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Greenkeeper threatened by golfer

Greenkeeper threatened by golfer: The manager of one of the top golf clubs in Edinburgh has expressed shock at a greenkeeper being “threatened” by a golfer. The incident happened on Thursday at Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club in the heart of the city. Like all courses in Scotland, it remains closed due to the coronavirus […]

Greenkeeper banished beard for NHS

Greenkeeper banished beard for NHS: Reay Golf Club greenkeeper James Macadie wanted to do something special to raise money for the NHS – so decided to take part in his very own “Covhead Challenge” by having his beloved beard shaved off. James (69) had been sporting his beard since the early 1970s and only once […]

Elgin pitch in to thank NHS

Elgin pitch in to thank NHS: Elgin City’s Borough Briggs pitch displayed a special message to the heroes of the NHS thanking them for their efforts during the Covid-19 crisis. Club director and groundsman Cecil Jack came up with a unique way for City to express their gratitude by marking a huge love heart and […]

Green set on fire by vandals

Green set on fire by vandals: A golf club has been left in dismay after being the victim of “pure vandalism” in the midst of the coronavirus lockdown. Thousands of pounds of damage was caused to various elements of the course at Knighton Heath Golf Club in Bournemouth. The spate of damage across the 90-acre site, which sits […]

New irrigation controller from Rain Bird

New irrigation controller from Rain Bird: Rain Bird has introduced the new smart ESP- LXIVM two wire irrigation controller with a smart solenoid Integrated Valve Module (IVM). This innovation represents a major step forward in landscape and sports turf irrigation control through real-time communication and providing the user with immediate feedback and diagnostics as well […]