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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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Greenkeeper wins Welsh golf championship
North Wales golfer Tom Matthews enjoyed the biggest win of his career by lifting the men’s Welsh Amateur Championship, then was back cutting the greens at his club early the following morning.
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Kubota launches new multifunctional LX compact tractor range
Kubota introduces its new LX Series, a range of multi-purpose compact tractors that allow users to handle a wide variety of tasks ranging from mowing to cultivations.
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The ‘20-20-30’ tonic for winter feeding
Implementing an Enhanced Plant Health programme going into and during the autumn / winter period can have a hugely positive effect on sward quality coming through into the new season.
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Meet the golf manager: Dean Muir
Dean, from The Machrie Golf Links, talks about the major changes the course has gone through in the last six years, including installing its first-ever irrigation system as well as 40 bunkers.
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Dennis S500 Plus performs at Victoria Park
Mike Finch of idverde has praised the performance of the Dennis S500 Plus seeder which he uses on the five greens at Victoria Park in Royal Leamington Spa.
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Game-changing versatility with Toro’s Sidewinder technology
For the ultimate versatility, Toro’s Sidewinder technology seen in the Reelmaster 3100-D and Groundsmaster 3500-D is game-changing.
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Company profile: TURF Handels GmbH
TURF Handels GmbH was founded in Austria in 1994 by Stephan Breisach, a recognised expert for golf course care, consulting and educator at greenkeeper academies.
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David Cole to step down as Reesink Turfcare’s managing director
David Cole is leaving the role of Reesink UK’s managing director in April 2022.
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A day in the life: Graeme Roberts
The assistant course manager at Windlesham Golf Club in Surrey takes us through his average day.
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Making the plant less susceptible to pathogen attack
It is becoming increasingly important to implement a range of alternative methods to reduce the likelihood of fungal disease outbreaks on sports turf.
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Royal St George’s approach to hosting the 149th Open
It may have been the 15th Open hosted at Royal St George’s but for the greenkeeping team, the 149th Open was an extraordinary and unique event.
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It’s Multigreen® magic for Cornish contractor W R Sandow
Sports turf contractor W R Sandow has come to swear by Multigreen® temperature-controlled release fertiliser to satisfy the nutritional requirements of more than 60 winter sport pitches.
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Silloth on Solway Golf Club is rebuilding all its bunkers
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is currently working with Durabunker to rebuild all of its bunkers using the company’s patented synthetic bunker face product.
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Why you should prepare your winter fungicide application now
With so many fungicide options denied to greenkeepers for autumn / winter applications, decisions that will be key to ensuring a successful outcome need to be taken early.
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Here’s the finalists for the student greenkeeper awards
After a year’s hiatus due to Covid, the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards are returning for 2021, with the search on to find the country’s best up-and-coming greenkeepers.