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16, January 2017
JD's largest ever UK kit deal; BIGGA appoint new VP; BTME starts tomorrow; Toro partner St Andrews Links
IN THIS ISSUE
JOHN DEERE'S LARGEST EVER UK EQUIPMENT DEAL
CHRIS KENNEDY APPOINTED BIGGA VP
BTME STARTS TOMORROW
TORO PARTNER ST ANDREWS LINKS
KATIE IS TOP OF THE LEAGUE
POLARIS TO USE CESAR SYSTEM
FEGGA'S SUSTAINABILITY VISION
WHAT DOES THE NEW YEAR HOLD?
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
MARCH OF PROGRESS
But what price history?
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs
It's always sad when a sporting venue is earmarked for redevelopment, such as Kempton Park - especially so when it means the loss of a natural turf surface.

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NEWS
JOHN DEERE'S LARGEST EVER UK EQUIPMENT DEAL
Nairn Brown Ltd supply Trump Turnberry

 
Some of the new John Deere fleet at Trump Turnberry

In the largest equipment deal John Deere has ever signed in the UK and Ireland, dealer Nairn Brown Ltd of Busby, Glasgow has supplied Trump Turberry with a package of 95 machines.

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CHRIS KENNEDY APPOINTED BIGGA VP
Former Wentworth chief

 
Chris Kennedy
The former courses and estates manager at The Wentworth Club, who worked closely with Ernie Els during the renovation of the West Course, has been announced as Vice President of BIGGA for 2017.

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BTME STARTS TOMORROW
Four halls of commercial equipment

 
BTME starts on Tuesday in Harrogate
The BIGGA organised BTME exhibition and accompanying education programme, runs from Tuesday - Thursday this week at the Harrogate International Centre.

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TORO PARTNER ST ANDREWS LINKS
Long-term deal signed

 
Euan Loudon, Chief Executive of the St Andrews Links Trust shakes hands with Richard Olson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Toro

A long-term agreement has been reached between St Andrews Links Trust and The Toro Company ensuring that Toro equipment and irrigation will be used to maintain all seven courses for years to come.

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KATIE IS TOP OF THE LEAGUE
For sportsturf excellence

 
Katie Croft
Toro and Reesink Turfcare say they sponsor the Most Promising Sports Turf Student Award at the IOG Awards to find talent just like the 2016 winner, Manchester City's Katie Croft.

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POLARIS TO USE CESAR SYSTEM
Security to beat ATV theives

 
Polaris is using the CESAR System on its ATVs
All new Polaris ATVs and Side by Side vehicles (excluding the Youth range) will be fitted with the CESAR ATV System.

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FEGGA'S SUSTAINABILITY VISION
Bringing European greenkeepers together

 
Responsible Golf Course Management
All of FEGGA‘s 24 European national greenkeeping organisations have agreed to promote and endorse a clear, detailed and ambitious strategic vision.

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WHAT DOES THE NEW YEAR HOLD?
Alan Abel gives his view for 2017

 
Alan Abel
Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control considers matters such as The Sustainable Use Directive, National Action Plan, glyphosate and Brexit.

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