Castle Stuart Golf Links in Scotland has appointed James Hutchison as its new head greenkeeper. James, who joined Castle Stuart as a greenkeeper during its construction in 2007, has been deputy course manager since the four-time Scottish Open venue opened
Greenkeepers can get their hands on a comprehensive guide to help them manage microdochium patch, the notorious disease that occurs on over 90 per cent of UK golf courses. Dr Colin Mumford, Bayer technical manager, explains that all aspects of
Andy Greenslade is now specialising in the skilled area of golf course shaping, renovation and construction. Operating as AMG Golf Course Renovation, managing director Andy combines his career experiences and expertise as greenkeeper, course manager, general manager and Crown Golf
Back in 2012 Vanmac bv, manufacturer of the Trilo range of blowers and vacs, invited UK journalists to visit its modern facility in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Five years on, the invitation was extended again and the business model now in
Vanmac BV, manufacturer of the Trilo brand of blowers and vacs, have announced the appointment of Lister Wilder as new dealers for the south west of England – responsible for Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the Bristol regions. Lister
Origin’s Amenity Business has announced its acquisition of Linemark UK, the country’s leading innovator and supplier of pitch line-marking paints, machines and accessories. Linemark UK joins Rigby Taylor and Headland in providing technically advanced and innovative solutions to turf management
Andrew MacMahon, Fertilizer Product Manager at Rigby Taylor, explains that understanding how raw materials work can lead to greenkeepers making the right choice Professional turf managers of today have available a multitude of fertilisers and analysis that can meet every
Dunstable Downs Golf Club is a James Braid design set in a stunning location on top of the downs with widespread views over the Chilterns. On many of the tees and a number of greens, railway sleepers have been used
The European Union has announced it will ban a fungicide that is used by a number of golf clubs. All products in the UK that contain iprodione will be withdrawn from the market due to environmental protection concerns raised by the
Barenbrug, the grass expert, is bringing an innovative living display to SALTEX this year. Visitors to stand G055 can get up close and personal with a sample of RPR Stadium turf – the revolutionary grass taking the stadia world by
Turf professionals looking for the most innovative and high quality groundcare equipment are being encouraged to go and see Kubota UK’s newest groundcare solutions at this year’s SALTEX. The market leading machinery manufacturer is launching a number of new products
Dennis and SISIS, two of the most respected names in golf course maintenance equipment, will be showcasing a range of leading products on their joint stand (E070) at SALTEX 2017. Featuring prominently on the stand will be the SISIS Javelin
Ransomes, the Ipswich-based manufacturer of commercial mowing equipment, will be showcasing the brand new TR320 triplex cylinder mower. Ransomes will be exhibiting on stand H090 at SALTEX in November. The Ransomes TR320 is one of the lightest machines on the
An amenity grass seed specialist that supplies to golf clubs is to establish its own research station to spearhead a new programme of trials and development work. Germinal says the 11-acre facility will be geared to helping UK greenkeepers get
New to Reesink’s product line and in the spotlight at SALTEX 2017, is a machine that revolutionises clipping clear up and elevates productivity to new levels. With a 41L fuel tank and 810L capacity hopper, plus the ability to change
Turfdry Drainage Systems, which has just installed a comprehensive new drainage system Shirley Park Golf Club in south London, will be at SALTEX. The 11th and 16th greens at the club were back in play in record time after the
Trilo will be returning to SALTEX once again on stand G010 with a wide range of blowers, scarifiers and vacuum sweepers. Particular highlights of machinery for grass and waste management will include the Trilo S3 and SU40 vacuum units and
The co-operation between Headland Amenity and Bayer Cropscience continues at SALTEX 2017. Following the launch of Exteris Stressgard at BTME, visitors to Headland’s new stand, D022, will be able to find out more about Bayer’s Dedicate turf fungicide. This revolutionary
Prince’s Golf Club, in Sandwich Bay, Kent and host of the 1932 Open Championship, has announced extensive and ambitious plans to redevelop the Himalayas nine. The Himalayas will remain open with minimal disruption throughout the process. Rob McGuirk, general manager
St Alban’s sunshine smiled upon the 30th anniversary celebrations of the BIGGA National Championship sponsored by Charterhouse and Kubota as Chris Lamb claimed victory at Verulam Golf Club. Thirty years after BIGGA hosted its first national championship for greenkeepers, the
SALTEX 2017 has GreenMech’s new Arborist 150p on show for the very first time, as well as showcasing a number of their most popular woodchippers. The GreenMech team will also be on hand to discuss the many aspects of the
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