2025 By
Patrick Parkins Superintendent, TPC Las Vegas Patrick, my first question is always the same. After 18 holes, what are you drinking? A Coors Light, followed by a bourbon. Tell me about TPC Las Vegas. It’s a pretty tight golf course. ...

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Course of the Week: Toftrees Golf Resort to get major renovation by Jim Nagle

February 27, 2025 By
Toftrees Golf Resort in State College, Pa., is preparing for a renovation under the direction of Jim Nagle and Nagle Design Works. Nagle believes that the Toftrees property has the potential to become one of the best public courses in ...

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Penn State turf management students receive a record number of scholarships in 2024

February 19, 2025 By
Students in the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences’ Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program received a record number of scholarships in 2024. The scholarships amount to more than $100,000, which is the highest in the program’s history. “Our graduating class ...

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John Deere names top golf dealer of 2025 and Turf Bowl winner at GCSAA Conference

February 12, 2025 By
John Deere named Beard Equipment as its Golf Dealer of the Year and Penn State the Turf Bowl winner. ...

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Penn State develops bluestem ecotype

March 16, 2017 By
Every superintendent has roughs and far roughs where maintenance is an expense yet aesthetics need to be acceptable. Penn State demonstrated its latest bluestem line this past summer. Given that bluestem is a native grass with proven ability to persist, ...

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PBI-Gordon adds one to research team

February 21, 2017 By
Brian Aynardi has joined PBI-Gordon as manager of university and contract research for the northeastern U.S. Based near State College, Pa., Aynardi will be responsible for coordinating all research protocols, technical assistance to cooperators, and product support for end-users in ...

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