December 2004 (Page 1)

Terrain Aeration – Book for Trouble Shooters on a discount

BTME 2005 - As January to May is the prime time for deep, compressed air de-compaction treatment on golf courses, (the summer months are usually too dry...

in Industry News - on 30/12/04

Lindum's finest from tee to green

BTME 2005 - A selection of Lindum’s finest - top quality turf for tees, greens, heavy-duty areas and steep inclines will be on show at Harrogate.

in Industry News - on 30/12/04

Sales of new Terra Spike XF continue

Sales of Wiedenmann’s lastest deep aerator, the Terra Spike XF, launched in April and available in the UK since June, have exceeded all expectations....

in Industry News - on 28/12/04

That’s the Way to Do It!

Following on from the announcements of the winners of the 2004 BIGGA Environment Competition, supported by Scotts, Syngenta and WRAP, in the December issue,...

in Golf - on 27/12/04

The Sportcity Arena – Problems STILL!!

The Sportcity Arena

Following my article in September regarding the Sportcity Arena which we have taken on as a reserve team venue, it was hoped that drastic works were to...

in Football - on 23/12/04

Ten Years at John O' Gaunt Golf Club

John O' Gaunt Golf Club

The John O'Gaunt is an 18 hole 6513 yard par 71, and is a magnificent example of a parkland golf course and undoubtedly one of the finest in the country....

in Golf - on 23/12/04

From Farmer to Greenkeeper at Bracken Ghyll GC

Some 12 years ago sheep grazed on farm land above the village of Addingham in the lovely Wharfe valley. There is nothing remarkable about that you might...

in Golf - on 22/12/04

Worfield Golf Club fly the flag for Great Britain & Ireland

Worfield Golf Club from Shropshire represented Great Britain & Ireland in the World Finals of the 2004 John Deere Team Championship, held in November in...

in Industry News - on 22/12/04

Great year for Talbot Farm Landscapes

For everyone at Talbot Farm Landscapes Ltd 2004 can only be described as phenomenal.

in Industry News - on 22/12/04

Eliet Shredder sales go hire and hire

Pinnacle Power Equipment have supplied rental giant HSS with another twenty of their Major model Eliet Shredders. The units are being shipped to drop off...

in Industry News - on 21/12/04

Chapel Allerton at Christmas

Christmas is a good time for me to evaluate how well we have prepared and managed our facilities. Particularly the grass courts. I can reflect on how well...

in Tennis - on 21/12/04

And the winner is...

The winners in the 2004 BIGGA Golf Environment Competition – which saw Minchinhampton Golf Club take the overall title. Well, it’s the December issue...

in Golf - on 20/12/04

New Ransomes fairway mower enhances playing conditions

David Holmes, Head Greenkeeper at Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club has recently taken delivery of a new lightweight fairway mower to provide tournament...

in Industry News - on 20/12/04

PSD first to achieve UK recognition

The company, which is one of the leading sportsturf consultancy groups in Europe, is one of the few to achieve recognition for its Quality Management Systems...

in Industry News - on 17/12/04

Festive Cheer at Preston NE

Festive Cheer at Preston

With over 70% grass cover still being maintained in his goalmouths, he is confident that the pitch will be able to stand up to the very busy Christmas...

in Football - on 17/12/04

December-month for disease in 2004

Disease outbreak

The recent wet, mild weather which has continued for several weeks now, has initiated many outbreaks of disease up and down the country.More Inside.

in Consultancy - on 17/12/04

Barenburg makes major investment in Scotland and the North

n a move to provide customers and distributors in Scotland and the North of England with a more local and easily accessible service, Barenbrug has announced...

in Industry News - on 17/12/04

The Tenth International Turfgrass Research Conference

Turfgrass Research

The next ITRC will be held at the North Wales Conference Centre, Llandudno – 10-15th July 2005.

in Training & Education - on 17/12/04

A chip off the old block

A new campaign aimed at heightening awareness of the benefits of using recycled woodchip in landscaping and leisure markets has been launched today by...

in Industry News - on 16/12/04

Articulated rotary mower transforms the rough at Eaton Golf Club

At the beginning of the 2004 season, Head Greenkeeper Mick Lathrope and his team took delivery of a Jacobsen AR250 articulated rotary mower and a Fairway...

in Industry News - on 16/12/04