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Biography

Rob DiFranco is the Managing Editor of Golfdom and Athletic Turf brands. He also serves as Associate Editor of Landscape Management magazine with experience managing the production of that publication. DiFranco joined North Coast Media — the parent company to all three brands — in 2021 after a three-year stint with The Morning Journal in Lorain, Ohio. At the Journal, DiFranco served sports reporter covering football, basketball, softball and volleyball. Before his time with the Journal, DiFranco covered high school sports on the West side of Cleveland for the West Life — a weekly newspaper based in Rocky River, Ohio (his hometown). A 2018 graduate of Kent State University (KSU), DiFranco has experience in the audio and visual space. He served as the sports director at Black Squirrel Radio, the student-run radio station at KSU. DiFranco also hosted a once-weekly radio show for the station and broadcast several live sporting events.

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Total articles 1391

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  The Big One: A taste of Europe

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  Apr. 14, 2025

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  Superintendents share their solutions to labor woes

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  Apr. 08, 2025

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  The Big One: Lakeside love

  By Rob DiFranco Verified

  Mar. 28, 2025

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Company Info

Golfdom

Golfdom is a prominent publication in the golf course management industry, founded in 1927 by brothers Herb and Joe Graffis. Initially serving as a digest-sized resource for greenkeepers and club professionals, it became the first business journal in the golf sector. After a brief hiatus, Golfdom was revived in 1999 to provide a blend of technical insights and industry news. The magazine focuses on agronomy, turfgrass science, and career guidance for superintendents, featuring technical articles, industry trends, and interviews with notable figures in golf. It also offers a digital archive in partnership with Michigan State University Libraries, providing access to issues from its inception to the present. Golfdom publishes expert columns on various topics, including pest management and sustainable practices, catering primarily to golf course superintendents, agronomists, and turfgrass managers, while also engaging course owners and golf professionals. With a readership of over 30,000, Golfdom is recognized for its influence in modernizing industry practices and has received accolades for its editorial quality.