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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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New Eco Village comes to SALTEX 2019
SALTEX visitors can expect to experience the latest green technology in groundscare in a new area on the show floor for 2019 – which is purely dedicated to environmentally-friendly products.
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A day in the life: Andy Brown
The golf course manager at Boundary Lakes Golf Course, the parkland course that’s part of the Ageas Bowl – home to Hampshire Cricket, talks us through his average day.
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These golf courses are so happy with their course machinery that they named their dog Toro
The family-managed duo of golf courses, Thorpe Wood Golf Course and Orton Meadows Golf Course in Peterborough, continues its joint ambition to switch to Toro with the arrival of its latest fleet.
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Product review: The SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid
The patented SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 machine greatly increases the speed of the aeration process by directly injecting air into the rootzone at a fast working rate, creating thousands of fissures.
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How Leicester Tigers Rugby Club tackles high-wear problems
Leicester Tigers Rugby Club’s pitches are appearing to stay stronger for longer which its head groundsman attributes to Headland Amenity’s input into the club’s nutritional programme.
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Oldham Council turns to Charterhouse for maintenance of new sand-based surfaces
A Verti-Quake® and Rink Topdresser have become the latest additions to the machinery fleet of Oldham Council.
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GreenMech Arb 130 proves ‘compact without compromise’ for Castle Trees
A GreenMech Arborist 130 has become a key tool in the armoury of Ryan Evans, owner of Edinburgh’s Castle Trees.
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Just 1.5% of American greenkeepers are women
More female greenkeepers and course architects would drive greater profitability in the golf industry, says an expert on inclusion in business.
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More than one in two golf clubs now offer nine-hole green fees
For the first time ever, more than one in two golf clubs in England now offer nine-hole green fees, according to England Golf.
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This is how Oswestry GC keeps worm casts at bay
Gary Barnfield, head greenkeeper at Oswestry Golf Club in Shropshire, claims the SISIS Flexibrush has proved to be an ideal solution for controlling worm casts.
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Redemption for turf herbicide Redeem
Headland Amenity’s popular selective turf herbicide Redeem has gained registration renewal and is again available to greenkeepers and groundsmen alike.
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J Premier Pitch delivers vitality to surfaces at AFC Bournemouth
When Ian Lucas, head of grounds at AFC Bournemouth, joined 18 months ago, Johnsons J Premier Pitch mixture was the seed of choice across the first-team facilities. And that’s not going to change any time soon.
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Leigh Sports Village expands Dennis fleet
Keith Porter, head groundsman at Leigh Sports Village in Greater Manchester, has added to his fleet of Dennis mowers by purchasing four G860 cylinder mowers and four PRO 34R rotary mowers.
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How to control worm casts
Earthworms can benefit golf courses but excessive casting can have a detrimental effect on fine turf surfaces. Here, Dr John Dempsey PhD reviews the scientific data on available casting controls.
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Major course renovation for Prince’s Golf Club
Prince’s Golf Club, host of the 1932 Open Championship, has announced details of course renovation works to the Shore and Dunes nines at the 27-hole championship links facility.