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“The last 20 years haven’t felt like work”
After working at the 2006 Ryder Cup as a young man, Damien Coleman embarked on a new challenge as golf superintendent at Golf at The Hawthorn and is now playing a leading role in one of Irish golf’s most exciting projects this year.
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Support greenkeepers for BMW PGA Championship unveiled
The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has unveiled the volunteers who have been selected to join the ‘Support Team’ for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The greenkeepers will be on hand to assist director of golf courses and estates, Kenny Mackay, and his team, throughout the European Tour’s flagship event in late…
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Andrew Symons appointed dealer for Ransomes Jacobsen
Andrew Symons Ltd has been appointed as a new Ransomes Jacobsen dealer, representing the Ransomes, Jacobsen, E-Z-GO, Cushman, Turfco and Smithco brands. Andrew Symons will cover a territory that includes Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Andrew Symons is a major agricultural, construction and groundcare business, with an exceptional reputation in the area. The company was set…
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Ransomes Jacobsen revamps its dealer network in northern England
Ransomes Jacobsen has announced several changes to sales territories in the north of England and Wales to streamline and strengthen its UK dealer network. Following a review of regional coverage, three existing dealers: F.R. Sharrock, Rickerby and Burdens Group will take on additional territories as part of their current dealer agreements. All three dealers are…
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How Kings Bruton School has disease free sports facilities after 500 years
Thanks to help from Headland Amenity, the 17 hectares of grounds for rugby, tennis and cricket at Kings Bruton School have come through the winter of 2017 disease-free and stronger than ever before. For a relatively small school, it punches well above its weight when it comes to sport and the facilities offered to 350…
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Aldwickbury Park GC exchanges one Wiedenmann XF for another
A Hertfordshire golf club, having had 14 years of success with an existing Wiedenmann Terra Spike XF, has replaced it with a newer version. Craig Betts, course manager of Aldwickbury Park GC, Harpenden, said he had no hesitation in making a repeat selection: “Our original machine never let us down. Knowing the machine could deliver…
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The nutritional programme Bransford Golf Course deploys
The unique ‘Florida style’ Bransford Golf Course at Worcester’s Bank House Hotel provides a challenge, not only to players of all abilities, but also to the greens team. For his nutritional programme, golf course manager Graham Wallace turns to Headland Amenity and regional manager Adi Masters to keep it playing to the highest of standards…
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Royal Dornoch earns environmental award
An internationally-renowned golf course’s commitment to its community and natural environment has earned it a coveted global sustainability accolade. Royal Dornoch Golf Club has been awarded the GEO Certified® ecolabel, an international symbol of ‘great golf environments’. This recognises clubs that have met high standards for performance in nature conservation, water and energy efficiency, ethical…
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SISIS the solution at the VMAC
Sergio Pedroza, fields and grounds manager at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Seattle, recently purchased three SISIS SSS1000 tractor mounted rotary brush sweepers and has reported significant improvements on both the indoor synthetic surface and outdoor natural surfaces since using them. The Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) is an impressive 200,000 square foot waterfront…
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Organisers looking forward to SALTEX 2018
Early indications for the 73rd edition of SALTEX (Sports, Amenities and Landscaping Trade Exhibition) are positive after show organisers reported another record-breaking loyalty period, stand upgrades and an influx of debut exhibitors. For the third successive year, SALTEX has seen an overwhelming amount of exhibitors re-book their stands. With nearly 200 companies confirming stand space…
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R J Jochimsen Contractors finds solution to aeration needs
Versatility and adaptability are the needs for R J Jochimsen Contractors – and, in the area of aeration, a Verti-Drain and a pair of Verti-Quakes from Charterhouse Turf Machinery fit the bill. Formed in 1986, managing director Rob Jochimsen undertakes various maintenance and renovation projects for councils, utility companies and sports clubs in the West…
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Carnoustie uses grass seed that manages its own moisture content
Grass expert, Barenbrug UK, has launched a grass seed that manages its own moisture content, greatly increasing germination and establishment rates – especially in tough, dry environments. The patented technology in Barenbrug Yellow Jacket Water Manager, is the result of research between Barenbrug and Aquatrols and has been independently tested by the STRI. It works…
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Carnoustie Golf Links is ‘Environmental Golf Course of the Year’ 2018
Carnoustie Golf Links has been named Environmental Golf Course of the Year 2018 at the Golf Environmental Awards, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and The R&A, and sponsored by Ransomes Jacobson, Aquatrols, Syngenta, Tillers Turf and Wiedenmann. The Environmental Golf Course of the Year accolade is awarded to golf clubs that demonstrate expert…
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Capillary Concrete can now come to golf clubs as pre-mixed
With the introduction of a pre-mixed version of Capillary Concrete™ in the latter part of 2017, this popular bunker liner has just got even better! Delivered to site in ready-mix trucks, the special polymer containing Capillary Concrete™ is ready to use, a typical truck has enough product to cover 100m² of bunkers and can be…
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Overseeding tips from Germinal
Overseeding with high-performance bentgrasses such as UK bred cultivars AberRegal and AberRoyal improves the visual appearance of hardworking golf greens, outcompetes undesirable species such as annual meadow grass and can improve resistance to disease. To maximise the benefits that these bentgrasses deliver, the following overseeding guidelines should be followed: Timing Overseeding works well whenever the…
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600 golf clubs have installed anti-slip safety treads
Managing director at GripClad, Barry Eagle, said: “If you want to keep up with the latest slip resistant technology then you might want to discover ‘GripClad’s GRP Anti-Slip Safety Treads’ which are self-installed by over 600 golf clubs in the UK and Ireland, safeguarding against potential slip accidents. “Personal injury claims have steadily grown in…