James Lynch wins greenkeeping tournament
West Sussex Golf Club greenkeeper James Lynch has won the BIGGA National Championship at the first attempt following two rounds of golf at Enville Golf Club.
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Course profile: Ashridge Golf Club
A change of governance structure in 2020 at Ashridge Golf Club in Hertfordshire has seen the quality of the golf course become the new board’s core objective. And this is already proving to be a successful initiative.
Meet the golf course manager: Jonathan Taylor
From Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, Jonathan details how he dealt with the 2022 drought, hosted the Rose Ladies Series at short notice and has responded to a huge increase in footfall in the last three years.
Dispatch Sprayable’s role in winter course management
Penetrants have been proven to give course managers greater control over moisture levels in spring and summer – but new data is finding one can also reduce rainfall run-off onto greens – in winter.
How to choose the right winter fertiliser
Kelly Clack and Geoff Fenn from Origin Amenity Research & Development Centre detail new research that will give greenkeepers a better understanding of what will work best for their courses.
Scottish course receives funding to become wildlife haven
Belleisle Golf Course in South Ayrshire is to become a wildlife haven after being awarded funding from the Scottish government.
Toro and Reesink Turfcare bring ultimate in after-cut appearance to global event set-up procedures
St Andrews trusted Toro maintenance equipment to maintain ‘the home of golf’ for the 150th Open.
GKB Machines launches the Combi-Tool
Combining versatility and value-for-money, GKB Machines has launched the new Combi-Tool.
Carrier and Verti-Drain® combo keeps Warrenpoint GC dry and ready for winter play
For the first time in four years, the players at Warrenpoint Golf Club are going into the winter on main greens, thanks to an extensive aeration programme introduced by head greenkeeper Matt Purcell.
Burford Golf Club leases 16 new Toro machines
Burford Golf Club gets its hands on 16 new Toro machines in its first ever Toro lease deal. This renewal deal with distributor Reesink Turfcare proves to be a cost-effective solution to replacing old machines.
Smithco greens rollers are versatile options
With over 55 years of manufacturing exceptional golf course maintenance equipment, Smithco is proud of its excellent customer service and its commitment to providing the best turf equipment on the market.
Howardson acquires Lloyds Mowers and Hunter Grinders
Howardson Group, manufacturer of the Dennis and SISIS range of grounds maintenance equipment, has announced the acquisition of Lloyds Mowers of Letchworth and Hunter Grinders.
Origin Amenity Solutions helps The Club Company make ideal putting conditions
Assisting The Club Company is the technical team from Origin Amenity Solutions who, from conducting in-depth soil-sampling, have helped in the tailoring of the renovation and nutritional requirements of 270 greens.
Topdressing is easier with the WideSpin 1550
Turfco designs and builds equipment that increases productivity, saving work hours while reducing fuel costs when operating on fine turf surfaces.
George Browns opens new depot
Kubota has announced that George Browns has opened a new depot in Oxfordshire. The new site creates a wider spread of dealership locations across its sales area, better meeting the needs of its customers.
Nairn praises the Wiedenmann Terra Float Air
Nairn Golf Club, in the Scottish Highlands, is a majestic links course that nestles on the shores of the Moray Firth.
‘It’s winter, who cares about irrigation?’
Even though your irrigation system is unlikely to be used at this time of year, it is actually the perfect time to carry out essential irrigation tasks, writes John Kidson.
Grande Dunes chooses Capillary Bunkers for its 39 bunkers
Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has rebuilt its 39 bunkers, choosing the Capillary Bunkers liner system to ensure maximum playability.
Is this a revolutionary moment in greenkeeping?
A Sussex golf club has become the first club in the world to try a new hybrid grass after two of its greens were severely damaged by vandals, and so far it appears to be a success.
Reesink Turfcare launched two products at SALTEX
Reesink Turfcare launched two new products from Toro and the next big thing for sustainable machinery cleaning at SALTEX last month.
Origin Amenity Solutions created a buzz at SALTEX
The Origin Amenity Solutions team, which was named a ‘Stand Award Winner’ by the Grounds Management Association due to stand design and customer experience, has declared SALTEX a successful show.
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