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During our PGM Student Society meeting last Wednesday, we had the honor of having Bruce Hepner join us, along with @pennstateturf.

Bruce is a golf course architect who specializes in remodeling and restorations with his company, Hepner Golf Design LLC. He won the 2016 Golf Digest Best Renovation Award for his work at the Piping Rock Club in NYC and was named in 2018 as one of Golf Digest’s Top 5 restoration architects.

Bruce spoke to us about golf course design and maintenance, how to budget for restoration, and answered our many questions. Thank you, Bruce!

We also celebrated:
🏆 Dan’s “Best Young Teacher” Award
🏌️‍♀️ Sophia Covelli’s “Best Round Ever”
🤳 Taking Attendance via QR code

Penn State PGM | Golf | Turfgrass | Course Architecture | #WeAre

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Passing the torch to the next generation of turf pros! Huge shoutout to our two agronomy interns from Penn State Turfgrass Management for all the hard work they put in this season.
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From early morning set-up to late-afternoon watering, these guys crushed it every step of the way. Future of the turf industry is in good hands—good luck back in Happy Valley Jack and Sal!
#GolfCourseManagement #SuperintendentLife #PennStateTurf #WeAre #Whitford

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PSU grad, Matt Koerner, on his role this week at Merion Golf Club and what he’d say to students unsure of what they want to pursue in turf.

#golf #golfswing #turf #turfgrass #college

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Love your lawn? Drop us a review 👍

We’d love to hear about it! ⭐ If we’ve helped make your yard a place you love, share your experience with a review. Your feedback means the world to us!!
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#WeedManForTheWin #LawnCareService #buckscounty #montgomerycounty #newtownpa

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🐾 #WEARE all set up and ready to demo equipment for you at the @pennstateturf Field Day! Stop by and see @charlie_koennecker and Ted! 🚜💚🦌

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My lawn IS my best friend 💚💛
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#WeedManForTheWin #LawnCare #LawnCareService #buckscounty #montgomerycounty

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Scholarship recipient highlight!🌱

Meet Joe Lofland, a Penn State 2026 graduate.

What started as mowing lawns at a young age in his neighborhood turned into a passion for turfgrass science.

Joe Lofland earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State and is now pursuing his master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he’s conducting turfgrass research to advance the future of the industry.

Joe also wants people to know that turfgrass management is much more than mowing grass. Behind every great golf course is a foundation of science, research, technology, and problem-solving that helps create exceptional playing conditions.

We’re proud to support students like Joe who are shaping the future of turfgrass management, agronomy, and golf course maintenance!

#golfcareers #turf #golf #golfcoursemaintenance

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Looking for a high-demand college major that combines a love for golf and science? ⛳️🏌🏻🍃
It’s called turfgrass science and is perfect for those interested in sports, golf, management, or biology. A turfgrass science degree can land you a job as a golf course superintendent, a career in sports turf management, sales, and so much more!
Notable universities that offer this degree are @pennstateturf @rutgers_turf @umassturf and @ncstate.
Whether you are deciding on a turf program or currently enrolled, the Super-Scratch Foundation is here to support you. Together we can support the future of golf and grow the game from the ground up⛳️

#golf #college #turf #turfgrass #usopen

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This week on Turf Today, we sit down with Anton Vergottini, a Superintendent at Suntree Country Club.

From growing up in South Africa to building a career in the turf industry, Anton shares his journey, the sacrifices he’s made along the way, and why team chemistry is one of the most important ingredients for success.

We also dive into leadership, family, career growth, and hear the story of how a roller ended up somewhere interesting👀

Available now on all major podcast platforms🎙️

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The Bloom Golf Partners Team is so proud to officially announce the recipients of our inaugural Turfgrass Management Scholarship:

🥇 Taylor Posner | @ruturfcenter
🥈 Dionicio Azuara Jr. | @tamu #turfmanagement
🥉 Gavin Wilson | @pennstateturf @psu2yearturf

Three individuals. Three very different paths into the game. One shared commitment to the future of this industry.

From a former collegiate athlete who found her path in turf, to a student who shifted from computer science after discovering the work firsthand, to a caddie now pursuing golf course construction and design: this is what the next generation of talent actually looks like and this is exactly why we built this opportunity.

We’re incredibly proud to support Taylor, Dio, and Gavin as they continue to build their careers, and even more excited to watch what comes next.

🔗 Read the full announcement and learn more about each recipient: https://f.mtr.cool/valgvsxhrw

#GolfIndustry #ScholarshipWinners #TurfgrassIndustry

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We had a great weekend in State College at the beautiful Blue and White Course — one of our roughly 200 WPGA member clubs — providing rules and operations support for @pennstatemensgolf at the Rutherford Intercollegiate.

Congrats to the Nittany Lions on bringing home the 🏆 this year!

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Who inspired your turf career?

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