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Golfdom Magazine Since 1927 — The Resource for Superintendents Golfdom's primary readership is superintendents — the people who manage and maintain golf courses.

Superintendents are experts in agronomy, the study of soil and turfgrass management. Golf course owners, architects, general managers and pros also read the magazine. Golfdom strives to educate and entertain its readers through content that underscores utility and provides practical information to help them in their careers. The original Golfdom magazine was founded in 1927 as the industry’s first

business journal. The digest-sized publication, founded and published by the legendary Herb Graffis, was the “bible” for greenkeepers, club managers and golf professionals in search of technical and professional information. The old Golfdom was among the first industry publications to promote education and training for greenkeepers and other “revolutionary” concepts. Many of today’s practices, technologies and products were first introduced in Golfdom. Golfdom was published for more than 50 years before Herb’s declining health and changes in the magazine marketplace led to its demise in 1981. For 18 years, there was an empty space in the golf industry where Golfdom was supposed to be. That changed in 1999 when Questex Media's Landscape Group revived the title to launch a new upscale publication designed to fill the niche between the highly technical association journal and the newsy tabloids.

Numbers alone don’t tell the full story. 📊In “I’ve Got the Data — Now What?”, USGA’s Chris Hartwiger breaks down how to ...
10/10/2025

Numbers alone don’t tell the full story. 📊

In “I’ve Got the Data — Now What?”, USGA’s Chris Hartwiger breaks down how to review putting green performance data and translate it into meaningful improvements for your course.

Learn how to:
✅ Interpret data three different ways
✅ Make better short- and long-term management choices
✅ Measure progress season after season

🎯 Don’t miss this actionable session — register now: https://heyor.ca/q0WMf5

It is with deep sadness that we share Stephen Bernhard, founder of Bernhard Company, passed away peacefully at age 79. H...
10/09/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share Stephen Bernhard, founder of Bernhard Company, passed away peacefully at age 79.

His legacy of innovation and dedication to the turf industry will continue to inspire.

(Photo: Bernhard and Co.)

Stephen established the Bernhard Academy in 2019, designed to provide outstanding opportunities for professional growth and knowledge sharing within the turf industry.

Golf in New York gives back with more than 14,000 fundraising events raising $267 million for local charities in 2023. ⛳...
10/08/2025

Golf in New York gives back with more than 14,000 fundraising events raising $267 million for local charities in 2023. ⛳

From youth programs to veterans’ support, golf is a key driver of community impact across the Empire State.

See more details in this new economic report. 👀

(Photo: maxkabakov/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

The industry supports 89,044 jobs and $3.8 billion in labor income, contributing $1.03 billion in state and local taxes across the Empire State.

The GCSAA turns 100 in 2026! 🎉 The GCSAA Foundation launched a $1 million Centennial Campaign to honor founder Col. John...
10/07/2025

The GCSAA turns 100 in 2026! 🎉

The GCSAA Foundation launched a $1 million Centennial Campaign to honor founder Col. John Morley and shape the future of golf course management for the next 100 years. ⛳

Read about how you can take part here! ⬇️

(Logo: GCSAA)

The campaign aims to establish a new endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, Col. John Morley, with a goal of raising $1 million for the next 100 years.

Katie has officially joined the turf pack! 🐕🌿 Huge thanks to Kris Massey for the awesome photo! 📸 And to John Deere and ...
10/06/2025

Katie has officially joined the turf pack! 🐕🌿

Huge thanks to Kris Massey for the awesome photo! 📸 And to John Deere and Rain Bird for always having our turf pups’ backs.

Welcome to the family! 💚🐾

(Photo: Kris Massey)

First in the U.S.! 🇺🇸🤖 Volusia County schools are mowing smarter with Kress North America RTKn autonomous robotic mowers...
10/05/2025

First in the U.S.! 🇺🇸🤖

Volusia County schools are mowing smarter with Kress North America RTKn autonomous robotic mowers on every high school sports field.

Healthier turf, no emissions. Read more here! ⬇️

(Photo: Kress)

Used by sports turf and golf superintendents and more, Kress RTKn autonomous mowers are available at Kress dealer locations.

A well-earned honor! 👏🌿 Todd Draffen of The Old Collier Golf Club received the Florida GCSA Distinguished Service Award ...
10/04/2025

A well-earned honor! 👏🌿

Todd Draffen of The Old Collier Golf Club received the Florida GCSA Distinguished Service Award for his dedication to sustainability and education.

Check it out! 👇

(Photo: Todd and Amy Draffen)

Draffen was recognized for his environmental stewardship and outreach efforts educating regulators and lawmakers on golf course maintenance practices.

Troon has been selected to manage Hunting Hills Country Club in Roanoke, Va.! 🌄⛳ Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, th...
10/03/2025

Troon has been selected to manage Hunting Hills Country Club in Roanoke, Va.! 🌄⛳

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the member-owned club offers championship golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness and more.

Read more about this new chapter. ⬇️

(Photo: Troon)

Troon will oversee club operations, agronomy, food and beverage and membership sales and marketing.

All paws on deck! 🐾Penelope Anne is the freshest face to join the lineup, snapped by her owner Todd Williamson! Major ...
10/02/2025

All paws on deck! 🐾

Penelope Anne is the freshest face to join the lineup, snapped by her owner Todd Williamson!

Major appreciation to John Deere and Rain Bird for keeping our in top form.

(Photo: Todd Williamson)

Golfdom checked in with its Early Order Program partners to find out the top products superintendents should focus on th...
10/01/2025

Golfdom checked in with its Early Order Program partners to find out the top products superintendents should focus on this EOP season. ⛳

Check out this key insight from Syngenta US' Stephanie Schwenke and take a look at more here 👉 https://heyor.ca/ih54T3



(Photo: Golfdom staff)

⛳ Are you getting the most out of your putting green performance data?In this webinar, USGA’s Chris Hartwiger reveals pr...
09/30/2025

⛳ Are you getting the most out of your putting green performance data?

In this webinar, USGA’s Chris Hartwiger reveals practical ways to:
✅ Turn annual data into daily decisions
✅ Improve overall performance
✅ Spot trends that impact the long game

Don’t miss this webinar! https://heyor.ca/q0WMf5

Shotgun! 🐾🚙Paris is loving the golf cart vibes as an official member! 🐶Huge thanks to Chad Yotter for the pic and to J...
09/30/2025

Shotgun! 🐾🚙

Paris is loving the golf cart vibes as an official member! 🐶

Huge thanks to Chad Yotter for the pic and to John Deere and for their incredible support.

(Photo: Chad Yotter)

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