Saltex Preview: Dennis and SISIS
Dennis and SISIS, two of the most respected names in golf course maintenance equipment will be showcasing a range of leading products on their joint stand (E070) at SALTEX 2019.
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Saltex Preview: ‘Lawn Care Legends’ to return
The ‘Lawn Care Legends’ networking event for landscapers and gardeners will be returning to SALTEX 2019 – which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 30 and 31 October.
Open host renews sustainability merit
The host of this year’s Open Championship, Royal Portrush Golf Club, has renewed its sustainability distinction, the ‘GEO Certified’ status.
Three new appointments for EcoBunker
EcoBunker has made three key appointments, designed to strengthen its technical team, and help it deliver better engineered and more logistically optimised services to its many clients across the world.
Wiedenmann GXi8 aerates 21 greens in a day at Lymm Golf Club
Last year Wiedenmann’s Terra Spike GXi8 HD was shown in full working mode with a cup of coffee balanced on it as it made its way across a green. One man who was impressed was Lymm GC’s course manager Rick Sinker.
‘Huge improvements’ to the course at Matlock Golf Club
Derek McJannet, head greenkeeper at Matlock Golf Club, claims that the SISIS Variseeder 1300 has proved to be a fantastic asset and has signalled some huge improvements to the stunning course in Derbyshire.
John May named as new CEO of Deere & Company
The Deere & Company board of directors has elected John C May to the position of chief executive officer – only the 10th chief executive in the company’s 182-year history.
Huddersfield Golf Club completes renovation project
To the revered names of Tom Dunn, Sandy Herd, James Braid, Herbert Fowler, Alister MacKenzie, Fred Hawtree, and Donald Steel can now be added that of William Swan.
Ganton Golf Club upgrades its irrigation system
Ganton Golf Club in North Yorkshire has upgraded its irrigation system with Toro Lynx central control and Infinity sprinklers on the greens and aprons.
Teesside GC undergoes golf course transformation
In the last 10 years Teesside GC has undergone the biggest transformation of any club in the area, with the introduction of new tees, ponds and bunkers and the planting of more than 30,000 trees.
Capillary Concrete reduces the risk of bunker washouts
Don’t fear rain, make it your friend! With Capillary Concrete this is possible, in fact you can reduce the risk of washouts and improve playability with your bunkers.
Product review: The SISIS Veemo MK 2
The SISIS Veemo MK 2 is a tractor-mounted scarifier used for removing thatch from large areas of turf, such as golf course fairways.
Fulwell GC completes bunker renovation project
Fulwell Golf Club in Middlesex has unveiled its new-look layout to members and visitors following a bunker renovation project.
The Bradford GC has been thriving since the arrival of its first Toro fleet
Darrell Crowley re-joined The Bradford Golf Club as course manager in 2018, and one of his first big decisions was to choose Toro, from which he would source his new fleet.
‘Magnesium and iron are essential to maintaining healthy greens this winter’
Greenkeepers should apply more than just nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to their green areas this autumn, with magnesium and iron essential to maintaining healthy, disease free grass swards throughout the winter.
Here’s the volunteer greenkeeping team for The Solheim Cup
Gleneagles’ director of agronomy and estates has thanked the 53 greenkeeping volunteers as well as support staff from John Deere and local dealer Double A, who all made The Solheim Cup so special.
‘Amenity Standard’ to be launched in October
The Amenity Forum is also set to launch the new ‘Amenity Standard’ in October.
Product review: The Dennis Razor Ultra 560
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.
ALS Contracts takes delivery of two more Wiedenmann Terra Spikes
Telford-based ALS Contracts has taken delivery of its sixth and seventh Wiedenmann Terra Spikes. Two new extra deep XD machines have joined their previous fleet of five XDs.
Meet the two new student greenkeepers of the year
Jason Norwood of Rudding Park Golf Club in Harrogate has been named the UK’s top student greenkeeper at the 31st Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards.
The Manor Golf Club opts for second ProFlex 120
Pleased with the performance of its ProFlex 120, which has lasted so far for 15 years, The Manor Golf Club’s head greenkeeper, Jack Foulds, has opted for another ProFlex 120 from The Grass Group.
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