This is what UK golf clubs looked like in July
These screenshots from UK golf clubs’ social media accounts demonstrate what a prolonged period of hot and dry weather can do Britain’s green golf courses.
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Here are the 12 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year 2018 finalists
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association, Toro and Reesink Turfcare have revealed the 12 finalists who will contest this year’s Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards.
Watch this video about the greenkeeping preparations for the Ryder Cup
In the build-up to the Ryder Cup, Jacobsen spoke with the team preparing the course for the tournament – as the tension builds.
A day in the life: Scott Gibson
The course manager at St Enodoc Golf Club in Cornwall takes us through a typical day at the club.
Q&A with Alejandro Reyes
The golf courses and estate manager at Le Golf National in France, venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup, talks to us about how the preparations are going.
Machinery review: The Dennis Razor Ultra 560
The mower has been designed for a high quality cut on greens and tees with its eleven-blade dedicated cutting cylinder offering a 560mm (22in) cut width.
Greenkeeper profile: Whiteleaf GC’s Mike Ginger
Whiteleaf GC is a Colt-designed venue maintained by just three greenkeepers – one of whom is a part-time volunteer. We speak to course manager Mike Ginger to find out how they achieve their projects.
Company profile: Toro delivering around the UK
From Cornwall to Scotland, and North Wales to the North Downs, we round-up the latest from Toro and Reesink Turfcare from all corners of the country.
UK government offers funding for for the Golf Industry Show 2019
The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has announced that it has grant funding available from the Department for International Trade (DIT) for the Golf Industry Show (GIS) 2019, in San Diego, California, for SME companies.
SALTEX 2018 visitor registration is open
Event organisers have announced that visitor registration for SALTEX 2018 is now officially open at www.iogsaltex.com.
Bernhard and Company signs up as a BIGGA partner
Bernhard and Company has become the latest turf industry organisation to formalise its support of members of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association by becoming an official BIGGA partner. Bernhard and Company began working alongside BIGGA in 1998 and
SISIS TM1000 recommended for local cricket clubs
The groundsman at Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club in Leeds believes that a lot more local cricket clubs would see significant improvements if they used a SISIS Rotorake TM1000 tractor mounted scarifier.
Dennis and SISIS announce 2018 cricket renovation date
Dennis and SISIS have announced the date for their popular cricket renovation day for 2018. The event will be held at Cheltenham College on 7 August and those wishing to attend are encouraged to register soon.
‘How much petrol can I carry?’
A large number of golf clubs still collect petrol in jerry cans, often invalidating vehicle insurance.
New preventative fungicide launched in Ireland
Greenkeepers in Ireland can now access the latest in turf fungicide technology, to tackle both Microdochium Patch and Dollar Spot on their greens this coming disease season.
How does St Andrews Links Trust keep its turf in pristine condition?
Its director of greenkeeping, Gordon Moir, tells us that a key part of the jigsaw lies in wetting agents – as this preserves resources such as water.
Perennial launches support for children of greenkeepers
The horticultural charity Perennial wants more horticulture professionals to know that funding is available to help their dependent children should they need it.
Craig Haldane is Gleneagles’ new courses manager
Gleneagles has announced the appointment of Craig Haldane, a well-known figure in the global golf industry, as its new golf courses manager. He joins from Emirates Golf Club, Dubai.
Berkshire golf course introduces swathe of wildflowers
Goring and Streatley Golf Club’s course manager Matt Aplin says sowing wildflowers “attracted as many complimentary comments about the display of colour as about the quality of our greens”.
Clean sweep over to Johnsons J Premier Pitch at Reading FC
Making the switch to a brand new grass seed after using the same mixture for 10 years is a big step, but one that grounds manager Adam Grantham made – and is paying off.
Charterhouse TM sales team gain hands-on experience of BLEC machinery
BLEC dealer, Acorn Tractors from Derbyshire, recently joined forces with staff from Charterhouse Turf Machinery for an in-depth training session on the BLEC range of specialist landscaping and turfcare equipment.
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