A day in the life: Kevin Goude
The head greenkeeper at Spalding Golf Club in Lincolnshire, an 18-hole parkland course that extends to more than 6,000 yards from the back tees, takes us through his average day.
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Product review: Smithco sprayers
When it comes to accuracy, precision and productivity in spray application, Smithco sprayers are among the best in the business.
Is your irrigation ready for spring?
What do you need to do to ensure your irrigation system is ready for the forthcoming warmer weather? Here, irrigation expert John Kidson looks at a list of tasks that should be carried out now.
The Ventrac all-terrain compact tractor works in sodden conditions
With Ventrac’s low ground pressure of just six psi, it can work on wet ground without leaving messy tyre marks.
GKB Machines praised for drainage work
One of the country’s leading sports construction and maintenance companies has explained why it turns to GKB Machines when it comes to solutions for secondary drainage.
Award for coastal erosion project
Royal Dornoch Golf Club has been named the Sustainable Project of the Year at the Golf Environment Awards.
What is the soil food web?
Dr Deidre Charleston from Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) reveals the mystery of the soil food web.
The Manor House undergoes renovations
The Manor House Golf Club has progressed a series of course renovation projects this winter as it gears up to welcome back Europe’s leading golf development tour.
Take a look at two of Toro’s newest products: GeoLink and Vista
Toro has launched two new products: a turf-based precision spray GPS system that works in remote areas outside of satellite range and the company’s first-ever passenger buggy. Here we detail their key features.
Gianni Ferrari replacement parts now available via the Kubota (UK) dealer network
Gianni Ferrari is pleased to announce that replacement parts are now available via the Kubota (UK) dealer network, with immediate effect.
Trimax unveils revolutionary new blade
The Trimax NexaBlade is a new, elite blade for high-end, fine turf applications.
Redexim’s ‘Free Seed’ promotion returns for 2024
More facilities can now benefit from free seed up to the value of £500 from the world’s largest grass seed breeder, DLF, when they purchase a qualifying disc or dimple seeder from any Redexim regional partner.
Golf helping reintroduction of choughs to Kent
Canterbury Golf Club is supporting the reintroduction of choughs to Kent as part of the wildlife conservation work that is already being undertaken by the club over its 160 acres of land, including the golf course.
Awards for Baroness dealer network
BTME 2024 provided the perfect platform for Baroness UK to recognise the excellence achieved within its dealer network in 2023.
Discounts on Toro cylinders and bedknives
Spring is on the horizon and that means one thing: cutting season is fast approaching. With that in mind, Reesink Turfcare is supporting customers with discounts on genuine Toro cylinders and bedknives.
A look at Tru-Turf’s innovative solutions
In the dynamic world of golf course maintenance, the challenge of staff shortages has brought a renewed focus on practical and helpful solutions.
Building on a trend
Two leading golf courses in England have begun projects to modernise their courses, both driven by soaring participation in recent years. Here we look at what both will entail.
‘How we’ve uplifted the presentation of the estate’
Peter Pattenden, golf courses and estates manager at Carden Park, looks at how the versatility of turf maintenance equipment he first purchased in 2017 has helped him overcome winter challenges.
9% pay rise recommended for greenkeepers
The Committee for Golf Club Salaries (CGCS) has recommended a seven percent increase in the salaries of golf club staff for 2024, and nine percent for assistant greenkeepers.
Meet the Swedish head greenkeeper: Andreas Bergqvist
The head greenkeeper at Linkopings Golf Club in Sweden, host of the 1980 Scandinavian Enterprise Open, won by Seve Ballesteros, takes us through his average day.
“Can we afford a new irrigation system?”
This winter, irrigation expert John Kidson has been asked several questions by clients as they prepare for the new season. Here, he answers the most common one of them all.
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