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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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Meet the course manager: Canterbury Golf Club’s Ray Goodsall
Ray talks about stemming the effects of worm casts, how his team manicures undulating terrain on the course and having to choose between being a guitarist and a greenkeeper.
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A day in the life: Richard Hollingworth
The head greenkeeper at Rudding Park Golf Club in Yorkshire, which features two golf courses set in 300 acres of woodland, takes us through his average day.
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Golf and climate action conference takes place
Representatives from golf and beyond have come together at Scotland’s ‘Climate Ambition Zone’ in Glasgow to discuss several important issues around the sport and climate action.
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Billingham Golf Club has anti-slip treads to keep golfers safe
“If any organisation who are looking for a great anti-slip system are reading this then look no further and ask for a sample and see for yourself,” said John Dales, head greenkeeper.
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Don’t risk your investment this winter – gift your mower genuine Toro parts
One of the best things you can do for your mower this winter is to gift it the best possible replacement parts. And when it comes to a Toro mower, Toro Genuine Parts are the best there is.
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European delegation revealed for USA trip
Ten sports turf managers will be representing British greenkeeping on a global stage next month.
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“Not many girls think of it as a profession they can go into”
Rhian Barton became a greenkeeper as it would help her professional golfing career – but it’s now her priority, and she’s been rewarded for her work.
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Newark Golf Club invests in new machinery
“We decided to invest in new mowers dedicated to the rough, semi-rough and fairways, to give us more flexibility with the cutting regimes.”
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Breadsall Priory upgrades irrigation system
Renovating its irrigation was an approach recommended to John Smith, course manager, by Reesink when the system started experiencing electrical breakdowns on both its systems.
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Aspen, fuelling a cleaner campus at the University of Chester
To reduce its impact on the environment, the grounds department at Chester University has recently made the switch to Aspen Fuel for its remaining petrol-powered equipment.
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BTME postponed until March 2022
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has made the decision to postpone its exhibition and trade show, BTME, which was due to take place in January 2022.
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Longhirst Hall Golf Club opts for powerful Toro for 500-acre site
Longhirst Hall has welcomed two Toro Greensmaster Triflex 3400 ride-on greensmowers, two Groundsmaster 4500-D mowers, two Reelmaster 5610-D mowers and one Groundsmaster 360.
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Dennis PRO 34R perfect for the Pilgrims
The head groundsman at Boston United FC claims that the Dennis PRO 34R provides a quality of cut that he has never seen before in a rotary pedestrian mower.
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J Premier Pitch delivers resilience and rapid establishment at Stevenage FC
The grounds team at Stevenage Football Club cite this season as the best they’ve ever had in terms of plant strength and surface performance.
