Gary Smith appointed as agronomic consultant for STRI Group
STRI Group has announced the appointment of Gary Smith as an agronomic consultant, based in its Scotland office.
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Bayer brings new residual pre-emergence herbicide to the UK market
Bayer has brought a new residual pre-emergence herbicide to the UK market, adding another product to the amenity contractor’s armoury.
BLEC provides update on new range of specialist turfcare equipment
Three years on since the announcement was made that BLEC was to become a division of the Redexim Group, the press was recently invited to an update event at BLEC dealer Acorn Tractors in Derby.
Parley GC invests in native flowers
Native flowers will soon be adding beauty around the course at Parley Golf Centre as seeds have been planted to encourage more wildlife.
Kubota is establishing ‘Innovation Centres’ in Japan and Europe
Kubota is establishing ‘Innovation Centres’ in Japan and Europe as organs for the creation of new business ventures, products and services.
Fixed and floating head mowers prove to be perfect combination
As part of an ongoing investment programme, Warwick Independent Schools Foundation has purchased two Cub Cadet INFINICUT® mowers, as well as a selection of TMSystem™ cassettes.
Trevose Golf & Country Club invests in course machinery
Trevose Golf & Country Club, situated five miles west of Padstow in Cornwall, is the latest business to appreciate the benefits of owning a Ventrac 4500 compact tractor and attachments.
Amazing £1.2m investment in Bruntsfield’s course concludes
A £1.2m investment in the 18-hole course at one of the world’s oldest golf clubs, Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society, has concluded with the arrival of a brand new Toro fleet of machinery to safeguard the investment.
GreenMech woodchippers deliver versatility and reliability for South Wales Arborists
A fleet of GreenMech woodchippers have been fundamental in the successful delivery of large-scale utility arb contracts for South Wales Arborists (SWA).
Gleneagles celebrates courses centenary
Gleneagles in Scotland has celebrated the 100th birthday of its iconic King’s and Queen’s Courses, with a little help from local John Deere dealer Sandy Armit of Double A.
Just two SISIS machines carry out the maintenance at Beaumont Park
The head groundsman for De Montfort University at Beaumont Park believes that most of his maintenance programme can be achieved by using just two key SISIS machines – the Multitiner and the Quadraplay.
Lilley Brook GC revels in wildflower colours and diversity
Scrub areas at Cheltenham’s Lilley Brook Golf Club have been rejuvenated thanks to wildflower mixtures from DLF Seeds.
A practical solution to the problem of divots
The Divot Bag Company celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018 and continues to work with many of the best known clubs in the UK and supplies to Ireland, Europe and further afield.
Ipswich Town FC lent Ipswich Golf Club Wiedenmann machine
Last season, Graham Brumpton, courses manager at Ipswich Golf Club, placed a Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD top of his wish list.
Average US course manager’s salary is £72k
The average annual salary of a US golf course superintendent, equivalent to a golf course manager in the UK, is now more than $93,000 (about £72,000) according to a new survey by the GCSAA.
Gambetti to roll out new and improved nozzle controls this year
Following a significant investment by parent company Cleveland, Gambetti is rolling out a new and efficient GPS-controlled individual nozzle shut off system, when fitted to a new sprayer, for under £6,500.
Faversham Golf Club upgrades steps around the course
Faversham Golf Club’s course manager, Paul Smith, found that the steps around the course were looking like they were needing a bit of TLC.
Dennis PRO 34R delivers at Beaumont
Cameron Flitten, head groundsman at De Montfort University in Leicester, says that the new Dennis PRO 34R rotary mower is significantly improving the vast array of pitches at the sports facility.
DLF Seeds join the Amenity Forum
DLF Seeds, the world’s largest producer and distributor of grass seed, has become a member of The Amenity Forum.
Former La Manga head groundsman joins MTD as sales manager
To support its continued growth and increase in sales, MTD Specialty Turf Products has announced the appointment of Scott Hawkins.
Enhancements for Trump Turnberry
Trump Turnberry has unveiled new enhancements to its Ailsa course.
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