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Purdue Turfgrass Alum Claims Back-to-Back GCSAA National Championships

February 27, 2026 - Included in Issue: 26-08

Purdue Turfgrass Management and Science alumnus Mike Gianopoulos, CGCS, superintendent at Kent Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan, captured the GCSAA National Championship for the second consecutive year. Competing against top golf course superintendents from across the country, Gianopoulos earned the back‑to‑back title at the GCSAA Golf Championships held at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course in Florida.

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Purdue Turfgrass Alum Claims Back-to-Back GCSAA National Championships

February 27, 2026 - Included in Issue: 26-08

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