Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Pollok GC puts aeration firmly in its own hands with Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8 HD

When Chris McGhee arrived as Course Manager at Pollok Golf Club in January, bringing aeration back in-house was high on his list.

“Historically we subcontracted our aeration, and it was both costly and restrictive,” he said. “I decided to bring it in-house and manage it ourselves. It puts us in better stead going forward. We can react to the weather, take opportunities to do additional or remedial work and bring those skills back into our own team.”

His machine of choice was a Wiedenmann Terra Spike GXi8, supplied by Fairways GM at Inchinnan.

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Monday, 31 August 2026

Wiedenmann Mega Twisters prove their worth across Fife Golf Trust courses

Almost 12 months into service with Fife Golf Trust, three new Wiedenmann Mega Twisters have strengthened the machinery line-up across its seven public golf courses.

The Trust has used Mega Twisters for more than a decade. It added three new machines last year, while two of the originals – now more than 10 years old – are still going strong.

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Monday, 20 July 2026

Kirkcaldy GC’s Jacobsen duo - LF570 and AR522 - brings immediate upgrade

Kirkcaldy Golf Club’s greenkeeping team have seen an instant lift in course presentation thanks to the arrival of two Jacobsen machines — an LF570 fairway mower and an AR522 rotary mower.

 

Head Greenkeeper Callum White, who joined the Fife club in April 2024 from nearby Charleton GC, says the pair have already changed daily routines for himself, deputy Mark Hood and trainee Finn Wallace.

 

“We’ve had them since April, just as the warm weather arrived,” says Callum. “They’ve slotted into our programme perfectly, and the improvement to presentation was immediate.”

 

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Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Kilmacolm GC enjoys quieter mornings with Jacobsen ELiTE 360

Together with Fairways GM’s Jonathan Rae and Stuart Cameron, John explored the available options before selecting the ELiTE 360. As part of the process, he sought the views of fellow course managers who had already introduced Jacobsen electric technology into their fleets.

"I spoke to several and the feedback was consistently positive," he explained. "Jacobsen was already well established in the electric mower market and everyone was impressed with the performance and cut quality.  After the demonstration, I had no hesitation."

The ELiTE 360 has quickly become an important part of the club's maintenance programme, particularly because of its exceptionally low noise levels.

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Friday, 29 May 2026

Future Fairways: Inside Bearsden Golf Club's remarkable redevelopment

The redevelopment has also coincided with a new approach to course maintenance equipment, with the club recently investing in a modern machinery fleet supplied by Ransomes Jacobsen’s exclusive Scottish dealer, Fairways GM at Renfrew, to support the next chapter in Bearsden’s evolution.

“Fairways are new to us, but I was aware of them. I knew some of their people; they are absolutely the right choice to partner us into this new era.”

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