Entries by Val Graham

Jacobsen double from Fairways GM

Jacobsen double from Fairways GM: Track Manager, Darren Bissett, says Hamilton Park’s turf will be more than ready for the start of their flat racing season scheduled to begin in May.  “Course maintenance wise we are on schedule with the first cut of both the track and the lawns due within the next week, assuming […]

Wiedenmann gives Worsley GC smooth start

Wiedenmann gives Worsley GC smooth start: Every buyer of a Wiedenmann Terra Spike receives bespoke instruction about how best to set it safely and optimally for local conditions. Almost always the installation training is given by one of the Wiedenmann team themselves, supported by a dealer representative. This commitment to customer service began nearly 30 […]

Terra Spike GXi8 HD frees up more time

Terra Spike GXi8 HD frees up more time: Panmure Golf Club in Carnoustie, Angus, established in 1845, is one of the clubs that originally helped purchase the Amateur Championship trophy.  A very close neighbour to Carnoustie Golf Links, Panmure, is widely acknowledged as a distinguished links course, and highly regarded for its immaculate fine turf […]

Agria 9600 tames steeper slopes

Agria 9600 tames steeper slopes: Engineering and software enhancements to the agria 9600 remote-controlled rotary mulching mower have made it smarter and more effective on even steeper banks and verges. The huge H&S benefits of the agria 9600 mean it is an already popular choice for contractors, local authorities and course managers. Risk to staff […]

Terra Spike XF central to new era

Terra Spike XF central to new era: One of Hertfordshire’s leading independent day and boarding schools has embarked upon a new era of grounds maintenance across its 130-acre site, with a team restructure and additional grounds investment. Bishop’s Stortford College appointed Adam Smith as their new Head Groundsman in March, with responsibility for both the […]

Greensward supporting local clubs

Greensward supporting local clubs: A southwest contractor is doing his part to help clubs at all levels come through turbulent times Andy Boyce, Director of Greensward sports consultancy, based in Bath, says if pitches are playable for whatever part of the season that remains, then officials can more easily focus on business matters and financial […]

Terra Spike gives Bentham peace of mind

Terra Spike gives Bentham peace of mind: Lancashire’s Bentham Golf Club has chosen a Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD to help its team make the most of weather windows. This summer, the family run club with its backdrop of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, proximity to the Dales and Forest of Bowland has attracted golf tourists […]

Agria 9600 boosts productivity

Agria 9600 boosts productivity: Contractor, GMC, is the latest purchaser of the agria 9600 hybrid banks mower. The family run business, which has over 15 years’ experience of commercial grounds maintenance and landscaping in the Scottish central belt, says the all-weather machine has revolutionised much of their work. Director, Stephen Walker, said: “It’s been here […]

Whitecraigs GC updates Jacobsen fleet

Whitecraigs GC updates Jacobsen fleet: Whitecraigs Golf Club on Glasgow’s south side has renewed its fleet of Jacobsen machines with dealer Fairways GM.  Six new machines will help maintain their main 18 hole and nine hole Par 3 courses. Delivered to the club were two LF570 lightweight large area reel mowers, an Eclipse 322 greens […]

Fairways Warehouse launches online

Fairways Warehouse launches online: Fairways Warehouse is the used equipment division of Fairways GM.  Fairways Warehouse retails high quality used ground care machinery so that you can buy with confidence. The new website – www.fairwayswarehouse.co.uk – lists machines across the following categories: golf mowers, sports mowers, commercial and slope mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, aeration, implements […]