Posts By Golf Course Trades
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1.2KGolf CourseGuess who’s pouring $10 Million dollars into a Public Golf Course in the Bronx
New York City has picked Donald Trump to build and run an 18-hole “tournament quality” golf course in the Bronx, according to...
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In Memoriam…John A.A. Thomson, Ph.D., D.A….November 23, 1911 … November 28, 2011
Dr. John Ansel Armstrong Thomson, inventor of the world-famous horticultural vitamins-hormones solution SUPERthrive®, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2011, five days...
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Toro’s purchase broadens golf course offerings
The Toro Company announced it has acquired the Graden greens roller product line, which includes the GSR 1200 greens roller. The acquisition...
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Holmes Golf Course plans unveiled
The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Advisory Board got a first look at a proposed $1.5 million clubhouse and its location at Holmes...
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Pete Simmons Joins Applegate Mulch
Pete Simmons has joined Applegate as a sales and marketing consultant for the mulch division. Pete is a graduate of Michigan State...
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Evolution of Aeration
At one time or another, we, as golf course superintendents, have probably been guilty of performing a cultural practice on our course...
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How is a Golf Course a Learning Lab?
Most teachers and students have never been on a golf course. This is changing, thanks to First Green, an innovative environmental education...
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Better Make it Last
Years ago, during my first assistants’ job, I remember questioning an equipment salesman about the price of a fairway mower. I mentioned...
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Where we were and where will go
We all know where we are, but very few people realize where we have been. Ken asked me to expound on what...
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Bad economy, no money for equipment, what to do?
Superintendents wear many hats. Many people think of us only as turf managers, but we fill a variety of important roles for...