Course stayed open despite 61mm of rain
A Gloucestershire golf course stayed open this winter despite being hit by 61mm of rain in 19 days – and 8mm of rain in one day alone.
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Farleigh Golf Club launches partnership with John Deere
A brand new partnership between Farleigh Golf Club, John Deere and dealer Farol has seen the arrival of the club’s first ever fleet of John Deere course maintenance equipment.
Dennis & SISIS exhibiting at GIS 2019
Dennis & SISIS will be exhibiting at GIS (Golf Industry Show) 2019 which takes place at San Diego’s Convention Center on February 6-7.
Rigby Taylor’s grass seed delivers fast recovery after wear
Two new cultivars will ensure that Rigby Taylor’s R14 perennial ryegrass blend remains the number one choice for sports pitch construction and renovation.
A day in the life: Mat Edwards
Mat is the managing director of Looe Golf Club in Cornwall. Designed by Harry Vardon, the course is set in an area of breath-taking beauty.
Dennis and SISIS launch new groundcare seminar
Dennis and SISIS have announced an exciting new free-to-attend groundcare seminar which has been designed with education in mind for those involved in groundcare on a variety of sports turf topics.
Petrol Tank Company offering single turnkey solution to golf clubs
Installing an onsite petrol tank can be a daunting prospect. Time is a precious commodity and familiarising yourself with changing legislation and rules can be time consuming.
Mental health charity built flood defence at golf club
A mental health charity that provides horticultural training has helped to create an environmentally-friendly flood defence to protect Rothbury Golf Club in Northumberland.
Aquatrols introduces new non-profit organisation
BTME 2019 provided the perfect platform for Aquatrols to launch an exciting new venture to help promote and support conservation, stewardship and education throughout our industry.
This is why Amber Valley has been a Ransomes customer for more than 18 years
The council has continued its long relationship with the Suffolk-based mower manufacturer, with its latest purchase of two Ransomes MP493 rotary mowers from local dealer Sharrocks.
Winter weather and drainage
Amid pressure for the course to remain open at all times, how much does the winter weather of frost, rain, floods and snow affect golf greens’ drainage? Turfgrass agronomist Paul Woodham investigates.
Meet the golf course manager: Simon White
The Chase Golf Club is one of the most picturesque courses in Staffordshire. We speaks to its course manager about how a grass exchange programme has reduced inputs and improved surface quality.
Double A launches new website
Double A is excited to unveil to customers its newly designed website.
New course manager at Mid Kent GC champions Toro machines
Mid Kent GC’s newly appointed course manager, Darryl Manion, has committed to increasing the club’s Toro fleet with a renewal agreement and four new machinery purchases in his first three months at the club.
Heathland course returns to original 108-year design
Delamere Forest Golf Club in Cheshire is celebrating the culmination of a six-year programme to revert its heathland championship course back to its original 1910 design.
Dennis & SISIS to showcase all-star line-up at STMA
Dennis and SISIS will be showcasing an all-star line-up of equipment at the 2019 Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference and Exhibition this week.
EcoBunker preparing for busy trade show season
Leading synthetic bunker edging solutions provider EcoBunker is preparing itself for a busy few weeks as the winter trade show season approaches.
BTME profile: Trilo
Trilo will be returning to BTME, with its range of turf and waste management machinery.
BTME profile: Bayer
As greenkeepers are feeling the pressure of curative fungicides disappearing from the market, Bayer will be showcasing how a preventative and integrated approach can help overcome disease threats at BTME.
BTME profile: Waste2Water
“We’re delighted the environmental message is getting through and so many golf courses are installing our Waste2Water recycling wash-off systems,” commented a delighted Tim Earley, managing director.
BTME profile: Germinal
Germinal will be showcasing its ForeFront Greens grass seed mixture at BTME.
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