Head greenkeeper Gary McKie at Nelson Golf Club, Lancashire had a very specific reason for choosing a Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD in April. “The main attraction was to be able to aerate during the season knowing it caused little…
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Wiedenmann kit moves Bolton Old Links GC rough management up a gear
When it comes to cutting and collecting, greenkeepers at Bolton Old Links GC confidently go about their business. Purchase in spring 2017 of a Wiedenmann Super 500, a 1.7m Terra Rake and a Whisper Twister blower kick-started a programme of…
The West Lancashire GC delighted early adopters of the Wiedenmann Terra Float Air
In a previous life Stuart Hogg, Course Manager at The West Lancashire GC was among the first to own the Wiedenmann Terra Float & Terra Seed. Last year, more by coincidence than by design, he found himself back in the…
Thirsk & Northallerton GC pilot venue for UK’s first machinery bank
Sports administrators are closely watching a revolutionary project which if takes off has potential to be rolled out country wide. An innovative pilot scheme offering sports clubs access to affordable quality pitch maintenance advice, labour and machinery is up and…
Double quick Wiedenmann day at the races
South Wales contractors Peter Villars Sportsgrounds Maintenance (PVSGM) have doubled their aerator fleet. In January the Cwmbran-based family business added a Wiedenmann Terra Spike XD6 to their existing Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD. Director, Iestyn John said: “We need to…
Take a bow Cumberwell Park GC’s 45-hole aeration programme
Few course managers have the challenge of creating an aeration programme for 45 holes. Step forward Matt James at Cumberwell Park GC who oversees five nine hole courses at Bradford-on-Avon, eight miles south of Bath. The original courses – the…
Fairways Sportsgrounds wins Glasgow City deep tining contract
Scottish contractor, Fairways Sportsgrounds has won a contract to deep tine 60 football pitches and six golf courses operated by Glasgow City Council on behalf of Glasgow Life. Each of the pitches will enjoy four separate visits across a 12…
Wiedenmann’s Terra Float Air the low rates combo overseeder
The Terra Float Air – Wiedenmann UK’s distinctive-looking pneumatic surface conditioner and overseeder – has an army of fans signed up for demonstrations this spring. “At Saltex, then at BTME we had lots of enquiries with everyone asking to see…
Buckinghamshire head greenkeeper suggests coffee with his Wiedenmann Terra Spike
A Buckinghamshire head greenkeeper has inspired a user challenge among fellow owners of Wiedenmann Terra Spikes. After taking delivery of a new GXi8 HD in December, Gerrards Cross GC’s Adam McColl reckoned the machine was smooth enough to balance a…
Wiedenmann time of year for Islay’s Machrie Links
The Machrie Links, Islay, one of the UK’s most westerly and spectacular golfing locations is blessed with outstanding coastline vistas in a natural setting. A change of ownership in 2011 and significant investment has hastened a remarkable transition. European Ryder…