“The members are absolutely over the moon”
Roy Carter, course manager at The Rayleigh Club, talks about the challenges of irrigating the course this summer and carrying out a radical transformation of the bunkers.
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Tiny Pro X robotic line marker launched to the UK
Tiny Mobile Robots has launched the Tiny Pro X robotic line marker to the UK market.
Topdresser profile: Turfco
“Our philosophy is to design and build equipment that increases productivity, saving work hours while reducing fuel costs”, says Turfco’s executive vice president Scott Kinkead.
Toro Tines quality for the most productive aeration
Productive aeration is as much down to the quality of the tines as it is the machine, and you won’t find better than Toro Tines for making sure no time is wasted.
Swing easy! Top tips for improving your golfing ability
Here, we take a look at essential ways you can improve your golf and feel like a pro on the green.
Spraying technology from Smithco
Smithco was one of the first companies to introduce GPS technology for spraying, when its Star Command system debuted in 2012. Today it is on its third iteration of the system.
James Gaskell wins greenkeeping award
Ripon City Golf Club’s deputy course manager James Gaskell (30) has been named as the 33rd winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award.
A day in the life: Tom Evans
The course manager at Wexham Park Golf Centre in Buckinghamshire, which hosts two well-maintained courses, takes us through his average day.
Meet the head greenkeeper: Rab Gordon
The head greenkeeper at Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club talks about forthcoming projects and why the club has invested in an articulating mower.
Progressive Surbiton chooses Kubota
Course manager Andrew Kerr has added a new Kubota B1241 compact and M5-112 utility tractor to the armoury, and they are proving to fit the brief well.
GPS sprayer leads step change in philosophy as new fleet beds in at The Leicestershire
A major overhaul of equipment and the adoption of cutting-edge technology is driving a new, long-term strategy at The Leicestershire Golf Club.
Abridge over troubled water
Abridge Golf Club in Essex constructed a lake during a Covid lockdown, which now receives its irrigation water via drainage from the course’s very wet areas.
North Berwick is taking care of the putter and the puffins with Toro
With the order of a full fleet of Toro equipment including three key all-electric mowers, North Berwick GC didn’t have to choose between caring more for its putter than its puffins: it can do both.
Paul Langford named as new director at Redexim
As the new director of commercial operations, Paul Langford will be leading the team of regional sales managers and is in charge of the development of the overall sales strategies.
Sir Nick Faldo to design new course in Kent
The most successful European golfer of all time, Sir Nick Faldo, is to design a new par-three golf course and putting green in Kent.
18 Welsh clubs benefit from sustainability grants
Nearly 20 golf clubs in Wales have benefitted from grants totalling just under £40,000 to help them foster nature, improve water efficiency and reduce emissions.
Wiedenmann Mega Twister blows in new era at Buchanan Castle GC
One of the greenkeepers’ first decisions was the purchase of a Wiedenmann Mega Twister blower from Scottish dealer, Fairways GM, when their existing blower started to fail.
Kubota loader range for M-series tractors
A full range of MX-built Kubota loaders is now available for M-series tractors including the M4, M5, M6 and M7 models which span the 66-170hp sector.
The game of golf pays its respects to the Queen
The golfing world has paid its respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
Simon Doyle promoted to Troon’s vice president of agronomy
Simon Doyle is Troon’s new vice president of agronomy for the international division, following his promotion from director of agronomy, Troon International Europe region.
Irrigation: Your questions and answers
Unsurprisingly, irrigation expert John Kidson has been asked a lot of questions in the last few weeks. Here are some of the most common ones.
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