Why do you aerate your greens?
Simon Doyle is the director of agronomy at Troon Europe. Here he offers advice on managing venues amid the pandemic and says now is a good time to challenge some of the practices greenkeepers might always do.
More UK golf courses hit by vandals
Three golf courses, one as old as 155 years old, have become the latest venues to be targeted by vandals.
Suzann Pettersen becomes sustainable golf champion
Following a successful career as a professional golfer, Suzann Pettersen has established a new collaboration with the GEO Foundation, to help the mission of accelerating sustainability through golf.
Q&A with Ben Burrill, course manager at Rotherham Golf Club
Ben is a Master Greenkeeper who’s worked at several golf clubs in the last 20 years, and at major tournaments such as the 2012 Ryder Cup and 2013 US Open. He’s been at Rotherham since 2014.
Golf course renovations in 2020
A number of golf clubs, which were due to carry out major renovations to their courses in 2020, have done so in spite of the pandemic – in fact in some cases the lack of golf due to the lockdown helped establish the turf.
Here’s how King Edward’s School keeps its grass areas in top condition
Head groundsman Garry Watson and his deputy John Holmes have praised the Dennis PRO 34R rotary mower for keeping several grass areas in fantastic condition at the King Edward’s School in Birmingham.
Grim’s Dyke Golf Club benefits from GripClad
Here’s a testimonial from Paul Doran at Grim’s Dyke Golf Club.
Golf courses to remain open in England but must close in Wales and Northern Ireland
Golf courses in Tier 4 in England can remain open but venues in Wales and Northern Ireland must close, according to new coronavirus restrictions.
Winter maintenance with Ventrac
The versatile Ventrac all-terrain multi-purpose tractor is available with over 30 attachments and can be used for a multitude of turf maintenance operations.
Brush-Pro keeps it clean at Worksop Town FC
After a new synthetic pitch quickly turned fortunes around for Worksop Town Football Club, the club’s attentions soon turned to the maintenance of their new pitch. The club chose the SISIS Brush-Pro.
Balmers GM joins INFINICUT® dealer network
Balmers GM has been announced as the latest dealer in a growing network of outlets for the INFINICUT® and TMSystem™ ranges.
Bespoke PRG mix from DLF significantly improves the form for Billingbear Polo Club
Having been down for over 25 years and showing the signs of significant thatch build-up, the fields at Billingbear Polo Club were fully renovated for the first time in the autumn of 2019.
Clubs with Capillary Concrete bunkers enjoyed minimal rain issues in November
The recent wet weather has yet again highlighted the benefits of lining bunkers with a quality and proven product such as Capillary Concrete.
BGL golf venues achieve ‘GEO Certified’ status
Three Burhill Group Limited (BGL) venues, Hoebridge Golf Centre in Woking, Burhill Golf Club in Walton-on-Thames and Redbourn Golf Club in Harpenden, have all successfully achieved GEO Certified® status.
New Reesink sales manager for the Midlands
Daniel Tomberry is relocating to the Midlands from south west Scotland to take on the role of sales manager for the area.
Bromborough Golf Club upgrades its bunkers
Bromborough Golf Club is almost half-way through an ambitious multi-year upgrade of its bunkers. And the parkland club is using the EcoBunker edging system to recapture the original shape of its traps.
Reesink Turfcare named as new distributor of Franklin water pumps
Reesink Turfcare is the new distributor of Franklin water pumps to the UK and Ireland.
GreenMech rationalises dealer coverage in south of England
GreenMech has announced a rationalisation of its dealer network in the south and south east, which will see an expansion in coverage area for existing dealer GA Groundcare, with effect from January 1, 2021.
Machinery profile: TYM’s T393 tractor
Your fleet needs to be ready to pull its weight as conditions and work gets tough. This is when TYM’s T393 tractor really deserves its shed status.
A look at Dumbarnie Links, six months after opening
Scotland’s newest golf course, Dumbarnie Links on the south coast of Fife, officially opened for play at the end of May.
Golf course conservation opportunities to be explored
The R&A, greenkeeping association BIGGA and bird charity the RSPB are to ‘explore collaborative opportunities to increase awareness and support for biodiversity conservation on golf courses’.
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