From snow in May to bring your kid to work day, we’re recapping our 2023 Turf Tweets
For the past year, in partnership with Syngenta, Golfdom has recognized a tweet that stood out as especially poignant, impactful or just downright funny, in each issue. Now we ask … what was the best of the year?
Check out all of the 2023 Turf Tweets below. Once you have reviewed them, please vote using the link at the bottom.
January 2023: $2 million deed for those in need
From the Wee One Foundation (@wee1foundation) in Lemont, Ill.
Today we gifted our $2 Millionth dollar. It’s a tremendous milestone and a testament to all who help others in the golf industry by being a part of the Wee One. On behalf of all families helped: THANK YOU! As the Foundation grows, we will help more and more in need. pic.twitter.com/HapuMVfOm1
— Wee One Foundation (@wee1foundation) December 20, 2022
February 2023: Nothing like some friendly competition!
From JT Latshaw (@JTLatshawTurf), sales representative, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware territories, First Turf and Ornamental.
Had a blast playing in the Winter Classic hockey game. @PAGCS1925 faced off against @GCSANJ1926. Great event for a good cause! pic.twitter.com/IxcbV0wRF2
— JT Latshaw (@JTLatshawTurf) January 22, 2023
March 2023: Sedona weather is wild!
From Emily Casey (@emcaseyturf), assistant superintendent, Seven Canyons GC, Sedona, Ariz.
Sedona weather is wild. On the left 930 this morning. On the right, 3 hours later. Got a little fertilizer down on the driving range before the snow hit though pic.twitter.com/5CjTJiCnu5
— Em Casey (@emcaseyturf) February 13, 2023
April 2023: Wind and snow? No problem
From Andrew Shaul (@Andrew_Shaul), superintendent, Manufacturers’ G&CC, Fort Washington, Pa.
30mph wind and snow did not derail these men. Great job working in these terrible conditions. pic.twitter.com/XMB913fKwI
— Andrew Shaul (@Andrew__Shaul) March 14, 2023
May 2023: Spring is here! Or… not?
From Brian Bonlender (@bbonlender79), superintendent at West Bend (Wis.) CC.
May 1st??…Why not…after all this is Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/UyDCgWdgjf
— Brian Bonlender (@bbonlender79) May 1, 2023
June 2023: Burning some calories on the clock
From Dan Francis, GCS (@francisdmarion), superintendent at Wildwood Golf Club in Middletown, Ohio.
Same but different … #Fitness #IYKYK pic.twitter.com/wDx2XtoHL9
— Dan Francis (@francisdmarion) May 9, 2023
July 2023: National Golf Day from the sky
From Katrin Wolfe (@GCSAA_MidAtl), Mid-Atlantic field staff representative for GCSAA.
I got to see the great work of the #NationalGolfDay community service from the air! @gcsaa leaving a mark. pic.twitter.com/VlGFPYGHbW
— Katrin Wolfe – GCSAA Mid-Atlantic Field Staff (@GCSAA_MidAtl) May 11, 2023
August 2023: No filter needed
From Rob Andrews (@andrews_rp), assistant superintendent at Ansley GC at Settindown Creek Roswell, Ga.
The sunrise this morning! No filter. pic.twitter.com/9VEJtUeIha
— Rob Andrews (@andrews_rp) July 17, 2023
September 2023: The magic of golf
From Matthew Woodcock (@MattWoodcockGCS), owner and superintendent of Old Erie GC, Durhamville, N.Y.
Some days are better than others. Meet my grandfathers best friend. Hasn’t played golf in 3 years. We surprised him by borrowing one of these carts. The tears flowed today that’s for sure. pic.twitter.com/oFNn0c63uZ
— Matthew Woodcock (@MattWoodcockGCS) August 1, 2023
October 2023: When your kid thinks he gets the day off during a hurricane
From Joshua Kelley (@Joshua_E_Kelley), director of grounds at The Ritz-Carlton GC, Orlando, Fla.
When your kid thinks he gets a day off from school for a Hurricane and can play video games all day. #HurricaneIdalia #GolfCourseSuperintendent pic.twitter.com/ZEKh6ahjLj
— Joshua Kelley (@Joshua_E_Kelley) August 30, 2023
November/December 2023: Closing out 2023 feeling grateful
From Robert Searle (@Searle_Turf), superintendent at Abenakee Club, Biddeford, Maine.
Sometimes you’re having a bad day, and a member drops by and turns it around for you. Grateful to work for some awesome folks. pic.twitter.com/4xcexbQlCP
— Robert Searle (@Searle_Turf) November 1, 2023
Vote for your favorite Turf Tweet of the Year here! The winner will be honored with a couple of fun prizes from our magazine and our friends at Syngenta.
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