The latest fairway mowers and tractors
The greenkeeper’s job is never done. Here, we review some of the latest developments in fairway mowers and tractors which help make life a little easier.
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Meet the golf course manager: Jim McMurdo
Tadmarton Heath is one of the most attractive golf courses in Oxfordshire. We speak to its course manager Jim McMurdo about the five-year programme to restore heather to the course.
A day in the life: Lee Strutt
The golf course manager at the Royal Automobile Club in Surrey, a private club that features a vast array of sporting facilities, talks us through his average day.
Nigel Church retires from Ransomes Jacobsen
After five decades in the greenkeeping industry, Nigel Church has retired from Ransomes Jacobsen. Here, former colleagues Ian Mitchell and Peter Driver look back on the career of an industry titan.
How to achieve putting surface consistency
Achieving consistency in your putting surfaces is one of the most important roles a greenkeeper has, yet it’s also one of the most difficult. Noel Mackenzie explores why, and how these issues can be overcome.
A day in the life: Alex Lowes
Alex is the head greenkeeper at North Manchester Golf Club. The tree-lined parkland course offers spectacular views over Manchester.
Meet the golf course manager: West Hill GC’s Ben Edwards
West Hill is one of the best heathland courses in the world. Ben talks about how the club stores essential irrigation water despite not having a reservoir and the major projects his team have been carrying out.
How to minimise risks when carrying out renovation to a golf course
Golf course maintenance is essential every year. However, there are risks involved. Here, agronomist Noel Mackenzie details what they are and how they can be minimised.
A guide to some of the best greens’ and tees’ mowers in 2019
There have been a number of innovations in mowing technology recently. We outline some of the most relevant ones to greenkeepers – from the leaders in the field.
A day in the life: Stevie Dixon
Stevie is the course manager at Kingsknowe Golf Club in Edinburgh. The club, founded in 1908, is home to around 700 members.
What do we do about irrigation if there’s another heatwave?
Following lessons learnt from last year’s record summer heatwave, Peter Robin looks at practical ways of improving irrigation uniformity and water coverage.
Meet the course manager: Phil Helmn MG
The Goodwood Estate’s general manager of Sports Turf, Grounds & Gardens talks about overcoming the unique challenges that the vast venue provides.
The fertilisers golf courses should use in spring
What fertilisers should you use on your golf course between winter and summer? Here, Noel Mackenzie takes us through the science that shapes the answer to this question.
Why a turf action plan is so important
Aquatrols’ technical support and European account manager, Michael Fance, shares his thoughts on how to work with the weather with a well thought out turf action plan.
A day in the life: Nigel Thompson
Nigel is the course manager at Lilley Brook Golf Club. The mature parkland course offers panoramic views of Cheltenham.
Meet the head greenkeeper: Allan Black
The head greenkeeper of Royal Jersey GC talks about grass exchange, bunker renovation and integrating water management with nutrition conservation.
The new generation of 007 DSB creeping bents
Low input requirements, fast rolling speeds and enhanced disease resistance – the new generation of 007 DSB creeping bents has them all.
The overseeding options in 2019
Jayne Leyland, seed product manager for Rigby Taylor, discusses the 2019 options for overseeding, together with advances in grass seed treatment technology.
A look at 2019’s new or improved cultivars
New and improved cultivars are coming to market in 2019 from the top companies to aid greenkeepers’ quest for perfection.
A review of three new Toro products
We look at a mower that reduces noise, a fixed-head greens’ mower that brings a new consistency to pedestrian mowing and the most precise irrigation control system yet.
A day in the life: James Braithwaite
James is the course manager at Long Ashton Golf Club. The 126-year-old parkland course is situated just 10 minutes from Bristol’s city centre.
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