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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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A day in the life: London GC’s Lee Sayers
Lee is the golf courses & estate manager at London Golf Club in Kent. The European Tour venue features two highly-acclaimed golf courses.
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Dennis and SISIS help prepare for Waterloo Championships
The Dennis FT510 and SISIS Dart have been helping Mark Audin prepare the green at the Waterloo Hotel, Blackpool, for the biggest national tournament in the crown green bowling calendar.
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The West Lancashire GC invests in Wiedenmann Terra Float Air
Stuart Hogg, course manager at The West Lancashire GC, explains what happened when he found himself back in the market for an overseeder just as the Terra Float Air was re-engineered and relaunched.
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Capillary Concrete launches bunker installation financial guarantee
The best peace of mind just got better – Capillary Concrete Insured Financial Guarantee, for bunker refurbishment projects, now covers you for 10 years.
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The importance of investing in golf course design
Getting a golf club’s greenkeeping team to carry out construction jobs in-house can and does save money, but, as two case studies reveal, this is not always the case – professional golf designers can save you thousands.
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Eagle launches clocks for golf clubs
Eagle is pleased to offer a range of large, round-faced clubhouse clocks that will make a practical and attractive addition to any clubhouse.
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Meet the two new ‘Master Greenkeepers’
Two greenkeepers have become the 73rd and 74th recipients of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association’s (BIGGA) Master Greenkeeper certificate.
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The latest mowers and tractors for greenkeepers
There are many machines available to greenkeepers to help them with their work, but picking the right one is crucial. We explore the differences between some leading brands.
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Ryder Cup course manager praises Jacobsen machinery
Jacobsen® turf equipment is an official supplier of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, and is providing tournament support to the greenkeeping team during the competition as well as the HNA Open de France tournament.
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Lee Schaber becomes Aquatrols’ agronomic services manager
Aquatrols – the world’s largest manufacturer of cutting-edge soil surfactants and related technologies – has named Lee Schaber as Agronomic Services Manager.
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How to control grass growth on a golf green
Mowing is fundamental in maintaining perfect playing qualities, however, controlling the rate of grass growth and recovery is dependent on the surface. The STRI’s Paul Woodham investigates this for golf greens.
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Bernhard and Company educating World Cup groundsmen
With England flying in the FIFA 2018 World Cup, Bernhard and Company has been explaining how groundsmen in Russia have been using their sharpening equipment to achieve the best of their machinery.
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‘The majority of our business comes from SALTEX’
Since SALTEX 2017 took place at the NEC, Birmingham in November last year, a number of exhibitors are still generating business as a direct result of the show – re-affirming that the exhibition is the must-attend event for any company involved in the grounds care industry. Fivesquared, a brand of Earlsmere, is a leading vibration…
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How Hazlegrove Prep School overcame poor sports surfaces
Sport plays an integral part of the school day to pupils at Hazlegrove Preparatory School in Somerset, with the indoor complex and outdoor grounds capable of hosting most sports imaginable. Working with head of grounds Graham Kitley to maintain nearly 200 acres of parkland grounds and facilities is a team of four who between them…
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The Petrol Tank Company introduces the Mark4 tank
Introducing the new Mark4 above ground petrol tanks. The Petrol Tank Company went back to the drawing board when designing the new tanks to take every aspect into account. Starting at 1,200 litres, the smallest unit gives a volume of fuel well suited for the average golf club but also gives them the power to…



