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Milngavie GC boosted by arrival of Jacobsen TR330

May 8, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Milngavie GC boosted by arrival of Jacobsen TR330 Head Greenkeeper, Neil Middleton has started the new season at Milngavie Golf Club with the addition of a refurbished Jacobsen TR330, 3-reel cylinder trim mower. Delivered to the East Dunbartonshire club by Stuart Cameron of Fairways GM, the purchase was made to tackle hard-to-reach areas including bunker […]

Hastings MacHale Park presented with GAA award

May 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Hastings MacHale Park presented with GAA award Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke Park earlier this year. Sponsored by ICL, the award recognises the work of grounds teams and volunteers responsible for maintaining high standards of […]

Milngavie GC boosted by arrival of Jacobsen TR330

May 8, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Hastings MacHale Park presented with GAA award

May 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Milngavie GC boosted by arrival of Jacobsen TR330

May 8, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Milngavie GC boosted by arrival of Jacobsen TR330

Head Greenkeeper, Neil Middleton has started the new season at Milngavie Golf Club with the addition of a refurbished Jacobsen TR330, 3-reel cylinder trim mower.

Milngavie GC boosted by arrival of Jacobsen TR330

Delivered to the East Dunbartonshire club by Stuart Cameron of Fairways GM, the purchase was made to tackle hard-to-reach areas including bunker faces, roughs, steep slopes and tight turns.

“It’s only been a couple of weeks, but already this is a massive upgrade from the machine we retired,” said Neil.

“One of the main reasons for purchase was the AdaptiShift function and slope performance. Its side-shifting reel moves the cutting units up to 30 cm to either side. Our tee bankings and green bankings are full of undulations and tight spots. The TR330 brings the manoeuvrability and scope to give them as precise a cut as we do the rest of the surfaces. We couldn’t achieve this uniformity and quality until now.”

Other additions to the parkland course have included three new staff members over the last 12 months. Neil and greenkeeper Robert Wards have been joined by Nick McEley, Mitchell Miller-Williams and Cameron Kerr.

“Whether it’s building the right team on the course or having dependable support behind you, good people make a real difference.

“I enjoy working with Fairways GM,” continued Neil. “On sales, Stuart Cameron really knows his stuff, but it’s also the back-up from the service team and the peace of mind they bring. We have very few problems, but if we need anything, any of the engineers who attend — whether Stuart Mulholland, Willie Ronald or Reece Johnson — are exemplary in how they conduct themselves and help us.”

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Hastings MacHale Park presented with GAA award

May 7, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Hastings MacHale Park presented with GAA award

Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the League Final in Croke Park earlier this year.

Hastings MacHale Park presented with GAA award

Sponsored by ICL, the award recognises the work of grounds teams and volunteers responsible for maintaining high standards of pitch quality, presentation and performance across GAA venues in Ireland.

The 2025 finalists were assessed by Stuart Wilson (Grounds Management, Croke Park) and Ian McClements (iTurf Management), with pitches judged against more than 30 criteria including playing quality, presentation, performance and available management resources.

Hastings MacHale Park was selected as the overall winner, with Chadwicks Wexford Park named runner-up. SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones were also recognised as finalists.

The award reflects the significant work involved in preparing pitches throughout the season, often under challenging weather conditions and heavy usage.

Colman Warde, ICL Turf & Landscape, said: “We were pleased to see Hastings MacHale Park recognised with the GAA National Pitch of the Year award. This is a well-deserved achievement for the team in Mayo and reflects the high standards maintained at the venue. ICL is proud to support recognition for grounds teams and volunteers across GAA pitches in Ireland.”

The recognition is a credit to Head Groundsman Philip Heneghan and the wider team at MacHale Park for the standards maintained at the Mayo venue.

As part of the sponsorship, the winners receive a range of products and tools to support ongoing pitch maintenance and performance.

This year’s award highlights the continued importance of recognising the expertise, planning and consistency involved in maintaining high-quality playing surfaces across GAA facilities.

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-growingsolutions.com

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