Potters Point keeps pace with new technology
Having been loyal to John Deere for the past 25 years, it was perhaps no surprise which brand would be chosen to upgrade the existing fleet at Potters Point golf resort in County Wicklow.
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Toro’s Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 for Hillside’s greens
Hillside Golf Club on ‘England’s Golf Coast’ in Southport knows only too well the importance of its biggest asset: its greens.
‘Consider drainage from a more holistic, ‘big picture’ perspective’
Rather than focusing on specific drainage issues in particular areas of the course, develop a long-term strategy that serves as a road-map for cost-effective improvements over years.
The ‘20-20-30’ tonic for winter feeding
Implementing an Enhanced Plant Health programme going into and during the autumn / winter period can have a hugely positive effect on sward quality coming through into the new season.
Meet the golf manager: Dean Muir
Dean, from The Machrie Golf Links, talks about the major changes the course has gone through in the last six years, including installing its first-ever irrigation system as well as 40 bunkers.
Dennis S500 Plus performs at Victoria Park
Mike Finch of idverde has praised the performance of the Dennis S500 Plus seeder which he uses on the five greens at Victoria Park in Royal Leamington Spa.
Game-changing versatility with Toro’s Sidewinder technology
For the ultimate versatility, Toro’s Sidewinder technology seen in the Reelmaster 3100-D and Groundsmaster 3500-D is game-changing.
Company profile: TURF Handels GmbH
TURF Handels GmbH was founded in Austria in 1994 by Stephan Breisach, a recognised expert for golf course care, consulting and educator at greenkeeper academies.
A day in the life: Graeme Roberts
The assistant course manager at Windlesham Golf Club in Surrey takes us through his average day.
Making the plant less susceptible to pathogen attack
It is becoming increasingly important to implement a range of alternative methods to reduce the likelihood of fungal disease outbreaks on sports turf.
Royal St George’s approach to hosting the 149th Open
It may have been the 15th Open hosted at Royal St George’s but for the greenkeeping team, the 149th Open was an extraordinary and unique event.
It’s Multigreen® magic for Cornish contractor W R Sandow
Sports turf contractor W R Sandow has come to swear by Multigreen® temperature-controlled release fertiliser to satisfy the nutritional requirements of more than 60 winter sport pitches.
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is rebuilding all its bunkers
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is currently working with Durabunker to rebuild all of its bunkers using the company’s patented synthetic bunker face product.
Why you should prepare your winter fungicide application now
With so many fungicide options denied to greenkeepers for autumn / winter applications, decisions that will be key to ensuring a successful outcome need to be taken early.
Redexim Multi-Seeder ‘pivotal’ in post-winter greens recovery at Downfield GC
After spending almost three months under constant snow and ice, a Multi-Seeder from Redexim has been crucial in regaining coverage on the greens at Dundee’s Downfield Golf Club.
Getting the best from your bent overseeding programme
Some careful consideration of mechanical and nutritional approaches is required to maximise the efficiency of a bent overseeding programme.
The aeration work at Burnham Beeches Golf Club
Lee Bishop has a adopted a simple way to highlight the need for renovation to his club members. He does a dummy run of the work on two practice putting and chipping surfaces.
Meet the golf course manager: Simon Marshall
Simon, from Wishaw Golf Club in the West Midlands, talks about his role during the pandemic, overcoming overseeding challenges and recent improvement projects to the course.
Warrington Golf Club goes more electric
Warrington Golf Club in Appleton, Warrington, has re-invested in Toro for another five years and has included more electric options in its new fleet from Cheshire Turf Machinery.
A day in the life: Dan Kendle
The course manager at Newquay Golf Club – a revered Harry Colt designed course built in 1890 – takes us through his average day.
Championship treble for dealer support
Scottish John Deere dealers Thomas Sherriff & Co and Double A are completing a unique treble this summer.
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