How Ventrac is helping Trump Turnberry
Three Ventrac all-terrain compact tractors with numerous attachments are helping the golf courses and estate teams at Trump Turnberry to maintain the courses and hotel surrounds at the renowned Open venue.
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Rock and roll
Paul Larsen, the head greenkeeper of Royal St George’s, was referred to as a ‘rock star’ in the press, when the links hosted the 2021 Open Championship. Here, he talks about one of his other passions – rolling.
Blackmoor Golf Club completes improvement project
Harry Colt-designed Blackmoor Golf Club in Hampshire has completed an improvement project that should take the course to the next level.
A day in the life: Paul Hay
The head greenkeeper at Craigielaw Golf Club in Longniddry takes us through his average day.
Profile: Ventrac’s 4520 all-terrain compact tractor
Ventrac’s 4520 all-terrain compact tractor and multiple attachments is the ideal versatile machine for end of season course renovations. With over 35 different attachments, the range of tasks it can perform are many.
Surbiton Golf Club invests in hybrid mowers
Surbiton GC has invested in environmentally friendly technology with two Greensmaster 3360 hybrid mowers, and accessed the industry’s newest spraying technology with the GeoLink system.
Kilsyth Golf Club’s greens are thriving again
Two products from COMPO EXPERT have helped to put some much-needed life back into the greens at Kilsyth Golf Club, according to head greenkeeper Brian Hill.
Kibworth Golf Club uses Mansfield Sand
Since becoming course manager at Kibworth Golf Club in 2019, Martin Anderson has propelled the course to new heights. A crucial component in Martin’s arsenal? Mansfield Sand.
Ventrac’s demo day at Carden Park a success
Managers from some of the largest groundscare contractors in the UK and over 50 representatives from Ventrac’s UK dealer network attended demonstration days at the Carden Park Resort in Cheshire recently.
ICL launches two new spreaders
ICL is pleased to announce the launch of two new spreaders, the AccuPro 360ST and the AccuPro DROP, enhancing the spreader range that already includes the AccuPro One, HandyPro, and Shaker Pro.
Euroflor Flower Seed transforms Worth Park
In 2022, Euroflor Flower Seed from Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) transformed three meadow areas within Worth Park as part of a wider conservation project underway by Crawley Borough Council.
SCHLOSS Roxburghe acquires GKB machines
A trio of GKB Machines have been installed at SCHLOSS Roxburghe Championship Golf Course, as part of major ongoing investment into the club and wider estate.
Royal Cromer expands fleet with Toro and Reesink Turfcare
Royal Cromer has again shown its commitment to sustainability with the help of Toro and Reesink Turfcare, expanding its fleet with three new Toro eTriFlex 3370 electric mowers and an upgraded Toro irrigation system.
Aldwickbury Park begins bunker renovation project
Designed by former Ryder Cup player, Ken Brown, Aldwickbury Park GC recently began a phased bunker renovation project using a combination of Durabunker’s Synthetic Bunker Edging and Capillary Flow Liner.
Newmarket Racecourse happy with Progressive TDR-22/6
Ticking the boxes for build quality and ease of use is a Progressive TDR-22/6 tri-deck for the team at Newmarket Racecourse.
Sittingbourne & Milton Regis praises Ventrac / Price Turfcare
Sittingbourne & Milton Regis surprised its head greenkeeper Paul Best last December, when he found he was the recipient of a brand new Ventrac all-terrain compact tractor and several attachments.
Meldrum House praises Redexim for aeration
Meldrum House has become the latest golf course in a rapidly growing list to praise the versatility and effective aeration delivered by a Carrier and Verti-Drain® 1513 from Redexim.
Turfco helps with end of season course renovations
Turfco’s product offering is ideal for end of season course renovations.
“It is amazing having this green space on your doorstep”
Here, we take a look behind the scenes of a typical day for James Bledge, links manager at one of the most prestigious links golf clubs in the world, Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake), where he lives.
“Greenkeeping is the perfect job and I love it”
As head greenkeeper at Lutterworth GC, Paul Kendall talks about working around the weather, recovering from a devastating arson attack on the club and why getting back to basics is the secret to consistent greens.
Cowdray Estate enjoyed successful summer as greenkeeper-built project proved its worth
“We’ve been lucky to be a part of this period of time in the history of Cowdray and we genuinely think it is for the betterment of the future of the golf course.”
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