Woking Golf Club in Surrey has appointed Andy Ewence, currently course manager at The Buckinghamshire GC, as its new course manager. Andy comes in at an exciting time for the club with progressive developments planned for the historic course over the coming years. Richard Pennell, secretary, Woking GC, said: “We are fortunate to welcome someone…

Lack of rainfall to date across many parts of the country is resulting in grass areas on the golf course, sports pitches, parks, amenity areas and domestic gardens being in real danger of drying out. Watering will help in the short term but water shortages could add to the problem. Conversely, heavy downpours on compacted…

The Trilo S3 vacuum sweeper is a versatile and adaptable machine to easily collect grass clippings, leaves and litter and finds a natural home on the golf course. Suitable for year-round use, the S3 was designed in direct response to industry demands for a light-weight unit working at a respectable 1.5m width. At only 1200kg…

The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) is one of 47 wildlife trusts across the UK. To help power a biomass boiler which heats the visitor centre, the trust invested in an EcoCombi 150 chipper/shredder from GreenMech. Formed in 2002, and the fourth largest in area, WTSWW looks after just under 100 nature…

Jacobsen provided tournament support to the greenkeeping team at Le Golf National on the outskirts of Paris, during the HNA Open de France tournament being held in June and July. Technical staff from Ransomes Jacobsen in Ipswich assisted staff based at Ransomes Jacobsen France (RJF) in Toulouse throughout the competition. In 2016, Le Golf National…

The average annual salary of an American golf course manager (superintendent) is now more than $89,000 (£70,000). The average salary and additional data come from the latest biennial Compensation and Benefits Report from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The 2017 report showed that the $89,189 average salary was an increase of 4.7…

Members and visitors have given the ‘thumbs up’ to the recently re-opened golf course at Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel in Bucks. The second loop of nine holes – the Alison course – had been shut throughout the winter while remedial work took place as part of a three-year renovation project for the…

One of Lancashire’s finest venues, the Lancaster Golf Club, has opted for a Wiedenmann Terra Rake and a Wiedenmann Super 500. The James Braid designed course, coveted for its wide fairways and spectacular 18th hole, is about to embark on a major rough management programme. Carl Hamlett, course mManager, said: “We’ve many undulations and traditional…

A Redexim Speed Seed 1600 has delivered ‘two-fold benefits to the greens’ says Murrayfield Golf Club’s head greenkeeper Steve Hulme. Delivered by Charterhouse Turf Machinery in September 2015, overseeding now takes less time at this 18 hole parkland course, 1.5 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Prior to purchasing the Redexim Speed Seed, overseeding was…

Bunkerfilter is the low cost filtration system which prevents sand and silt blocking up bunker drains which causes flooding. The products have already been in successful use at golf courses for several years with no need for intervention. They are easily installed by ground staff and can save thousands of pounds in replacing blocked drains. One…

Gleneagles has completed an 18-month renovation programme – including the installation of innovative drainage technology inspired by the heart’s response to atmospheric pressure – to take the iconic Queen’s Course back to its design roots. The installation of the ‘Energy-Passive Ground Water Recharge Pump’ technology on the 16th green of The Queen’s Course – which was…

The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 is a tractor mounted scarifier and linear aerator with collection which now features a new interchangeable reel system. The redesigned product is now available with five quick release interchangeable reels to aid the removal and control of thatch and help reduce standing surface water by improving water infiltration. Like other scarifying…

The sight of floating fountains and aerators in lakes on UK golf courses is becoming increasingly common. Providing a strong visual impact, whilst carrying out the important role of improving water quality management, these products form part of the golf course scene in Britain today. In recent years, products from AquaMaster, the industry leader in…

Tom Hall, deputy head groundsman at Bloxham School in Oxfordshire, has reported excellent results from using SISIS equipment to maintain the school’s two synthetic sports surfaces. With a rich history that can be traced as far back as 1853, Bloxham School is a prime example of great British public schooling. The independent co-educational and boarding…