New technology for world’s oldest course
Musselburgh Old Course is reaping the benefits of installing EcoBunker on the historic course.
Thonock Park chooses Ventrac
Thonock Park is the latest club to appreciate the benefits of Ventrac, purchasing a 4500 all-terrain compact tractor with a Contour deck and Turbine blower from Rotherham-based dealer, Russells.
Redexim Multi-Seeder delivers seed and significant time-savings for Eyemouth GC
Head greenkeeper at Eyemouth Golf Club, Keith Burgon, has praised the Redexim Multi-Seeder for transforming overseeding operations at the Scottish club.
Headland’s EPH tank-mix helps Essendon Country Club emerge from winter disease-free
A nutritional programme from Headland Amenity has been praised by the director of courses at Essendon Country Club, for helping the club get through the autumn and winter of 2021 disease-free.
Meet the head greenkeeper: Mark Dodd
The head greenkeeper at Gairloch Golf Club in the north-west Highlands of Scotland talks about what he loves about his work – and what makes it so much easier for him.
Pay rise recommended for greenkeepers
The Committee for Golf Club Salaries (CGCS) has recommended an increase in salaries of five percent for golf club managers and greenkeepers, following a bumper year of participation.
Andrew Smith named vice president of BIGGA
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has revealed that Shirley Golf Club course manager Andrew Smith will become vice president of the association for 2022.
BTME Preview: Reesink UK
Stand 420 will be home to Toro electric machinery, Toro irrigation, Otterbine, SRC, STAR EV, TYM tractors and AgriMetal attachments – making it a must-have visit on your trip to Harrogate.
BTME Preview: Dennis and SISIS
Dennis and SISIS will be introducing their new and exciting range of environmentally friendly turf maintenance machinery to the golf market at BTME 2022.
BTME Preview: Redexim
Following an official re-brand in July 2021, Redexim will be returning to BTME 2022 to showcase equipment from across its sports turf and landscaping divisions.
BTME Preview: GKB
Stand 406 in the purple zone promises to be a showcase of equipment for all seasons as GKB Machines get set to return to BTME.
BTME Preview: Headland Amenity
Headland Amenity will be shining a spotlight on its range of water management products – including TeraFirm, DewCure and TriCure AD – at BTME 2022.
St Andrews sunrise wins photo competition
An early morning image of sunrise over the Castle Course at St Andrews Links has been proclaimed the winner of an annual greenkeeping photographic competition.
A day in the life: Craig Sherman
The head greenkeeper at St Athan Golf Club in Wales, a nine-hole course that boasts a particularly challenging 590 yard par five hole, takes us through his average day.
BTME Preview: Origin Amenity Solutions
Origin Amenity Solutions is a new name to BTME but its group members are well known and highly regarded.
BTME Preview: Waste2Water
“Along with everyone else, we’re delighted to be back after missing last year due to Covid,” says Tim Earley, managing director of ESD Waste2Water.
BTME preview: Border Sports Services
Border Sports is the UK distributor of Capillary Bunkers and will be exhibiting at BTME at Harrogate Convention Centre from March 22 to 24.
BTME Preview: DLF Seeds
DLF Seeds prides itself on consistently improving and setting the standard for grass seed excellence, and its mixtures for 2022 will be no different.
BTME Preview: Vanmac
After being appointed as a full-line distributor in March 2021, Vanmac will be returning to BTME 2022, with stand Red 269 the proud new home for Progressive Mowers.
BTME Preview: Suståne
A stop by the Suståne stand at BTME 2022 is a must for anybody looking for natural solutions to plant nutrition and soil management.
Greenkeeper retires after 57 years at same club
A greenkeeper has retired after working at the same club for 57 years – possibly a record in the history of greenkeeping.
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