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’.
Phased irrigation installation delivers results for Leighton Buzzard GC
Over the last four years Leighton Buzzard Golf Club has been phasing in a new Toro irrigation system and each time there’s a new installation the improvements are clear to see, says course manager, Paul Harris.
Golf Le Touquet invests in consistency through quality of cut
The greenkeeping team at Le Touquet Golf Club in France has opted to invest in being in control of their sharpening and have purchased the Express Dual 4250 coupled with the Anglemaster 4100.
Bernhard Company launches online demonstrations
At a time when travel and face-to-face visits can prove difficult, Bernhard and Company has carefully planned some alternatives to visit customers or potential customers keen to hear more about Bernhard grinders.
Eagle launches golf club diaries for 2021
It is that time of year for many clubs when the fixture and events diary will start to go into production.
Reesink Turfcare named as new distributor of two new irrigation 2-wire controllers
Reesink Turfcare is the new and exclusive distributor of two new irrigation 2-wire controllers, the SRC Ranger 4000 D and the SRC Grower 6000 D.
Saunton Golf Club invests in Ventrac compact tractor
Saunton Golf Club, situated south of Woolacombe on the coast of north Devon, is the latest golfing venue to purchase a Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractor and a selection of attachments.
Iconic US course reverts greens back to original size
PGA WEST, one of the USA’s most iconic golf venues, has restored the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Tournament Course greens back to their originally designed size.
A day in the life: Richard Ponsford
The course manager at Clevedon Golf Club, a Somerset venue that celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2016, takes us through his average day.
Happy retirement Gordon!
Gordon Brammah, course manager at Hallamshire Golf Club, is retiring after an incredible 38 years at the venue. John Murphy reports.
AgriMetal signs up with new UK distributor
Reesink is the new distributor for AgriMetal blowers and collectors in the UK.
Advice and support secures the switch to Johnsons Sports Seed for Clevedon GC
Backed with advice from two trusted industry contacts Richard Ponsford, course manager at Clevedon Golf Club, has been delighted with his switch to Johnsons Sports Seed.
The FairWays Foundation completes inaugural grant cycle
After Aquatrols founded The FairWays Foundation in January 2019, the global not-for-profit has completed its first grant cycle this summer, with successful grant announcements having now taken place.
Used Toro machinery network launched in the UK
Reesink Turfcare has created an online nationwide network providing access to the best used Toro machinery available in the UK.
Meet the course manager: Ian Beech
Ian works at Newcastle-under-Lyme Golf Club. Here he talks about his career, the challenge of managing a course during Covid-19 and why he is investing in all-electric course machinery.
‘Dismiss your greenkeepers at your peril’
Agronomist Noel MacKenzie says that the venues that continue to invest in senior staff, particularly general managers and head greenkeepers, are the ones best placed to thrive in 2021 and beyond.
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