Head groundsman, Mike Herring, of Berkhamsted School, and his team, have their work cut out maintaining over 40 acres of grounds and sports facilities over six schools, on five different sites, across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Founded by the then Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral in 1541, the school has a rich history in offering quality…

After taking delivery of a GreenMech CS100 from his local dealer Turner Groundscare in the spring of 2017, Arthur Owen of Rhos Holiday Park says that maintaining the site’s hedges and brash is now a breeze. The Holiday Park, in a relaxed location on the Isle of Anglesey, offers pitches to static caravans and tourers…

Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year is returning for 2018, with two prizes once again up for grabs. Last year Nick Machin of Royal Cinque Ports and Angus Roberts of Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course were crowned winners of the awards, which for 30 years have sought to recognise and acknowledge the brightest talents in…

The Grass Group has been established for over 25 years, and is one of the UK’s premier turf and grounds maintenance equipment suppliers for professionals. Representing a number of prestigious brands including Progressive, RotaDairon and CTI for tines and bedknives, its extensive product range including mowers, stoneburiers, seeders and scarifiers cover all areas of maintenance.…

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association BIGGA) has unveiled the line-up for the volunteer support team that will be heading to Carnoustie Golf Links this July as the Scottish venue hosts The Open for the eighth time. BIGGA members who gain a place on the team are given unprecedented access to the world’s greatest…

Iseki UK & Ireland has announced that it has chosen Hitachi Capital to provide floor-plan services to its network of 60 dealers across the UK. Additionally, both companies have announced their intent to run attractive and innovative retail finance options later in the year. David Withers, managing director of ISEKI UK, commented: “As you can…

A new strategy devised by the owners of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC has resulted in the club purchasing three new Dennis G860 cylinder mowers. It’s an exciting time for the West Midlands based club; when the new owners took control last year part of their strategy was to place a big emphasis on the style of…

Reesink Turfcare is offering customers 10 per cent off Toro Titan Tines throughout March. And it’s not just Reesink Turfcare offering you more, Toro Titan Tines do too. More choice There are over 150 Toro Titan Tines available covering all possible aeration applications. Whether you’ll be coring, slicing or spiking, hollow, solid or deep tining,…

An alarming report from the UK’s leading environmental organisation charity has found that every links golf course in the UK is in danger of disappearing in less than a century due to climate change. The Climate Coalition says golf faces an ‘unexpected threat’ from even a slight rise in sea levels, and Open Championship venues…

An independent audit has confirmed that the combined attendance over the two day exhibition totalled 8,909 – the highest since SALTEX moved to the NEC, Birmingham. Over the past two years the exhibition has recorded an encouraging and consistent flux of visitors on each occasion, but in 2017 a boom of visits seemed to be…

A Buckinghamshire head greenkeeper has inspired a user challenge among fellow owners of Wiedenmann Terra Spikes. After taking delivery of a new GXi8 HD in December, Gerrards Cross GC’s Adam McColl reckoned the machine was smooth enough to balance a full cup of coffee without spilling while it spiked its way across a tee or…

Charterhouse Turf Machinery has announced the appointment of Mona Tractor Company as its dealer for North Wales. With three depots in the area, in Ruthin, Llanystumdwy and Anglesey, it is well placed to deliver sales and customer support on a wide range of Redexim machinery for natural turf surfaces. Mona Tractor Company is a family-run…

Leading global manufacturer of irrigation product and services, Rain Bird, has announced the appointment of Rigby Taylor as its golf products distributor for the UK market. Golf course managers will continue to access products through the UK-wide network of approved Rain Bird contractors, but they will now receive additional support, new product information and after-sales…

Kevin Patton, tree surgeon, purchased his first woodchipper back in 2002 and has a few different makes and models in his fleet. However, he faced a major challenge when it came to purchasing new equipment for him and his team of four – towing capacity. To satisfy the company’s requirement for a powerful, versatile-but-lightweight, chipper,…

Tributes have been paid to a greenkeeper at a Cheshire golf club where he was known as the ‘prodigal son’, who was killed in January in a tree felling tragedy. Martin Davenport, 35, who was also a father of an eight-year-old girl, died instantly on Sunday, January 7. Martin worked as a greenkeeper at Eaton…