Isagro USA Announces EPA Registration of Tenet Biorational Fungicide,

 

 

"Make Your Mark" With Tin Cup Voted One Of The Best Overall New Products At The 2010 PGA Merchandise Show

 

 

Equipment Innovator Softspikes® Enters The Golf Grip Market With Debut Of BLACK WIDOW® Grips

 

 

Saw-Whet Golf Course in Oakville Selects Total e Golf

 

 

CMAA has decided to withdraw from the Golf Industry Show

 

 

GCSAA research examines nutrient use on golf courses
“Nutrient use and its impact on water quality is a hot topic across many industries,” Throssell says. “Those who are familiar with golf course management have long felt the industry has been a good steward when it comes to the management of fertilizers

Source: GCSSA

 

 

Golf Course Superintendents Get New Green Tools

 

 

GEHL UNVEILS WORLD’S LARGEST “CHROMED-OUT” SKID LOADER TO COMMEMORATE 150th ANNIVERSARY

 

 

TheGolfCourt™, a Golf Practice Center Fits in a Tennis Court

 

 

TrunkPump® Introduces New Skid Steer Hydraulic Dewatering Attachment
“Since our first product’s debut, a frequent request has been for a TrunkPump® that could run on a skid steer,” said Chris Pappalardo, TrunkPump® Co-Founder.

Source: Chris Pappalardo

 

 

National Organic Leaders to Present 2010 Midwest Organic Lawn Care & Landscaping Conference
The conference will focus on providing the practical knowledge of transitioning to natural and organic lawn care, landscaping and turf management by experts in the field including Paul Tukey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual.

 

 

Arthur Hills Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Named 2009 Golf Course of the Year
“This is an incredible honor and a true testament to the impact that the Arthur Hills course has had on the community and the game of golf,” said Brad Marra, director of golf at Palmetto Dunes.........

Source: Susan Hancock, Abshire Public Relations

 

 

Tony Brown Joins KIOTI as National Sales Manager
“It has been my experience over the years,” states Brown, “to appreciate the fact that an OEM and its dealer organization are intricately interdependent......."

Source: KIOTI Tractor

 

 

The Toro Company Acquires Assets of TY-CROP Manufacturing Ltd.
“Comprehensive cultivation and topdressing programs are increasingly important for our customers around the world,” said Michael Happe, vice president of Toro’s commercial business......

Source: The Toro Company

 

 

PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH AND FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH TO SERVE AS HONORARY CHAIRPEOPLE FOR 2009 LPGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROLEX
"The LPGA is extremely honored to have President and First Lady Bush supporting and representing our Tour Championship, and all of women's golf, in this capacity," said LPGA Acting Commissioner Marty Evans

Source: GCSSA

 

 

Softspikes® & PGA Championship Winner Y.E. Yang Set Sights on PGA Grand Slam of Golf Victory
“Throughout my career in international golf competition, Softspikes have always been part of my equipment, as I enjoy the combined comfort and traction that comes from these non-metal spikes,” said Yang.

 

 

Dynamic speakers to headline GIS General Sessions

Source: GCSSA

 

 

GCSAA/Institute recognized for excellence
"This is a well-earned honor for everyone involved with the GCSAA Golf Course Environmental Profile," GCSAA President and Institute Trustee Mark D. Kuhns, CGCS

Source: GCSSA

 

 

THE FIELD FOR THE SAMSUNG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HAS BEEN FINALIZED; INCLUDES TOP LPGA STARS KERR, OCHOA AND CREAMER
Torrey Pines has long been recognized as one of the nation's premier golf facilities. Often referred to as a "golfer's paradise."

Source: IMG Golf

 

 

Wycliffe Country Club selects ClubPay as Payroll/HR Partner
“We are proud that a club with the prestige of Wycliffe Country Club recognizes the value of our solutions and services” says Tom Howard, ClubPay President

 

 

Myers, Wooten prime courses for U.S. Amateur
"It's a lot of consecutive mowing and traffic problems, and managing that wear visually can be an issue, said Myers, a 15-year GCSAA member

Source: GCSSA

 

 

VerCautren has Rich Harvest Farms ready for Solheim Cup
“I talk to the captains about how the course is playing, the length, etc. I really tried to get their feel of the course.” said VerCautren

Source: GCSSA

 

 

THE TORO COMPANY AND TCF INVENTORY FINANCE FORM JOINT VENTURE TO PROVIDE CHANNEL FINANCING
“Ready access to cost-effective financing remains at the forefront of our customers’ concerns,” said Mike Hoffman, chairman and CEO of The Toro Company

Source: The Toro Company

 

 

Topdressers Improve Turf!

Source: John Bentley Earth & Turf Products LLC.

 

 

Williams earns national environmental award
"This is a well deserved honor for Anthony, who is an innovative and tireless environmental steward," said Kuhns, GCSAA president

Source: GCSSA

 

 

CATRIONA MATTHEW QUALIFIES FOR SAMSUNG WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
"I never expected to get in the Samsung World Championship this year. It's really fantastic," said Matthew.....

Source: IMG Golf

 

 

Nicol has Hazeltine ready for PGA Championship
"A reason for the added length is to bring the bunkers into the drive zone," said Nicol, a 30-year member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)

Source: GCSSA

 

 

SUPERthrive Originator Dr. John A.A. Thomson Recipient of Lifetime Environmental Awareness Award
“When I worked at Blue Hills Nursery in the 70’s I learned about SUPERthrive, .....Cycads by seed and the results were amazing” states Federoff.

Source: Travis Thomson

 

 

Ballyhack offers revolutionary golf experience
"It is such a great place for people to travel to," Ireland said. "The beautiful weather all four seasons, and our proximity to Blacksburg, he fell in love with it."

By Josh Parcell

 

 

E-Z-GO Selects G.C. Duke as Distributor in Ontario
We are pleased to expand our relationship with G.C. Duke by naming the company as our exclusive distributor in Ontario," said Michael R. Parkhurst, vice president of sales at E-Z-GO

Source: Lynette Von Minden, Swanson / Russell

 

 

TORO AND ADVANCED SENSOR TECHNOLOGY RESOLVE WIRELESS SOIL MONITORING DISPUTE
“We’ve long said that we respect the valid intellectual property rights of others,” said Burkart.

Source: The Toro Company

 

 

U.S. Kids Golf Celebrates 10th Anniversary of World Championship in Pinehurst With More Than 1,200 Players in an International Field
Van Horn adds, “Pine Needles, host of three US Women’s Opens, is a great place for the girls competition in the Teen World Championship. The presence of Peggy Kirk Bell and history of women playing on this wonderful course will provide each player with a lifetime memory.”

Source: Christopher Carme

 

 

King Innovation® Launches New ‘People Oriented’ Website
Frank Vlasaty, President of King Innovation, comments, “Our new web site was developed to be more user friendly, and allow us to communicate with our customers......"

Source: Allison Rezabek

 

 

MARRIOTT GOLF ANNOUNCES MARK SALISBURY NAMED CERTIFIED GOLF IRRIGATION AUDITOR
The CGIA program was created in a partnership with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) with the goal of improving water resource knowledge and promoting efficient irrigation practices

Source: Marriott Golf

 

 

NEW SKID STEER TINE GRAPPLE SERIES FROM WORKSAVER

Source: Amber Hartman

 

 

EXCELLERATOR™ SPECIALTY FERTILIZER HELPS PREPARE SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB COURSE FOR USGA WOMEN’S OPEN
“The overall calcium in Excellerator opens the soil up for improved drainage, so water can penetrate down to the 17 miles of drain tile we have installed on the course,” Roney says

Source: Harsco Minerals

 

 

National environmental award winner hosts major championship
"I don't know where we'd be without the drainage," Roney told Mark Wogenrich of the Allentown (Pa.) Morning Call in a June 24 article. "A few years ago, after rain like this, the course would have been unplayable."

Source: GCSSA

 

 

GCSAA CEO, 2008 U.S. Open host lauds efforts
“Having served as the host golf course superintendent for the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, I fully appreciate what a massive undertaking it is even when the weather cooperates,” Woodward said.

Source: GCSSA

 

 

Ohio Turfgrass Industry Makes $4.6 Billion Economic Impact

Source: Ohio Turfgrass Foundation

 

 

MARRIOTT GOLF NAMES SCOTT BENDER GOLF GROUNDS MANAGER OF THE YEAR
“Scott Bender exemplifies the qualities of a great leader,” said David Robinson, Director of Golf Grounds, Marriott Golf.

Source: Marriott Golf

 

 

Currier has Bethpage Black ready for U.S. Open
“I think it’s going to be even better than the first time," said Currier, who has directed golf course management operations at Bethpage's five courses for the past 12 years. "We’ve had another seven years to get everything ready and just the way we want it

Source: GCSAA

 

 

Keeping Golf Courses Green When Fresh Water Is Limited
"Based on the results of this study, we believe reuse water should be embraced by the golf course industry", stated Devitt.

Source: ScienceDaily

 

 

GreenJacket signs on Reed Irrigation Services.

Source: Garry Sullivan

 

 

Charleston’s Coosaw Creek CC Hires Private Club Associates
“We are partnering with Private Club Associates to tackle the challenges many clubs see today---diminished use by members and area golfers, declining membership growth, and tough economic conditions. We hope to gain momentum and return the Board to our primary purpose of planning,” said Bill Simoson

Souce: Mary Robinson, Private Club Associates

 

 

TrunkPump is pumping up the volume
“We are excited to now supply the TP-4PTR for every customer’s water management needs,” said Chris Pappalardo

Souce: Chris Pappalardo

 

 

Arnold Palmer issues rallying call at KPMG Golf Business Forum
“I was born during the Great Depression and I’ve lived through economic recessions,” said Mr Palmer. “We will come out of this one having learned from the experience – and we’ll be stronger.”

Source: Gary Firkins, Landmark Media International Ltd

 

 

E-Z-GO MPT 800 Upgraded with Precision Drive System Technology
"PDS technology has proven its worth for years in our TXT fleet-golf product in the form of increased performance and energy efficiency for our customers," said Mike Parkhurst, Vice President of Sales for E-Z-GO

Submitted by Contact: Lynette Von Minden

 

 

Elmore Just, Founder of Persimmon Ridge Golf Course and Louisville Golf Company, Inducted in Memoriam to the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame

Submitted by Lawren Just

 

 

OPEI Supports New Legislative Tax Incentive for Alternative Energy Powered Non-Road Equipment

Release by: Caroline March-Long

 

 

Green Island Country Club implements Payroll/HR Strategy with ClubPay

 

 

Silvertip Resort Receives GCSAA/Golf Digest Environmental Leader Award
"Silvertip's terrain features 600 feet of elevation changes and precipitous drops," says Sadler

Souce: GolfBusinessWire.com

 

 

PGA Golf Catalunya voted No.3 in Top 20 European Courses

 

 

FCI PROFILE METAL NOZZLES ENSURE DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY AND REDUCE WATER USE ON GOLF COURSES

Underhill

 

 

Hiers recognized for excellence in government relations by national golf association
“Tim has done so much to elevate the profile of the golf course management industry," GCSAA President David S. Downing II, CGCS, said

Source: GCSAA

 

 

Valley golfers join drive to oppose taxes
Industry, golfers push back against tax on golf.

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