A day in the life: Richard Shapland
The head greenkeeper at Bigbury Golf Club, which is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) by the Devon coast, takes us through his average day.
Winter irrigation system projects
Winter is the time of year most golf course staff forget all about their irrigation. Here, Peter Robin offers tips on what you can do now to avoid more lengthy maintenance later.
Preparing your turf for success
Winter brings with it plenty of challenges for greenkeepers. With fewer daylight hours and less favourable growing conditions, the focus shifts to winter maintenance.
Meet the deputy head greenkeeper: Craig Swindells
From Chipping Sodbury Golf Club, Craig talks about maintaining the course amid increased participation, renovating bunkers, trialling dwarf ryegrass and building wildflower areas.
GripClad: Safeguarding you and your course
Wrapping chicken wire around a sleeper to prevent someone from slipping on hazardous elevated stepped access, or tripping or falling from steep sided tees, just doesn’t solve the problem.
Industry supplier supports ‘Ultimate Golf Internship’
The Machrie has launched a ‘Golf Internship Programme, 2022’ for any individual with a passion for golf and a desire to experience working in a top UK golf resort.
GEO’s ‘Sustainable Golf Development Standard’ is released
The Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) has released its latest edition of the ‘Sustainable Golf Development Standard’.
Q&A with Erin Rix, manager of International Operations at Tru-Turf
Erin talks about her role – particularly in the UK this year, and the many greenkeepers she works with.
Dennis & SISIS announce partnership with Bowls England
Dennis & SISIS and Bowls England have announced a new partnership which is aimed at improving playing surfaces, increasing participation and helping to safeguard the sport’s future.
New Singapore Island course depends on EcoBunker
“EcoBunker technology enabled us to get the aesthetic we wanted, with good sand visibility, and a confidence that the bunkers will endure without excessive maintenance requirements.”
Municipal course maintains the highest standards
Improvements to the course have included new tees, pathways and drainage – as well as a new John Deere course maintenance equipment fleet.
Kubota forms tractor partnership with MX
Kubota has announced a strategic OEM partnership with French manufacturer MX to supply loaders for the M series tractor range throughout Europe.
Thornbury GC to start irrigation project
Thornbury Golf Centre is set to embark on a £600,000 irrigation project which is designed to amplify the look and playability of both golf courses.
Plan ahead with 4turf® from DLF to ease the pain of spring & summer drought
As spring and summer droughts become more common, and water becomes a more valuable resource, turf managers need to consider ways of maintaining lush green grass all summer long.
Versatile Verti-Drain helps Rudding Park prepare for winter
The recent delivery of a Verti-Drain 7416 from Redexim is proving key in the pre-winter preparations at Harrogate’s Rudding Park Golf Course.
SISIS Flexibrush key to fantastic fairways
Worm cast dispersal, dew removal, standing grasses up prior to mowing and excellent presentation – the SISIS Flexibrush is having a positive impact at Herefordshire Golf Club.
Sleaford Golf Club seeks higher standards
Set in the heart of Lincolnshire, Sleaford Golf Club is an 18-hole private members’ course redesigned by Peter Alliss, with an additional six-hole Academy par three course.
Ventrac package for The RAC
Iain Dye, the courses manager at The RAC in Woodcote Park, has taken delivery of a Ventrac 4500 with Contour deck and Tough Cut deck, to help maintain the two downland golf courses.
Q&A with Peter Fiske, head greenkeeper at Buckpool Golf Club
Peter talks about maintaining the venue with a limited number of staff.
Southorn is Troon’s new agronomy director
Troon International has appointed Clinton Southorn (pictured) as the organisation’s new director of construction and agronomy, taking over from industry veteran Robin Evans.
EcoBunker expands its contracting operation
Synthetic bunker edging specialist EcoBunker is expanding its in-house construction capability.
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