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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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Former Wentworth course manager named VP of BIGGA
The former courses and estates manager at The Wentworth Club, who worked closely with Ernie Els during the four-time Major winner’s renovation of the West Course, has been announced as vice president of BIGGA. Chris Kennedy, 69, oversaw the course preparation for 56 European Tour events during his long career. Chris will assist BIGGA president…
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Castle Stuart uses ‘Stressbuster’ on its turf
The use of ICL’s new Vitalnova Stressbuster has significantly improved the overall health of the turf on the fairways and greens at Castle Stuart Golf Club, reports course manager Chris Haspell. The Castle Stuart Golf Club in Inverness, Scotland is a championship links course which overlooks the Moray Firth and other well-known Highland landmarks such…
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Kubota has exclusive price for new tractor
Kubota UK, leading groundcare and agricultural machinery specialist, has launched an unmissable ‘on-site’ price for its Scraper tractor. Available until February 28, 2017, customers looking to purchase the L4240 will receive it at the exclusive price of £16,640, whilst the L5040 will be available for £17,950. Kubota’s L40 tractors deliver economic performance and low maintenance…
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Fleesensee Golf & Country Club remodels 70 bunkers
Fleesensee Golf & Country Club in Germany is on a fast track to complete the re-styling of all its 70 bunkers by the end of March 2017 on its acclaimed Schloss Course. The top venue is using the EcoBunker construction method. Introduced to the club in late 2014, three trial EcoBunkers, installed during the spring…
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British president of Jacobsen steps down
The British president and CEO of one of the world’s biggest golf course machinery suppliers, David Withers, has stepped down from his role. Withers, who has been doing the job in North Carolina, USA, since 2011, is leaving due to a relocation to Augusta, due to Jacobsen’s merger with Textron Specialized Vehicles, about 170 miles…
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This smartphone picture wins greenkeeping prize
This image taken on a smartphone has won first prize for a greenkeeper in a competition. The spectacular dawn image of a greenkeeper preparing his course at a Welsh golf club claimed first prize in the annual ‘BIGGA Photographic Competition’. The judge’s favourite 12 images have been selected for inclusion in the greenkeeping association’s calendar…
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Reesink Turfcare bringing realistic GeoLink Simulator to demo spraying accuracy at BTME
Reesink Turfcare will be bringing a GeoLink Precision Spray System simulator to BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) 2017, Europe’s leading showcase for turf professionals and buyers. Complete with touchscreen and steering wheel, the simulator will allow stand visitors to realistically demonstrate and experience application rates, coverage maps, area and volume data, that the industry’s first…
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Ecosol to showcase Drill n Fill at BTME
Autumn 2015 saw a flurry of activity with Ecosol Turfcare’s Drill n Fill operation. The company travelled to new Scottish customer, Western Gailes, near Glasgow to drill the whole course, as well as many others countrywide. Teams also went to Grand Ducal, Luxembourg, Krefelde, Germany, and to Paris and the company has forthcoming bookings for…
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DLF launches chewings fescue cultivar Siskin at BTME
Golf clubs looking for high quality turf surfaces need look no further than the 2017 Johnsons Sports Seed line-up. At BTME 2017 DLF will be launching Siskin, the new top rated chewings fescue cultivar on the latest independent Turfgrass seed trial list. Siskin, along with a number of other new cultivars, feature in the latest…
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ATT to use own brand name at BTME
Advanced Turf Technology (ATT) can be found in Hall M, stand M7, under its own name for the first time at BTME 2017. The company has become recognised as one of the foremost innovators in the turf industry, with agronomic based product designs that continue to push the boundaries. The unique TMSystem™ is universally regarded…
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Soil moisture measurement ThetaKit at BTME
Used by many leading golf courses and sports venues, the ThetaKit enables fast, easy, precise soil moisture measurement. It enables turf moisture to be accurately monitored and potential irrigation problems to be addressed before deterioration of the playing surface has occurred. To achieve excellent playing surfaces, turf professionals have many resources to call on, but…
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ICL outlines Turf Rewards loyalty scheme at BTME
ICL will be launching a number of exciting new products and showcasing an increased portfolio of qualifying products and new rewards in its Turf Rewards loyalty scheme for 2017 on stand B54 at BTME. A new range of H2Pro performance led wetting agents designed specifically to meet the needs of the modern turf manager will…
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Bayer to launch first new chemical in 10 years at BTME
Greenkeepers looking for the latest product advances to aid integrated pest and disease management shouldn’t miss the new innovative product launches from Bayer at BTME. Conscious of the need to find new solutions, Bayer will be officially launching a new fungicide to the market at the event. This product will offer the first new chemistry…
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TeMag Elite to make its debut at BTME
Making its debut at BTME 2017 on stand B39 will be TeMag Elite, a three-in-one, water-soluble product, containing a full range of chelated micronutrients and Headland’s Elevate Fe, complexed iron, as well as the unique plant elicitor Harpin™. The inclusion of Elevate Fe is significant as its chemical structure prevents the iron from oxidising after…
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Complete Artificial Grass to be launched at BTME
Complete Weed Control, the UK’s largest weed control contractor, will be at BTME 2017, where visitors will be able to find out more information on the company’s new Complete Artificial Grass service. Forget about mowing, watering and fertilising. Complete Artificial Grass has perfected the art of installing premium artificial grass using the finest products on…