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Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Resort chooses Cushman

Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Resort chooses Cushman Updated

🕔05:01, 7.Dec 2018

Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature Resort, located in Portugal has taken delivery of two Cushman Shuttle 6 vehicles, in addition to its existing fleet of five Cushman Shuttle vehicles.

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EcoBunker completes construction of 70 revetted bunkers at new Dumbarnie Links

EcoBunker completes construction of 70 revetted bunkers at new Dumbarnie Links Updated

🕔06:50, 6.Dec 2018

Bunker building specialist EcoBunker has completed the construction of the 70 revetted bunkers planned for the course.

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Rigby Taylor launched new products at SALTEX

Rigby Taylor launched new products at SALTEX Updated

🕔05:40, 5.Dec 2018

Rigby Taylor launched a host of products, including two cost-saving new line markers, an innovative grass seed mixture and an exciting development in spot weed control last month at SALTEX.

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The West Lancashire Golf Club enhances sleeper steps

The West Lancashire Golf Club enhances sleeper steps Updated

🕔21:22, 4.Dec 2018

“Here at The West Lancashire Golf Club we pride ourselves in trying to improve the standards all the time,” said Stuart Hogg, course manager at The West Lancashire GC.

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Greenkeepers are risking sunburn and cancer

Greenkeepers are risking sunburn and cancer Updated

🕔12:15, 3.Dec 2018

A new survey of 154 greenkeepers has found that many do not use sufficient protection against sunburn and skin cancer.

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One of the USA’s oldest golf clubs is upgrading its bunkers

One of the USA’s oldest golf clubs is upgrading its bunkers Updated

🕔15:02, 2.Dec 2018

The Country Club of New Canaan, one of the oldest golf clubs in the USA, is three years into a five year masterplanning process with architect Andrew Green.

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First 18-hole course in Bodrum opens

First 18-hole course in Bodrum opens Updated

🕔20:32, 1.Dec 2018

The new Regnum Golf and Country Club Bodrum, the first full-length golf course in the well-established Turkish resort area, has officially opened.

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A day in the life: Geoff Smith

A day in the life: Geoff Smith Updated

🕔06:22, 30.Nov 2018

Geoff is the course manager at Abridge Golf Club. The venue is set in 160 acres of parkland and offers breathtaking views of the Essex countryside.

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The major upgrade to Stoke Park Country Club’s golf course

The major upgrade to Stoke Park Country Club’s golf course Updated

🕔06:12, 29.Nov 2018

The Buckinghamshire venue has created uniformity on a 27-hole layout that had experienced 100 years of tinkering, plus it has dealt with stone contamination in the bunkers.

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How Carnoustie prepared for this year’s Open

How Carnoustie prepared for this year’s Open

🕔08:01, 28.Nov 2018

Carnoustie hosted this year’s Open Championship amid sweltering conditions. GreenKeeping speaks to its links superintendent, Sandy Reid, to find out what they did.

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New product review: the lighting rig

New product review: the lighting rig Updated

🕔19:56, 27.Nov 2018

If shade is causing problems for your turf, there is now a solution, writes Renata Mundim.

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Student greenkeepers claim Toro awards

Student greenkeepers claim Toro awards Updated

🕔08:22, 26.Nov 2018

Daniel Ashelby of Wilmslow Golf Club has been proclaimed the 30th winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award. Danny Patten of Lee Park Golf Club is the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year.

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Children taught about turf management

Children taught about turf management Updated

🕔11:38, 25.Nov 2018

One of the biggest suppliers to the greenkeeping trade, Bayer, has been teaching pupils about some of the basic scientific principles that underpin many turf management practices.

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Preparing your golf course for winter

Preparing your golf course for winter Updated

🕔08:35, 24.Nov 2018

Autumn brings with it plenty of changes for greenkeepers. With fewer rounds and more favourable growing conditions, the focus shifts towards winter preparation…

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How greenkeepers can improve their carbon footprint

How greenkeepers can improve their carbon footprint Updated

🕔07:28, 23.Nov 2018

Greenkeepers can use grass seed mixtures that offer improved disease, drought and cold tolerance – and offset their carbon footprint. Jayne Leyland explains how.

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Why golf clubs are investing in their courses in 2018

Why golf clubs are investing in their courses in 2018 Updated

🕔07:22, 22.Nov 2018

A number of golf contractors are reporting that golf clubs have increased investments in their courses in 2018. Richard Allen welcomes this news – and analyses the causes why.

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What’s beneath our feet?

What’s beneath our feet? Updated

🕔07:12, 21.Nov 2018

What happens when you can see that there are problems with your turf but there are no obvious causes? Dr Christian Spring encourages greenkeepers to hunt for clues below their feet.

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Why Long Ashton’s bunkers don’t suffer contamination through winter

Why Long Ashton’s bunkers don’t suffer contamination through winter Updated

🕔19:43, 20.Nov 2018

In the winter of 2015 Durabunker began working with Long Ashton Golf Club in Bristol to address its bunker issues. Three years on, James Braithwaite, course manager, reflects on the benefits it’s brought to the course.

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Ryder Cup experience was ‘fantastic’

Ryder Cup experience was ‘fantastic’ Updated

🕔12:29, 19.Nov 2018

The manager of a Surrey golf club that sent a greenkeeper to help with the preparations of this year’s Ryder Cup has said the experience has been ‘fantastic’.

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ICL scholars revealed for Continue to Learn at BTME 2019

ICL scholars revealed for Continue to Learn at BTME 2019 Updated

🕔15:37, 18.Nov 2018

BIGGA and ICL have revealed the five successful recipients of the third ICL Continue to Learn scholarship.

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One award presented, and one received, for Cub Cadet

One award presented, and one received, for Cub Cadet Updated

🕔16:22, 17.Nov 2018

A duo of awards topped off a fantastic week for the Cub Cadet team at IOG SALTEX 2018, one given and one received.

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