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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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SISIS Quadraplay praised by multi-tasking CEO
Kevin Sturmey – chairman, chief executive AND head groundsman of Taunton Town FC, believes that the multi-functional SISIS Quadraplay single pass maintenance system has been a ‘God-send’ in helping him to maintain the pitch at the Viridor Stadium. As a former Taunton Town Reserves player and previous club sponsor – Kevin Sturmey is Taunton Town…
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SALTEX 2017 visitor registration is open
Visitors can now register to attend SALTEX 2017 for free. The show takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, on November 1 and 2, and has so far attracted over 250 exhibitors – a number that’s set to grow further in the weeks leading up to the event. Confirmed to return are a number of leading…
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New York Red Bulls: Our Dennis cylinder mower is excellent
Dan Shemesh, Director of Stadium and Training Grounds for the New York Red Bulls has reported excellent results since purchasing a Dennis G34D cylinder mower. In 2009, after seven years at the Philadelphia Eagles Dan Shemesh landed the role of Director of Grounds at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey home of the New…
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The greenkeeper who founded Working Turf
Peterborough based contractor Working Turf undertakes small scale groundcare projects in and around the Cambridgeshire area. Owner, Mark Silk, requires a vast array of equipment to ensure he can deal with the tasks at hand – and can’t own all of it! So for a recent renovation project he turned to Ernest Doe, who hired…
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Ransomes Jacobsen wins RoSPA Gold Medal award
Ransomes Jacobsen is a winner at the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2017. The company, based in Ipswich, achieved the Gold Medal award (five consecutive golds) in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The award was presented during a ceremony at the ExCeL in London. The…
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Alternative to diesel powered chippers launched
In response to impending changes to emissions legislation, GreenMech has launched the Arborist 150p, a new addition to the popular Arborist range of woodchippers. Shown for the first time at the Arb Show in May, the Arborist 150p offers a cost-effective alternative to diesel powered chippers. From 2019, Stage V Standards of the European Emission…
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Finalists revealed for Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year awards
The following 12 student greenkeepers will contest the 29th Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year and second Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year awards. The awards enable BIGGA, turf maintenance equipment manufacturer Toro and distributor Reesink Turfcare to celebrate those talented student greenkeepers who are dedicating themselves to a career within the industry. The…
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‘Twin’ fertilisers deliver consistent n for up to 16 weeks
An all-new range of advanced granular fertilisers, which use two sources of slow release nitrogen to provide a phased release over a 16-week period from one application, has been launched by COMPO EXPERT. The new Floranid®Twin range has been specifically designed for use on all fine-turf sports facilities where a consistent and long-acting supply of…
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Ecosol Turfcare’s autumn ‘Drill n’ Fill’ schedule begins
Ecosol Turfcare’s busy autumn ‘Drill n’ Fill’ schedule has begun with bookings from golf clubs all around the country. The legendary aerator is perfect for poorly draining greens which suffer with puddling, compaction, thatch, black layer and poor grass growth. By gently folding back the grass, the tungsten drills penetrate to a depth of 31cm,…
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10% off Toro cylinders this month
Reesink Turfcare has announced it is offering ten per cent off all genuine Toro cylinders bought this September. “Now’s the time to stock up and ensure a good supply and the best possible cylinder cut at the best possible price,” said a spokeswoman. According to agronomists, cylinder mowing is the best option for grass, delivering…
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Seed breeders cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats
In July a team of 10 cyclists, over half from seed breeders DLF, embarked on a bike ride from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for three worthy causes. The eight and a half day journey saw the team covering over 900 miles and climbing the equivalent of 11 times the height of…
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Wentworth’s courses achieve sustainability award
Wentworth Club, home of the BMW PGA Championship, has been awarded an international sustainability certification in recognition its commitments to the environment and local community. The ‘GEO Certified’ accreditation by the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) is the international standard in course sustainability and reflects that Wentworth has met the ISEAL member certification standard. Verified by…
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How to purchase Exteris Stressgard
Bayer announced at BTME 2017 that Headland Amenity would become a key partner to help bring the newly launched fungicide ‘Exteris Stressgard’ to the UK market. Containing a brand new chemical group, the first in almost ten years, Exteris Stressgard will feature prominently as part of Headland’s disease control strategy from the summer. This new…
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Use an IPDM strategy for autumn says turf expert
With the autumn fast approaching, and the risk of disease increasing, greenkeepers are being encouraged to consider a new approach to disease control, and start trialling an integrated, preventative disease management (IPDM) strategy. Dr Colin Mumford, Bayer technical manager, explains that recent losses of active ingredients from the market, and the possibility of further withdrawals,…
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London GC appoints MG as new courses manager
London Golf Club has announced that ‘Master Greenkeeper’ Lee Sayers, course manager at Mid Kent Golf Club, is to join the club as the new golf courses and estate manager. Sayers will be coming in at an exciting time for the club with progressive developments planned for the championship courses over the coming years. “Lee…