About Rob DiFranco

Rob DiFranco served as an Associate Editor for Athletic Turf, utilizing his BA in Journalism from Kent State University, and past experience as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal of Lorain, OH.

Posts by Rob DiFranco

The SFMA's deadline for submissions is April 1, 2025. Read more»

Husqvarna debuted the two new offerings at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego. Read more»

John Deere intros new battery-powered options Posted on 19 Feb 2025 in the News & Products categories.

The 2775 Triplex Mower and Gator GS from John Deere will be available in 2025. Read more»

The Breakers Palm Beach installs new Platinum TE Paspalum tennis courts Posted on 13 Feb 2025 in the Features & Industry & News & Parks/Recreation & Top Stories & Turf Use categories.

The $12 million redesign now showcases three sports — tennis, pickleball and padel — on three surfaces (grass, clay hydro and cushioned hardtop). Read more»

TenCate debuts new turf without performance infill requirement Posted on 13 Feb 2025 in the Industry & Football/Soccer & Top Stories categories.

According to TenCate, Pivot Performance Turf is biomechanically engineered to replicate the feel of natural grass. Read more»