Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
UNPRECEDENTED TIMES
Covid-19's impact on our sector
by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR

 I have spoken to several groundsmen and contractors this past week and asked how the virus will continue to affect them - the simple answer is they are not sure

 

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OPINION
RAIN STOPPED PLAY WOULD BE WELCOME
. . along with ‘lunch is being taken early’
by Chris Biddle, Turf Pro founder

Bat on ball in Spring. Cricket is the sound, sight and heart of the English summer, and even a rain (or snow) interrupted game would be welcome this April. Hopefully, the game will soon again raise spirits.

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Cricket is the sound, sight and heart of the English summer
NEWS
GOLF'S GOVERNING BODIES ISSUE ADVICE
To golfers and the operators of golf clubs

This week's WEB ONLY story is BIGGA, the PGA and GCMA have issued further advice for golf as a game to be enjoyed 'sensibly and safely' during the Coronavirus outbreak.

 

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Advice for golfers and golf course operators
IOG EGM NOW TO BE HELD AT HEAD OFFICE
To vote on a Special Resolution for name change

Institute now asking members to consider voting by post rather than by attending in person.

 

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IOG EGM changes venue
NEWS
KEEP GOLF OPEN PETITION LAUNCHED
By The UK Golf Federation

The UK Golf Federation say they want the government's support to keep golf courses open through the term of COVID-19.

 

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A petition to keep golf open has been launched
SHARROCKS ACQUIRE ASSETS OF JACOBSEN DIRECT UK
Territory expansion also

F. R. Sharrock Limited have acquired the assets of Jacobsen Direct UK in a deal which will also see responsibility for the distribution Jacobsen in the Staffordshire, Shropshire & Derbyshire areas transfer to them.

 

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F. R. Sharrock Limited have acquired the assets of Jacobsen Direct UK
KRESS UK APPOINT CYRIL JOHNSTON
As an exclusive distributor for Ireland

Recent open day saw many dealers sign up to offer the Kress robotic lawnmowers in Ireland.

 

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Kress open day at Cyril Johnston
SPURRED ON
To enter the grounds maintenance industry

A visit to last year’s WorldSkills UK LIVE exhibition culminated in a young Spurs fan winning a tour of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, spurring on thoughts of him and a fellow student entering industry apprenticeships.

 

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Winning youngsters at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Darren Baldwin
ROYAL PORTRUSH SIGNS NEW AGREEMENT
With Toro

Royal Portrush Golf Club has signed another five-year agreement with Toro, bringing the relationship between the historic club and the brand to 30 years.

 

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Course manager Graeme Beatt, centre left, with Reesink’s Doug Reid, pictured with some of the Toro fleet at Royal Portrush last year
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