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Air2Root turns to Redexim – as it expands premises, services and machinery fleet

Air2Root turns to Redexim – as it expands premises, services and machinery fleet Updated

🕔08:29, 18.Jan 2022

It’s been 18 months of expansions for the team at Air2Root Turfcare – new larger premises, more staff and an even bigger bank of equipment from Redexim.

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‘Consistent’ Mansfield Sand praised by Herefordshire GC

‘Consistent’ Mansfield Sand praised by Herefordshire GC

🕔11:58, 17.Jan 2022

Good consistent products and excellent customer service are the two reasons why Jeremy Browne, head greenkeeper at the Herefordshire Golf Club, chooses to use Mansfield Sand.

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Edinburgh club is GEO certified

Edinburgh club is GEO certified

🕔10:24, 16.Jan 2022

Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society has been GEO certified for its commitment to offering a sustainable golf course operation.

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Meet the course manager: Canterbury Golf Club’s Ray Goodsall

Meet the course manager: Canterbury Golf Club’s Ray Goodsall

🕔10:07, 15.Jan 2022

Ray talks about stemming the effects of worm casts, how his team manicures undulating terrain on the course and having to choose between being a guitarist and a greenkeeper.

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A day in the life: Richard Hollingworth

A day in the life: Richard Hollingworth Updated

🕔08:34, 14.Jan 2022

The head greenkeeper at Rudding Park Golf Club in Yorkshire, which features two golf courses set in 300 acres of woodland, takes us through his average day.

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Golf and climate action conference takes place

Golf and climate action conference takes place Updated

🕔07:53, 13.Jan 2022

Representatives from golf and beyond have come together at Scotland’s ‘Climate Ambition Zone’ in Glasgow to discuss several important issues around the sport and climate action.

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Billingham Golf Club has anti-slip treads to keep golfers safe

Billingham Golf Club has anti-slip treads to keep golfers safe Updated

🕔10:16, 12.Jan 2022

“If any organisation who are looking for a great anti-slip system are reading this then look no further and ask for a sample and see for yourself,” said John Dales, head greenkeeper.

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Don’t risk your investment this winter – gift your mower genuine Toro parts

Don’t risk your investment this winter – gift your mower genuine Toro parts Updated

🕔08:20, 11.Jan 2022

One of the best things you can do for your mower this winter is to gift it the best possible replacement parts. And when it comes to a Toro mower, Toro Genuine Parts are the best there is.

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European delegation revealed for USA trip

European delegation revealed for USA trip Updated

🕔11:27, 9.Jan 2022

Ten sports turf managers will be representing British greenkeeping on a global stage next month.

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“Not many girls think of it as a profession they can go into”

“Not many girls think of it as a profession they can go into” Updated

🕔11:01, 8.Jan 2022

Rhian Barton became a greenkeeper as it would help her professional golfing career – but it’s now her priority, and she’s been rewarded for her work.

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Newark Golf Club invests in new machinery

Newark Golf Club invests in new machinery Updated

🕔08:26, 7.Jan 2022

“We decided to invest in new mowers dedicated to the rough, semi-rough and fairways, to give us more flexibility with the cutting regimes.”

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Breadsall Priory upgrades irrigation system

Breadsall Priory upgrades irrigation system Updated

🕔08:55, 6.Jan 2022

Renovating its irrigation was an approach recommended to John Smith, course manager, by Reesink when the system started experiencing electrical breakdowns on both its systems.

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Aspen, fuelling a cleaner campus at the University of Chester

Aspen, fuelling a cleaner campus at the University of Chester Updated

🕔07:53, 5.Jan 2022

To reduce its impact on the environment, the grounds department at Chester University has recently made the switch to Aspen Fuel for its remaining petrol-powered equipment.

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Q&A with Calum Morris

Q&A with Calum Morris Updated

🕔08:28, 4.Jan 2022

Calum is the course manager at Maverston Golf Club.

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BTME postponed until March 2022

BTME postponed until March 2022

🕔12:26, 19.Dec 2021

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has made the decision to postpone its exhibition and trade show, BTME, which was due to take place in January 2022.

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Longhirst Hall Golf Club opts for powerful Toro for 500-acre site

Longhirst Hall Golf Club opts for powerful Toro for 500-acre site Updated

🕔09:24, 18.Dec 2021

Longhirst Hall has welcomed two Toro Greensmaster Triflex 3400 ride-on greensmowers, two Groundsmaster 4500-D mowers, two Reelmaster 5610-D mowers and one Groundsmaster 360.

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Dennis PRO 34R perfect for the Pilgrims

Dennis PRO 34R perfect for the Pilgrims

🕔08:48, 17.Dec 2021

The head groundsman at Boston United FC claims that the Dennis PRO 34R provides a quality of cut that he has never seen before in a rotary pedestrian mower.

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J Premier Pitch delivers resilience and rapid establishment at Stevenage FC

J Premier Pitch delivers resilience and rapid establishment at Stevenage FC

🕔10:17, 16.Dec 2021

The grounds team at Stevenage Football Club cite this season as the best they’ve ever had in terms of plant strength and surface performance.

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Newbury & Crookham Golf Club purchases Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractor

Newbury & Crookham Golf Club purchases Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractor Updated

🕔08:44, 15.Dec 2021

Newbury & Crookham Golf Club has purchased a Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractor and two mowing decks.

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SISIS scarifier and seminars improve Rykneld Bowling Club

SISIS scarifier and seminars improve Rykneld Bowling Club Updated

🕔09:55, 14.Dec 2021

The SISIS Auto Rotorake Mk.5 is a powerful self-propelled heavy duty scarifier designed for the removal and control of thatch on fine turf.

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Carnoustie hosts unique 10-hole championship

Carnoustie hosts unique 10-hole championship

🕔15:17, 13.Dec 2021

Carnoustie Golf Links has hosted a first of its kind 10-hole championship on The Carnoustie Championship Course, which was open to all its season ticket holders.

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