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Chris Tritabaugh

@ct_turf

6 years

An Epic Walk –

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Chris Tritabaugh

@ct_turf

5 years

Hazeltine has 108 bunkers. We might call them a defining feature of the golf course. This team made up of mostly high schoolers has done an awesome job preparing them all week. #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

For those wondering, these are our heights of cut for the week. #RyderCup

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8 years

Finally, here is it! I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed being in it.

2016 Ryder Cup: Hazeltine National Golf Club, The Turfgrass Team

This is "2016 Ryder Cup: Hazeltine National Golf Club, The Turfgrass Team" by Chris Tritabaugh on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…

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6 years

I don't core, but I have, and I could again. This is f'ing brilliant!!!

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8 years

Topdressing the 6th green. These boys are going to sleep well tonight. #HNGCTurf #RyderCup

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8 years

A first look at the first tee. #RyderCup

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Chris Tritabaugh

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7 years

I would have raked that, but if you're a member and feel this is acceptable, who am I to say? It is your course after all.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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6 years

Onward & Upward. A colleague takes a step forward. | | #hngcturf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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4 years

Four years ago today, the thrill of a lifetime. The chance to lead an amazing group of people through the most amazing event. #hngcturf #RyderCup

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

A new addition to the turfgrass offices. A source of pride for those who were here and inspiration for those who are new. #HNGCTurf

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8 years

All the photos you've enjoyed, the beautiful course you are going to see on TV. These are the people who made it happen. #RyderCup #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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9 years

You didn't think I'd got to #TheMasters and not take pics of the mowers. A few shots of the @ToroGolf 5510s.

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8 years

The family that collects flags together... #RyderCup ^ET

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7 years

Cool light this morning. #HNGCTurf

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8 years

A little sampling of what our team has created. #RyderCup

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

This is what we really do when the course is closed.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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6 years

Delivery day! #HNGCTurf #Toro

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5 years

The ⁦ @KPMGWomensPGA ⁩ was two weeks ago. The players of the ⁦ @LPGA ⁩ unknowingly left us with a wonderful case study on how quickly the various divot patterns heal. #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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4 years

The sand applied with this week’s aerification, is the first bit of sand applied to putting surfaces this season. I used to think regular topdressing was a necessity, I no longer believe it to be true. #hngcturf

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8 years

Let's do this! #RyderCup ^ET

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4 years

Today and four years ago today. Same but different! #hngcturf #rydercupturf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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1 year

@sscottpga We've encouraged our members to take their push carts/trolleys across the greens for 11 years. Many of the comments below are accurate, it does no damage, it speeds play and it distributes wear and tear. 11 years, 0 complaints. If I rescinded the rule tomorrow, I'd be fired. 😎

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3 years

Hard to believe it’s been five years!

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Chris Tritabaugh

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5 years

It's always exciting when a team member realizes their goal of becoming a superintendent. Mike Graves is now the Golf Course Superintendent at Faribault Golf and Country Club. #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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4 years

The best fall color I’ve seen @Hazeltine ! Got this shot just as the sun started to hit the tree tops. I was hoping to catch it again a few minutes later as sun fully hit the trees. Alas, the clouds covered it up. Still a pretty great shot. #hngcturf

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4 years

Something most non-turf professionals may not realize about @TheMasters ; with the exception of the greens, all the other grass you see is less than two months old.

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Chris Tritabaugh

@ct_turf

6 years

100% Our industry is one in which most people love their jobs. Because of this love and passion, we think; "I can just work all the time; it won't bother me at all." Well, eventually it will bother you, and it will bother those who support you-family, friends, etc.

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Passion can turn work into play, but it can also turn work into more work. #SaturdayMotivation :

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“Nice and simple.” Precision by @JJBrettingen . #HNGCTurf ^ET

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5 years

Lightning strike on 12 fairway last night. When the horn goes off, it’s best to head indoors. #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

@ct_turf

6 years

We often replace sod on collars in the fall. High traffic areas where the turf gets worn down during the course of 2-3 seasons. Fall is great for this as the need for babysitting is almost nil. Spectacular work by the team here on 5. #HNGCTurf

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7 years

One year ago today, we were kicking off two weeks those involved will never forget. #RyderCup

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8 years

The morning after #RyderCup

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

Last tweet of the night. A Happy 10th Anniversary to my beautiful, wonderful, fantastic wife, @lindsaytbaugh .

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Chris Tritabaugh

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5 years

Another season has come and gone; my seventh @Hazeltine and 13th overall. Each one has brought its own unique challenges, some have been harder, some easier. All of them have been satisfying. #HNGCTurf

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8 years

I've heard of players who win the Stanley Cup staying in their uniform for 24 hours. I don't want to take off the cred and radios.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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5 years

Awesome golf courses come from awesome teams. This was our awesome team this week. Amazing work by our #HNGCTurf team and volunteers.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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6 years

Replace park with golf course and this explains exactly why I love my job. #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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2 years

What do we do during frost delays? Experiments to see if they’re really necessary. I’ve been intrigued by @asianturfgrass ’ commentary on frost play in Japan. We’re assessing what happens on fairway height bent when it’s trafficked when frosty. #hngcturf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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3 years

For a perfect collar every time; we play follow the leader. #HNGCTurf

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5 years

Almost ready! #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

With no offense meant to my beloved alma mater; my diploma has been relegated. #RyderCup

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Chris Tritabaugh

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9 years

The @rydercup 18th on 3/25, 4/8 and today. #HNGCTurf #RyderCup

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Chris Tritabaugh

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7 years

Sad to see that @PenderSuper has closed. Jason is one of most creative thinkers this industry has and we're all better for having his input.

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5 years

First camera tower pics! #HNGCTurf

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What if you don’t give your input? – Chris Tritabaugh – Medium

What if you don’t give your input?

Last week, I sat down with our four full-time employees who handle weekends. The goal was to come up with the best format for running…

ct-turf.medium.com

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8 years

All good things come to an end; Sunday will be the final day of the 2016 season. It has been the most memorable of golf seasons @Hazeltine .

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Flagstick collection team. #RyderCup

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8 years

A true MN Turfgrass crew. Work all day, sit around a fire at night. Even 16 days from the #RyderCup

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8 years

Cart fleet is getting special hoods for the occasion. @ToroGolf

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7 years

You may not agree with methods, but they’ve brought me great success. Next time you choose to comment on how a superintendent operates, you’d do well to be better informed.

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4 years

The end of September never fails to reveal one absolute truth: One always had more crabgrass, than one thought one had.

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8 years

The @Hazeltine National turfgrass team. #RyderCup ^ET

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7 years

Optimize | #HNGCTurf |

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🥇

Ryder Cup USA

@RyderCupUSA

7 years

We’ve got some news...

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What a great message. I was at the game today and while some might say: “same old Gophers...”, I saw at top 10 team playing for chance to go to the Big Ten Championship and the Rose Bowl. They didn’t win, but that’s definitely not the “same old Gophers.”

GopherHole.com

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Coach Fleck with a POWERFUL closing statement. A message to the true fans and the critics. Even a @DisneyFrozen reference in there! #Gophers

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Chris Tritabaugh

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Today begins my eighth season working for the fantastic @Hazeltine membership. Their passion for and ability to play the game of golf is something that pushes me to improve every single day. It's a pleasure to work for such a passionate group of people.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

Making your staff work harder than necessary doesn't make you a fucking hero, nor does it make you better at your job.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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6 years

The last time Tiger won a Major I was holding our brand new daughter. This time, I mowed some of the greens. Not remotely the same, but both are damn cool.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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7 years

Poa control of the highest order. No cost, no resistance, proven effective over the long-term. #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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7 years

For some strange reason, the yardage plate on 12 needs to be replaced every year. Gonna try a new yardage this year and see if it hangs around.

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

Our clipping collection process in three photos. #HNGCTurf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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7 years

Was greeted this morning by this crew. They’re ready for duty! #rydercup2028

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

When I was sitting on my couch watching the 2014 #RyderCup , I planned for our maintenance to finish Friday AM at 7:30. We cleared at 7:31!

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Chris Tritabaugh

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8 years

USA USA USA #RyderCup ^ET

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After a week of working in the dark, the 11:04 tee time allows us to get out in the light. Pretty damn cool. #RyderCup

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7 years

Always a fun slo-mo. #HNGCTurf

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7 years

One year ago today, we all got together. #RyderCup

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2 years

@POGOTurfPro @Golfdom A group of well-respected golf course superintendents like this was brought together to speak to high school kids and this was the quote of the day? Assuming the goal was to attract these kids? If so, our sales pitch needs work.

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8 years

Five short months ago. #RyderCup 2016. I can equally say-"Has it been that long!?" & "Man, seems an eternity ago."

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7 years

Had a lot of sand blow out of this bunker last winter. This is our attempted solution for this winter. #HNGCTurf

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8 years

Unbelievable job by the entire #HNGCTurf staff this week. They brought this course to a level not seen before.

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2 years

The ct_turf newsletter: How I use wetting agents

How I use wetting agents

At least on putting greens

ctunderscoreturf.substack.com

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Chris Tritabaugh

@ct_turf

6 years

First #hatnomination of the season today. Kole is a new employee, who’s family does concrete work. He led the charge refurbishing the champ tees from which we stripped sod for our new forward tees. He even drove to his grandpa’s last night to pick up some tools.

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8 years

All staged for the morning! #RyderCup

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8 years

Was trying to cut a four inch plug today, but these damn roots. #HNGCTurf

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8 years

My goodness, I think there was a party here or something. #RyderCup

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7 years

Great Culture = Great Golf Course | #HNGCTurf

The Course at Hazeltine

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8 years

Ozzy is integrating himself quite well. #HNGCTurf

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3 years

Had a special week, at a special place, with special people.

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2 years

Baling season at Hazeltine. #hngcturf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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5 years

The rough is really getting thick out here. #HNGCTurf ^ET

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7 years

New staff hats from @NewEraCap . Everyone gets the gray, but you've got to earn the others. Have a cool incentive program planned. #HNGCTurf

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@ct_turf

5 years

Olive’s changed a lot in nine years. She’s added a sister, is fluent in Spanish and moved from Duluth and Northland to Victoria and Hazeltine. Despite the changes, one thing remains the same-when she takes a cute photo on a mower, she only chooses @TheToroCompany .

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Chris Tritabaugh

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7 years

I get asked if the smooth sides save us time. Here's a shot that shows just how seldom we touch the side. Note the number of ball impacts.

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Chris Tritabaugh

@ct_turf

7 years

During the season, I close my door and spend 10-20 minutes each day lying down and resting in the dark. Sometimes I doze, most times it’s a sort of standby mode brain relaxation. Regardless, I always get up feeling energized.

Adam Grant

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To improve your memory, go to a dark, quiet room and do nothing. A 10-minute break after learning improved recall by 10-30% for students, and more for stroke and Alzheimer's patients. We consolidate information during wakeful rest, not just during sleep:

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5 years

Getting closer. Looking better! #hngcturf

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First piece of gear with this summer’s Championship logo. Excited to host this @usga Championship for the first time. #HNGCTurf

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4 years

We’re going to skip the frost delay today. Play away whenever you’re ready. Sorry, we decided not to mow. #HNGCTurf

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5 years

Relentless pursuit of the right thing to do and a green committee that gets it mean a shade problem on the third green was corrected quickly. #HNGCTurf

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5 years

Evening shift. #HNGCTurf ^ET

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3 years

90 minutes after the final whistle and all the gear is out.

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Chris Tritabaugh

@ct_turf

6 years

My friends and colleagues in Ontario will appreciate this.

Megan Ryan

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6 years

Here’s the Toronto Maple Leafs just casually practicing outdoors in downtown St. Paul.

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4 years

Saw this on Twitter once. #HNGCTurf

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5 years

Snowmold app worked well. #HNGCTurf

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7 years

This is where the magic happens! The knobby foam roller serves as my pillow.

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2 years

Upper practice tee reno started today. #hngcturf

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Chris Tritabaugh

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7 years

I seem to recall someone saying ag grade fertilizer wouldn't grow roots. 🤔 I'm also well aware of the adage, you don't putt on roots. Still.

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7 years

Saw this while reading “The Starbucks Experience.” Wonderful advice for anyone in our industry. Goodness knows criticism is an ever-present part of our jobs.

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3 years

Vaccination complete! That’s the tweet.

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