St Andrews’ Old Course appoints 10th course manager in 160 years
One of the most famous golf courses in the world has appointed its new course manager – just the tenth in more than 160 years.
“I have 1,250 sprinkler heads to maintain”
Mark Allard, the irrigation technician at London Golf Club for the last nine years, talks to irrigation expert John Kidson about how he got into the role and what his work involves.
CapillaryFlow sponsored young greenkeepers on six month Ryder Cup project
Four young greenkeepers from around Europe are coming to the end of a unique six-month work experience placement at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, the host of this year’s Ryder Cup.
Golf Club Limpachtal completes full bunker renovation
Golf Club Limpachtal, Switzerland, recently became the latest European venue to complete a full bunker renovation using Durabunker’s patented synthetic bunker edge product.
US female greenkeeper event to take place
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is to run a two and a half day ‘Women’s Leadership Academy’ event later this year, in order to help women pursue careers in greenkeeping.
Ventrac launches new attachment
Ventrac has launched a new attachment for its 4520 all-terrain compact tractor to help turf managers with numerous tasks across their properties.
Reesink Turfcare wins Toro award
Pitched against Toro distributors from across the globe, Reesink has been awarded by Toro the International Outstanding Sales Achievement award for 2022 – high praise indeed for the company.
A day in the life: Joel Chappell
The head greenkeeper at Kilworth Springs Golf Club in Leicestershire, a course that overlooks Avon Valley, takes us through his average day.
George Browns played pivotal role for LIV Golf
Having been machinery partners to Hertfordshire’s Centurion Club for a number of years, George Browns recently played a pivotal role in the successful delivery of the LIV Golf League London event in early July.
Reesink Turfcare has five of Toro’s popular grounds mowers in stock
Reesink Turfcare, the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for Toro groundscare machinery, has five of Toro’s popular grounds mowers in stock and ready for swift delivery across the UK.
New sales managers for INFINICUT
To support continued growth, INFINICUT® is pleased to announce the appointment of two new territory sales managers in the form of Mark Clifford-Kennedy and Gareth Rogers.
Scottish golf resort enters administration
A golf resort in Renfrewshire has fallen into administration and will be put up for sale.
Will Barker appointed as new dealer manager by Kubota
Kubota (UK) has appointed Will Barker as agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for the east Midlands and Eastern Counties.
Meet the course manager: Neil Sadler
From Portlethen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Neil talks about the challenge of the weather and using an articulator on the course.
Origin Amenity Solutions to exhibit at GroundsFest
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) will be exhibiting at the first ever GroundsFest with two stands.
Royal Dornoch invests in STAR EV buggies
Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland, known to many as the ‘star of the north’, has taken delivery of seven lithium-ion STAR EV Capella 2 Pro golf buggies from the UK distributor Reesink Scotland.
Sandspreader and Quick-Brush receive praise
The combination of an Sandspreader and Quick-Brush from GKB Machines have received high praise from contractor Marc Kerr.
Holiday entitlement – what you need to know
How much time off are UK golf club employees allowed each year? What rights do employers have to control when their staff take holidays? As Carolyne Wahlen reveals, the answers aren’t as simple as you might think.
Paul Armour named new course manager at Gullane
Paul Armour has been appointed as Gullane’s new course manager after earning widespread praise for his work in the same role at Dunbar over the last seven years.
What is the difference between abiotic and biotic stress?
Abiotic stress in a plant is something all greenkeepers have to deal with. But how do you know it’s not biotic stress, why is that important and what can you do about it? Dr John Dempsey PhD provides answers.
A day in the life: Neil Davey
The head greenkeeper at Rookery Park Golf Club in Suffolk takes us through his average day.
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