Golf Course Trades

Senate OKs 5 measures to help save Fund

By Haidee V. Eugenio Reporter The Senate passed yesterday two bills and three initiatives aimed at prolonging the lifespan of…

15 years ago

Ahwatukee Golf Properties acquires Foothills Golf Club

In tough economic times golf courses struggle but, according to the president of Ahwatukee Golf Properties, it's also a great…

15 years ago

Guess 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,…

15 years ago

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,…

15 years ago

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…

15 years ago

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.…

15 years ago

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…

15 years ago

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…

15 years ago

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…

15 years ago

Better Make it Last

Years ago, during my first assistants’ job, I remember questioning an equipment salesman about the price of a fairway mower.…

15 years ago