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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
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Saracens handed pitch boost
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Harrogate 2012
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John Deere launches new 5R Series tractors
24 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Steve Mitchell
Featuring higher horsepower and payloads, better ergonomics and improved operator comfort, John Deere’s new 5R and 5RN Series utility tractors are rated at 80, 90 and 100hp.
A golfing crusade!
24 Nov 2008 -
Golf -
Laurence Gale MSc
David Croxton is a man on a mission. As proprietor of Cold Ashby Golf Club he implemented the construction of nine new holes and has now moved on to an ecology programme with the assistance of the STRI. And, if that wasn’t enough, he is also a member of the EGU’s Executive Committee! Our editor heads down Northamptonshire’s leafy lanes to meet him
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John O’Conner Relies on Hayter
24 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance has recently purchased another seven LT 322 triple mowers from George Browns, bringing its fleet of Hayter triple mowers to 50.
Dakota 440 raises standards at Royal Liverpool
24 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
Improving turf condition is a priority for all golf course managers, and at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, home of the Open in 2006, Links Manager Craig Gilholm is no exception.
Campey’s new cat is great on greens
24 Nov 2008 -
Golf -
Press Release
- 1 comment
Greenkeepers now have a new implement to improve drainage and aeration on greens, tees and approaches – and it’s one cool cat.
Premier finish for Fulham
23 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
Fulham Football Club’s campaign in the Premiership this season has been underpinned by the efforts of head groundsman Dave Fellowes and his team in keeping the pitch at Craven Cottage in tip-top condition.
Vicky wades in over pitch drainage problem
23 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Press Release
Selkirk youngsters are being put at a disadvantage because of sports pitches which were branded as deplorable this week.
Trip across the pond solves drainage problem
22 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
They say travel broadens the mind, and a trip to America certainly paid dividends for Chris Brook, who is in charge of course maintenance at the prestigious Mentmore Golf & Country Club in rural Buckinghamshire.
Top award for Golspie greenkeeper
22 Nov 2008 -
Golf -
News
ONE of Scottish golf's most prestigious accolades has been awarded to Alexander Macdonald, the head greenkeeper at Golspie Golf Club.
Dennis Strengthens Customer Service
22 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
Newly appointed as Customer Manager with professional grounds maintenance equipment company Dennis, Roger Moore joins the company at an exciting time. He brings a wealth of experience from working in both the private and public sector in the midlands and has already been put to good use further developing the website dennisuk.com and refining the contact management system with website integration.
GTC Work shops
21 Nov 2008 -
Training -
David Golding
The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) in association with The R&A will be hosting workshops for staff working at the GTC Approved Training Providers during 2009 to ensure the programme to promote the sustainable golf course is promoted to all levels of greenkeeping students.
Fairy rings – fact and fable
21 Nov 2008 -
Consultancy -
Graham Paul
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Fairy rings have intrigued man for centuries, stimulating in him the desire for understanding. The curious scar which magically appears in fields and meadows, often perfectly round in shape and sometimes decorated with toadstools, has been written about by such notable poets as Shakespeare, Pope, Tennyson and Kipling.
ECB Announce 2008 Groundsman of the Year Awards
21 Nov 2008 -
Cricket -
Press Release
Bill Gordon from The Brit Oval wins both the four-day and one-day pitches titles.
Barenbrug brings 'perfect 10' to BTME 2009
21 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Lesley Walker
Barenbrug will be showcasing its ‘Perfect 10’ at BTME 2009 – 10 brand new cultivars that star in the specialist grass seed breeder’s 2009 BAR range.
Groundsman Bill shows the young 'uns how it's done
20 Nov 2008 -
Cricket -
Press Release
Green-fingered Bill Barnes has picked up a prestigious cricket award - at the age of 80.
Never rains but pours
20 Nov 2008 -
Football -
Press Release
You know you’ve got football on the brain when you’re more worried about torrential downpours causing the cancellation of training than flooding your house, which just happens to be situated on the edge of a notorious Thames floodplain.
Technical Surfaces shine under the FIFA (2) star!
20 Nov 2008 -
Synthetics -
Chris Bassett
Synthetic pitch maintenance specialists Technical Surfaces have secured a major industry coup, winning the maintenance contract for the FIFA 2* approved artificial Ligaturf pitch at Welsh Premier League club The New Saints FC.
Dennis looks to fuel interest in the Premier
20 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
Leading British manufacturer Dennis has expanded its range, introducing a petrol engined version of its renowned Premier cylinder mower, a firm favourite with sports clubs, football stadia, contractors and local authorities.
Vredo seeder is just the job for Mallinson's
20 Nov 2008 -
Industry -
Holly Harvey
Features including its rugged construction and the accurate seed placement offered by the Vredo overseeder have persuaded leading sportsground contractor Mallinson’s to invest in a pair of the seeders from Campey Turfcare.
EGU to permit the use of distance-measuring devices
20 Nov 2008 -
Golf -
Press Release
- 1 comment
The English Golf Union (EGU) has taken the decision to allow Distance-Measuring Devices (DMD) to be used in all its championships in 2009.
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