Tag: The Golfdom Files

The Golfdom Files: Confessions of a club pro

December 16, 2014 By Grant Gannon

Golf: it’s not an easy gig. ¶ In the May, 1967 issue of Golfdom, an anonymous club pro was given the opportunity to let it all out about the trials and tribulations of his job… the fickle members, the small ...

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The Golfdom Files: New bonanza in ’66

November 24, 2014 By Joelle Harms

At Golfdom, we always want to know what our readers are thinking. Sending out a quick survey is one way to take a snapshot of what is on the minds of many in the industry. It seems that Golfdom has ...

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The Golfdom Files: What of Golf in 1943?

October 22, 2014 By Herb Graffis

Here is a round-up of opinion from regional golf association officials based on experiences of 1942. Officials of regional golf associations have collaborated with Golfdom in taking a cold-eyed look at the facts of life in U.S. golf this first ...

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The Golfdom Files Extended: Fire him? No!

September 24, 2014 By Molly Gase

Better appraise the kicks on the greenkeeper’s work By Lawrence S. Dickinson // Massachusetts Agricultural College Note: This article originally appeared in the September, 1928 issue of Golfdom I had just finished a good round of golf. It was a fine foursome, ...

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All-in on LinkedIn

September 24, 2014 By Seth Jones

I have got my Dear Abby hat on because this month I’m writing an advice column: Dear reader, if you’re not already, get on LinkedIn. ¶ If you are on there, make sure your profile is up-to-date, professional and polished. ...

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The Golfdom Files: Fire him? No!

September 24, 2014 By Joelle Harms

Some things never change, no matter how many decades pass. ¶ In this new department, we look back to our archives to read what concerned superintendents 60, 70, 80 years ago. For this first installment we came across this story ...

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