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Posts From Alistair
Bernhard and Company signs up as a BIGGA partner
Bernhard and Company has become the latest turf industry organisation to formalise its support of members of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association by becoming an official BIGGA partner. Bernhard and Company began working alongside BIGGA in 1998 and
SISIS TM1000 recommended for local cricket clubs
The groundsman at Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club in Leeds believes that a lot more local cricket clubs would see significant improvements if they used a SISIS Rotorake TM1000 tractor mounted scarifier.
Dennis and SISIS announce 2018 cricket renovation date
Dennis and SISIS have announced the date for their popular cricket renovation day for 2018. The event will be held at Cheltenham College on 7 August and those wishing to attend are encouraged to register soon.
‘How much petrol can I carry?’
A large number of golf clubs still collect petrol in jerry cans, often invalidating vehicle insurance.
New preventative fungicide launched in Ireland
Greenkeepers in Ireland can now access the latest in turf fungicide technology, to tackle both Microdochium Patch and Dollar Spot on their greens this coming disease season.
How does St Andrews Links Trust keep its turf in pristine condition?
Its director of greenkeeping, Gordon Moir, tells us that a key part of the jigsaw lies in wetting agents – as this preserves resources such as water.
Perennial launches support for children of greenkeepers
The horticultural charity Perennial wants more horticulture professionals to know that funding is available to help their dependent children should they need it.
Craig Haldane is Gleneagles’ new courses manager
Gleneagles has announced the appointment of Craig Haldane, a well-known figure in the global golf industry, as its new golf courses manager. He joins from Emirates Golf Club, Dubai.
Berkshire golf course introduces swathe of wildflowers
Goring and Streatley Golf Club’s course manager Matt Aplin says sowing wildflowers “attracted as many complimentary comments about the display of colour as about the quality of our greens”.
Clean sweep over to Johnsons J Premier Pitch at Reading FC
Making the switch to a brand new grass seed after using the same mixture for 10 years is a big step, but one that grounds manager Adam Grantham made – and is paying off.
Charterhouse TM sales team gain hands-on experience of BLEC machinery
BLEC dealer, Acorn Tractors from Derbyshire, recently joined forces with staff from Charterhouse Turf Machinery for an in-depth training session on the BLEC range of specialist landscaping and turfcare equipment.
‘Replace or upgrade your cylinders’ to achieve a better cut
Reesink Turfcare is reminding customers that replacing or upgrading to new Toro cylinders gives customers so much more than a perfect finish.
Should a sharpening regime be part of your maintenance programme?
Yes – because it leads to a reduction in the use of water, fertilisers, fuel use and top-dressing, increases the lives of the mowers while reducing engine wear and the need for replacement parts, and, above all, results in better turf quality.
First phase of £1m Bruntsfield refurb is complete
A major course management makeover at one of Scotland’s oldest golf clubs is celebrating a milestone in a two-year project.
David Hart becomes Kubota’s managing director
Kubota, which supplies greenkeeping machinery to several golf clubs in the UK, has appointed David Hart as its new managing director.
Graden CSI helps St Augustine’s GC to improve water dispersal and greens speed
Kent’s St Augustine’s GC’s pop-up greens, on original clay soil, used to cause a headache when it came to top-dressing and drainage. Then the club discovered the unit, which has helped to improve water dispersal and green speed.
The grounds machinery chosen by Merchant Taylors’ School
After Richard Ayling, grounds manager at Merchant Taylors’ School, drew up a shortlist of new potential machinery to purchase, the Dennis Razor fine turf mower received a unanimous vote from his team.
Machinery review: The SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid
The SISIS Javelin Aer-Aid 1500 machine greatly increases the speed of the aeration process by directly injection air into the rootzone at a fast working rate, creating thousands of fissures.
This is how London Golf Club achieves consistent surface growth
When it comes to nutrition, Lee Sayers, The London Golf Clubs’ Golf Courses & Estate Manager, looks to Headland Amenity for advice on applying short-term foliars.
Pilot project offers clubs access to labour and machinery within 20 mile radius
Sports administrators are closely watching a revolutionary greenkeeping project in Yorkshire which, if it takes off, has the potential to be rolled out country wide.
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