Employee ownership for Greentech Sportsturf
Sports surface specialist Greentech Sportsturf has set up an employee ownership trust to hold 100 percent of the firm and put it into the hands of the people who work for it.
Bob Farren wins inaugural Col. John Morley Award
Bob Farren Jr. will be honoured with the 2022 Col. John Morley Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
John Deere training helps 38 apprentices
The latest group of talented young service technicians and parts personnel have successfully graduated from John Deere’s advanced apprenticeship programmes.
Martyn Parrish joins ICL
Martyn Parrish has joined ICL as technical area sales manager for North London and surrounding counties.
Anna Nilsson promoted by The Belfry
Anna Nilsson has been promoted by The Belfry Hotel & Resort to deputy head greenkeeper of the Brabazon course.
Fågelbro Golf and Country Club completes bunker project
Fågelbro Golf and Country Club has completed a project to install the synthetic edging solution EcoBunker in a number of bunkers on its course.
“Even through Storm Barra the bunkers performed incredibly”
The Dyke Golf Club’s course manager Rob Hudson said: “We initially trusted Durabunker with the re-modelling of four bunkers, but the results were so good that we had them back.”
Boringdon Park replaces entire fleet following fire
Boringdon Park Golf Club has struck a £500k deal with Toro that sees the resilient club looking forward to the future after an unfortunate fire destroyed the club’s entire fleet of machinery.
Leicester City FC chooses John Deere technology
The academy is now being maintained by a new fleet of 32 John Deere sprayers, mowers, compact tractors and Gator utility vehicles.
Air2Root turns to Redexim – as it expands premises, services and machinery fleet
It’s been 18 months of expansions for the team at Air2Root Turfcare – new larger premises, more staff and an even bigger bank of equipment from Redexim.
‘Consistent’ Mansfield Sand praised by Herefordshire GC
Good consistent products and excellent customer service are the two reasons why Jeremy Browne, head greenkeeper at the Herefordshire Golf Club, chooses to use Mansfield Sand.
Edinburgh club is GEO certified
Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society has been GEO certified for its commitment to offering a sustainable golf course operation.
Meet the course manager: Canterbury Golf Club’s Ray Goodsall
Ray talks about stemming the effects of worm casts, how his team manicures undulating terrain on the course and having to choose between being a guitarist and a greenkeeper.
A day in the life: Richard Hollingworth
The head greenkeeper at Rudding Park Golf Club in Yorkshire, which features two golf courses set in 300 acres of woodland, takes us through his average day.
Golf and climate action conference takes place
Representatives from golf and beyond have come together at Scotland’s ‘Climate Ambition Zone’ in Glasgow to discuss several important issues around the sport and climate action.
Billingham Golf Club has anti-slip treads to keep golfers safe
“If any organisation who are looking for a great anti-slip system are reading this then look no further and ask for a sample and see for yourself,” said John Dales, head greenkeeper.
Don’t risk your investment this winter – gift your mower genuine Toro parts
One of the best things you can do for your mower this winter is to gift it the best possible replacement parts. And when it comes to a Toro mower, Toro Genuine Parts are the best there is.
European delegation revealed for USA trip
Ten sports turf managers will be representing British greenkeeping on a global stage next month.
“Not many girls think of it as a profession they can go into”
Rhian Barton became a greenkeeper as it would help her professional golfing career – but it’s now her priority, and she’s been rewarded for her work.
Newark Golf Club invests in new machinery
“We decided to invest in new mowers dedicated to the rough, semi-rough and fairways, to give us more flexibility with the cutting regimes.”
Breadsall Priory upgrades irrigation system
Renovating its irrigation was an approach recommended to John Smith, course manager, by Reesink when the system started experiencing electrical breakdowns on both its systems.
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