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A look at the leading sprayers available to greenkeepers today

A look at the leading sprayers available to greenkeepers today Updated

🕔10:20, 15.Sep 2019

The investments that have gone into golf course spraying technology means greenkeepers have never had a better choice than now to pick equipment to suit them.

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The Manor Golf Club opts for second ProFlex 120

The Manor Golf Club opts for second ProFlex 120 Updated

🕔14:26, 14.Sep 2019

Pleased with the performance of its ProFlex 120, which has lasted so far for 15 years, The Manor Golf Club’s head greenkeeper, Jack Foulds, has opted for another ProFlex 120 from The Grass Group.

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Aquatrols becomes sponsor of Audubon International

Aquatrols becomes sponsor of Audubon International Updated

🕔08:07, 13.Sep 2019

Aquatrols has taken the next step in its conservation efforts by becoming a sponsor of global environmental leader, Audubon International.

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Preventative approach helps turf ahead of renovations

Preventative approach helps turf ahead of renovations Updated

🕔10:04, 12.Sep 2019

As renovation activity kicks off across the country, greenkeepers are being warned that the stress caused by these practices could trigger outbreaks of disease in the autumn if not prevented now.

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Reesink Turfcare’s 24-hour delivery service ensures rapid Toro Titan Tines replenishment

Reesink Turfcare’s 24-hour delivery service ensures rapid Toro Titan Tines replenishment Updated

🕔07:38, 11.Sep 2019

Thanks to Reesink Turfcare’s 24-hour delivery service, customers can have their stock of Toro Titan Tines replenished and their machines back up and running as quickly as possible.

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Hever Castle sells ‘ready-made’ Euroflor packs due to positive feedback

Hever Castle sells ‘ready-made’ Euroflor packs due to positive feedback Updated

🕔19:29, 10.Sep 2019

Kent-based stately home Hever Castle has launched a retail scheme where ‘ready-to-sow’ flower seed kits are available for purchase by visitors, due to encouraging feedback.

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Harleyford opens new greenkeeping facility

Harleyford opens new greenkeeping facility

🕔12:07, 9.Sep 2019

Harleyford Golf Club’s newly constructed and equipped greenkeeping facility has been opened by Richard Scott, the mayor of Marlow in Buckinghamshire.

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Why is there still little consistency when it comes to green speed?

Why is there still little consistency when it comes to green speed? Updated

🕔10:08, 8.Sep 2019

The STRI’s Paul Woodham considers why there is still very little consistency and understanding on the language of green speed.

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Phenomenal fairway recovery at Aldwickbury Park

Phenomenal fairway recovery at Aldwickbury Park Updated

🕔13:43, 7.Sep 2019

The drought of 2018 saw some of the fairways at Aldwickbury Park GC fall victim to the dry spell, but a programme from Headland Amenity saw a recovery that course manager Craig Betts describes as ‘phenomenal’.

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Hinckley finds value in fleet finance

Hinckley finds value in fleet finance Updated

🕔09:23, 6.Sep 2019

Hinckley Golf Club is looking to build on its reputation as one of the ‘must play’ courses in the Midlands, after investing in a new John Deere course maintenance equipment fleet supplied by local dealer Farol.

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GreenMech sends off first fleet of EVO 165 Woodchippers

GreenMech sends off first fleet of EVO 165 Woodchippers Updated

🕔06:50, 5.Sep 2019

Following its launch at The Arb Show in May, the first batch of EVO 165 woodchippers recently left the GreenMech factory for dealerships across the country.

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Enville Golf Club invests in Ventrac

Enville Golf Club invests in Ventrac Updated

🕔07:29, 4.Sep 2019

Enville Golf Club has invested in a Ventrac package from local dealer, Farols. The package includes a Ventrac compact tractor unit with Tough Cut deck, Contour deck, stump grinder, blower and trencher.

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Royal Norwich completes installation of bunker liner system

Royal Norwich completes installation of bunker liner system Updated

🕔15:23, 3.Sep 2019

The new Royal Norwich course in Norfolk, which opens this month, has completed the installation of the Capillary Concrete liner system in its 60 bunkers.

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Here are the finalists for next week’s Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year

Here are the finalists for next week’s Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Updated

🕔10:18, 2.Sep 2019

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), alongside Toro and Reesink Turfcare, has revealed the 11 finalists who will contest this year’s Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards.

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Registration for Turf Maintenance Live is open

Registration for Turf Maintenance Live is open Updated

🕔14:08, 1.Sep 2019

Registration for this year’s Turf Maintenance Live event in St Albans on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 October is now open.

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A day in the life: Craig Betts

A day in the life: Craig Betts Updated

🕔10:29, 31.Aug 2019

The course manager at Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, which was co-designed by Ken Brown, takes us through his average day.

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INFINICUT® launches new SM34 Rotary Mower

INFINICUT® launches new SM34 Rotary Mower Updated

🕔07:05, 30.Aug 2019

At the first in a series of launch events, greenkeepers were invited to Tottenham Hotspur FC’s training facility to see the new INFINICUT® SM34 rotary mower.

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Charterhouse appoint Cyril Johnston & Co as new dealer for Northern Ireland

Charterhouse appoint Cyril Johnston & Co as new dealer for Northern Ireland Updated

🕔06:17, 29.Aug 2019

Cyril Johnston & Co has become the latest pin in the dealer map of Charterhouse Turf Machinery.

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Syn-Pro by SISIS thrives at Beaumont

Syn-Pro by SISIS thrives at Beaumont Updated

🕔06:11, 28.Aug 2019

A range of Syn-Pro equipment by SISIS is helping Cameron Flitten, head groundsman for De Montfort University at Beaumont Park, keep the synthetic surfaces in impeccable condition.

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New tractor powers up at Royal Automobile Club

New tractor powers up at Royal Automobile Club Updated

🕔19:55, 27.Aug 2019

The Royal Automobile Club’s golf course manager Lee Strutt is a long-term fan of John Deere tractors, and his latest acquisition has been hard at work in its first year on the Old and Coronation downland courses in Surrey.

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‘Master Greenkeeper’ Sid Arrowsmith retires

‘Master Greenkeeper’ Sid Arrowsmith retires Updated

🕔12:37, 26.Aug 2019

Well known in the greenkeeping industry for his work at Frilford Heath Golf Club and as a president of BIGGA, Sid Arrowsmith has retired after working for 42 years in the greenkeeping industry.

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