A look at 2019’s new or improved cultivars
New and improved cultivars are coming to market in 2019 from the top companies to aid greenkeepers’ quest for perfection.
A review of three new Toro products
We look at a mower that reduces noise, a fixed-head greens’ mower that brings a new consistency to pedestrian mowing and the most precise irrigation control system yet.
How Ashridge GC’s irrigation system helped the club last summer
With one of the hottest summers on record last year, Ashridge Golf Club in Hertfordshire has reaped the benefits of a new Toro irrigation system, installed in the nick of time.
Otterbine fountain at the heart Of Ladbrook Park GC
For the past 15 years Otterbine’s Sunburst aerating fountain has created a stunning centrepiece to the heart of Ladbrook Park Golf Club in the Midlands.
Inquest finds greenkeeper’s death was an accident
A 35-year-old greenkeeper died after a poplar tree he was cutting fell on his head and fractured his skull, an inquest has heard.
Ransomes chosen for Elvaston Castle
Ransomes has been chosen as the preferred mower of choice for the Grade II listed gardens surrounding Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire.
Device launched that allows long-range wireless control of most irrigation valves
A device that can control irrigation valves from more than 10 miles away has been launched for UK golf clubs.
Sitwell Park Golf Club takes delivery of new compact tractor
Sitwell Park Golf Club in Rotherham has taken delivery of a Ventrac 4500 compact tractor and two attachments from Russell Group’s Groundcare Division.
Product review: The Toro ProCore 648
Just like the Toro Greensmaster 1000, the ProCore 648 is another classic example of a Toro product whose revolutionary design just can’t be beaten.
Capillary Concrete launches the Hydroponic Turf System
Capillary Concrete, best known as the supplier of golf’s most scientifically advanced bunker liner product, has launched what it calls a revolution in golf turfgrass management.
The machine Leamington & Country Golf Club uses to scarify
The SISIS Rotorake TM1000 is a tractor mounted scarifier and linear aerator with collection which now features a new interchangeable reel system.
Seven UK and Ireland greenkeepers prepare for THE PLAYERS Championship
This year’s group of British and Irish greenkeepers are preparing for the experience of a lifetime as part of the John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme.
Here are the greenkeeping volunteers for the Open Championship
The line-up for the volunteer support team that will be heading to Northern Ireland for the first time ever as the Open Championship takes place at Royal Portrush Golf Club has been unveiled.
‘Climate change increases frost damage to trees’
Global warming increases frost damage on trees in large areas of Europe, according to a new Finnish-Chinese study.
‘Don’t sacrifice the quality of your aeration programme by fitting machinery with spurious tines’
A regular aeration programme, conducted with well-maintained equipment, will pay off in both the health and the presentation of the grass surface, says Nick Darking, sales manager at Charterhouse Turf Machinery.
Product review: The BLEC Multi-Seeder
The Blec Multi-Seeder is perfectly suited for work on both fine turf and amenity type areas. Post-winter, it is the ideal machine for seed top-ups and the reinstatement of damaged areas around the course.
Auction of greenkeeping machinery to take place
A timed online auction sale of greenkeeping machinery, tractors, mowers and equipment, clubhouse and hotel contents, containers and vehicles is to take place.
DLF is launching new quality programme and seed range for 2019
Following two years of research and investment, DLF is launching the new ‘DLF Select’ quality programme and seed range for the 2019 season.
Bernhard launches new automated sharpening system
Bernhard and Company has launched the Anglemaster 4500 – a revolutionary automated sharpening system.
£11m pay-and-play Dumbarnie Links to open next year
Dumbarnie Links is a brand new 18-hole golf course development on the south coast of Fife that is set to be open for play by spring 2020.
New INFINICUT® FX mower launched
Cub Cadet has launched the new fixed head INFINICUT® mower.
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