The short answer is yes and, below, is the longer answer, which details what regulations golf clubs need to follow to ensure they are not breaking the law when it comes to petrol storage There is a common misconception that petrol is not allowed to be stored above ground. Petrol can be stored in a suitable above-ground tank,…

The national football team won’t be the only team of professionals flying from England to Russia this summer. A whole fleet of Dennis G860 cylinder mowers will also be making their mark in Russia. After being selected as the official mower at the two most recent FIFA World Cups in South Africa and Brazil, the…

Gosport and Stokes Bay Golf Club was founded in 1885, making it one of the 50 oldest clubs in England. Created as a venue for recreation for army and royal navy officers stationed in Gosport and Portsmouth, the United Services Club, as it was called, was a military-only venue until the 1920s. The idea of…

With June 5 fast approaching, greenkeepers must use up or safely dispose of products containing the active ingredient iprodione. Bayer head of sales, Neil Pettican, reiterates that it will be illegal to store or use unapproved iprodione based chemicals, including Chipco Green® and Interface® after June 5, 2018. “If it’s not possible to use up…

Mowers are vital at this time of year and the main manufacturers offer products that suit greenkeepers’ differing needs. Andy Waple looks at the main machines and details what they can do for your greens and tees Early season can be a difficult and frustrating time in the greenkeeping calendar as the grass is growing,…

Cotswold golfing haven Tewkesbury Park has unveiled a spectacular two-year, £9 million facelift. The 6,579 yard par 72 18-hole golf course – designed by Frank Pennink – has seen dozens of bunkers refurbished, and the course has been remodelled and reconditioned by designer Peter McEvoy and agronomist John Clarkin, who previously worked together on Powerscourt…

Aston University Recreation Centre in Great Barr, Birmingham, used to use a contractor for any scarification work – that’s until head hroundsman, Malcolm Edwards, did his sums. He found that by making a capital investment in a machine he could save money in the long run; and he chose a Trilo C15 to prove it.…

Rigby Taylor has launched its 2018 Euroflor urban meadow flowers brochure. This 56-page, fully-illustrated booklet has an ‘at-a-glance’ feature, site selector and details of the complete range including showing their colours, in-situ examples and individual characteristics such as timings for sowing and flowering, as well as sowing rates and pack coverage, height and species mix.…

Yelverton Golf Club in Devon, which celebrated its centenary in 2004, is an 18-hole (since 1912), par 71 (6,353 yard), private members’ club with a moorland course designed by the legendary Herbert Fowler. The venue describes itself as ‘the south west’s hidden gem’. GreenKeeping caught up with its course manager, Kristian Summerfield, to find out…

David Cole, MD of Reesink Turfcare, explains how the company, which distributes Toro fine turf, irrigation and groundscare products, Otterbine lake and pond aerators, plus TYM compact tractors in the UK, has responded to the ever changing roles of course managers The increased use of technology, environmental pressures, health and safety importance, tighter budget control…

River Clyde Homes is an Inverclyde-based housing association that manages 5,600 homes and factors 2,500 properties for home owners. In 2017 River Clyde Property Management was created as an ‘in-house’ specialist team to maintain the grounds, landscaping and the local environment. Grounds supervisor, Derek Robertson, quickly specified a GreenMech Arborist 150 woodchipper to join his…

A £1.5 million investment in state-of-the art packing facilities and additional storage capacity at Germinal GB’s Lincoln headquarters is part of a broader long-term strategy to increase efficiencies and competitiveness throughout its expanding forage and amenity seed businesses. So reports managing director Paul Billings, who says the improved customer service now resulting from these latest…

The general manager of Helensburgh Golf Club in Argyll & Bute is hoping to take his career, and the ambitions of his club, to new heights after being selected as the first recipient of a professional development bursary provided by global leaders in irrigation innovation, design and supply, Rain Bird, in partnership with the Golf…

In recent years, a persistent topic of discussion has revolved around the growth potential of turfgrass. STRI consultant Conor Nolan delves deeper into the subject For me, the timing of certain treatments, such as nitrogen application, has always been the most interesting theme when it comes to growth potential (GP). The model used to predict…