EcoBunker site manager worked on two Ryder Cup courses in same week
Working on a course for a Ryder Cup is a great achievement for any golf construction professional. To work on two in the space of a week, though, is pretty remarkable.
Bridgnorth Golf Club signs 4th agreement with Toro
Bridgnorth Golf Club in Shropshire has signed its fourth renewal agreement with Toro despite competitive offers from other brands because “nothing matched up,” says head greenkeeper, Martin Jones.
Merlin Golf Club invests in Ventrac and SISIS
One of the latest golf clubs in the west country to realise the versatility of Ventrac equipment is Merlin Golf Course on the north Cornish coast.
GreenMech launches Evo 165 woodchipper series
The ARB Show provided the launch platform for GreenMech to introduce its much-anticipated revolutionary new woodchipper series, the EVO 165.
Elsham GC greenkeeper follows Ryder Cup work with Solheim opportunity
Elsham Golf Club in Lincolnshire’s head greenkeeper, Colin Hopper, is looking forward to getting up close to his second Europe versus USA clash later this year.
Former BIGGA county secretary Phil Baldock joins Rigby Taylor
Phil Baldock has joined Rigby Taylor’s northern team of area technical managers.
Graden CSI proves a key tool in the fight against disease for Bransford Golf Club
With changes in pesticide legislation having an ever-deepening effect on sportsturf quality, the drive for turf managers to shift their maintenance to a proactive approach has never been more important.
Headland programme reaps rewards, and awards, for Hamworthy Sports Club
The significant improvement in the condition of the multi-sport facilities at Dorset’s Hamworthy Sports Club has largely been put down to a nutritional regime suggested by Headland Amenity.
Gary Smith appointed as agronomic consultant for STRI Group
STRI Group has announced the appointment of Gary Smith as an agronomic consultant, based in its Scotland office.
Bayer brings new residual pre-emergence herbicide to the UK market
Bayer has brought a new residual pre-emergence herbicide to the UK market, adding another product to the amenity contractor’s armoury.
BLEC provides update on new range of specialist turfcare equipment
Three years on since the announcement was made that BLEC was to become a division of the Redexim Group, the press was recently invited to an update event at BLEC dealer Acorn Tractors in Derby.
Parley GC invests in native flowers
Native flowers will soon be adding beauty around the course at Parley Golf Centre as seeds have been planted to encourage more wildlife.
Kubota is establishing ‘Innovation Centres’ in Japan and Europe
Kubota is establishing ‘Innovation Centres’ in Japan and Europe as organs for the creation of new business ventures, products and services.
Fixed and floating head mowers prove to be perfect combination
As part of an ongoing investment programme, Warwick Independent Schools Foundation has purchased two Cub Cadet INFINICUT® mowers, as well as a selection of TMSystem™ cassettes.
A day in the life: Alex Lowes
Alex is the head greenkeeper at North Manchester Golf Club. The tree-lined parkland course offers spectacular views over Manchester.
Trevose Golf & Country Club invests in course machinery
Trevose Golf & Country Club, situated five miles west of Padstow in Cornwall, is the latest business to appreciate the benefits of owning a Ventrac 4500 compact tractor and attachments.
Amazing £1.2m investment in Bruntsfield’s course concludes
A £1.2m investment in the 18-hole course at one of the world’s oldest golf clubs, Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society, has concluded with the arrival of a brand new Toro fleet of machinery to safeguard the investment.
GreenMech woodchippers deliver versatility and reliability for South Wales Arborists
A fleet of GreenMech woodchippers have been fundamental in the successful delivery of large-scale utility arb contracts for South Wales Arborists (SWA).
Gleneagles celebrates courses centenary
Gleneagles in Scotland has celebrated the 100th birthday of its iconic King’s and Queen’s Courses, with a little help from local John Deere dealer Sandy Armit of Double A.
Meet the golf course manager: West Hill GC’s Ben Edwards
West Hill is one of the best heathland courses in the world. Ben talks about how the club stores essential irrigation water despite not having a reservoir and the major projects his team have been carrying out.
How to minimise risks when carrying out renovation to a golf course
Golf course maintenance is essential every year. However, there are risks involved. Here, agronomist Noel Mackenzie details what they are and how they can be minimised.
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