Michael Russell

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! 🙌🏻

February spike and roll and taking advantage of the dry week to get some definition back out there ✂️🌱 greenside bunker works progressing nicely too 👌🏻

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

@steveCollier14 @HurlstonHall Thanks Steve, hope you’re well 👍🏻

@MikeRussell04 @HurlstonHall Belated congratulations ✨

@HurlstonHall the work continues 👌🏻🙌🏻 #busybusy

@joephelan44 @HurlstonHall Yeah I’ll be there mate, be good to catch up 👍🏻

@MikeRussell04 @HurlstonHall Looking great mikey , you in Harrogate next week ?

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 👌🏻🙌🏻

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 👊🏻🙌🏻

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

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 🙌🏻👊🏻

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.

@92Gassy @TheAdareManor @ReesinkTurfcare @rydercup2027 @traleegolflinks What a couple of weeks it was mate 🙌🏻👊🏻

A great couple of weeks with @MikeRussell04 to @TheAdareManor thanks to @ReesinkTurfcare. It was great to see the work going into the @rydercup2027. A midweek trip to @traleegolflinks was amazing to see the continued progressive works being undertaken. A great experience overall.

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

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

Maintenance week preparations 🌱👌🏻 @PoultonPark @terralift #surfacerefinement

First Assistant Greenkeeper bigga.org.uk/career/first-a…

A little surface refinement 👇🏻👌🏻 @PoultonPark #greenkeeping #verticut #topdress

Starting to see the light at the end of a very long, dark, wet tunnel 😂☀️⛳️ Saturday morning captains drive-in set up👌🏻🤩 #greenkeeper #coursesetup

@GcOrmskirk @PoultonPark Haha thanks mate! 🙌🏻👊🏻

@MikeRussell04 @PoultonPark Never a dull moment Mike 🤣 Enjoyed having you part of the team and wish you every success for the future!

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