Making the plant less susceptible to pathogen attack
It is becoming increasingly important to implement a range of alternative methods to reduce the likelihood of fungal disease outbreaks on sports turf.
Royal St George’s approach to hosting the 149th Open
It may have been the 15th Open hosted at Royal St George’s but for the greenkeeping team, the 149th Open was an extraordinary and unique event.
It’s Multigreen® magic for Cornish contractor W R Sandow
Sports turf contractor W R Sandow has come to swear by Multigreen® temperature-controlled release fertiliser to satisfy the nutritional requirements of more than 60 winter sport pitches.
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is rebuilding all its bunkers
Silloth on Solway Golf Club is currently working with Durabunker to rebuild all of its bunkers using the company’s patented synthetic bunker face product.
Why you should prepare your winter fungicide application now
With so many fungicide options denied to greenkeepers for autumn / winter applications, decisions that will be key to ensuring a successful outcome need to be taken early.
Here’s the finalists for the student greenkeeper awards
After a year’s hiatus due to Covid, the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards are returning for 2021, with the search on to find the country’s best up-and-coming greenkeepers.
Trentham Park Golf Club turns to Toro for future-proofing
Toro’s build quality and longevity are cited as key reasons for Trentham Park Golf Club in Stoke-on-Trent choosing Toro for the future of its course.
First European tournament with synthetic bunkers at Dumbarnie
The Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open on the new Dumbarnie Links course in Fife was the first tier one professional event in Europe ever to be played at a venue with synthetic-edged bunkers.
Redexim Multi-Seeder ‘pivotal’ in post-winter greens recovery at Downfield GC
After spending almost three months under constant snow and ice, a Multi-Seeder from Redexim has been crucial in regaining coverage on the greens at Dundee’s Downfield Golf Club.
Getting the best from your bent overseeding programme
Some careful consideration of mechanical and nutritional approaches is required to maximise the efficiency of a bent overseeding programme.
The aeration work at Burnham Beeches Golf Club
Lee Bishop has a adopted a simple way to highlight the need for renovation to his club members. He does a dummy run of the work on two practice putting and chipping surfaces.
The Aspen alternative to new E10 pump fuel
From September 2021, regular grade unleaded petrol (95 octane) in the UK is changing.
More categories for SALTEX innovation
This year’s SALTEX show will feature more categories for the ‘Innovation Award’, a prestigious hallmark for products showcasing the future of groundscare.
Meet the golf course manager: Simon Marshall
Simon, from Wishaw Golf Club in the West Midlands, talks about his role during the pandemic, overcoming overseeding challenges and recent improvement projects to the course.
Warrington Golf Club goes more electric
Warrington Golf Club in Appleton, Warrington, has re-invested in Toro for another five years and has included more electric options in its new fleet from Cheshire Turf Machinery.
John Deere mowers excel at The K Club
One of Ireland’s top golf resorts has taken delivery of two new John Deere 9009A TerrainCut rotary rough mowers to keep its courses in pristine condition.
Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club agrees 10-year deal with Toro
A new 10-year Toro agreement deal for Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club in Troon on the west coast of Scotland takes the relationship to 50 years.
SISIS Autoslit victorious at Victoria Park
A SISIS Autoslit is currently playing its part in helping to prepare ‘world class’ greens at Victoria Park.
The Golf Industry Show is renamed
The world’s largest golf course management event has been rebranded. The Golf Industry Show will, from next year, be called the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show.
A day in the life: Dan Kendle
The course manager at Newquay Golf Club – a revered Harry Colt designed course built in 1890 – takes us through his average day.
Championship treble for dealer support
Scottish John Deere dealers Thomas Sherriff & Co and Double A are completing a unique treble this summer.
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