Thornbury GC to start irrigation project
Thornbury Golf Centre is set to embark on a £600,000 irrigation project which is designed to amplify the look and playability of both golf courses.
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Plan ahead with 4turf® from DLF to ease the pain of spring & summer drought
As spring and summer droughts become more common, and water becomes a more valuable resource, turf managers need to consider ways of maintaining lush green grass all summer long.
Versatile Verti-Drain helps Rudding Park prepare for winter
The recent delivery of a Verti-Drain 7416 from Redexim is proving key in the pre-winter preparations at Harrogate’s Rudding Park Golf Course.
SISIS Flexibrush key to fantastic fairways
Worm cast dispersal, dew removal, standing grasses up prior to mowing and excellent presentation – the SISIS Flexibrush is having a positive impact at Herefordshire Golf Club.
Sleaford Golf Club seeks higher standards
Set in the heart of Lincolnshire, Sleaford Golf Club is an 18-hole private members’ course redesigned by Peter Alliss, with an additional six-hole Academy par three course.
Ventrac package for The RAC
Iain Dye, the courses manager at The RAC in Woodcote Park, has taken delivery of a Ventrac 4500 with Contour deck and Tough Cut deck, to help maintain the two downland golf courses.
Q&A with Peter Fiske, head greenkeeper at Buckpool Golf Club
Peter talks about maintaining the venue with a limited number of staff.
Southorn is Troon’s new agronomy director
Troon International has appointed Clinton Southorn (pictured) as the organisation’s new director of construction and agronomy, taking over from industry veteran Robin Evans.
EcoBunker expands its contracting operation
Synthetic bunker edging specialist EcoBunker is expanding its in-house construction capability.
Kubota launches new multifunctional LX compact tractor range
Kubota introduces its new LX Series, a range of multi-purpose compact tractors that allow users to handle a wide variety of tasks.
Trusty Dennis G860 upgraded at Caley Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC has said goodbye to its trusty 19-year-old Dennis cylinder mower and welcomed a new G860 as its replacement.
A look at the Leisure Operator Water Charter
The water industry in England and Wales is finding ways to identify sustainable sources of water for turf irrigation and reduce the impacts of water stress on the future of the leisure sector.
Henbury Golf Club completes bunker renovation
Situated in magnificent parkland setting of mature woodland in Bristol, Henbury GC recently completed a second stage of work with bunker construction specialist Durabunker.
Wiedenmann UK introduces the Super 1300 S compact turf and leaf collector
The new Wiedenmann Super 1300 S compact turf and leaf sweeper is mounted on the lower link arms of the rear three-point hitch of the tractor, so is extremely nimble and manoeuvrable.
DLF to invest £3.5m in seed processing site
Grass seed breeder DLF Seeds is to invest £3.5 million in new state-of-the-art mixing and distribution facilities at its main seed processing site in Worcestershire.
Meet the course manager: Les Howkins MG
The course manager at The Richmond Golf Club in south west London explains how he became a convert to the idea of rolling greens on a regular basis.
A look at the industry’s new science and technology centre
Origin Amenity Solutions comprises four leading brands and 70+ field based technical personnel, supported by a technology centre, that offers benefits for the UK golf industry.
Sustainable Toro chosen to improve operations at Wallasey
Sustainable machinery in the form of Toro’s all-electric Greensmaster eTriFlex 3370 and three electric Workman GTXe utility vehicles lead Wallasey Golf Club’s new order.
Kubota teams up for Rugby spraying
A Kubota RTV utility vehicle and purpose-designed sprayer is proving to be the perfect combination to keep the course pristine at Rugby Golf Club.
A day in the life: Carl Crocher
The course manager at Caldy Golf Club, the 6,714-yard course situated at the end of the Wirral Peninsula, alongside the River Dee, takes us through his average day.
Q&A with Richard Bell, course manager at Dullatur Golf Club
Bell talks about maintaining the course during a period including the pandemic and significant climatic issues.
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