Mixing Vitalnova SMX with TriSmart ‘significantly enhanced turf quality’
An ICL trial at St Andrews Links demonstrated that tank-mixing Vitalnova SMX with an H2Pro TriSmart programme surpassed the improvements achieved by using TriSmart alone.
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Posts From Alistair
“Replacing an irrigation system is a big job – do it properly”
Longevity has been key to Toro’s irrigation strategy since its early development and it’s certainly something Reesink Hydro-Scapes can attest to seeing ‘on the ground’ in the UK.
Double A to expand turf business
Double A, the Scottish dealer for a number of turf business companies, including John Deere, has begun construction on a new purpose-built outlet in Glasgow.
“Water management is the key to good course management”
Ross Jones, the courses director at Get Golfing, who oversees the 13 golf courses, talks to irrigation expert John Kidson about how he and all the venues’ head greenkeepers try to meet their varying irrigation needs.
Avant e6: Powering sustainability at Paddington Recreation Ground
Westminster Council, in collaboration with leisure contractor Everyone Active, has embarked on a transformative journey, propelled by innovative solutions like the Avant e6 Electric Multi-Functional Loader.
Seven years of consistency at Carden Park
“The Ventrac has uplifted the presentation of the estate; it’s simply a no-brainer purchase for any golf course or estate manager.”
Northenden Golf Club invests in AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Northenden Golf Club, a new era of fairway excellence has begun with the introduction of the AIR-EZE FAIRWAY Shoe Cleaner.
Hillside Golf Club invests in six eco Toro machines
Hillside Golf Club in Southport has invested in four more Toro all-electric eTriFlex 3370 greensmowers and two Toro Workman GTX-Lithium utility vehicles from distributor Reesink Turfcare.
Dollar spot seminar a success for OAS
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has stated that its webinar, ‘Dollar Spot Demystified: Proven Strategies from the USA and UK for Effective Integrated Management,’ which took place in April, was a success.
New course manager for Thetford GC
Thetford Golf Club in Norfolk has appointed Matthew Perks as its new course manager.
“The Toro Grandstand means more efficient mowing”
The GrandStand is a stand-on mower, meaning it’s smaller and more compact, allowing greater access to smaller areas than a ride-on.
Wrekin Golf Club has free-draining fairways
Like many, the team at Wrekin Golf Club has recorded extraordinary levels of rainfall over the winter of 2023/24.
EuroGrass Pro Rapid Repair from DSV is ‘a game-changer in turf management’
After a thorough search for the ideal seed, head greenkeeper Joel Chappell discovered EuroGrass Pro Rapid Repair by DSV, a breakthrough solution that has transformed the course’s resilience and aesthetics.
Team Sprayers manufactures its 20,000th sprayer
The Club 800 sprayer, a tractor mounted ground care sprayer, destined for Tractor Services CL in Jersey, made its way out of Team Sprayers’ Ely based factory this May, 43 years after the company was established.
St Andrews Links Trust wins sustainability gong
St Andrews Links Trust won the ‘Best Sustainability Project’ at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in recognition of its outstanding work in driving sustainability.
Meet the course manager: Ross Brannan
The course manager at The Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort, Ross Brannan, discusses the role aeration will play in moving the course forward and how the facility supports wildlife.
Ombersley Golf Club acquires Trilo M3 vacuum collector
Over the 35 years that Andrew Halfpenny has been course manager at Ombersley Golf Club, things have changed – the 18 hole parkland course has matured, creating an ever-increasing problem with leaf-fall.
Ladybank Golf Club purchases Ventrac equipment
Ladybank Golf Club, situated in wooded heathland in Fife, is the latest Scottish golf club to purchase Ventrac equipment to assist in the maintenance of their challenging heathland championship course.
Letchworth Golf Club impressed with Combiseeder efficiency
The purchase of a Combiseeder from GKB Machines has brought new convenience and efficiency to the overseeding operations at Hertfordshire’s Letchworth Golf Club.
Pangbourne College snaps up new Toro Workman UTX 4×4 utility vehicle
Pangbourne College is one of the first customers to snap up the latest powerhouse from Toro to tackle all terrains: the new Toro Workman UTX 4×4 utility vehicle.
What is a settlement agreement?
Carolyne Wahlen from Golf HR explains what a ‘settlement agreement’ is and when an employer should consider using one, if it is planning on making an employee redundant.
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