“Not many girls think of it as a profession they can go into”
Rhian Barton became a greenkeeper as it would help her professional golfing career – but it’s now her priority, and she’s been rewarded for her work.
Newark Golf Club invests in new machinery
“We decided to invest in new mowers dedicated to the rough, semi-rough and fairways, to give us more flexibility with the cutting regimes.”
Breadsall Priory upgrades irrigation system
Renovating its irrigation was an approach recommended to John Smith, course manager, by Reesink when the system started experiencing electrical breakdowns on both its systems.
Aspen, fuelling a cleaner campus at the University of Chester
To reduce its impact on the environment, the grounds department at Chester University has recently made the switch to Aspen Fuel for its remaining petrol-powered equipment.
Q&A with Calum Morris
Calum is the course manager at Maverston Golf Club.
BTME postponed until March 2022
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has made the decision to postpone its exhibition and trade show, BTME, which was due to take place in January 2022.
Longhirst Hall Golf Club opts for powerful Toro for 500-acre site
Longhirst Hall has welcomed two Toro Greensmaster Triflex 3400 ride-on greensmowers, two Groundsmaster 4500-D mowers, two Reelmaster 5610-D mowers and one Groundsmaster 360.
Dennis PRO 34R perfect for the Pilgrims
The head groundsman at Boston United FC claims that the Dennis PRO 34R provides a quality of cut that he has never seen before in a rotary pedestrian mower.
J Premier Pitch delivers resilience and rapid establishment at Stevenage FC
The grounds team at Stevenage Football Club cite this season as the best they’ve ever had in terms of plant strength and surface performance.
Newbury & Crookham Golf Club purchases Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractor
Newbury & Crookham Golf Club has purchased a Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractor and two mowing decks.
SISIS scarifier and seminars improve Rykneld Bowling Club
The SISIS Auto Rotorake Mk.5 is a powerful self-propelled heavy duty scarifier designed for the removal and control of thatch on fine turf.
Carnoustie hosts unique 10-hole championship
Carnoustie Golf Links has hosted a first of its kind 10-hole championship on The Carnoustie Championship Course, which was open to all its season ticket holders.
Two greenkeeping promotions at The Grove
The Grove in Hertfordshire has announced two promotions for two 27-year-old greenkeepers.
Origin Amenity Solutions wins ‘Special Innovation’ award
Kelly-Marie Clack received, on behalf of Origin Amenity Solutions, a special ‘Innovation Award’ at this year’s SALTEX.
TurfKeeper.com wins ‘Information Technology’ award
Kevin Scarce of TurfKeeper.com received the award in the ‘Information Technology’ category at this year’s SALTEX Innovation awards.
EcoBunker aids transformation at Skylark
Skylark’s bunkers are now among its best-regarded features, thanks to the installation of synthetic edging system EcoBunker over several years.
Parkway turns to GKB to complete busy renovation season
Within 48 hours of it being added to the fleet, a VStrong from GKB was put straight to work by Parkway Ground Maintenance, as the team looked to complete a busy cricket renovation season.
Ventrac – now a credible and relevant brand in UK
Returning from a successful SALTEX, Rupert Price, MD of UK importer Price Turfcare, says that Ventrac has now been accepted as a relevant brand in the UK groundscare sector.
Worcester Golf Club sticks with Toro
Worcester Golf and Country Club has stuck with Toro in a bid to resolve some noise issues the club was experiencing cutting certain greens.
Electric tractor wins innovation award
Farmtrac’s all-electric FT25G tractor won the SALTEX Innovation Award in the Environmental and Sustainability category.
Major investment in bunker renovation at Hartsbourne
Hartsbourne Country Club in Hertfordshire, north-west of London, is reaping the benefits of bunker re-styling and construction using the latest products and construction techniques.
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