Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
RYDER CUP GLORY
Dedicated greenkeepers shine in Paris
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

Large sporting events such as the Ryder Cup take years of planning and the level of input by grounds professionals is staggering.

 

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FEATURES
STRI RESEARCH DAY 2018
Hosted at research trial grounds in Bingley
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

TurfPro Editor Laurence Gale, reports from event that brought together several leading companies who have been carrying out some R&D projects for the sports turf industry.

 

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STRI Research Day
NEWS
TURF PRICES TO RISE SHARPLY
Rolawn blames extreme weather conditions

The Beast from the East followed by a hot, dry summer is being blamed for a 'double-digit' rise in turf prices

 

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Turf prices to rise
GLYPHOSATE ADVICE OFFERED
Update on legal and best practice information

Barrie Hunt, Roundup technical development manager has come up with a Q&A for contractors and parks managers to answer timely queries about glyphosate.

 

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Glyphosate
NEIL STUBLEY APPOINTED TO IOG BOARD
AELTC head becomes independent director

Neil Stubley says appointment will offer him a fantastic opportunity to better understand the challenges that face the industry, from a different angle.

 

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Neil Stubley
IPSWICH GOLF CLUB SIGNS RANSOMES DEAL
Fourth five-year exclusive supplier agreement

Local dealer Bartram Mowers will supply the Ransomes Jacobsen machinery at Ipswich Golf Club.

 

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L-R: Rob Hayward, export sales manager at Ransomes Jacobsen; Andre Andrade, international sales director at Ransomes Jacobsen; Graham Brumpton, course manager at Ipswich Golf Club, Will Carr, golf sales manager at Ransomes Jacobsen, Kevin Lovelock, director of golf at Ipswich Golf Club.
COVENTRY HEARSALL BENEFIT FROM IRRIGATION FINANCE
One of first clubs on Reesink scheme

Course manager Jonathan Oldknow says he is delighted with the new Toro Lynx system which includes sprinklers for the tees, greens and approaches, which replaced a 40-year-old system.

 

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Coventry Hearsall’s course chairman Brett Mander, left, and Reesink’s Robert Jackson
LADYBANK MAINTAIN STANDARDS
New deal with Deere & Double A

Ladybank Golf Club in Fife has reached a new golf course maintenance equipment fleet deal with John Deere and local dealer Double A, following a lengthy and thorough tender process.

 

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Course manager Colin Powrie and head greenkeeper David Gray of Ladybank Golf Club (left & right) with John Deere dealer Double A golf specialist John Bateson
STRIPES GALORE
Keith Smith is the Creative Lawn winner for 2018

Greenkeeper Keith Smith brings his work home and has spent over 270 hours creating an amazing pattern on his lawn at home

 

 

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TORO SITEWORKS APPOINT ORANGE PLANT
As a new dealer

Orange Plant, who provide specialist plant hire machinery to customers across the UK, is now an official dealer for all Toro Siteworks Systems equipment.

 

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