Skip to content
Blog
European Greenkeeper Associations: 5 Key References
Belonging to a professional association opens doors to training, contacts and good practices. We review five leading European greenkeeper associations and how to get the most from them at a golf course in Spain.
Topdressing Greens: 7 Keys to a Smooth Surface
Topdressing greens is one of the tasks that most affects smoothness, firmness and health. Seven keys on sand, rate, frequency, incorporation and follow-up to do it well and repeat the results.
Topdresser: 5 Adjustments for Even Sand Spreading
A poorly set-up topdresser leaves bands, piles and uncovered patches that show for weeks. Here are five practical adjustments to spread sand evenly: material, calibration, speed, brushing and machine maintenance.
GPS on Golf Course Machinery: 5 Control Uses
GPS on golf course machinery is no longer just for big resorts. We review five control uses that help verify routes, hours, overlaps and wear, and what precautions to take before rolling it out to your team.
Irrigation Reservoirs in Golf: 6 Keys to Management
Irrigation reservoirs are the hydraulic heart of the course and also a constant source of problems if neglected. We review six keys to controlling level, quality, algae, safety and maintenance all year round.
Course Materials Inventory: 6 Control Rules
A well-run course materials inventory prevents emergency purchases, waste and arguments about who took what. Here are six simple rules to organise your store and always know what you have and what is missing.
Turf in Shade: 6 Solutions for Areas Without Light
Shaded areas are a classic headache on any course. We review six solutions for turf in shade: light, species, mowing, irrigation, traffic and monitoring, with criteria your team can apply right away.
Nest Boxes on Golf Courses: 5 Steps to Install Them
Installing nest boxes is one of the simplest and most visible biodiversity actions on a golf course. Five steps to do it well: objective, model, location, installation and annual check, with tips for involving your team and members.
Turf Aerators: 5 Types and When to Use Each
Tining, coring and vibrating the soil are not the same thing. We review five types of turf aerators, their effects on greens, tee boxes and fairways, and the criteria for choosing which to use in each season without damaging the playing surface.
STRI: 5 Lessons from British Turfgrass Research
The British institute STRI has been researching sports turf for decades. We review five contributions from its work that any greenkeeper can use: objective measurement, quality standards, variety trials, turf health and sustainable management.
Reducing Pesticides in Golf: 6 Realistic Alternatives
Applying fewer pesticides is not a matter of willpower but of management. Six realistic alternatives for reducing pesticides in golf: better cultural practice, more observation, reasonable tolerances and records that prove progress.
Fairway Divots: 5 Methods to Repair Them in Time
A fairway full of divots penalises both the player and the turf. We review five methods for repairing fairway divots according to species, season and pace of play, and how to organise rounds so none stays open for weeks.