Fulwell GC completes bunker renovation project
Fulwell Golf Club in Middlesex has unveiled its new-look layout to members and visitors following a bunker renovation project.
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A guide to compact tractors
As compact tractors can help greenkeepers with a variety of tasks, the demand for them keeps growing. Here, we explore some of the most popular models on the market.
Which products do I need for our overseeding and aeration needs?
Overseeding and aeration are vital operations greenkeepers must carry out to maintain turf health. Here’s a guide to the products and companies that offer help.
The Bradford GC has been thriving since the arrival of its first Toro fleet
Darrell Crowley re-joined The Bradford Golf Club as course manager in 2018, and one of his first big decisions was to choose Toro, from which he would source his new fleet.
A day in the life: Sam Shuttlewood
The head greenkeeper at Beedles Lakes Golf Club in Leicestershire takes us through a typical day.
‘Magnesium and iron are essential to maintaining healthy greens this winter’
Greenkeepers should apply more than just nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to their green areas this autumn, with magnesium and iron essential to maintaining healthy, disease free grass swards throughout the winter.
Dry patch – a three pronged approach
Dry patch can be a serious issue for turf managers. Many greenkeepers have experienced dry patch developing on their turf during recent hot dry summers. Here we explore what can be done to tackle this.
Here’s the volunteer greenkeeping team for The Solheim Cup
Gleneagles’ director of agronomy and estates has thanked the 53 greenkeeping volunteers as well as support staff from John Deere and local dealer Double A, who all made The Solheim Cup so special.
‘Amenity Standard’ to be launched in October
The Amenity Forum is also set to launch the new ‘Amenity Standard’ in October.
How to prevent and control moss
Moss is a perennial problem for greenkeepers. Dr Christian Spring details how to prevent and control it.
How to tackle plant health before disease can take hold
The impending disappearance of Propiconazole means turf managers are shifting their emphasis to a proactive approach to plant health, utilising nutritional inputs as a management tool.
Product review: The Dennis Razor Ultra 560
The Dennis Razor Ultra 560’s development was fine-tuned using feedback from greenkeepers following ‘out in the field tests’ and was the first product which utilised the company’s CAD system back in 2009.
Meet the golf course manager: Dan Harding
The course manager at Old Thorns in Hampshire talks about maintaining a venue designed for 7,000 rounds a year but has 35,000, and the extensive bunker renovation project his team undertook.
ALS Contracts takes delivery of two more Wiedenmann Terra Spikes
Telford-based ALS Contracts has taken delivery of its sixth and seventh Wiedenmann Terra Spikes. Two new extra deep XD machines have joined their previous fleet of five XDs.
Meet the two new student greenkeepers of the year
Jason Norwood of Rudding Park Golf Club in Harrogate has been named the UK’s top student greenkeeper at the 31st Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards.
A look at the leading sprayers available to greenkeepers today
The investments that have gone into golf course spraying technology means greenkeepers have never had a better choice than now to pick equipment to suit them.
The Manor Golf Club opts for second ProFlex 120
Pleased with the performance of its ProFlex 120, which has lasted so far for 15 years, The Manor Golf Club’s head greenkeeper, Jack Foulds, has opted for another ProFlex 120 from The Grass Group.
Aquatrols becomes sponsor of Audubon International
Aquatrols has taken the next step in its conservation efforts by becoming a sponsor of global environmental leader, Audubon International.
Preventative approach helps turf ahead of renovations
As renovation activity kicks off across the country, greenkeepers are being warned that the stress caused by these practices could trigger outbreaks of disease in the autumn if not prevented now.
Reesink Turfcare’s 24-hour delivery service ensures rapid Toro Titan Tines replenishment
Thanks to Reesink Turfcare’s 24-hour delivery service, customers can have their stock of Toro Titan Tines replenished and their machines back up and running as quickly as possible.
Hever Castle sells ‘ready-made’ Euroflor packs due to positive feedback
Kent-based stately home Hever Castle has launched a retail scheme where ‘ready-to-sow’ flower seed kits are available for purchase by visitors, due to encouraging feedback.
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