Issue Number 107 (Page 1)

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Managing greens footfall

We sat down with James Matthewman to discuss the effect that footfall has had on his course to gain the best possible tips for dealing with the compaction...

in General Interest - on 15/5/23

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Burton-On-Trent GC

With project development constantly advancing, Burton-On-Trent Golf Club looks to technology in order to improve the course.

in Golf - on 8/5/23

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Ashes to ashes

Ash dieback in the UK can be traced back to 2012, when plants carrying the fungus responsible for the disease were imported into the country.

in Public Places - on 27/4/23

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Navigating weather

What wetter winters and drier summers mean for landscapers and groundspersons. Forty countries, covering 2,309 jurisdictions and accounting for over one...

in Drainage & Irrigation - on 24/4/23

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Lincoln Golf Club

The team at Lincoln Golf Club are well underway with launching its new look course. We asked Head Greenkeeper Adrian Kitchinson what’s next.

in Golf - on 20/4/23

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Heatons Sports Club

Thriving membership at adult and junior levels make The Heatons Sports Club a local and regional draw across south Manchester.

in Cricket - on 17/4/23

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Preventing theft

After learning of several theft cases in the industry, we wanted to offer some information and advice on how you can protect your equipment.

in General Interest - on 13/4/23

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Weather and agronomy

Turf management and the weather are inexplicably linked. Temperature, light, moisture, evapotranspiration and humidity play a massive role in grass and...

in General Interest - on 10/4/23

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Volunteers are backbone

However, sometimes though they are glad of a helping hand from the grounds professionals to ensure they can complete their sporting calendars.

in Cricket - on 7/4/23

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Surbiton Golf Club

Not far from the roar of the M25 and the bustle of the commuter belt, Surbiton Golf Club is a verdant idyll, bounded on three sides by its own...

in Golf - on 4/4/23

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Turf and a hard place

The ongoing dilemma between presenting to high standards and addressing stakeholders’ environmental concerns is especially striking when it comes to...

in Chemicals & Fertilisers - on 29/3/23

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Communication is key

We sat down with the Head Groundsman at Altrincham FC to discuss the stress and anxiety that can sit on someone’s shoulders when working in the...

in Football - on 27/3/23

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Performance consistency

Phil Helmn caught up with Andy Brown, celebrating his third anniversary as Course Manager at the club, where we had the opportunity to discuss the improvements...

in Golf - on 23/3/23

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Mark Hunt weather corner

Welcome to my regular weather column, where I take a look at all things weather-related and how they impact on turfgrass management. Weather dynamics have...

in General Interest - on 20/3/23

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The show must go on?

We asked important questions to address the current number of industry trade shows. Have exhibitors and visitors got the budget and time for four events...

in General Interest - on 17/3/23

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Back with a bang

After a void couple of years, due to the ‘C’ word that we won’t mention, we’ve finally been able to come together over the past few months at both...

in General Interest - on 15/3/23