“The members are absolutely over the moon”
Roy Carter, course manager at The Rayleigh Club, talks about the challenges of irrigating the course this summer and carrying out a radical transformation of the bunkers.
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Topdresser profile: Turfco
“Our philosophy is to design and build equipment that increases productivity, saving work hours while reducing fuel costs”, says Turfco’s executive vice president Scott Kinkead.
Toro Tines quality for the most productive aeration
Productive aeration is as much down to the quality of the tines as it is the machine, and you won’t find better than Toro Tines for making sure no time is wasted.
Swing easy! Top tips for improving your golfing ability
Here, we take a look at essential ways you can improve your golf and feel like a pro on the green.
Spraying technology from Smithco
Smithco was one of the first companies to introduce GPS technology for spraying, when its Star Command system debuted in 2012. Today it is on its third iteration of the system.
A day in the life: Tom Evans
The course manager at Wexham Park Golf Centre in Buckinghamshire, which hosts two well-maintained courses, takes us through his average day.
Meet the head greenkeeper: Rab Gordon
The head greenkeeper at Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club talks about forthcoming projects and why the club has invested in an articulating mower.
GPS sprayer leads step change in philosophy as new fleet beds in at The Leicestershire
A major overhaul of equipment and the adoption of cutting-edge technology is driving a new, long-term strategy at The Leicestershire Golf Club.
Abridge over troubled water
Abridge Golf Club in Essex constructed a lake during a Covid lockdown, which now receives its irrigation water via drainage from the course’s very wet areas.
North Berwick is taking care of the putter and the puffins with Toro
With the order of a full fleet of Toro equipment including three key all-electric mowers, North Berwick GC didn’t have to choose between caring more for its putter than its puffins: it can do both.
Kubota loader range for M-series tractors
A full range of MX-built Kubota loaders is now available for M-series tractors including the M4, M5, M6 and M7 models which span the 66-170hp sector.
Irrigation: Your questions and answers
Unsurprisingly, irrigation expert John Kidson has been asked a lot of questions in the last few weeks. Here are some of the most common ones.
TriCure AD™ keeps the greens green at Wexham Park Golf Centre!
As the UK has scorched in some of the hottest temperatures ever recorded, the greens at Wexham Park Golf Centre are… well, green, thanks to TriCure AD™ from Headland Amenity!
South Wales Sports Grounds impressed with GKB Infiller
The GKB Infiller has dramatically improved the speed of infill spreading, whilst retaining the quality of finish.
Experience the Aspen difference with new offer launching at APF 2022
Alkylate petrol pioneer Aspen is back at APF for 2022, showcasing the benefits of its ethanol-free fuel for two and four-stroke engines.
Meet the course manager: Jason Norwood
From Reay Golf Club, Jason talks about a career that’s already progressed from assistant PGA professional to Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year.
Delivery of Trilo S3 proves to be silver lining for fire-stricken Mount Kelly School
They say that out of adversity, comes opportunity, and that’s exactly how the team at Mount Kelly are approaching a devastating fire that destroyed an equipment store.
Profile: The electric bunker rake from Smithco
The Sand Star E incorporates a 165-amp lithium battery pack, with an on-board battery management system, supported by a five-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Meet the course manager: Gary Corlett
The course manager at Mount Murray GC talks about his career, including managing a club in China, and his greenkeeping team, which includes two retired bankers.
A day in the life: Lucy Sellick
The head greenkeeper at Wenvoe Castle Golf Club in Wales, which was founded around Wenvoe Castle – the home of its first president, takes us through her average day.
Hartpury College embraces electric efficiency
Embracing electric and improving efficiency were two of the standout reasons why Hartpury College and University turned to John Deere.
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