The decision to switch from its own in-house greenkeeping team to an external sports turf maintenance contractor has transformed the fairways at Flackwell Heath Golf Club.

The course manager at Brocket Hall Golf Club, the Hertfordshire venue that is considered to be one of the most stylish golf locations in the UK, takes us through his average day.

The legacy of Jim Arthur, who advised on the maintenance of 550 golf courses during his career, continues. Here, golf course consultant Gordon Irvine explains his five principles of conservation greenkeeping.

Foley Company is impressing greenkeepers across the spectrum with the speed and versatility of the Foley range of spin and relief grinders and bed-knife grinders.

“My philosophy is to maintain what we have using a minimal inputs approach throughout the course, in doing so we aim to provide a consistent true links experience for everyone who visits.”

Capillary Bunkers is quick and easy to install by the club’s own staff or a contractor, all training is provided, it is supplied to site already mixed so just simply needs transporting to the bunkers and laying.

Backed with advice from two trusted industry contacts Richard Ponsford, course manager at Clevedon Golf Club, has been delighted with his switch to Johnsons Sports Seed.

The two 18-hole courses at Brocket Hall Estate fell victim last year to what arguably has become one of the biggest challenges for fine turf managers – worm casts.