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The winter course maintenance investments at Downfield Golf Club
The resourcefulness and positivity of course manager, John Watson, and his team of six, at the parkland course of Downfield GC, Dundee, saw them through a tough ‘stop-start’ winter.
The dream machinery team at Thorpe Hall Golf Club
Thorpe Hall Golf Club has seen for itself the benefits not one, but two Reesink Turfcare brands can bring to a course after investing in both Toro and Nordic Plow.
Dennis G860 is top for a Scotsman in Spain
John Stewart, head groundsman at Deportivo Alaves FC, has said that his new Dennis G860 cylinder mower is ‘right up there at the very top’ when it comes to turf maintenance machinery.
Switch to in-house maintenance with Redexim proves a win-win for Bonnyton Thistle FC
Bonnyton Thistle FC now have complete flexibility and control over the maintenance of their full-size synthetic pitch thanks to the recent purchase of a Verti-Groom EV and Dragmat.
Q&A with David Mcbride, course manager at Vale of Leven Golf Club
David talks about the products that make course maintenance at the venue easier for him.
Meet the golf course manager: Damion Woods
Damion, at Tidworth Garrison Golf Club in Wiltshire, details how increased footfall due to the pandemic has changed his work.
Did you know, all Toro large golf sprinkler bodies can be retrofitted?
It seems to be a misconception that if you choose a Toro sprinkler at the point of installation, it’s what you’re stuck with forever. Well, that’s a myth.
Q&A between turf manufacturer GKB and distributor Balmers GM
GKB Machines, the company behind sustainable, reliable and robust maintenance machinery for natural, synthetic and hybrid turf, caught up with one of its UK distributors, Balmers GM.
New John Deere ride-on mowers
John Deere has expanded its commercial ZTrak ZTR range to include two new petrol models and two rear-discharge decks to meet customer demand.
The benefits of a smart irrigation system
With climate change making the job of turf maintenance more difficult than ever before, smart irrigation solutions are paving the way forward.
More golf venues announce major investment projects
At least three more golf venues have announced forthcoming major projects in a sign of the strength of the UK golf industry in 2021.
A day in the life: Richard Sheldon
Richard, the golf course and estates manager at The Welcombe Hotel and Golf Club in Warwickshire, takes us through his average day.
New Dennis ES-860 gets Nice seal of approval
Scott Brooks, grounds manager at OGC Nice in France, believes that when it comes to battery-powered cylinder mowers, there is nothing that compares to the new Dennis ES-860.
‘Fantastic’ Ventrac for Essendon Country Club
Essendon Country Club has purchased a Ventrac 4500 compact tractor and a trencher attachment to help maintain its two 18-hole parkland courses.
Combination of J Premier Pitch and 4Turf ticks all the boxes for Eastleigh FC
Managing a high wear pitch, on a relatively tight budget is probably a story with which most non and lower league club grounds managers can relate.
New INFINICUT® adaptation kit converts JD 2500 triplex into 85” sports turf mower
INFINICUT® is introducing a brand-new adaptation kit to transform a JD 2500 Triplex into a highly productive, lightweight, 85” wide dedicated sports turf mower.
Q&A with James MacBeath
James is the head greenkeeper at Brora Golf Club.
Gullane Golf Club and Toro partnership to hit 25 years
Gullane Golf Club and Toro certainly have history. With the latest deal taking it to 25 years, it’s a partnership claimed to have produced putting surfaces as close to perfection as nature allows.
What are some of the best mowers for golf courses?
The demand for quality mowers is always high in spring, but perhaps never more so than this year. Here are some of the top mowers on the market to benefit your course.
100% fescue delivers 100% satisfaction for Perranporth Golf Club
Doing a fantastic job at retaining the natural links characteristics, Perranporth Golf Club course manager Rob Cook has been delighted with his switch to Johnsons J Fescue mix.
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