Bobcat launches new ground maintenance equipment range
A new line of Bobcat compact tractors has been launched for the Europe region.
Golf course designers broadly in favour of controversial MLR proposal
A group of golf course architects has said it welcomes an R&A and USGA proposal to allow an optional requirement to only use golf balls that have been tested under modified launch conditions.
Inscapes acquires Evergreen Irrigation
Leading sports ground engineering company, Inscapes, has strengthened its award-winning offering with the purchase of Evergreen Irrigation.
Meet the new director of golf at Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey, Sean Graham
Graham talks about the changes to the courses he is now overseeing, including creating a new signature hole, and working for a club that has more than 5,000 members.
Craig Haldane is new director of education at Bernhard
Bernhard and Company has announced the appointment of the former golf courses manager at Gleneagles as its new director of education for its Bernhard Academy.
John Deere revamps Northern Ireland dealerships
John Deere’s turf machinery will be available through a single, larger dealer in the counties of Antrim, Derry / Londonderry, Armagh and Down as Stephen W Moore is acquiring Johnston Gilpin & Co.
How Casterton Golf Club in Cumbria survived the drought
The owner of Casterton, Peter Makinson, is also its head greenkeeper. Here he details how his feeding programme was used to retain moisture and nutrients in the profile during last summer’s hot, dry weather.
La Hacienda embarks on improvement work
The luxury La Hacienda Links Golf Resort in Spain is experiencing a major investment programme.
Stoneham Lane FC switched to J 4Turf 50
Opened in late 2019, Stoneham Lane Football Complex comprises 64sq/km of artificial and natural sports pitches – supporting grass roots football for players of all ages and abilities.
Kevin Breen re-elected as GCSAA president
Kevin P. Breen, the certified golf course superintendent at La Rinconada Country Club in California, has been re-elected to a one-year term as president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Is your irrigation system ready?
Summer may be several weeks away but irrigation expert John Kidson recommends starting your system as early as possible, as this should help detect issues that can be resolved in a timely manner.
Meet the course manager: Paul Teviotdale
The course manager at Montrose Golf Links talks about the threat of coastal erosion and how the club rolls its greens.
Kubota ‘critical’ to the maintenance of college and school
A fleet of machinery from Kubota has been described as ‘critical’ to the maintenance programme at Mount Kelly College and Prep School.
Kings Hill Golf Club uses GripClad
Kings Hill Golf Club in Kent had a problem with people slipping on wooden surfaces around the golf course and clubhouse.
Drumpellier Golf Club opts for new rough mower
Drumpellier Golf Club’s head greenkeeper, Colin Powrie, had no hesitation in choosing the all-new Jacobsen AR530 rough mower from local dealer Fairways GM at Inchinnan.
US see decrease in applied nutrients usage
Golf courses in the US significantly decreased their use of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium in 2021, compared with usage in 2006, according to recently released survey data.
A day in the life: Peter Makinson
The owner and head greenkeeper of Casterton Golf Club in Cumbria, a venue that offers golf, footgolf and rugbygolf, takes us through his average day.
Prepare for the new golfing season by restocking Toro genuine parts
Proper planning and preparation now by restocking Toro genuine parts will see machines putting in their best performance throughout the busy season and avoiding costly downtime.
T-T Pumps: 60-plus years of end-to-end fluid management solutions
Surrounded by the rolling green countryside of Cheshire, T-T Pumps has come a long way since its humble beginnings as engineering company Vanroy – founded in 1959 in the back streets of Burslem, Soke-on-Trent.
Origin Amenity Solutions is recruiting for a seeds and turf product manager
This is a role for a commercially astute industry professional with in-depth knowledge of amenity seeds and turf products.
Longniddry Golf Club praises new topdresser
The course manager at Longniddry Golf Club in East Lothian has praised the versatility delivered by the club’s new GKB SP100 topdresser.
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