Enville Golf Club aims high with new fleet finance deal
“I just felt that this [the club’s old strategy for machinery purchasing] was not a very sensible approach, for budgeting purposes in particular,” says Enville’s course manager Andy Wood.
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‘The golf club donations are still coming in – it has taken us aback’
Another two Scottish golf clubs have set up successful appeals for money during the pandemic as another two clubs announce they are offering free memberships to NHS staff.
GKB Infiller creates a presence on UK artificial turf
Defined as fast, efficient and professional, Sports Surface Solutions UK is the first in the UK to have a GKB Infiller and is still impressed with the robust machine six months on.
Two historic golf clubs launch appeals for donations and members
Two more historic golf clubs, both established in the 19th century, have launched appeals for either donations or income to keep them afloat during the coronavirus lockdown.
Miles more efficient aeration with Toro
Aeration is widely recognised as the most important task for fine turf and there are few single procedures that can produce as many benefits for the health of the grass.
The Times analyses what opening up golf courses would mean
The Times newspaper has carried out an analysis of what legislation that would force golf courses to be open to the public during the coronavirus lockdown would mean.
SpeedSeed 1100 completes fairway recovery for Boat of Garten GC
While the drought of the summer of 2018 may be a distant memory for some, other clubs are still feeling the effects of the damage caused.
Aerate and clean up in one pass with Nordic Plow’s Core Solutions
Core Solutions, a core collecting blade attachment from US-based Nordic Plow, aerates the turf and removes the cores in one pass.
Golf course agronomist drafts greenkeeping industry guidance
The golf course agronomist Noel Mackenzie has drafted guidance for greenkeepers regarding their work during the coronavirus lockdown.
Could a partial lifting of the lockdown save golf clubs like this?
A Scottish golf club has warned that the pandemic may mean it doesn’t reopen – although more countries are allowing golf to be played at the moment.
Should you open up your golf course to walkers during the lockdown?
Three MPs have called on golf clubs to allow members of the public to walk across them during the lockdown, but some golf club managers disagree.
‘Support the NHS and HSE’ flags launched for golf clubs
Golf club suppliers Tacit and Eagle have produced health worker supporting flags that can be flown on venues’ main flag poles and on pin flags, with a substantial element of the profits going towards the health systems.
Reesink Turfcare announces winners of Aftermarket Dealer Awards
Reesink Turfcare has recognised its dealers at its annual ‘Aftermarket Dealer Awards’ ceremony.
Chart Hills GC expands its greenkeeping team
The new owners of Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent have said they are expanding the greenkeeping team and completing previously unfinished renovation projects.
DLF extends Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower collections
To meet the increasing demand for conservation mixtures and environmental areas within both sports venues and amenity land, DLF has expanded its range of wildflower mixtures.
Rigby Taylor products and expertise combine with groundsman’s experience at Grasshoppers RFC
When Grasshoppers RFC moved into its new home, head groundsman Mark Woodward knew he had a job on his hands to bring the pitches up to the standard that he and the club were used to.
Headland’s PPT114 enhances the plant health strategy for Mill Green Golf Club
After its launch at the tail end of 2019, early adopters of Headland Amenity’s new Enhanced Plant Health product, PPT114, are already reaping the rewards.
‘An inspirational Dennis and SISIS groundcare seminar’
The aptly named Storm Dennis certainly didn’t prevent the annual Dennis and SISIS groundcare seminar from going ahead, and by all accounts it once again inspired, educated and offered real solutions.
Praise for GripClad
GripClad continues to receive the support from many clubs contributing to its experience of using its anti-slip sheets for both steps and footbridges.
Louth Golf Club signs John Deere deal
The golf club has decided to upgrade its older competitive course maintenance equipment and invest in its first ever package for eight new John Deere machines.
The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) changes its name to appeal more to women
The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) has changed its name to the Grounds Management Association partly because just one per cent of grounds professionals are female.
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