EcoBunker enhances links feel at Golf Valley
In late 2019, Golf Valley was hit by a huge rain event. Almost every bunker, apart from the ones that had been rebuilt by EcoBunker, was virtually destroyed.
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Meet the golf course manager: Caroline Munro
Caroline is the course manager at Bonar Bridge Ardgay Golf Club.
Is the age of one machine for a single application on a golf course over?
For Rupert Price, the managing director of Price Turfcare, the answer is a resounding yes!
Machinery profile: The Dennis Razor Ultra
The Dennis Razor Ultra 560’s development was fine-tuned using feedback from greenkeepers following ‘out in the field tests’ and was the first product which utilised the company’s CAD system back in 2009.
When it comes to buying machinery, Reesink’s thought of everything
There are so many options for buying machinery these days and whichever way you choose to buy, Reesink has you covered with demonstrations, machinery maintenance plans and a wide selection of used machinery.
Meet the golf course manager: Neil McLoughlin
In Scotland golf courses didn’t have to close this winter, but that wasn’t the case at Deeside Golf Club, where snow, ice and flooding meant the course was shut for nearly three months.
Kawasaki engines’ build quality a key factor in business success for ‘Lawn Care Legend’
Kawasaki’s engine build quality has been cited as one of the contributing factors to Lawn Care Legend John Ryan’s self-employed business success. Along with its power, durability, reliability and performance.
Introducing new and improved TYM tractors
In response to Stage V emissions regulations and customer feedback, TYM is launching a range of tractors with a host of improvements. And first off the blocks are the T255 subcompact and T555 compact tractors.
Meet the course manager: Richard Johnstone
A programme of reduced fertiliser input and irrigation at Nairn Dunbar in Scotland has seen fine turf return to the venue, and it win environmental rewards as a result.
Machinery review: Toro’s Reelmaster 5010-H
When Toro’s Reelmaster 5010-H launched simultaneously in the USA and UK in 2015, it was to great acclaim.
How to take rootzone moisture management to a new level
Revolution has a patented formulation that is designed to take your rootzone moisture management to a new level, creating a more consistent growing environment for high-performance turf.
Which aeration machine is best for my golf course?
Here are three machines designed to help with your aeration needs.
The fertilisers to help with root development
Root development is essential at this time of year, and fertilisers that contain a source of humic and fulvic acids, auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, betaines and complex carbohydrates are particularly beneficial.
How Flackwell Heath transformed the fairways
The decision to switch from its own in-house greenkeeping team to an external sports turf maintenance contractor has transformed the fairways at Flackwell Heath Golf Club.
A day in the life: John Moorhouse
The course manager at Brocket Hall Golf Club, the Hertfordshire venue that is considered to be one of the most stylish golf locations in the UK, takes us through his average day.
Jim Arthur’s five principles of conservation greenkeeping
The legacy of Jim Arthur, who advised on the maintenance of 550 golf courses during his career, continues. Here, golf course consultant Gordon Irvine explains his five principles of conservation greenkeeping.
Grinders profile: Foley Company
Foley Company is impressing greenkeepers across the spectrum with the speed and versatility of the Foley range of spin and relief grinders and bed-knife grinders.
Q&A with Ryan McCulloch, course manager at Goswick Golf Club
“My philosophy is to maintain what we have using a minimal inputs approach throughout the course, in doing so we aim to provide a consistent true links experience for everyone who visits.”
Wet weather highlights the benefits of lining bunkers
Capillary Bunkers is quick and easy to install by the club’s own staff or a contractor, all training is provided, it is supplied to site already mixed so just simply needs transporting to the bunkers and laying.
Advice and support secures the switch to Johnsons Sports Seed for Clevedon GC
Backed with advice from two trusted industry contacts Richard Ponsford, course manager at Clevedon Golf Club, has been delighted with his switch to Johnsons Sports Seed.
Redexim Top-Brush provides worm cast solution at Brocket Hall Golf Club
The two 18-hole courses at Brocket Hall Estate fell victim last year to what arguably has become one of the biggest challenges for fine turf managers – worm casts.
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