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Tidworth Garrison invests in its greenkeepers
Tidworth Garrison Golf Club has taken on two major greenkeeping projects. One is the development of a new greens’ compound facility for the storage of machinery, the second is renovation of the bunkers.
Meet the course manager: Phil Helmn MG
The Goodwood Estate’s general manager of Sports Turf, Grounds & Gardens talks about overcoming the unique challenges that the vast venue provides.
The fertilisers golf courses should use in spring
What fertilisers should you use on your golf course between winter and summer? Here, Noel Mackenzie takes us through the science that shapes the answer to this question.
Nose filters marketed to golfers and greenkeepers
£2 nose filters are being marketed to golfers and greenkeepers to save them from hayfever misery.
Why a turf action plan is so important
Aquatrols’ technical support and European account manager, Michael Fance, shares his thoughts on how to work with the weather with a well thought out turf action plan.
New greenkeeping facilities at Royal Norwich’s new home are complete
The state-of-the-art greenkeeping facilities and workshop at Royal Norwich are complete, meaning Toro now has a home at the new site to work and live.
Killeen Castle GC invests in state of the art equipment fleet
Killeen Castle Golf Club in Ireland is celebrating its recent investment in a state of the art golf course equipment fleet deal with John Deere and local dealer Dublin Grass Machinery – worth over €500,000.
Company profile: Cleveland Sprayers
Cleveland and its sprayer brand Gambetti lead the way with GPS technology into UK golf courses with the ARAG brand of precision golf equipment.
£100k of funding for US turfgrass research projects
Research grants from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are supporting several important research projects this year.
Spanish club reopens after significant winter work
Club de Golf Alcanada in Spain has reopened following an ambitious winter revamp.
80 greenkeepers attended Dennis and SISIS bowling green seminar
An overwhelming number of greenkeepers made their way to the recent Dennis and SISIS ‘Bowling Green Maintenance Seminar’ in order to gain advice and tips on best practice.
Royal Guernsey completes first phase of major bunker project
Royal Guernsey, located at L’Ancresse on the Channel Island, between England and France, has completed the first phase of a multi-year rebunkering using the EcoBunker Advanced synthetic edging product.
Cavendish Golf Club installs anti-slip protection
Cavendish Golf Club, dubbed ‘the course that inspired Augusta’, lies in the north of Derbyshire, designed by the famed course architect Dr Alistair MacKenzie and is the best untouched example of the great man’s work.
Why petrol machinery has advantages over electric
Most media currently demonises fossil fuels and their daily use, stating that our future is based in electric vehicles and machinery. But are these reports looking at the bigger picture?
Six year sward conversion programme on track thanks to these seeders
Norfolk’s Sheringham Golf Club has called on a duo of seeders from Charterhouse Turf Machinery to help their aim of achieving ‘continuous development’.
Kings Norton invests £600k in its course
Kings Norton Golf Club in Birmingham has announced it has invested more than £600,000 in its course.
Toro fleet marks 25 years at the Celtic Manor Resort
The latest Toro fleet, which includes greens, tees, fairways and rough mowers as well as utility vehicles, for Celtic Manor marks a relationship spanning a quarter of a century.
Germinal appoints new technical sales representative
Germinal has recruited Alex Beesley as its new amenity technical sales representative for South Wales, the South Midlands and the South West of England.
How Durham CCC’s groundsmen are preparing for the World Cup
This year promises to be a big one for cricket, as England and Wales host the ICC World Cup, with preparations at grounds up and down the country already well under way.
Greens rolling `on the up` at Cinque Ports
When time ran out for Cinque Ports Golf Club’s longstanding greens’ roller, course manager James Bledge had to act fast.
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