Toro and Reesink combine to offer industry-first finance deals
Toro and its UK distributor Reesink Turfcare have announced two new industry-first cashflow friendly finance schemes specifically designed to support customers in 2020-2021 and beyond.
Dealer network ‘under construction’ for INFINICUT® and TMSystem™ ranges
Due to the continued expansion of sales and operations, a network of established dealers is being constructed for the distribution of the INFINICUT® and TMSystem™ ranges.
Report calls for pesticide reduction target
The Wildlife Trusts has published a report, ‘Reversing the Decline of Insects’, which shows how people can take action to bring back insects.
Soluble strategy sustains strong fairways at Canons Brook Golf Club
A switch to a liquid feeding programme has paid dividends on the fairways at Canons Brook Golf Club.
Eagle launches branded face masks for golf clubs
Constructed from a front layer of woven poly cotton to catch larger droplets and then two further layers of unwoven 40gsm vilene to catch smaller aerosol particles, each covering is reusable and washable.
How Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club is saving greenkeeping hours
Following Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club’s purchase of a Ventrac 4500, course manager Dominic Lewis is saving hundreds of greenkeeping hours at the 132-year old club.
Durabunker works with Robert Trent Jones II at Tanah Merah CC
Durabunker recently completed a collaboration with Robert Trent Jones II Design, to re-build all bunkers on ‘The Garden Course’ at Tanah Merah Country Club.
TriCure AD™ delivers award-winning coverage and consistency for Goring & Streatley Golf Club
With a special nod to the consistency achieved across the course, Matt Aplin of Goring & Streatley Golf Club has scooped ‘Greenkeeper of the Year (under £75 green fees)’ for the second year in a row!
Industry praises decision to move SALTEX
The recent announcement that SALTEX will be rescheduling from November 2020 to March 2021 has been met with support.
Product review: The SISIS Rotorake TM1000
The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 is a tractor mounted scarifier and linear aerator with collection which now features a new interchangeable reel system.
A new approach for Minchinhampton Golf Club
Minchinhampton Golf Club’s championship courses in Gloucestershire are renowned for their year-round immaculate presentation.
Otterbine diffuses the situation this summer
Water management specialist Otterbine is advising greenkeepers to be pre-emptive to the challenges hot weather can throw at lakes and ponds.
More kits, more value from Toro
Toro’s MVP (maintenance value performance) kits are widely known as one of the most effective solutions to minimising downtime.
Kings Norton Golf Club completes construction of 33 bunkers
Kings Norton Golf Club, one of the Midlands’ premier courses, recently completed the construction of 33 bunkers on the ’Red 9’, following 29 bunkers being rebuilt on ‘The Blue 9’ though 2018/19.
St Enodoc embarks on 5-year biodiversity drive
St Enodoc Golf Club in Cornwall has embarked on a five year ecological management plan to return both its championship Church Course and Holywell Course back to a biodiverse landscape.
Meet the golf course manager: Richard Mullen
The course manager at Banchory Golf Club in Aberdeenshire explains why the venue is an ecological haven that is rightfully being recognised for environmental best practice.
Celebrating Terry Wharton: 40 years a greenkeeper at the same golf club
A decade ago we profiled Terry Wharton, one of the longest-serving greenkeepers in golf, as he’d celebrated his 30th anniversary at Haydock Park. He’s now amassed 40 years at the same venue.
Caversham Heath Golf Club completes stunning bunker project
At Caversham Heath, golf course architect Tom McBroom and contactor Mark Ely are well on target to deliver an ambitious heathland restoration project, and the bunker works are critical in establishing the desired aesthetic.
Q&A with Alec Macindoe, West Surrey Golf Club’s courses manager
Alec talks about why the presentation of the greens helped drive a membership boom in June, and gave confidence to the club to invest in its facilities.
How to maximise irrigation efficiency
With plenty of wet weather starting the year and May the driest on record since 1986, this year is fast shaping up to be very much like 2018 for its extreme weather.
What has this all meant for greenkeepers?
Two months of no golf, in most cases with minimal course maintenance, followed by unprecedented footfall and almost no rain. What should greenkeepers now be asking about their golf courses?
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