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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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Dennis Razor shows its quality at Mapperley Golf Club
According to deputy head greenkeeper and mechanic Michael Dickson, there has been a notable improvement in the quality of the greens at Mapperley Golf Club in Nottingham since purchasing two Dennis Razor mowers.
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New appointments for Aquatrols Europe
Aquatrols Europe, world leader in the development of cutting edge water management products and bio nutritional solutions, has announced new appointments within its sales and account management team.
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‘Series of police failings’ led to greenkeeper’s death
An inquest has heard that a greenkeeper at Wentworth Golf Club died after deliberately driving his van into the River Thames, following a heavy night of drinking.
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UK greenkeepers selected for THE PLAYERS Championship in Florida
BIGGA and John Deere have revealed the six members of the association who will be heading to Ponte Vedra Beach next March to help prepare the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass for THE PLAYERS Championship.
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New face in the north for DLF / Johnsons Sports Seeds
To support their continued investment, growth and increase in sales, DLF Seeds has announced the appointment of Alistair Eccles.
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Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Resort chooses Cushman
Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Resort, located in Portugal has taken delivery of two Cushman Shuttle 6 vehicles, in addition to its existing fleet of five Cushman Shuttle vehicles.
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EcoBunker completes construction of 70 revetted bunkers at new Dumbarnie Links
Bunker building specialist EcoBunker has completed the construction of the 70 revetted bunkers planned for the course.
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Rigby Taylor launched new products at SALTEX
Rigby Taylor launched a host of products, including two cost-saving new line markers, an innovative grass seed mixture and an exciting development in spot weed control last month at SALTEX.
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The West Lancashire Golf Club enhances sleeper steps
“Here at The West Lancashire Golf Club we pride ourselves in trying to improve the standards all the time,” said Stuart Hogg, course manager at The West Lancashire GC.
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Greenkeepers are risking sunburn and cancer
A new survey of 154 greenkeepers has found that many do not use sufficient protection against sunburn and skin cancer.
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One of the USA’s oldest golf clubs is upgrading its bunkers
The Country Club of New Canaan, one of the oldest golf clubs in the USA, is three years into a five year masterplanning process with architect Andrew Green.
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First 18-hole course in Bodrum opens
The new Regnum Golf and Country Club Bodrum, the first full-length golf course in the well-established Turkish resort area, has officially opened.
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A day in the life: Geoff Smith
Geoff is the course manager at Abridge Golf Club. The venue is set in 160 acres of parkland and offers breathtaking views of the Essex countryside.
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The major upgrade to Stoke Park Country Club’s golf course
The Buckinghamshire venue has created uniformity on a 27-hole layout that had experienced 100 years of tinkering, plus it has dealt with stone contamination in the bunkers.
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How Carnoustie prepared for this year’s Open
Carnoustie hosted this year’s Open Championship amid sweltering conditions. GreenKeeping speaks to its links superintendent, Sandy Reid, to find out what they did.



