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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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“We found we could go three or even four days without cutting”
Golf course consultant Paul Larsen talks about the extraordinary success he had in 2025 by rolling more and mowing less.
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DSV Seed helping Crowborough Beacon Golf Club reach new heights
The quality of the playing surfaces at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club is the result of passion, precision – and the right seed.
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John Deere to unveil light utility Gator GS models
Greenkeepers visiting John Deere’s BTME stand in Harrogate will be among the first in Europe to see the new Gator GS utility vehicles.
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Meet the golf course superintendent: Harry Wells
The golf course superintendent at the host of the DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational – Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club – Harry Wells, talks about the irrigation upgrade at the venue, which is delivering tournament-ready results.
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UAE golf club experiences record quarter following course improvements
Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in the UAE is enjoying an outstanding period following the reopening of its enhanced back nine holes.
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Redexim Verti-Drain® helps Sidcup Sports Club stay match-ready
Facing heavy use and compaction, Sidcup Sports Club’s Jay Berkhauer has improved drainage, turf quality and flexibility by bringing aeration in-house with the Redexim Verti-Drain® 7212.
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Kubota fleet keeps Blairgowrie’s 45 holes running smoothly
With three highly regarded courses and 1,800 members to satisfy, operational efficiency is critical at Blairgowrie Golf Club. The club’s long-term investment in Kubota RTVs and compact tractors is delivering dependable performance, improved productivity and trusted support for the greenkeeping team.
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Volunteers take control of pitch quality with GKB investment
Walsham Le Willows Sports Club has transformed its approach to surface maintenance after investing in a GKB Deep Tine Aerator and Combislit, delivering greater flexibility, improved pitch quality and reduced reliance on contractors across a busy multi-sport site.
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Introducing our new business development executive
Nelli Kovanen grew up next to Finland’s first golf course, then worked at Carnoustie and, for the last three years, has been part of the team at The R&A. She’s now joined this magazine as the key contact for the golf industry.
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GroundTech unlocks round-the-clock ball automation with Drop-Pit UK launch
GroundTech has been appointed as the first UK distributor for the revolutionary Drop-Pit Ball Management System, developed by VDB Technics – an industry leader in automated driving-range technology.
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John Deere names FCN as its charity for 2026
The UK and Ireland branch of John Deere has announced that The Farming Community Network (FCN) will be its official charity partner for 2026.
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Motocross vandal tears up Wiltshire golf greens
Police are investigating criminal damage after a golf club in Wiltshire posted shocking images on social media.
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Meet the golf course manager: Gary Armstrong
Gary Armstrong is the golf course manager at Hellidon Lakes in Northamptonshire. He takes us through his average day.
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Bunker redevelopment at Chartham Park Golf & Country Club
Chartham Park Golf & Country Club in West Sussex is undergoing a major bunker redevelopment project that should preserve the distinctive character of the course for years to come.
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“The move from 27 to 18 holes has significantly raised the ceiling”
Juan Moreno Pedrosa, the head greenkeeper at The Alto Club in Sotogrande, Spain, explains why having a new, shorter course and academy gives the greenkeeping team opportunities to trial agronomic ideas that ultimately benefit the whole facility, but particularly the main course.