Meet the head greenkeeper: Dougie Thorburn
From Wick Golf Club, Dougie talks about the benefits and challenges of working at the most north easterly golf course in Scotland and how the club invests in machinery with a limited budget.
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Posts From Alistair
How the host of the 2022 Portugal Masters is reducing its water usage
Dom Pedro Victoria is reducing its water usage by nearly 50 percent via a newly installed irrigation system and pump, and the utilisation of grass that requires low water and fertiliser consumption.
New course invests £1.3m in equipment
Preparations for the opening of the Dunas Course this summer are moving into top gear with the new Portuguese golf destination investing £1.3 million in the latest state-of-the-art greenkeeping equipment.
New golf course is recruiting for a greenkeeper / gardener
A new six-hole golf course in Box Hill, Surrey is recruiting for a greenkeeper who can also carry out gardening duties as the venue has an extensive garden.
BTME preview: Toro / Reesink UK
New machinery from Toro to make the job of turfcare and ground management professionals easier will be at BTME on the Reesink UK stand.
BTME preview: Origin Amenity Solutions
It’s going to be a busy week for the Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) team as it returns to BTME.
BTME preview: Kubota
No trip to BTME would be complete without a stop by the Kubota stand to see the latest innovations in its golf and groundcare portfolio.
BTME preview: GKB Machines
With all eyes set firmly on spring renovations, GKB Machines returns to BTME to showcase an impressive line-up of equipment on the agenda.
BTME preview: DLF
Sustainable management of fine turf and sports turf surfaces doesn’t have to mean a compromise in visual merit or performance.
BTME preview: Turfco
Turfco built the first mechanised topdresser in 1961 and continues as the first choice of professional turf managers worldwide.
BTME preview: Border Sports / Capillary Bunkers
Bunker maintenance has always been a big job at the Sagamore Club to the north of Indianapolis.
Greenkeeper wins mental health award
A US greenkeeper who wrote about his mental health issues and the support he received has won a national award for the article.
BTME Preview: Waste2Water
Waste2Water invites you to visit its stand at BTME in Harrogate this month, in Hall 5, Stand 540, to view one of its systems on show and discuss your requirements.
BTME preview: Redexim
Aerators, seeders, topdressers and more will all take centre stage on the Redexim stand as it returns to BTME in 2023.
BTME preview: Vanmac
Vanmac returns to BTME on Stand 526, showcasing a range of rotary and multi-deck mowers from Progressive.
BTME preview: Suståne
It’s all about organics on Stand 170 at BTME, as Suståne Natural Fertilizers returns to Harrogate.
BTME preview: Durabunker
Royal Belgium GC, ranked the third best course in Belgium, recently completed a first phase bunker project using Durabunker.
BTME preview: Price Turfcare / Ventrac
Price Turfcare returns to BTME with a new location and a bespoke stand for this year’s event.
BTME preview: Campey Turf Care Systems
Campey Turf Care Systems is looking forward to BTME 2023 in Harrogate and will be showcasing a number of new products.
Ireland’s second Master Greenkeeper dedicates success to mum
The latest greenkeeper to attain ‘Master Greenkeeper’ status has dedicated his success to the memory of his mother, who passed away just weeks before he achieved the certification.
Is there any value in using a soil penetrant?
What is a soil penetrant and, if used as part of an effective drainage and aeration strategy, how can it help improve playing conditions throughout the year?
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