A day in the life: Craig Betts
The course manager at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, which was co-designed by Ken Brown, takes us through his average day.
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INFINICUT® launches new SM34 Rotary Mower
At the first in a series of launch events, greenkeepers were invited to Tottenham Hotspur FC’s training facility to see the new INFINICUT® SM34 rotary mower.
Charterhouse appoint Cyril Johnston & Co as new dealer for Northern Ireland
Cyril Johnston & Co has become the latest pin in the dealer map of Charterhouse Turf Machinery.
Syn-Pro by SISIS thrives at Beaumont
A range of Syn-Pro equipment by SISIS is helping Cameron Flitten, head groundsman for De Montfort University at Beaumont Park, keep the synthetic surfaces in impeccable condition.
New tractor powers up at Royal Automobile Club
The Royal Automobile Club’s golf course manager Lee Strutt is a long-term fan of John Deere tractors, and his latest acquisition has been hard at work in its first year on the Old and Coronation downland courses in Surrey.
‘Master Greenkeeper’ Sid Arrowsmith retires
Well known in the greenkeeping industry for his work at Frilford Heath Golf Club and as a president of BIGGA, Sid Arrowsmith has retired after working for 42 years in the greenkeeping industry.
Gleneagles mows ‘tartan tribute’ into fairway
Gleneagles, host venue of The Solheim Cup, September 9-15, has paid a Scottish tartan tribute to welcome the biggest event in women’s golf.
Meet the head greenkeeper: Gary Barnfield
Oswestry Golf Club in Shropshire is known for its all-year-round play. We speak to Gary about how that is achieved and how his team has tackled the problem of worm casts.
Narrower cutting units improve mower performance
With an investment in a John Deere 8000AE, Princes GC’s course manager, Sean McLean, has overcome the problem of traction on steep inclines and improved the quality of cut.
Former group golf course manager Tom Kenny joins Burden Bros Agri
Originally from Sussex, Tom started his working life as an assistant golf professional with an interest in golf course maintenance, having worked on his uncle’s course from the young age of 14.
Highwoods Golf Club now has the Toro ‘Total Solution’
After the successful installation of Highwoods Golf Club’s irrigation system with a Toro Lynx central control system and sprinklers, the Sussex club now has the Toro ‘Total Solution’.
New marketing manager for Reesink Turfcare
Rochelle Bedford has been appointed the new marketing manager for Reesink Turfcare.
Innovation award at SALTEX returns
Entries to the SALTEX 2019 Innovation Award are now open for all SALTEX exhibitors to take part – allowing show visitors the chance to witness a stellar line-up of brand new products and services.
Team Sprayers extends UK factory by 3,000 square feet
Team Sprayers has extended its factory to meet an increase in demand. The extension has increased space by almost 3,000 square feet and includes a mezzanine level for the assembly of pedestrian sprayers.
Revamped Adlington Golf Centre set to open new nine-hole course
Cheshire’s Adlington GC has undergone major construction works to create a brand new nine-hole, par three course as a new bypass has rendered the old site non-viable.
North Berwick Golf Club purchases two Greensiron 3900 machines
Two new Greensiron 3900 machines have bee sold to North Berwick Golf Club.
Kubota UK announces Highwood dealership expansion
Kubota, a leading manufacturer of groundscare equipment and machinery, has announced that Dorset based dealership, Highwood, will be expanding its groundscare territory into the Bournemouth area.
Duo of TMSystem™ cassettes prove the key to fast, true greens at Eaton Golf Club
The combination of UltraGroomer™ and SMARTVibe™ cassettes from the TMSystem™ have been the key to removing lateral growth and increasing green speed at Norwich’s Eaton Golf Club.
Graduate Landscapes opts for the Cultipack Seeder from BLEC
Surrey-based Graduate Landscapes has become the latest company to enjoy the accuracy and versatility of the Cultipack Seeder from BLEC.
New photos show upgraded Berkhamsted course
The classic English heathland golf course at Berkhamsted, famous for being bunker-free, has had a complete irrigation upgrade – and the results are already showing in a series of new photographs.
New Toro machinery update for 125th anniversary celebrations at Sherborne Golf Club
The year 2019 brings plenty to celebrate for Sherborne Golf Club. A 125-year anniversary, a Toro machinery fleet update and recognition for the club’s young greenkeeping talent.
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