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19, June 2017
Mona Lisa mown on hillside; sward conversion programme; Deere one of best for school leavers; salmon rescued from golf course
IN THIS ISSUE
MOWN-A LISA!
SWARD CONVERSION PROGRAMME
JOHN DEERE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST EMPLOYERS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS
SALMON TRAPPED ON GOLF COURSE RETURNED TO THE SPEY
ADDITIONAL POLISH AT SCOTSCRAIG
THREE-IN-ONE FOR COUNCIL
HAZLEGROVE PRAISE ALLETT
ELECTRIC OFFER FROM ETESIA
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
ROUGH TALK
Controversy at the U.S Open
by TurfPro Editor, Steve Gibbs


 
Steve Gibbs
Players spoke out in no uncertain terms last week about the length of the rough at Erin Hills, which led to changes in the course's prepartion before the tournament even got underway.


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MOWN-A LISA!
Created with Spider in Czech Republic

 
The completed Mona Lisa portrait
To launch a social media campaign, manufacturer of the Spider remote-controlled slope mowers, Dvorak, has created a giant Mona Lisa, mown into a Czech hillside.

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SWARD CONVERSION PROGRAMME
Taking place at Cosby Golf Club

 
Thomas Flavelle
Head Greenkeeper, Thomas Flavelle, is in the process of preparing the course for the change, working closely with Andy Lane of Headland Amenity.

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JOHN DEERE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST EMPLOYERS FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS
As 33 young service technicians graduate

 
John Deere Ag Tech Apprentice of the Year 2016 Jack Robbens of Ben Burgess
John Deere listed for the first time as one of the best 100 employers for school leavers in the UK as they name their Apprentices of the Year.


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SALMON TRAPPED ON GOLF COURSE RETURNED TO THE SPEY
Pool formed after heavy rain

 
The Press & Journal pictured a team from the Spey Fishery Board catching the fish trapped at Garmouth and Kingston Golf Club in a net to return them to the river. Pic by Ali Bain
A team had to remove the fish from the Garmouth and Kingston Golf Club, Moray, after water poured over the banks of the river.

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ADDITIONAL POLISH AT SCOTSCRAIG
Extra wide Terra Brush purchased

 
Wiedenmann Terra Brush at Scotscraig Golf Club
A golf club celebrating its bicentenary this year has taken delivery of a double width Wiedenmann Terra Brush.

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THREE-IN-ONE FOR COUNCIL
Uttlesford improves efficiency with Toro

 
Uttlesford District Council’s Toro LT-F3000, shown in operation, maintaining part of the area’s 760,000 square metres of grasslands
Uttlesford District Council say their decision to opt for LT-F3000 flail has made a significant difference to productivity and efficiency.

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HAZLEGROVE PRAISE ALLETT
School chooses a C-24 and Buffalo 34

 
One of Hazelgrove's Alletts
Head of Grounds, Graham Kitley says he's relying on purchases for use across the schools many sports pitches and ornamental lawns.

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ELECTRIC OFFER FROM ETESIA
On their Donky wheelbarrow

 
Etesia's Donky electric wheelbarrow
Etesia UK has announced that their Donky electric wheelbarrow is now available with a 10% price discount.

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