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When former greenkeeper Daniel Mackenzie was asked to help a bowling green deal with a severe outbreak of dollar spot disease, he was able to offer a feeding programme with minimal fungicide use to manage the problem, and the disease has now been successfully controlled.

There aren’t many quick wins in life, but Reesink and Toro certainly provide one when it comes to winter machinery maintenance.

The year ended with clubs relocating and others revealing they are experiencing mixed post-pandemic fortunes. 

This autumn, two golf clubs each received a Paragolfer, so that anyone in a wheelchair, or who has mobility impairments, can play the game, after the clubs sponsored a charitable project involving The Golf Trust.

Electric mowing has arrived at Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium, bringing everything Stephen Bache, head groundsman, could want from the next generation of turfcare technology.

Two of the UK’s most prestigious golf venues have both recently announced partnerships with companies behind popular alcoholic drinks, which should boost business for all the brands involved.

The surge in golf participation since 2020 has meant that two hotels in Devon, which both employed a new PGA manager last year, have both now opened a new practice range to signify the importance of their golf offerings.

The general manager of Saunton Golf Club in Devon, Jon Sutherland, talks about how much it has changed since he was appointed six years ago and the ecology work that has been carried out across the 36-hole venue.

Alasdair Rae, head of data at Custodian Golf, looks at more than 100 golf clubs that have closed down in recent years, and analyses some of the common themes among them.

Brian Cosgrove, head professional at Newlands GC in Dublin, discusses how much his swing studio has helped his business, the services he provides and the retail support he receives by being a TGI Golf Partner.

The world of online sports betting is constantly evolving, with new platforms emerging regularly, each offering unique features, odds and user experiences.

Brora Golf Club has installed a modern irrigation system, which has led to significant improvements. The funding for this was simple.

Ottavio Coppola, golf club manager at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort in Tuscany, which will host the Italian Open on the DP World Tour in 2025, talks about the venue.

The launch of the new Foremost POS premium system sets a new standard for golf club retail businesses, designed to provide impressive data collection and business insights.

WGT Golf, for example, was the most downloaded golf game on Android in 2024.

The USA is a country that has its fair share of awe-inspiring courses, and this includes some of the most iconic in world golf.

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The Club at Meyrick Park in Bournemouth is now 130 years old.

Nestled in the picturesque Hope Valley of the Peak District, Sickleholme Golf Club is not just a haven for golfers but also a prime example of exceptional course management.

The Golf House Club, Elie is preparing for its 150th anniversary celebrations with the help of three new Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3420 hybrid mowers.

Even if golf can seem quite an easy sport, you should still pay attention when playing it to reduce the chances of experiencing accidents.

Delivery met expectations when Toro, Reesink Hydro-Scapes, Adrian Mortram Associates and MJ Abbott united to provide Royal County Down Golf Club with a new system to redefine the areas of irrigation.

From high-end new courses opening to others looking to reduce their number of holes in order to survive, Scotland’s golf industry is a mixed picture at the moment.

This fusion offers the best of both worlds — a chance to enjoy the thrills of a casino while embracing the spirit of golf they love.

With such a diverse range of clubs now using the golfHUB it’s really interesting to see the projects that are being managed through it and the practical applications it’s now being used for.

Some people go their entire lives searching for a hole-in-one. This summer, seven-year-old Walter Hall landed one on his first-ever round of golf!

An 86-year-old man has become the oldest person to ever win a club competition at his Scottish club.