Issue link: http://read.uberflip.com/i/825579
94 TURF PATTERNS The Sports Turf Managers Association announced the fourth annual "Mowing Patterns Contest" winner is Britt Barry, sports turf manager at the Dayton Dragons in Dayton, Ohio. Barry was selected via a Facebook voting contest for his intricate design at Fifth Third Field, home to the Dayton Dragons, Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. "Britt continues to pave the way for the sports turf industry by producing stunning mowing patterns," said Kim Heck, CEO of STMA. "He has managed to strike the perfect balance of safety, playability and visual appeal at Fifth Third Field." Formerly the head groundskeeper at the Lexington Legends, the Single A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, Barry's impressive resume includes previous stints with the Brooklyn Cyclones, Dragons and the New York Mets. He graduated from Wilmington College of Ohio with a bachelor's degree in agriculture and agronomy. Last year's winner was Blake Anderson, director of sports turf operations at the University of Arkansas. Formerly the assistant grounds manager at The Westminster Schools (Atlanta, Ga.), Anderson won with his intricate design he produced at Baum Stadium. www.stma.org Dayton Dragons groundskeeper marks third minor league baseball recipient Dayton Dragons groundskeeper marks third minor league baseball recipient STMA ANNOUNCES MOWING PATTERNS CONTEST WINNER STMA ANNOUNCES MOWING PATTERNS CONTEST WINNER