Q&A with Calum Morris
Calum is the course manager at Maverston Golf Club.
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Dennis PRO 34R perfect for the Pilgrims
The head groundsman at Boston United FC claims that the Dennis PRO 34R provides a quality of cut that he has never seen before in a rotary pedestrian mower.
EcoBunker aids transformation at Skylark
Skylark’s bunkers are now among its best-regarded features, thanks to the installation of synthetic edging system EcoBunker over several years.
Ventrac – now a credible and relevant brand in UK
Returning from a successful SALTEX, Rupert Price, MD of UK importer Price Turfcare, says that Ventrac has now been accepted as a relevant brand in the UK groundscare sector.
A day in the life: Richard Shapland
The head greenkeeper at Bigbury Golf Club, which is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) by the Devon coast, takes us through his average day.
Winter irrigation system projects
Winter is the time of year most golf course staff forget all about their irrigation. Here, Peter Robin offers tips on what you can do now to avoid more lengthy maintenance later.
Preparing your turf for success
Winter brings with it plenty of challenges for greenkeepers. With fewer daylight hours and less favourable growing conditions, the focus shifts to winter maintenance.
Meet the deputy head greenkeeper: Craig Swindells
From Chipping Sodbury Golf Club, Craig talks about maintaining the course amid increased participation, renovating bunkers, trialling dwarf ryegrass and building wildflower areas.
GripClad: Safeguarding you and your course
Wrapping chicken wire around a sleeper to prevent someone from slipping on hazardous elevated stepped access, or tripping or falling from steep sided tees, just doesn’t solve the problem.
Q&A with Erin Rix, manager of International Operations at Tru-Turf
Erin talks about her role – particularly in the UK this year, and the many greenkeepers she works with.
New Singapore Island course depends on EcoBunker
“EcoBunker technology enabled us to get the aesthetic we wanted, with good sand visibility, and a confidence that the bunkers will endure without excessive maintenance requirements.”
Municipal course maintains the highest standards
Improvements to the course have included new tees, pathways and drainage – as well as a new John Deere course maintenance equipment fleet.
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.
Q&A with Peter Fiske, head greenkeeper at Buckpool Golf Club
Peter talks about maintaining the venue with a limited number of staff.
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.
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.
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.
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