Carnoustie Golf Links has been named Environmental Golf Course of the Year 2018 at the Golf Environmental Awards, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and The R&A, and sponsored by Ransomes Jacobson, Aquatrols, Syngenta, Tillers Turf and Wiedenmann. The
With the introduction of a pre-mixed version of Capillary Concrete™ in the latter part of 2017, this popular bunker liner has just got even better! Delivered to site in ready-mix trucks, the special polymer containing Capillary Concrete™ is ready to
Overseeding with high-performance bentgrasses such as UK bred cultivars AberRegal and AberRoyal improves the visual appearance of hardworking golf greens, outcompetes undesirable species such as annual meadow grass and can improve resistance to disease. To maximise the benefits that these
Managing director at GripClad, Barry Eagle, said: “If you want to keep up with the latest slip resistant technology then you might want to discover ‘GripClad’s GRP Anti-Slip Safety Treads’ which are self-installed by over 600 golf clubs in the
Following the success of its Germin-8 liquid seed treatment, Rigby Taylor – the company at the forefront of supplying innovative products for the successful management and maintenance of turf surfaces – has now announced the Germin-8T advanced formulation. The ‘T’
Jacobsen, a Textron Specialized Vehicles brand, is launching new models of its GA Aerator Series. The GA450 and GA580 aerators will join the GA600 to create an extensive line of tractor mounted aerators, with each model having a specific width
The final part of a series of major improvements to Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s Championship Course has got underway. Work is ongoing at the 7th hole and will continue in three phases over the next four winters, with the new
Head groundsman, Mike Herring, of Berkhamsted School, and his team, have their work cut out maintaining over 40 acres of grounds and sports facilities over six schools, on five different sites, across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Founded by the then Dean
After taking delivery of a GreenMech CS100 from his local dealer Turner Groundscare in the spring of 2017, Arthur Owen of Rhos Holiday Park says that maintaining the site’s hedges and brash is now a breeze. The Holiday Park, in
Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year is returning for 2018, with two prizes once again up for grabs. Last year Nick Machin of Royal Cinque Ports and Angus Roberts of Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course were crowned winners of the
The Grass Group has been established for over 25 years, and is one of the UK’s premier turf and grounds maintenance equipment suppliers for professionals. Representing a number of prestigious brands including Progressive, RotaDairon and CTI for tines and bedknives,
The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association BIGGA) has unveiled the line-up for the volunteer support team that will be heading to Carnoustie Golf Links this July as the Scottish venue hosts The Open for the eighth time. BIGGA members
Iseki UK & Ireland has announced that it has chosen Hitachi Capital to provide floor-plan services to its network of 60 dealers across the UK. Additionally, both companies have announced their intent to run attractive and innovative retail finance options
A new strategy devised by the owners of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC has resulted in the club purchasing three new Dennis G860 cylinder mowers. It’s an exciting time for the West Midlands based club; when the new owners took control last
Reesink Turfcare is offering customers 10 per cent off Toro Titan Tines throughout March. And it’s not just Reesink Turfcare offering you more, Toro Titan Tines do too. More choice There are over 150 Toro Titan Tines available covering all
An alarming report from the UK’s leading environmental organisation charity has found that every links golf course in the UK is in danger of disappearing in less than a century due to climate change. The Climate Coalition says golf faces
An independent audit has confirmed that the combined attendance over the two day exhibition totalled 8,909 – the highest since SALTEX moved to the NEC, Birmingham. Over the past two years the exhibition has recorded an encouraging and consistent flux
A Buckinghamshire head greenkeeper has inspired a user challenge among fellow owners of Wiedenmann Terra Spikes. After taking delivery of a new GXi8 HD in December, Gerrards Cross GC’s Adam McColl reckoned the machine was smooth enough to balance a
Charterhouse Turf Machinery has announced the appointment of Mona Tractor Company as its dealer for North Wales. With three depots in the area, in Ruthin, Llanystumdwy and Anglesey, it is well placed to deliver sales and customer support on a
Leading global manufacturer of irrigation product and services, Rain Bird, has announced the appointment of Rigby Taylor as its golf products distributor for the UK market. Golf course managers will continue to access products through the UK-wide network of approved
Kevin Patton, tree surgeon, purchased his first woodchipper back in 2002 and has a few different makes and models in his fleet. However, he faced a major challenge when it came to purchasing new equipment for him and his team
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