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Machin and Roberts win student greenkeeper awards

Machin and Roberts win student greenkeeper awards

🕔10:16, 18.Sep 2017

Nick Machin and Angus Roberts have been named as winners of the 2017 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards. The winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2017 is Machin, 31, of Royal Cinque Ports. Nick

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Dutch stadium purchases two Cub Cadet Infinicut mowers

Dutch stadium purchases two Cub Cadet Infinicut mowers Updated

🕔07:30, 16.Sep 2017

Stadion Galgenwaard, home to FC Utrecht in The Netherlands, has recently purchased two unique Cub Cadet Infinicut 34” mowers – unique in that they are the first 34” models to be fitted with the optional Groomer attachment. The club plays

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How Kings Hill Golf Club solved its slippery surfaces problem

How Kings Hill Golf Club solved its slippery surfaces problem Updated

🕔23:27, 14.Sep 2017

Kings Hill Golf Club in Kent had a problem with people slipping on wooden surfaces around the golf course and clubhouse. Old railway sleepers have been used on golf courses from the 1930s and provide an ideal material for many

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SISIS Quadraplay praised by multi-tasking CEO

SISIS Quadraplay praised by multi-tasking CEO Updated

🕔05:18, 13.Sep 2017

Kevin Sturmey – chairman, chief executive AND head groundsman of Taunton Town FC, believes that the multi-functional SISIS Quadraplay single pass maintenance system has been a ‘God-send’ in helping him to maintain the pitch at the Viridor Stadium. As a

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SALTEX 2017 visitor registration is open

SALTEX 2017 visitor registration is open

🕔07:14, 11.Sep 2017

Visitors can now register to attend SALTEX 2017 for free. The show takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, on November 1 and 2, and has so far attracted over 250 exhibitors – a number that’s set to grow further in

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New York Red Bulls: Our Dennis cylinder mower is excellent

New York Red Bulls: Our Dennis cylinder mower is excellent Updated

🕔05:04, 10.Sep 2017

Dan Shemesh, Director of Stadium and Training Grounds for the New York Red Bulls has reported excellent results since purchasing a Dennis G34D cylinder mower. In 2009, after seven years at the Philadelphia Eagles Dan Shemesh landed the role of

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The greenkeeper who founded Working Turf

The greenkeeper who founded Working Turf Updated

🕔08:50, 9.Sep 2017

Peterborough based contractor Working Turf undertakes small scale groundcare projects in and around the Cambridgeshire area. Owner, Mark Silk, requires a vast array of equipment to ensure he can deal with the tasks at hand – and can’t own all

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Ransomes Jacobsen wins RoSPA Gold Medal award

Ransomes Jacobsen wins RoSPA Gold Medal award Updated

🕔07:59, 7.Sep 2017

Ransomes Jacobsen is a winner at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2017. The company, based in Ipswich, achieved the Gold Medal award (five consecutive golds) in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of

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Alternative to diesel powered chippers launched

Alternative to diesel powered chippers launched

🕔09:40, 6.Sep 2017

In response to impending changes to emissions legislation, GreenMech has launched the Arborist 150p, a new addition to the popular Arborist range of woodchippers. Shown for the first time at the Arb Show in May, the Arborist 150p offers a

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Finalists revealed for Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year awards

Finalists revealed for Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year awards

🕔08:59, 4.Sep 2017

The following 12 student greenkeepers will contest the 29th Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year and second Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year awards. The awards enable BIGGA, turf maintenance equipment manufacturer Toro and distributor Reesink Turfcare to celebrate

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‘Twin’ fertilisers deliver consistent n for up to 16 weeks

‘Twin’ fertilisers deliver consistent n for up to 16 weeks Updated

🕔08:36, 3.Sep 2017

An all-new range of advanced granular fertilisers, which use two sources of slow release nitrogen to provide a phased release over a 16-week period from one application, has been launched by COMPO EXPERT. The new Floranid®Twin range has been specifically

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Ecosol Turfcare’s autumn ‘Drill n’ Fill’ schedule begins

Ecosol Turfcare’s autumn ‘Drill n’ Fill’ schedule begins Updated

🕔20:19, 2.Sep 2017

Ecosol Turfcare’s busy autumn ‘Drill n’ Fill’ schedule has begun with bookings from golf clubs all around the country. The legendary aerator is perfect for poorly draining greens which suffer with puddling, compaction, thatch, black layer and poor grass growth.

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10% off Toro cylinders this month

10% off Toro cylinders this month Updated

🕔07:38, 1.Sep 2017

Reesink Turfcare has announced it is offering ten per cent off all genuine Toro cylinders bought this September. “Now’s the time to stock up and ensure a good supply and the best possible cylinder cut at the best possible price,”

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Seed breeders cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats

Seed breeders cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats Updated

🕔13:24, 30.Aug 2017

In July a team of 10 cyclists, over half from seed breeders DLF, embarked on a bike ride from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for three worthy causes. The eight and a half day journey saw the

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Wentworth’s courses achieve sustainability award

Wentworth’s courses achieve sustainability award

🕔08:27, 28.Aug 2017

Wentworth Club, home of the BMW PGA Championship, has been awarded an international sustainability certification in recognition its commitments to the environment and local community. The ‘GEO Certified’ accreditation by the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) is the international standard in

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How to purchase Exteris Stressgard

How to purchase Exteris Stressgard Updated

🕔10:20, 26.Aug 2017

Bayer announced at BTME 2017 that Headland Amenity would become a key partner to help bring the newly launched fungicide ‘Exteris Stressgard’ to the UK market. Containing a brand new chemical group, the first in almost ten years, Exteris Stressgard

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Use an IPDM strategy for autumn says turf expert

Use an IPDM strategy for autumn says turf expert Updated

🕔06:15, 23.Aug 2017

With the autumn fast approaching, and the risk of disease increasing, greenkeepers are being encouraged to consider a new approach to disease control, and start trialling an integrated, preventative disease management (IPDM) strategy. Dr Colin Mumford, Bayer technical manager, explains

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London GC appoints MG as new courses manager

London GC appoints MG as new courses manager

🕔15:30, 21.Aug 2017

London Golf Club has announced that ‘Master Greenkeeper’ Lee Sayers, course manager at Mid Kent Golf Club, is to join the club as the new golf courses and estate manager. Sayers will be coming in at an exciting time for

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Charterhouse sales manager gets married at golf club

Charterhouse sales manager gets married at golf club Updated

🕔14:48, 19.Aug 2017

Charterhouse Turf Machinery’s Sales Manager Nick Darking had a rather urgent appointment at Old Thorns Golf Club in July – but not to drop in the latest piece of kit, instead to get married to his fiancée Helen! They were

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First Iseki TLE4490 tractor sold in Europe

First Iseki TLE4490 tractor sold in Europe Updated

🕔22:59, 18.Aug 2017

East Grinstead Rugby Football Club (EGRFC) located in West Sussex has taken delivery of the first Iseki TLE4490 tractor sold in Europe. The tractor was delivered by local Iseki dealer, Yeowart Agricultural. The new tractor will be used to manage

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This is how Harpenden Common GC deals with leaf fall

This is how Harpenden Common GC deals with leaf fall Updated

🕔04:25, 16.Aug 2017

The 18-hole parkland course on Harpenden Common in Hertfordshire features a mixture of mature woodland and gorse. The club has used a Trilo SG400 vacuum sweeper to deal with the substantial leaf fall for many years now, but the introduction

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