Penn State University placed three teams, including the champion foursome, in the top 10 of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) 21st annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition at the Golf Industry Show on Feb. 26 in San Antonio. The Turf Bowl was presented in partnership with John Deere Golf. The foursome of Chris Marra, William Ellinger, Kyle Patterson and... read more
Bernhard and Company, manufacturer of Bernhard Grinders, has partnered with Finch Services, a Mid-Atlantic distributor. Finch Services supplies turf maintenance equipment to golf courses and sports facilities in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Family-owned and operated since 1945, it was named John Deere’s Distributor of the Year in 2013. “We’re excited to partner with... read more
The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) announced its 2014 Field of the Year Award winners. Since 1992, STMA’s Field of the Year Award is given to members who manage baseball, football, soccer, softball or other sporting grounds at the professional, collegiate or schools (K-12), and parks and recreation level. The 2014 winners are listed below. Professional Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium Field (Boyds, Md.);... read more
The Houston Texans installed Brock PowerBase underneath its new synthetic turf practice field to help maximize the safety and performance of team members. The Brock PowerBase shock pad and drainage layer has been proven to reduce G-max, the peak force of impact, which may decrease the risk and severity of concussions and other injuries, according to Brock International. “With escalating... read more
From the University of Oregon to Boston College, a growing number of NCAA schools have installed Brock PowerBase underneath their synthetic turf fields to help prevent brain injuries and keep student-athletes safe. According to the company, Brock PowerBase has been proven to reduce G-max, the peak force of impact, which may reduce the risk and severity of concussion. “With escalating... read more
