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Sean Brocklehurst – my journey, mentorship and leading the team at South Herts Golf Club
South Herts course manager Sean Brocklehurst discusses the reality of greenkeeping in 2026 — from managing record-breaking weather patterns and anthracnose to deploying robot fairways mowers and building an onsite reservoir for long-term sustainability.
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Charterhouse and Rigby Taylor announce deals with BIGGA
Charterhouse Turf Machinery has agreed to provide educational opportunities for golf course professionals nationwide for BIGGA, while Rigby Taylor has also announced a major sponsorship package.
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Peter Robin appointed as Rigby Taylor’s UK irrigation product manager
Rigby Taylor has expanded its product management team of industry product specialists with the appointment of Peter Robin as UK irrigation product manager.
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More professionals opt for GreenMech woodchippers
Running GreenMech woodchippers since 1999, Powerline Services MLJ and director Ben Jones have recently taken delivery of their latest additions, two ArbTrak 150s.
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Rochester and Cobham Park’s marketing audit led to tangible improvements
When Rochester and Cobham Park looked for a new large entrance sign it was told that its club logo was not versatile across a number of different formats and layouts.
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Growth sees Reesink Turfcare invest in fleet of vans to expand customer service offering
Reesink Turfcare, the UK distributor for top turfcare brands including Toro, TYM Tractors and Otterbine lake and pond aeration, has invested in six new service vehicles for its mobile technicians.Â
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Phased-release fertiliser provides sward nutrients for up to five months
Germinal has launched an organic based phased-release fertiliser which provides up to five months’ worth of nutrients and trace elements from a single application at a budget-friendly price point.
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Abridge Golf Club’s fairways looked even better after 2018’s summer
In what was a challenging year for greenkeepers, course manager at Abridge GC, Geoff Smith, had no complaints with the way the course emerged from the prolonged period of hot weather in 2018.
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Greenkeepers praised for extensive winter work
The outstanding Adare Manor in Ireland has reopened its fairways for the new season after an extensive and thorough maintenance programme throughout the winter months.
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This is how Royal Birkdale saved 25% on water consumption during the 2018 heatwave
Royal Birkdale Golf Club saved 25 percent on water consumption during the 2018 heatwave thanks to Toro.
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Water Garden named Reesink Turfcare UK Otterbine Contractor of the Year
Portsmouth based family business, Water Garden, has won the prestigious 2018 Reesink Turfcare UK Otterbine Contractor of the Year award.
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A day in the life: Nigel Thompson
Nigel is the course manager at Lilley Brook Golf Club. The mature parkland course offers panoramic views of Cheltenham.
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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.