Any machinery that can save labour and time is a welcome investment for any club, especially the Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club in Kent, which has such a packed schedule of maintenance and play. In March this year it took delivery of a Rink DS3800 bulk topdresser from Charterhouse Turf Machinery to help. The club…

Aeration is a key process to improve drainage, reduce turf compaction and thatch build up. With three models in the SISIS range, with different working widths and varying maximum depths to suit any tractor and most applications – the Multislit, Maxislit and Megaslit are tractor mounted deep slitters which offer deep, clean penetration with minimal…

Mulchrone Brothers is gaining significant traction in the west Ireland groundcare market following the recent extension of its partnership with industry-leading manufacturer, Kubota UK. Over the last 40 years, the family dealership has been an established name throughout the mid-western counties of Ireland, renowned for providing first-class machinery and aftersales support to both the domestic…

Castle Stuart Golf Links in Scotland has appointed James Hutchison as its new head greenkeeper. James, who joined Castle Stuart as a greenkeeper during its construction in 2007, has been deputy course manager since the four-time Scottish Open venue opened in 2009. He replaces Chris Haspell who is leaving Castle Stuart to take up a…

Greenkeepers can get their hands on a comprehensive guide to help them manage microdochium patch, the notorious disease that occurs on over 90 per cent of UK golf courses. Dr Colin Mumford, Bayer technical manager, explains that all aspects of managing microdochium patch, from understanding the issue and identification, to preventing and curing the disease…

Andy Greenslade is now specialising in the skilled area of golf course shaping, renovation and construction. Operating as AMG Golf Course Renovation, managing director Andy combines his career experiences and expertise as greenkeeper, course manager, general manager and Crown Golf UK’s course construction manager to offer a highly professional and bespoke renovation service. Working with…

Back in 2012 Vanmac bv, manufacturer of the Trilo range of blowers and vacs, invited UK journalists to visit its modern facility in Amersfoort, The Netherlands. Five years on, the invitation was extended again and the business model now in place is a true testament to the vision and direction envisaged back in 2012. The…

Vanmac BV, manufacturer of the Trilo brand of blowers and vacs, have announced the appointment of Lister Wilder as new dealers for the south west of England – responsible for Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the Bristol regions. Lister Wilder are a leading UK machinery dealership for the agriculture, construction, groundcare and arboricultural industries.…

Origin’s Amenity Business has announced its acquisition of Linemark UK, the country’s leading innovator and supplier of pitch line-marking paints, machines and accessories. Linemark UK joins Rigby Taylor and Headland in providing technically advanced and innovative solutions to turf management professionals. Linemark UK has been the exclusive supplier of line-marking products to Rigby Taylor for…

Andrew MacMahon, Fertilizer Product Manager at Rigby Taylor, explains that understanding how raw materials work can lead to greenkeepers making the right choice Professional turf managers of today have available a multitude of fertilisers and analysis that can meet every situation. Such a range of options however can make the selection very difficult – there…

Dunstable Downs Golf Club is a James Braid design set in a stunning location on top of the downs with widespread views over the Chilterns. On many of the tees and a number of greens, railway sleepers have been used as steps. Whilst adding to the links feel of some of the holes and blending…

The European Union has announced it will ban a fungicide that is used by a number of golf clubs. All products in the UK that contain iprodione will be withdrawn from the market due to environmental protection concerns raised by the European Food Safety Authority. In terms of golf, Chipco® Green and Interface®, sold by Bayer…

Barenbrug, the grass expert, is bringing an innovative living display to SALTEX this year. Visitors to stand G055 can get up close and personal with a sample of RPR Stadium turf – the revolutionary grass taking the stadia world by storm. Dr David Greenshields from Barenbrug said: “This grass seed blend has been formulated to…

Turf professionals looking for the most innovative and high quality groundcare equipment are being encouraged to go and see Kubota UK’s newest groundcare solutions at this year’s SALTEX. The market leading machinery manufacturer is launching a number of new products on Stand C070, as well as promoting its innovative Kubota Care warranty programme and its…

Dennis and SISIS, two of the most respected names in golf course maintenance equipment, will be showcasing a range of leading products on their joint stand (E070) at SALTEX 2017. Featuring prominently on the stand will be the SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 – a tractor mounted vertical action aerator, which recently gained rave reviews from…