Ormskirk and Farleigh win student awards
The winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award has been named as Michael Russell, assistant greenkeeper at Ormskirk Golf Club in West Lancashire.
Barton-on-Sea Golf Club opts for a Toro irrigation system
A new Toro irrigation system is allowing Barton-on-Sea Golf Club to take control of Mother Nature and as a result it’s seeing huge savings in efficiencies.
Hot Springs Village installs CapillaryFlow bunker liner system
The eight course Hot Springs Village complex in Arkansas has completed the installation of the CapillaryFlow bunker liner system on its Granada course.
Mycorrhizal fungi enhances sustainability on golf courses
One proven way golf clubs can improve tree survival rates and reduce dependence on fertilisers and water is by using mycorrhizal fungi when planting. Origin Amenity Solutions explains what this is and how it works.
Hospitality firm takes over the running of Scottish golf club
A hospitality firm that took over a golf club’s bar and restaurant earlier this year has revealed that it now operates the entire club and will invest in it.
“It is total devastation” as Welsh golf club hit by flooding
A golf club in Swansea faces a major clean-up operation after local flooding left parts of the course under seven feet of water.
Closed Wirral golf course is saved
A golf course that was closed down in 2022 has been saved and will reopen following what has been described as an emotional council meeting.
Meet the new course manager: Derrick Johnstone
The new golf course and estate manager at Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey, Derrick Johnstone, talks about plans to improve the club’s two courses even further.
Otterbine’s Air Flo 3 the safe solution for Pinewood Scout Centre
Otterbine’s Air Flo 3 underwater ‘bubbler’ diffused aeration system is the safe solution for Pinewood Scout Centre, bringing its lake back to life and reopening it after a period of closure due to poor water quality.
Toro Lynx LAC has arrived
Toro Lynx LAC has arrived and with it the opportunity for everyone, no matter which irrigation system they are currently using, to benefit from the world’s most powerful irrigation control system – Toro Lynx.
How Redexim delivers compact relief at Kilworth Springs
Constructed on the site of a former gravel quarry, the greens at Kilworth Springs Golf Club are incredibly mobile and free draining which, despite having some perks, also means they are prone to compaction.
Cain Markings a firm believer in Aspen Fuel
After choosing Aspen Fuel to power its business just six months after opening in 2017, Cain Markings now claims to be a firm believer of the product.
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.
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