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When Tom Barrios decided to pursue a golf management degree, his choice of a college was easy. Barrios, from Woodland, CA is a sophomore in the Arizona State University Professional Golf Management program at its Polytechnic Campus in Mesa.

Rain Bird Corporation is giving both amateur and experienced filmmakers an opportunity to showcase their creative talents in the 2009 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition.

There are some things you never forget. Your first kiss. Your first fish. I'll never forget the February day, just 2 months ago, when I took a peek at what I expected to be the vivid greenscape of Dodger Stadium and discovered instead a giant sandbox, 330 feet down the lines, 400 feet to center.

Anyone with concerns of environmental toxins leaching from Guilford High School's synthetic turf may now have their fears allayed, as independent testing has validated the environmental safety of Kavanaugh Field.

Watering natural turf ball fields will become a more expensive proposition in California's Yucca Valley if the Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors adopts a proposal to increase rates in June.

Held at the University of Florida's Fort Lauderdale Research & Education Center in March, the 2009 South Florida Turf Expo yielded some interesting research information.

Dr. Harold Walker of Auburn University recently presented the latest research on his work in finding a replacement for methylbromide fumigant in sod production.

Pioneer Athletics announces the 38 winners of the 2008 Field of Excellence Award. These outstanding fields and athletic complexes represent universities, high schools, recreation and athletic clubs from around the country.

Kenilworth (IL) Park District officials hope enough residents will head to the polls on Tuesday to give them a mandate how they should maintain Townley Field.

Nobody expected ideal playing conditions when Missouri Western took on Nebraska-Omaha in the Griffons' delayed opening to their home baseball schedule last week. After what has gone on the past 2 weeks, they're just happy to be playing.