A new deal for Newquay Golf Club
Dan Kendle, head greenkeeper at Newquay GC, says it is great being back at work after lockdown on a busy golf course, with the added bonus of using several new John Deere course maintenance machines.
P Tuckwell to acquire Burden Bros Agri dealership
The owners of P Tuckwell have reached an agreement to acquire the Burden Bros Agri John Deere dealership business, with completion set to go through in the next few days.
Meet the golf course superintendent: Jeff Miller
Jeff, from The Santaluz Club, talks about the soil condition of a course in a mountainous area, why he’s a fan of lithium batteries for some course machinery and how the club recycles water for irrigation purposes.
How Notts Golf Club improved its heathland offering
Ten years ago the club embarked on a major change to conservation greenkeeping with a reduction in chemical inputs and a regeneration of fine turf, giving firm, fast-running heathland surfaces.
BLEC PBR150 makes the grade for landscape contractor Chemquad
With two major soft-landscaping projects in the diary, the decision to purchase a Power Box Rake 150 (PBR150) from BLEC was a timely one for Worcester based contractor, Chemquad.
Product profile: The Ventrac multi-purpose compact tractor
The Ventrac multi-purpose compact tractor is a machine that can be used for a multitude of groundscare operations. With over 30 attachments, it provides year-round solutions.
JCB Golf and Country Club benefits from Reesink Turfcare training and support
The club’s irrigation installation was supported by Reesink providing expert training by Toro trained engineers, covering everything from sprinklers to controller training.
John Deere’s Denny Docherty to retire
Denny Docherty has announced he will retire as John Deere’s Vice President, Ag & Turf Sales & Marketing, Region 2, at the end of this month.
Leicester City FC’s golf club renovates its bunkers
Durabunker recently won a very unique contract, working with former Premier League champions, Leicester City FC, at Park Hill Golf Club.
Crystal Palace FC bring in more Toro machinery
With Crystal Palace FC investing in the development of its stadium and training ground, its grounds team knows the importance of ensuring the club has a fleet of reliable machinery.
Bespoke DLF Wildflower mix brightens the landscape for HFN
A wildflower meadow at the heart of a brand-new retirement village in Alcester has been praised for its outstanding, long-lasting visual impact.
First impressions count with the SISIS Quadraplay
Nigel Mortimore, head groundsman at Topsham RFC, is a believer in first impressions – and his SISIS Quadraplay is helping him to create a pitch that opposition teams will remember.
OxyShot® helps Air2Root reach new depths in the fight against compaction
Air2Root Turfcare prides itself on using market leading machinery to bring a ‘breath of fresh air’ to compacted sports surfaces in and around the West Midlands.
Royal Dornoch unveils new seventh hole
Former Open champion Paul Lawrie has officially opened the new seventh hole on the Championship Course at Royal Dornoch.
Walton Heath Golf Club invests £1m in Toro fleet deal
Walton Heath has had Toro machinery for decades, but after seeing the benefits a package deal would bring to the course, the club signed its first five-year agreement with the brand.
New 25L and 60L package sizes from Aspen Fuel
To meet growing demand from commercial customers, Aspen Fuel has announced the introduction of two new package sizes to its range of 2-stroke and 4-stroke Alkylate Petrol.
How Topsham Bowls Club keeps its green intact
John Brand, greenkeeper at Topsham BC, insists that the Dennis FT510 and the Dennis Razor Ultra 560 are helping him to keep the reputation of Devon’s finest bowls green intact.
Sprayed in 60 minutes! Headland tank-mix protects Leicester Tigers in peak disease-pressure period
A weather forecast of significant rainfall combined with warm, humid temperatures means only one thing for grounds managers – high disease pressure.
Toro’s Titan tines have been built to last up to four times longer
Built to take on the toughest of tasks, Toro’s Titan tines last up to four times longer than standard tines, meaning fewer change-outs and replacements for greater productivity.
Double A to acquire Nairn Brown
John Deere turf dealership The Double A Trading Company has agreed to acquire Nairn Brown (Glasgow) Ltd of Busby – and the transfer should fully go through this week.
Meet the course manager: Darren Anderson MG
Bromborough Golf Club in the Wirral earlier this year became an award-winning venue for a major bunker and irrigation renovation project. Darren talks us through the work and his career to date.
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