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Meet the course manager: Shaun Embleton
Course manager Shaun Embleton is spearheading a massive redevelopment at one of the north east’s premier resorts. He discusses moving away from committee-led structures, reimagining championship holes for a modern audience, and why Ramside Hall is the “sleeping giant” finally finding its voice.
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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.
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A new approach for Minchinhampton Golf Club
Minchinhampton Golf Club’s championship courses in Gloucestershire are renowned for their year-round immaculate presentation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.Â
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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.Â
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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A day in the life: Chris Goodall
The head greenkeeper at Selby Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in Yorkshire, takes us through his average day.
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How to work with the weather with a well-thought-out ‘Turf Action Plan’
“Throughout my travels, the only consistent trend I’ve observed regarding the effects of the weather on sports turf maintenance is its inconsistency!’’ Aquatrols’ technical support and European account manager, Michael Fance, says.
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Golf courses in France have seen major improvements
As France reopens its borders, golfers at Golf d’Hardelot and Le Touquet Golf Resort on the country’s northern coast can now enjoy a number of course enhancements, practice area improvements and new routings.