<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet type='text/xsl' href='News.xsl'?><rss version='2.0'><channel><title>Golf Course Industry</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/RSS.asp</link><description>Recent news from Golf Course Industry.</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:44:20 EST</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:44:20 EST</pubDate><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (c) 2009 GIE Media Inc., All Rights Reserved.</copyright><item><title>PBI/Gordon, Mitsui form partnership</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5318</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5318</guid><description>Agreement gives PBI marketing rights to a neonicotinoid insecticide in the U.S.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>FMC debuts new Web site</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5319</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5319</guid><description>The redesigned pro-solutions site offers full product line integration.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>FMC names new marketing manager</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5314</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5314</guid><description>Rick Ekins is promoted to marketing manager overseeing golf, lawn care, pest control and ornamentals. </description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Seabury gets new Jake equipment</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5315</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5315</guid><description>Product demonstrations were instrumental in winning the business.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Course closures outpace openings so far in &#8217;09</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5316</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5316</guid><description>In the first half of the year, there have been 71 closures compared to 16.5 openings. </description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Rounds up in May</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5317</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5317</guid><description>The National Rounds Played Report says rounds were slightly up in May and up 1.6 percent year-to-date.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wicked Stick names new head golf professional</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5307</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5307</guid><description>Myrtle Beach, S.C., course names John Thomas to the position.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian water expert tapped as WaterSmart keynote</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5311</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5311</guid><description>Dr. Jim Gill, chair of Water Australia, to speak at WaterSmart Innovations conference, Oct. 8th.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Rutgers offers golf curriculum</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5306</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5306</guid><description>Rutgers University offers a variety of turf management courses and jobs Web site.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>GCSAA announces student essay contest winners</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5304</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5304</guid><description>Three students awarded college scholarships &#8211;provided by The Environmental Institute for Golf &#8211; for writing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>GCSAA CEO, 2008 U.S. Open host lauds efforts</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5305</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5305</guid><description>Woodward recognizes work of Craig Currier, staff, volunteers.
</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>DuPont names new sales rep</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5308</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5308</guid><description>DuPont Professional Products expands turf and ornamental sales force by hiring Adam Neate.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sticks for Kids secures GCBAA Promise Alliance membership</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5309</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5309</guid><description>America&#8217;s Promise Alliance is comprised of groups that believe children must have access to fundamental education, life and health resources to succeed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>CC of Spartanburg (S.C.) completes renovation</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5310</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5310</guid><description>Part of the upgrade includes new A-1/A-4 bentgrass blend greens. </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>National environmental award winner hosts major championship</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5312</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5312</guid><description>Jim Roney has Saucon Valley (Bethlehem, Penn.), ready for the U.S. Women&#39;s Open.
 </description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Guest Coffee Shop: Sustainability</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5313</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5313</guid><description>One of four strategic company pillars, sustainable development is a fundamental requirement for all BASF activities.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pat Jones: Grain expectations</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5302</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5302</guid><description>Johnny Miller and his fixation with grain on bermudagrass greens.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiger Woods Dubai contracts with Jacobsen</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5301</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5301</guid><description>The initial fleet of more than $2.2 million of golf course maintenance equipment was delivered.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Woody ornamental outlook</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5303</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5303</guid><description>Soggy spring signals potential insect and disease problems for landscape woody ornamentals. 

</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jacobsen HF-15 cutting roughs in Japan</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5296</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5296</guid><description>Two HF-15s have been fixtures at Tomei Country Club for 24 years.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Woodland Valley names new head golf professional</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5297</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5297</guid><description>Willie Love joins the Myrtle Beach, S.C. course managed by the Signature Golf Group.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Billy Casper Golf will manage Valleywood Golf Club</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5298</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5298</guid><description>Bill Casper Golf will manage all aspects of the golf course near Toledo, Ohio.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Assistants: It&#8217;s time to apply for Green Start Academy</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5299</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5299</guid><description>Green Start Academy is a two-day event sponsored by John Deere and Bayer aimed at helping assistants advance their careers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Novozymes introduces new turf fertilizer</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5300</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5300</guid><description>Novozymes Biologicals ROOTS Plant Care Line brings zero-phosphorous, organic-based fertilizer to turf market.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Senators introduce Smart Irrigation Month resolution</title><link>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5295</link><guid isPermaLink='true'>http://www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/news.asp?ID=5295</guid><description>The resolution comes on the heels of the 2009 Irrigation Legislative Conference, held May 5-7, 2009, where more than 20 IA members lobbied Senators.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>