Tutor/Assessor Golf Greenkeeping/Sports Turf at Oldham College. UMASS class of 2024. SGOTY winner 2023. FTMI 2022. ICL Scholar 2021.
Oldham, England
Joined April 2019
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Wow, TORO student greenkeeper of the year 2023.. to say I’m ecstatic would be an understatement! Huge thank you to the sponsors @TheToroCompany, @ReesinkTurfcare and @BIGGALtd. I am SO excited for the year ahead and for what the future holds. This is just the beginning! 🙌🏻
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February spike and roll and taking advantage of the dry week to get some definition back out there ✂️🌱 greenside bunker works progressing nicely too 👌🏻
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Greenkeepers revenge 2026 💥🤩 cracking setup from the team and enjoyed by all. Great to be out playing with members and enjoy some food and drinks together afterwards too 🙌🏻#oneteam
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Sunday spray ahead of the deluge tomorrow! Spray windows have been hard to come by with the rain, winds and odd frost the last few weeks. Taking opportunities when we can 👌🏻🙌🏻
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Hasn’t been the easiest start to course management with a faulty irrigation system and driest spring since WW2.. but hugely proud of my team and our artisans for their efforts and commitment over the past month. How it started and how it’s going. Time to push 👊🏻🙌🏻
Michael Russell retweeted
In our next instalment for National Apprentice Week 2025, we have a case study from Deputy Head Greenkeeper, @MikeRussell04 from @PoultonPark. He paid thanks to his apprenticeship for what he has achieved so far...
Find out more here 👇👀
pitchcare.com/blogs/news/naw…
#NAW2025 #NAW #turfcare #apprentices #groundsperson #grounds #greenkeeping #golf
They might be a little dishevelled after heavy rain and sitting under a blanket of snow and ice but.. certainly can’t complain too much. Little winter hardening mix to keep them ticking over. Start of silt removal from the brook overflowing too @PoultonPark
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Winter turf school completion; family growth and watching my eldest flourishing; incredible travel and learning opportunities, and finishing the year with a distinction across all elements of my level 3. 2024 you’ve been a good one. We keep pushing on. Here’s to 2025 🙌🏻👊🏻
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Unbelievable experience with @92Gassy over the past two weeks at @TheAdareManor. Joined the team for Ryder Cup preparations thanks to @ReesinkTurfcare. An incredible amount of work ongoing and made to feel very welcome. Excited to see the continued progression leading up to 2027.
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Ripping through the rye to keep encouraging the fescue. Productive couple of days scarifying all fairways and approaches, continuously trying to improve every surface. @SISISMachinery veemo from @BA_LTD, cracking piece of kit 👌🏻 @PoultonPark #greenkeeper #surfacerefinement
Sward density unreal at the minute with current GP rates. HOC dropped; brush cutting and double cuts to keep up! Heading in to maintenance week early September in a strong position for recovery 💪🏻👌🏻 #greenkeeper #surfacerefinement @PoultonPark
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Privileged to have had the opportunity to visit @TheToroCompany HQ and factories in Minnesota and Wisconsin this week. Seeing the manufacturing process gives a real appreciation for the meticulous engineering and stringent testing of each product. Thank you TORO, @ReesinkTurfcare
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Starting to see the light at the end of a very long, dark, wet tunnel 😂☀️⛳️ Saturday morning captains drive-in set up👌🏻🤩 #greenkeeper #coursesetup
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An incredible initiative which has provided me with the opportunities to develop my knowledge and confidence and ultimately progress within my career. If you’re in a position to apply, don’t hesitate to do it!
The 2023 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year has just got a promotion! Congratulations @MikeRussell04 👏👏👏
Applications are open for you to apply or nominate someone to be the 2024 winner. @ReesinkTurfcare
Apply here: bigga.org.uk/education/toro-…
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Certainly been a busy couple of months..
UMASS Winter Turf School ✔️
Newborn ✔️
Allotment ✔️
Promotion ✔️
Excited to be starting as Deputy Head Greenkeeper at @PoultonPark. Looking forward to continue learning and pushing the club forward 👊🏻 #greenkeeper #progression
Michael Russell retweeted
This winter has seen extraordinary levels of rainfall at golf courses around the UK.
What happens to a golf course when there's heavy rain?
Is there anything greenkeepers can do to put things right?
What can golfers do to help?
Answers here 👉 bigga.org.uk/news-listing/go…
Michael Russell retweeted
"We are delighted to announce that H2Pro TriSmart has been officially registered as a 'non-microbial plant biostimulant.'
This marks a groundbreaking moment, as it's the first instance where a product has been simultaneously registered as both a 'wetting agent' and a 'non-microbial plant biostimulant'.
Field trials conducted at @strigroup_ demonstrated that TriSmart not only increased soil moisture content in the soil but also significantly improved plant quality traits under conditions of drought stress.
More information, including a link to the trials👉bit.ly/TriSmartbiostimulant
