Kerry Haywood

Derby, England

Editor at Pitchcare

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Building bridges in the workplace

1 week ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

Managing conflict takes resilience. It requires your ability to evaluate complex information, make evidence-based judgements and act professionally within the bounds of organisational and legal frameworks. A leader needs the insight to anticipate and manage conflict with confidence, find creative solutions and make tough decisions for the good of the individual, team and organisation.
Toro and Hayter to unveil a brand-new Dealer Hub at GroundsFest 2025

1 week ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

Toro U.K. Limited is set to unveil a brand-new Dealer Hub at GroundsFest 2025, taking place 9th- 10th September at Stoneleigh Park. Purpose-built for its dealer network, the hub will serve as a central meeting point for strategic updates, early product previews, and meaningful conversations about the season ahead.
Seaton Carew Golf Club improves turf quality, thanks to Hunter Irrigation System

1 week ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

Seaton Carew Golf Club, a historic championship course and the 10th oldest in England, has recently undergone a transformative upgrade with the installation of a state-of-the-art Hunter irrigation system, supplied by KAR UK. Course Manager Tom Coulson, who took charge of Seaton Carew in 2020, has spent over 20 years in greenkeeping, driven by a passion that started as a junior golfer trying to improve his local course.
Consider chipper maintenance this nesting season says GreenMech

1 week ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

After a busy winters work, operating in all weathers and ground conditions, nesting season provides the ideal opportunity to consider giving your woodchipper some well-needed TLC! GreenMech offer operators some top tips on simple, routine maintenance to consider conducting over the summer months to prevent costly repairs and downtime. Looking firstly at towed woodchippers.
Trilo announce dealer shake-up across key counties

1 week ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

Leading global manufacturer of vacuum collectors and multipurpose turf maintenance equipment, Trilo, are pleased to announce a reshuffle of their UK dealer network with an expansion of territory for Lister Wilder and the appointment of George Browns Ltd.
Soil surfactants - Using soil temperatures to determine application timing in order to maximise results

1 week ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

Could there be a better way to know when to reapply soil surfactants, so the product works as well as possible? Dr Christian Baldwin, The Aquatrols Company, explains... Soil surfactants are essential tools for turfgrass professionals implementing turfgrass management programmes.
Thornbury Golf Centre completes major bunker renovation project

2 weeks ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

Thornbury Golf Centre, owned and operated by BGL Golf, has successfully completed the first two phases of a major £180,000 course enhancement project, focused on the refurbishment and construction of bunkers across five holes. Over the past nine weeks, the club has invested significant time and resources into upgrading fourteen bunkers, further elevating the playing experience for members and all those visiting the club.
More cricket? No problem for Durham with J Premier Wicket!

2 weeks ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

As the old saying goes ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ – exactly the motto of Durham County Cricket Club’s Head Groundsman Vic Demain when it comes to his usage of Johnsons J Premier Wicket.
Toro for the rise and fall of rig and furrow fairways at Forfar

2 weeks ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

Rig and furrow fairways bring as much of a challenge to the greenkeeping team as they do the players. With raised ridges and sunken furrows, it takes a lightweight, manoeuvrable mower to deliver the best results and for Forfar Golf Club in Scotland, Toro is the one to beat.
Sustainable relationship and machinery choices for Gullane

2 weeks ago | pitchcare.com | Kerry Haywood

A sustainable relationship is one that is easy to maintain and doesn’t feel like hard work – and that’s certainly something Gullane Golf Club, one of Scotland’s most prestigious members clubs, and Toro know something about as their relationship nears its third decade. The reason for this enduring and continued success is, according to the club, down to the attention to detail the machinery provides in creating the best possible conditions for the fast-draining Scottish links microclimate.