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A Sensless Act of Vandalism

Posted on Monday, 12 January 2015
A community was devastated by extensive damage to their golf course by ATV drivers. The 11th hole at Riverhills Golf Course in Clyde River, N.S. was extensively damaged after a number of all-terrain vehicles tore up greens and fairways. What took...
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Winter Golf

Posted on Thursday, 01 January 2015
The Rules of Golf define snow and natural ice, other than frost, as either casual water or loose impediments, which can be moved or removed at the option of the player. However, if the ball and the snow or natural ice lie in the same bunker or water...
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The Magic of Golf

Posted on Friday, 19 December 2014
Check out some of golf's memorable and magic moments.Severiano Ballesteros conjures some great shots and magic moments for his fansThe magician DMC entertains some golfing prosYoung Tiger Woods draws a big crowd
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Dogs and Golf

Posted on Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Should dogs be allowed on golf courses? What do you think?Here's a few articles to stimulate your imagination:A View from the Cart - the story of MulliganThe Ball Retriever - Some British dogs are taught to find golf balls in some impossible...

Amazing golf shots

Posted on Monday, 20 August 2012
Golf... pure genius or just good luck? Sometimes it takes a bit of both. Check out these amazing shots and send us your favourites to add to our collection.Fuzzy Zoeller hits to the edge of the green and...Darren Clarke at the Smurfit European...

Putting Greens: Speed Kills

Posted on Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Turf is much healthier when mowed higher and rolled, compared to being mowed lower. Research shows that frequent rolling (even five times per week), will not cause compaction or other turf health problems. Rolling is a great way to get fast, smooth...

The Evolution of the Roller

Posted on Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Well known agronomist, Chris Hartwiger, gives a brief history of the golf roller, talks about the ‘ups and downs’ of rolling and introduces the Roll Factor, considered to be the most accurate means of establishing the amount of...

Managing Ball Roll

Posted on Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Golfers often request changes in golf-green quality, and, frequently, they want to see an increase in green speed, although faster greens are not necessarily best for most golfers... read more and respond to this article 

How long does it take a golf green to recover from Verticutting?

Posted on Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Cut, Rake & Roll Your Turf to Perfection with Wood Bay Turf Technologies' Turf EquipmentA variety of factors determine the rate of recovery... read morePost a response to this article

Is Verticutting an Underutilized Cultural Practise?

Posted on Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Vertical mowing or Verticutting, as it is known in the turf care industry, is a healthy habit and a beneficial component of a turf care routine. Simply put, vertical mowing encourages turf to take its vitamins... read more What is your experience...

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