Dennis G860 signals exciting times at Boston United FC
Jim Portas, head groundsman at Boston United FC, has explained how a new Dennis G860 is helping him to deliver the best pitch he possibly can at the club’s new stadium.
Tynemouth’s members pitch in to solve bunker problems
Tynemouth GC, opened in 1913 and designed by Willie Park Jr, is reaping the benefits of an innovative bunker renovation programme, carried out with the help of synthetic bunker edging solutions provider EcoBunker.
Xpedite® rescues Manor of Groves GC from seemingly unsolvable saturated greens
Having exhausted all mechanical methods of improving surface drainage, Manor of Groves course manager Lee Brinkley went into last winter facing the challenge of managing saturated greens again. Or so he thought!
‘No limitations’ on greenkeeping during UK lockdowns
There will be ‘no limitations’ placed on maintenance activities able to be undertaken by the greenkeeping teams at golf facilities during the current lockdowns.
A day in the life: Paul Lawrence
The course manager at Woodbridge Golf Club, which has an 18 hole and a nine-hole course set in classic heathland in Suffolk, takes us through his average day.
Saltex reveals answers to exhibition surveys
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) has revealed its feedback from both the recent visitor and exhibitor surveys that influenced the decision to move SALTEX to this November.
How to deal with nematodes
Nematodes get a bad press in the turf world. However, the majority are fantastic creatures and are integral to healthy soil and plants.
Meet the golf course manager: Lucy Sellick
From Wenvoe Castle GC, Lucy talks about maintenance during lockdowns, an irrigation project and being in possibly the only golf greenkeeping team in the UK that includes a husband and wife as full-time members.
Redexim’s territory manager reflects on 2020
The last 12 months have been a challenge for us all, and perhaps that’s putting it mildly!
Small team delivers big improvements at Caldwell Golf Club
With a team of just three greenkeeping staff, Barry McCulloch has instigated a series of cultural changes to the way the course at Caldwell Golf Club in East Renfrewshire is managed.
Why do you aerate your greens?
Simon Doyle is the director of agronomy at Troon Europe. Here he offers advice on managing venues amid the pandemic and says now is a good time to challenge some of the practices greenkeepers might always do.
More UK golf courses hit by vandals
Three golf courses, one as old as 155 years old, have become the latest venues to be targeted by vandals.
Suzann Pettersen becomes sustainable golf champion
Following a successful career as a professional golfer, Suzann Pettersen has established a new collaboration with the GEO Foundation, to help the mission of accelerating sustainability through golf.
Q&A with Ben Burrill, course manager at Rotherham Golf Club
Ben is a Master Greenkeeper who’s worked at several golf clubs in the last 20 years, and at major tournaments such as the 2012 Ryder Cup and 2013 US Open. He’s been at Rotherham since 2014.
Golf course renovations in 2020
A number of golf clubs, which were due to carry out major renovations to their courses in 2020, have done so in spite of the pandemic – in fact in some cases the lack of golf due to the lockdown helped establish the turf.
Here’s how King Edward’s School keeps its grass areas in top condition
Head groundsman Garry Watson and his deputy John Holmes have praised the Dennis PRO 34R rotary mower for keeping several grass areas in fantastic condition at the King Edward’s School in Birmingham.
Grim’s Dyke Golf Club benefits from GripClad
Here’s a testimonial from Paul Doran at Grim’s Dyke Golf Club.
Golf courses to remain open in England but must close in Wales and Northern Ireland
Golf courses in Tier 4 in England can remain open but venues in Wales and Northern Ireland must close, according to new coronavirus restrictions.
Winter maintenance with Ventrac
The versatile Ventrac all-terrain multi-purpose tractor is available with over 30 attachments and can be used for a multitude of turf maintenance operations.
Brush-Pro keeps it clean at Worksop Town FC
After a new synthetic pitch quickly turned fortunes around for Worksop Town Football Club, the club’s attentions soon turned to the maintenance of their new pitch. The club chose the SISIS Brush-Pro.
Balmers GM joins INFINICUT® dealer network
Balmers GM has been announced as the latest dealer in a growing network of outlets for the INFINICUT® and TMSystem™ ranges.
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