Three new appointments for EcoBunker
EcoBunker has made three key appointments, designed to strengthen its technical team, and help it deliver better engineered and more logistically optimised services to its many clients across the world.
Wiedenmann GXi8 aerates 21 greens in a day at Lymm Golf Club
Last year Wiedenmann’s Terra Spike GXi8 HD was shown in full working mode with a cup of coffee balanced on it as it made its way across a green. One man who was impressed was Lymm GC’s course manager Rick Sinker.
How Moor Park maintains and improves its two golf courses
At Moor Park Golf Club in Hertfordshire, the 23-strong greenkeeping team is constantly improving the club’s 36-holes and various practice areas.
‘Huge improvements’ to the course at Matlock Golf Club
Derek McJannet, head greenkeeper at Matlock Golf Club, claims that the SISIS Variseeder 1300 has proved to be a fantastic asset and has signalled some huge improvements to the stunning course in Derbyshire.
Profile: The new golf course at Royal Norwich Golf Club
Royal Norwich has moved to a new home. We speak to estates director, Peter Todd, about the course management work that went into this and the club’s unique Turf Care Centre of Excellence building.
John May named as new CEO of Deere & Company
The Deere & Company board of directors has elected John C May to the position of chief executive officer – only the 10th chief executive in the company’s 182-year history.
Huddersfield Golf Club completes renovation project
To the revered names of Tom Dunn, Sandy Herd, James Braid, Herbert Fowler, Alister MacKenzie, Fred Hawtree, and Donald Steel can now be added that of William Swan.
Ganton Golf Club upgrades its irrigation system
Ganton Golf Club in North Yorkshire has upgraded its irrigation system with Toro Lynx central control and Infinity sprinklers on the greens and aprons.
Teesside GC undergoes golf course transformation
In the last 10 years Teesside GC has undergone the biggest transformation of any club in the area, with the introduction of new tees, ponds and bunkers and the planting of more than 30,000 trees.
Capillary Concrete reduces the risk of bunker washouts
Don’t fear rain, make it your friend! With Capillary Concrete this is possible, in fact you can reduce the risk of washouts and improve playability with your bunkers.
Product review: The SISIS Rotorake TM1000
The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 is a tractor mounted scarifier and linear aerator with collection which now features a new interchangeable reel system.
Product review: The SISIS Veemo MK 2
The SISIS Veemo MK 2 is a tractor-mounted scarifier used for removing thatch from large areas of turf, such as golf course fairways.
Fulwell GC completes bunker renovation project
Fulwell Golf Club in Middlesex has unveiled its new-look layout to members and visitors following a bunker renovation project.
A guide to compact tractors
As compact tractors can help greenkeepers with a variety of tasks, the demand for them keeps growing. Here, we explore some of the most popular models on the market.
Which products do I need for our overseeding and aeration needs?
Overseeding and aeration are vital operations greenkeepers must carry out to maintain turf health. Here’s a guide to the products and companies that offer help.
The Bradford GC has been thriving since the arrival of its first Toro fleet
Darrell Crowley re-joined The Bradford Golf Club as course manager in 2018, and one of his first big decisions was to choose Toro, from which he would source his new fleet.
A day in the life: Sam Shuttlewood
The head greenkeeper at Beedles Lakes Golf Club in Leicestershire takes us through a typical day.
‘Magnesium and iron are essential to maintaining healthy greens this winter’
Greenkeepers should apply more than just nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to their green areas this autumn, with magnesium and iron essential to maintaining healthy, disease free grass swards throughout the winter.
Dry patch – a three pronged approach
Dry patch can be a serious issue for turf managers. Many greenkeepers have experienced dry patch developing on their turf during recent hot dry summers. Here we explore what can be done to tackle this.
Here’s the volunteer greenkeeping team for The Solheim Cup
Gleneagles’ director of agronomy and estates has thanked the 53 greenkeeping volunteers as well as support staff from John Deere and local dealer Double A, who all made The Solheim Cup so special.
‘Amenity Standard’ to be launched in October
The Amenity Forum is also set to launch the new ‘Amenity Standard’ in October.
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