Entries by Peter Driver

Jon Lewis joins Price Turfcare

Jon Lewis joins Price Turfcare: Jon Lewis, one of the premier groundscare equipment salesman in the West Midlands, has joined Price Turfcare, in a regional sales management role. Price Turfcare are the UK distributor of the Ventrac all-terrain compact tractor and associated attachments. Jon has enjoyed a successful 22-year career in the groundscare industry, starting […]

Yamaha adds Lithium-Ion battery tech

Yamaha adds Lithium-Ion battery tech: Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., Branch UK has introduced Lithium-Ion battery technology into its golf car range with the introduction of the new Drive² AC Li. The new Lithium-Ion battery is a high-performance, maintenance-free, cobalt-free unit from the renowned manufacturer, Roypow®, and offers a number of key benefits. Linked to a […]

Jack Nicklaus courses benefit from Ventrac

Jack Nicklaus courses benefit from Ventrac: London Golf Club has taken delivery of the new Ventrac 4520 all-terrain compact tractor and selection of attachments to assist in the maintenance of their two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses near Brands Hatch in Kent. Lee Sayers is the Golf Courses and Estate Manager and heads a team of 27 […]

Ventrac – versatility that works

Ventrac – versatility that works: This is Price Turfcare’s first venture at SAGE and they will be demonstrating the new Ventrac 4520 all-terrain compact tractor which has over 30 dedicated attachments designed specifically for the turf manager. On Stand 7 their demonstration vehicle, equipped with 20- and 30-degree ramps, will be there so the team […]

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary

Fentons of Bourne’s 35th anniversary: Fentons of Bourne Ltd, the family-owned agricultural, estate and turf maintenance equipment supplier, is celebrating its 35th anniversary on 7 April with an Open Day at its head office in Kates Bridge near Bourne in Lincolnshire. The event kicks off at 10:00 am and will feature working demonstrations from manufacturers […]

Homburg draincleaners launches in golf sector

Homburg draincleaners launches in golf sector: Fentons of Bourne Ltd, the family-owned estate and turf maintenance equipment supplier, has been distributors of Homburg drain-cleaning equipment to the agricultural and horticultural sectors for past 28 years. Now, with the introduction of two new dedicated machines, Homburg are entering the Golf sector to help course managers resolve […]

Sale secured at Trevalgan Touring Park

Sale secured at Trevalgan Touring Park: When Neil Osborne, a partner of the family-owned caravan touring park in St Ives, Cornwall completed his research into the Ventrac package he was considering, it didn’t take long for the local dealer, Devon Garden Machinery (DGM) and the UK distributor, Price Turfcare, to spring into action. Rob Read […]

New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping

New purchase for NJ Pacey Landscaping: NJ Pacey Landscaping Ltd of Crowland near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, has purchased a Becx HS131HR hedge cutting head and WLA60 loader arm combination from UK importer, Fentons of Bourne. The new equipment will be mounted on an Avant 635 tool carrier to provide Pacey’s with a compact, highly manoeuvrable […]

Ventrac for Stellar Asset Management

Ventrac for Stellar Asset Management: Stellar Asset Management, working in partnership with Ben Blackburn Golf, has purchased two Ventrac golf course maintenance equipment packages for their properties in Perth, Scotland and Hampshire in England. Murrayshall Country Estate, situated in Scone near Perth features a four-star country house hotel and 28-holes of stunning parkland golf, while […]

Efficiency at Newbury & Crookham GC

Efficiency at Newbury & Crookham GC: Newbury & Crookham Golf Club have purchased a Ventrac 4500 all-terrain compact tractor and two mowing decks, which course manager Chris Ball says will make the greenkeeping department at the 148-year-old club even more efficient. Purchased from local dealer, T H White, the package included a Contour mowing deck […]