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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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Turf Science Live was a success
The recent Turf Science Live event, held at North Hants Golf Club in Fleet, Hampshire, brought together golf course managers and turf managers for a day of immersive learning and networking.
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Tree Peaks uses Avant compact loaders
Founded five years ago, Tree Peaks has built a reputation for delivering quality tree surgeon services across Lancashire, the Yorkshire Dales, the Forest of Bowland, and the Lake District.
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Agrovista Amenity partners with Worcestershire Football Association
Agrovista Amenity has announced a 12-month partnership with Worcestershire Football Association aimed at supporting the grassroots football community by providing comprehensive grass pitch care solutions.
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A day in the life: James Lockwood
James Lockwood, the head greenkeeper at Came Down Golf Club in Dorset, in which legends J H Taylor and Harry Colt were both involved in the design of the course, takes us through his average day.
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Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa uses Mansfield Sand
At Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa in Cheshire, head greenkeeper Ben Evans ensures that the greens are always at their best by using Mansfield Sand’s MM35 Golf and sand compost mix.
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5% pay increase recommended for golf club staff
All golf clubs in the UK have been advised to give their key members of staff a, on average, five percent salary increase for 2025.
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Meet the course manager: Bearwood Lakes’ Andrew Whittaker
Andrew Whittaker, course manager at Bearwood Lakes GC in Berkshire, talks about how his team is meeting a rise in expectations from golfers that has come about from an improvement in course conditions.
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Profile: Kress RTKn mowers
The Kress mower eliminates hidden costs by including an eight-year pre-paid SIM card and requires no onsite antennas, which also preserves the beauty of the course’s aesthetics.
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The OAS Weather Station is launched
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has launched the OAS Weather Station, offering reliable weather data on-the-go for turf professionals.
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Pedestrian mowers from Baroness come to the rescue at Calcot Park
A trio of pedestrian mowers from Baroness are coming to the rescue at Calcot Park, as the club seeks to maintain course standards through the ever-more challenging winter months.
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Redexim launches the Scarivator
Redexim is pleased to announce the launch of the Scarivator – a new tool, ideal for contractors, that promises to revolutionise the maintenance of hybrid sports pitches.
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What moisture meter do you use?
Irrigation expert John Kidson caught up with seven greenkeepers and asked them the same two questions: ‘What brand or type of moisture meter do you use and what reading do you aim for?’ Here are their answers.
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Case study Thetford Golf club – water savings and wash-off
Thetford Golf Club is a free draining course set in a wonderful part of heathland in East Anglia.
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Bernhard Academy unveils new autumn workshops
The Bernhard Academy is pleased to announce its autumn programme of educational workshops.
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Saltex previews:Â Monty Miracle, KAR UK, Kersten, Major Equipment, SPIN Turf Machinery and Hunter Grinders
Here’s a look at some exciting products that will be on display at SALTEX at the end of this month.