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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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New turf technologies manager for Bernhard and Company
Bernhard and Company is delighted to announce that Scott Forrest has recently joined as its new turf technologies territory manager.
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Reesink’s range of small tractors just got bigger
Reesink Turfcare’s range of small tractors just got bigger with the introduction of the nimble TYM T194.
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‘You must assess the risks associated with transporting fuel in jerry cans’
We’re all familiar with petrol’s distinctive smell, but are you aware of the potential danger that this vapour carries with it?
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Meet the head greenkeeper: Allan Black
The head greenkeeper of Royal Jersey GC talks about grass exchange, bunker renovation and integrating water management with nutrition conservation.
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This shows the level of damage badgers can do to a course
A reader has emailed GreenKeeping to ask what can be done about badger damage to golf courses.
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Visitors vote SALTEX 2018 the best yet
The SALTEX 2018 post-show visitor survey has revealed that an overwhelming amount of attendees felt that it was the best and most vibrant show to date.
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The new generation of 007 DSB creeping bents
Low input requirements, fast rolling speeds and enhanced disease resistance – the new generation of 007 DSB creeping bents has them all.
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The overseeding options in 2019
Jayne Leyland, seed product manager for Rigby Taylor, discusses the 2019 options for overseeding, together with advances in grass seed treatment technology.
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A look at 2019’s new or improved cultivars
New and improved cultivars are coming to market in 2019 from the top companies to aid greenkeepers’ quest for perfection.
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A review of three new Toro products
We look at a mower that reduces noise, a fixed-head greens’ mower that brings a new consistency to pedestrian mowing and the most precise irrigation control system yet.
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How Ashridge GC’s irrigation system helped the club last summer
With one of the hottest summers on record last year, Ashridge Golf Club in Hertfordshire has reaped the benefits of a new Toro irrigation system, installed in the nick of time.
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Otterbine fountain at the heart Of Ladbrook Park GC
For the past 15 years Otterbine’s Sunburst aerating fountain has created a stunning centrepiece to the heart of Ladbrook Park Golf Club in the Midlands.
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Inquest finds greenkeeper’s death was an accident
A 35-year-old greenkeeper died after a poplar tree he was cutting fell on his head and fractured his skull, an inquest has heard.
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Ransomes chosen for Elvaston Castle
Ransomes has been chosen as the preferred mower of choice for the Grade II listed gardens surrounding Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire.
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Device launched that allows long-range wireless control of most irrigation valves
A device that can control irrigation valves from more than 10 miles away has been launched for UK golf clubs.