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CORONAVIRUS - NATIONAL LOCKDOWN #3
Following the latest government announcement regarding a new National Lockdown effective from 5th January 2021, we are pleased to confirm the arrangements we have made to continue to support our customers while helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Addington takes initial steps towards restoration
The Addington Golf Club in south London has taken the first steps on its restoration plan, working alongside the golf architecture firm Clayton, DeVries & Pont, reports Golf Course Architecture.
The Grove completes major bunker renovation project
MJ Abbott has completed work at The Grove in Hertfordshire on a renovation and redesign project that has seen major enhancements to every bunker on its 18-hole championship golf course.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE - APRIL 2020
The welfare of our staff and customers is paramount to us. We continue to follow Government guidelines and we will act responsibly to ensure that our actions will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
The welfare of our staff and customers is paramount to us. We continue to follow Government guidelines and we will act responsibly to ensure that our actions will help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Turf's greatest heroes assemble for BTME
The biggest names in turf management will come together in the historic North Yorkshire town of Harrogate during January for Europe's premier exhibition and educational conference, and MJ Abbott will have a high profile as usual.
Royal Norwich relocates to new home at Weston Estate
After more than twenty years of planning Royal Norwich has finally relocated to its new home at Weston Estate, a few miles outside the city.
MJ Abbott mobilises resources rapidly for repair work at London Golf Club
Construction firm MJ Abbott has completed the renovation of 175 bunkers at the 36-hole London Golf Club in England, to repair damage caused by heavy storms.
Adlington Golf Centre turns to DLF seeds for reliable results
Cheshire’s Adlington Golf Centre has recently undergone major construction works to create a brand new 9-hole par 3 course. With a new bypass rendering the old site non-viable it was back to the drawing board for owner & managing director David Moss. One thing that hasn’t changed however is the choice of Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures, from DLF, which are delivering strong coverage as they prepare to open the course to the public.
Adare Manor confirmed as host venue of 2026 Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup will return to Ireland in 2026 when Adare Manor, in County Limerick, hosts the biennial contest between Europe and the United States for the first time.
MJ Abbott employee celebrates 40 years of service
MJ Abbott's current longest-serving employee, Peter Jay (known as PJ), reached the significant milestone of 40 years' service at the end of June. The occasion was marked by a celebratory lunch with Peter and his wife Jan.
New Foxhills Practice Den "up there with the best in Britain"
Two-time European Tour winner, Anthony Wall, believes Foxhills’ new short-game practice area is up there with the best in the UK.
EIGCA annual meeting 2019 breaks records
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) held its annual meeting in Paris at the beginning of May and welcomed the largest number of delegates in the event’s 19-year history. The 122 members and partners of 22 nationalities came together to play golf, learn, share knowledge and network over the five-day event.
Bristol Rovers ground staff awarded Grounds Team of the Season
The EFL has announced the winners of the Grounds Team of the Season award for 2018/19 in each of the three divisions, and Bristol Rovers scooped the top award for Sky Bet League One.
Septic tank regulations are changing, does your system comply?
Under the Environment Agency General Binding Rules, if you have a septic tank that discharges directly to a surface watercourse you must replace or upgrade your system to a full sewage treatment plant by 1st January 2020 (or when you sell your property before this date).
The 151st Open to be played at Royal Liverpool in 2022
The 151st Open Championship will be played at Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) from 10-17 July 2022. The occasion will mark the 13th time that golf’s original championship has been played over the famous links where many of the greatest names in the sport have lifted the iconic Claret Jug.
Foxhills to host Dave Pelz Golf Schools in 2019
Golfers eager to sharpen their short-game skills can combine state-of-the-art facilities and a world-renowned coaching progamme thanks to a new link-up between Foxhills Country Club & Resort in Surrey and Dave Pelz Golf Schools.
MJ Abbott return to BTME for 25th year in 2019
When MJ Abbott return to BTME next month for the 2019 edition in Harrogate, it will mark the 25th year the company has taken a trade stand at the show, having exhibited at all 25 editions since 1995.
MJ Abbott complete next phase of renovation at Royal Blackheath
Golf construction specialists MJ Abbott have completed the penultimate phase of a five-year plan developed by architect Ken Moodie of Creative Golf Design to renovate the golf course at Royal Blackheath Golf Club in London.
Newbury completes 2018 summer show season for MJ Abbott
The final show in MJ Abbott's country show schedule for 2018 is The Royal County of Berkshire Show at Newbury Showground, which takes place on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September and is one of the largest agricultural shows in the south of England.