SALTEX preview: Price Turfcare
Price Turfcare returns to SALTEX on November 1 and 2 with the all-conquering Ventrac multi-implement, all-terrain compact tractor.
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SALTEX takes place on 1-2 November in Birmingham
SALTEX is Europe’s largest and leading sports turf, amenities and landscaping trade exhibition, and will be held at Birmingham NEC on 1-2 November 2023.
Meet the course manager: Chris Yeaman
The course manager at The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh talks about his 46 years in greenkeeping, working for the oldest golfing society in the world and why he uses an electric roller.
Mycorrhizal fungi enhances sustainability on golf courses
One proven way golf clubs can improve tree survival rates and reduce dependence on fertilisers and water is by using mycorrhizal fungi when planting. Origin Amenity Solutions explains what this is and how it works.
Meet the new course manager: Derrick Johnstone
The new golf course and estate manager at Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey, Derrick Johnstone, talks about plans to improve the club’s two courses even further.
Otterbine’s Air Flo 3 the safe solution for Pinewood Scout Centre
Otterbine’s Air Flo 3 underwater ‘bubbler’ diffused aeration system is the safe solution for Pinewood Scout Centre, bringing its lake back to life and reopening it after a period of closure due to poor water quality.
How Redexim delivers compact relief at Kilworth Springs
Constructed on the site of a former gravel quarry, the greens at Kilworth Springs Golf Club are incredibly mobile and free draining which, despite having some perks, also means they are prone to compaction.
“I have 1,250 sprinkler heads to maintain”
Mark Allard, the irrigation technician at London Golf Club for the last nine years, talks to irrigation expert John Kidson about how he got into the role and what his work involves.
A day in the life: Joel Chappell
The head greenkeeper at Kilworth Springs Golf Club in Leicestershire, a course that overlooks Avon Valley, takes us through his average day.
Reesink Turfcare has five of Toro’s popular grounds mowers in stock
Reesink Turfcare, the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for Toro groundscare machinery, has five of Toro’s popular grounds mowers in stock and ready for swift delivery across the UK.
Meet the course manager: Neil Sadler
From Portlethen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Neil talks about the challenge of the weather and using an articulator on the course.
Royal Dornoch invests in STAR EV buggies
Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland, known to many as the ‘star of the north’, has taken delivery of seven lithium-ion STAR EV Capella 2 Pro golf buggies from the UK distributor Reesink Scotland.
Sandspreader and Quick-Brush receive praise
The combination of an Sandspreader and Quick-Brush from GKB Machines have received high praise from contractor Marc Kerr.
Holiday entitlement – what you need to know
How much time off are UK golf club employees allowed each year? What rights do employers have to control when their staff take holidays? As Carolyne Wahlen reveals, the answers aren’t as simple as you might think.
What is the difference between abiotic and biotic stress?
Abiotic stress in a plant is something all greenkeepers have to deal with. But how do you know it’s not biotic stress, why is that important and what can you do about it? Dr John Dempsey PhD provides answers.
A day in the life: Neil Davey
The head greenkeeper at Rookery Park Golf Club in Suffolk takes us through his average day.
Vanguard Properties strengthens relationship with John Deere
The owner of the new Dunas Course at Terras da Comporta in Portugal has strengthened its relationship with John Deere after signing a five-year contract to become a preferred partner.
Praise for TurfKeeper platform
The TurfKeeper platform from Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has been praised for delivering new efficiencies to task allocation and stock management for the team at Warrington Golf Club.
Smithco has led the way on GPS technology for spraying
Smithco was one of the first companies to introduce GPS technology for spraying, when its Star Command system debuted in 2012.
“Let your boss know you’re keen”
Irrigation expert John Kidson offers his advice to greenkeepers who want to work in irrigation but so far have no experience with it.
Meet the student, golfer AND greenkeeper: Harry Kerr
Harry Kerr is not your average student. He has a golf handicap of one and splits his time studying and working as a greenkeeper on the Old Course at St Andrews. He talks about his work today – and tomorrow.
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