First female Old Course greenkeeper graduates
The first female greenkeeper to work full time on the Old Course in St Andrews has graduated in golf course management from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).
The new breed of overseeders: The Turfco TriWave 60 and TriWave 45
The Turfco TriWave 60 and TriWave 45 are a new breed of overseeder that can significantly increase the success of operations by up to 30 percent, especially on contoured ground.
SALTEX’s Learning LIVE 2021 programme revealed
SALTEX event organiser Grounds Management Association reveals exciting details about this year’s Learning LIVE – an all-encompassing education programme designed for the groundscare industry.
A pitch fit for the Premiership
Formartine United Football Club boasts a pitch to match its ambitions thanks to an experienced groundsman and two Dennis mowers.
The Caversham completes bunker project
The recently completed major renovation of The Caversham, near Reading, guided by Canadian architect Tom McBroom, is gaining high praise from members and visitors.
Product profile: Autumn Green BiO
Many so-called ‘cold start’ products rely on just ammonia and urea to provide nitrogen to the plant but both have to be converted into plant available nitrate by bacteria and enzymes.
Scottish club strives for perfection with support of Toro fleet
Having worked at Gleneagles and St Andrews, John Watson, course manager at Downfield Golf Club in Dundee, knows a thing or two about immaculate greenkeeping.
Q&A with Steven Knaggs
The course manager at Dumfries & County Golf Club details how he maintains the venue.
DLF Seeds announces £3.5m investment in state-of-the-art processing facilities in the UK
DLF Seeds, the world’s leading grass seed breeder, is to invest £3.5 million in new state-of-the-art mixing and distribution facilities at its main seed processing site in Worcestershire.
‘Poison’ sprayed on greens causes damage
The course operations manager of an Australian golf club has said a vandal has poured ‘poison’ on his course, causing potentially more than £250,000 of damage.
Q&A with John Brown, course manager, Bearsden Golf Club
John talks about the equipment he’s used to maintain the venue during the pandemic.
Top-Brush leaves tip-top finish, all year-round, for Windlesham Golf Club
At Windlesham Golf Club in Surrey, brushing is becoming a regular, year-round operation following the purchase of a Redexim Top-Brush in December 2020.
Potters Point keeps pace with new technology
Having been loyal to John Deere for the past 25 years, it was perhaps no surprise which brand would be chosen to upgrade the existing fleet at Potters Point golf resort in County Wicklow.
Toro’s Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 for Hillside’s greens
Hillside Golf Club on ‘England’s Golf Coast’ in Southport knows only too well the importance of its biggest asset: its greens.
‘Consider drainage from a more holistic, ‘big picture’ perspective’
Rather than focusing on specific drainage issues in particular areas of the course, develop a long-term strategy that serves as a road-map for cost-effective improvements over years.
Greenkeeper wins Welsh golf championship
North Wales golfer Tom Matthews enjoyed the biggest win of his career by lifting the men’s Welsh Amateur Championship, then was back cutting the greens at his club early the following morning.
Kubota launches new multifunctional LX compact tractor range
Kubota introduces its new LX Series, a range of multi-purpose compact tractors that allow users to handle a wide variety of tasks ranging from mowing to cultivations.
The ‘20-20-30’ tonic for winter feeding
Implementing an Enhanced Plant Health programme going into and during the autumn / winter period can have a hugely positive effect on sward quality coming through into the new season.
Meet the golf manager: Dean Muir
Dean, from The Machrie Golf Links, talks about the major changes the course has gone through in the last six years, including installing its first-ever irrigation system as well as 40 bunkers.
Dennis S500 Plus performs at Victoria Park
Mike Finch of idverde has praised the performance of the Dennis S500 Plus seeder which he uses on the five greens at Victoria Park in Royal Leamington Spa.
Game-changing versatility with Toro’s Sidewinder technology
For the ultimate versatility, Toro’s Sidewinder technology seen in the Reelmaster 3100-D and Groundsmaster 3500-D is game-changing.
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