New features for the Pro-Flex 120 for 2018

New features for the Pro-Flex 120 for 2018

🕔05:56, 8.Apr 2018

Developed and tested over several years, the new maintenance free blade spindle for the Pro-Flex 120 is completely interchangeable with a greased spindle that is found on earlier models, the same spindle housing is used providing wide spacing between the

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How to control water movement in the soil profile

How to control water movement in the soil profile

🕔06:53, 7.Apr 2018

Now is a crucial time to be in control of water movement in the soil profile. Michael Fance, technical support and account manager at Aquatrols, details how this can be achieved With winter turning to spring, sportsturf managers can look

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Moor Hall curates Toro fleet to tackle course wish list

Moor Hall curates Toro fleet to tackle course wish list Updated

🕔06:44, 6.Apr 2018

Moor Hall Golf Club’s latest Toro machinery fleet has been curated to bring the club the latest technological advancements, tackle particular environmental considerations and make specific improvements. Course manager Wayne Ganning at the club based in Sutton Coldfield created a

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Greenkeeper profile: Rob Ransome

Greenkeeper profile: Rob Ransome Updated

🕔06:57, 5.Apr 2018

Rob Ransome is the course manager at Eaton Golf Club in Norfolk. Located close to the centre of Norwich, the club describes the course as a ‘hidden gem’ What time do you arrive at the club? Our core hours are

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Germinal launches all-in-one seed and fertiliser renovation package

Germinal launches all-in-one seed and fertiliser renovation package Updated

🕔05:41, 4.Apr 2018

Germinal Amenity has launched an all-in-one seed and fertiliser sports pitch renovation package. Containing two key elements – Germinal’s A20 Premier Ryesport seed mixture plus an appropriate selection of fertiliser products – A20 Seed & Feed gives groundsmen everything they

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BASIS Professional Register year ends on May 31

BASIS Professional Register year ends on May 31 Updated

🕔08:34, 2.Apr 2018

BASIS Professional Register members are being reminded that there are just a few weeks left until the end of the points year. According to BASIS Professional Registers and accounts manager, Michele Williams, members must collect a specified number of BASIS

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New ‘Colour Boost’ flower mixtures offered to greenkeepers

New ‘Colour Boost’ flower mixtures offered to greenkeepers Updated

🕔21:36, 1.Apr 2018

New for 2018 from the Masterline range are three exciting new ‘Colour Boost’ flower mixture formulations designed to create enhanced, attractive amenity spaces. Available in the UK through DLF Seeds, the range also provides an essential food source and habitat

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All UK golf clubs must accept bitcoin by July

All UK golf clubs must accept bitcoin by July Updated

🕔06:45, 1.Apr 2018

Every golf club in the UK must accept the digital currency bitcoin by the time of the Open Championship this July, according to a new ruling from golf’s governing body, The R&A. The measure is intended to make the game

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Shrewsbury School purchases five more Dennis mowers

Shrewsbury School purchases five more Dennis mowers Updated

🕔06:26, 31.Mar 2018

Andy Richards, grounds manager at Shrewsbury School, has added to his existing fleet of Dennis mowers after recently purchasing three new Dennis FT510s and two new G760s. Andy has been the grounds manager at the illustrious Shrewsbury School for nearly

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MTD appoints Tony Whelan as new director of sales and marketing

MTD appoints Tony Whelan as new director of sales and marketing Updated

🕔05:27, 30.Mar 2018

MTD has announced the appointment of Tony Whelan as the new director of sales and marketing for its Specialty Turf Products division. This new role will see Tony grow the specialty turf segment of the business, working on both the

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Kubota UK launches L1361 utility tractor

Kubota UK launches L1361 utility tractor Updated

🕔06:23, 29.Mar 2018

Kubota UK, leading groundcare machinery specialist, has launched its latest high performance L1361 Compact Utility Tractor, which provides unrivaled versatility, productivity and efficiency. For those looking to complete a wide range of maintenance tasks with ease, the 36.6 HP machine

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Bailoy introduces new irrigation software

Bailoy introduces new irrigation software Updated

🕔05:22, 28.Mar 2018

New to the Bailoy range is the GTI EC irrigation control software in Pro and Lite versions. These GTI EC controllers retain many features of the GTI PC stablemate while being more economical and simple to use, making them perfect

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Support greenkeepers for BMW PGA Championship unveiled

Support greenkeepers for BMW PGA Championship unveiled

🕔07:12, 26.Mar 2018

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has unveiled the volunteers who have been selected to join the ‘Support Team’ for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The greenkeepers will be on hand to assist director of golf courses

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Andrew Symons appointed dealer for Ransomes Jacobsen

Andrew Symons appointed dealer for Ransomes Jacobsen Updated

🕔06:16, 25.Mar 2018

Andrew Symons Ltd has been appointed as a new Ransomes Jacobsen dealer, representing the Ransomes, Jacobsen, E-Z-GO, Cushman, Turfco and Smithco brands. Andrew Symons will cover a territory that includes Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Andrew Symons is a major agricultural,

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Ransomes Jacobsen revamps its dealer network in northern England

Ransomes Jacobsen revamps its dealer network in northern England Updated

🕔05:52, 24.Mar 2018

Ransomes Jacobsen has announced several changes to sales territories in the north of England and Wales to streamline and strengthen its UK dealer network. Following a review of regional coverage, three existing dealers: F.R. Sharrock, Rickerby and Burdens Group will

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How Kings Bruton School has disease free sports facilities after 500 years

How Kings Bruton School has disease free sports facilities after 500 years Updated

🕔05:39, 23.Mar 2018

Thanks to help from Headland Amenity, the 17 hectares of grounds for rugby, tennis and cricket at Kings Bruton School have come through the winter of 2017 disease-free and stronger than ever before. For a relatively small school, it punches

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Aldwickbury Park GC exchanges  one Wiedenmann XF for another

Aldwickbury Park GC exchanges one Wiedenmann XF for another Updated

🕔05:42, 22.Mar 2018

A Hertfordshire golf club, having had 14 years of success with an existing Wiedenmann Terra Spike XF, has replaced it with a newer version. Craig Betts, course manager of Aldwickbury Park GC, Harpenden, said he had no hesitation in making

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The nutritional programme Bransford Golf Course deploys

The nutritional programme Bransford Golf Course deploys Updated

🕔22:11, 21.Mar 2018

The unique ‘Florida style’ Bransford Golf Course at Worcester’s Bank House Hotel provides a challenge, not only to players of all abilities, but also to the greens team. For his nutritional programme, golf course manager Graham Wallace turns to Headland

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Royal Dornoch earns environmental award

Royal Dornoch earns environmental award

🕔10:43, 19.Mar 2018

An internationally-renowned golf course’s commitment to its community and natural environment has earned it a coveted global sustainability accolade. Royal Dornoch Golf Club has been awarded the GEO Certified® ecolabel, an international symbol of ‘great golf environments’. This recognises clubs

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SISIS the solution at the VMAC

SISIS the solution at the VMAC Updated

🕔06:02, 17.Mar 2018

Sergio Pedroza, fields and grounds manager at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Seattle, recently purchased three SISIS SSS1000 tractor mounted rotary brush sweepers and has reported significant improvements on both the indoor synthetic surface and outdoor natural surfaces since

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Organisers looking forward to SALTEX 2018

Organisers looking forward to SALTEX 2018 Updated

🕔13:47, 16.Mar 2018

Early indications for the 73rd edition of SALTEX (Sports, Amenities and Landscaping Trade Exhibition) are positive after show organisers reported another record-breaking loyalty period, stand upgrades and an influx of debut exhibitors. For the third successive year, SALTEX has seen

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