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Sean Brocklehurst – my journey, mentorship and leading the team at South Herts Golf Club
South Herts course manager Sean Brocklehurst discusses the reality of greenkeeping in 2026 — from managing record-breaking weather patterns and anthracnose to deploying robot fairways mowers and building an onsite reservoir for long-term sustainability.
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Industry supplier supports ‘Ultimate Golf Internship’
The Machrie has launched a ‘Golf Internship Programme, 2022’ for any individual with a passion for golf and a desire to experience working in a top UK golf resort.
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GEO’s ‘Sustainable Golf Development Standard’ is released
The Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) has released its latest edition of the ‘Sustainable Golf Development Standard’.
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Q&A with Erin Rix, manager of International Operations at Tru-Turf
Erin talks about her role – particularly in the UK this year, and the many greenkeepers she works with.
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Dennis & SISIS announce partnership with Bowls England
Dennis & SISIS and Bowls England have announced a new partnership which is aimed at improving playing surfaces, increasing participation and helping to safeguard the sport’s future.
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New Singapore Island course depends on EcoBunker
“EcoBunker technology enabled us to get the aesthetic we wanted, with good sand visibility, and a confidence that the bunkers will endure without excessive maintenance requirements.”
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Municipal course maintains the highest standards
Improvements to the course have included new tees, pathways and drainage – as well as a new John Deere course maintenance equipment fleet.
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Kubota forms tractor partnership with MX
Kubota has announced a strategic OEM partnership with French manufacturer MX to supply loaders for the M series tractor range throughout Europe.
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Thornbury GC to start irrigation project
Thornbury Golf Centre is set to embark on a £600,000 irrigation project which is designed to amplify the look and playability of both golf courses.
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Plan ahead with 4turf® from DLF to ease the pain of spring & summer drought
As spring and summer droughts become more common, and water becomes a more valuable resource, turf managers need to consider ways of maintaining lush green grass all summer long.
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Versatile Verti-Drain helps Rudding Park prepare for winter
The recent delivery of a Verti-Drain 7416 from Redexim is proving key in the pre-winter preparations at Harrogate’s Rudding Park Golf Course.
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SISIS Flexibrush key to fantastic fairways
Worm cast dispersal, dew removal, standing grasses up prior to mowing and excellent presentation – the SISIS Flexibrush is having a positive impact at Herefordshire Golf Club.
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Sleaford Golf Club seeks higher standards
Set in the heart of Lincolnshire, Sleaford Golf Club is an 18-hole private members’ course redesigned by Peter Alliss, with an additional six-hole Academy par three course.
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Ventrac package for The RAC
Iain Dye, the courses manager at The RAC in Woodcote Park, has taken delivery of a Ventrac 4500 with Contour deck and Tough Cut deck, to help maintain the two downland golf courses.
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Q&A with Peter Fiske, head greenkeeper at Buckpool Golf Club
Peter talks about maintaining the venue with a limited number of staff.
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Southorn is Troon’s new agronomy director
Troon International has appointed Clinton Southorn (pictured) as the organisation’s new director of construction and agronomy, taking over from industry veteran Robin Evans.