Michael Russell

Golf Course Manager - Hurlston Hall GC. Previously Poulton, Ormskirk, Preston, Warrington. ICL Scholar 2021. FTMI 2022. SGOTY winner 2023. UMASS class of 2024.

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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! 🙌🏻

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

@HurlstonHall the work continues 👌🏻🙌🏻 #busybusy

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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 👌🏻🙌🏻

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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 👊🏻🙌🏻

[Pitchcare @Pitchcare]

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 👇👀
https://t.co/sOAfCvcPNB

#NAW2025 #NAW #turfcare #apprentices #groundsperson #grounds #greenkeeping #golf

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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 🙌🏻👊🏻

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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.

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[British & International Golf Greenkeepers Assn. @BIGGALtd]

First Assistant Greenkeeper https://t.co/Wq35VCkH6Z

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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

[Michael Russell @MikeRussell04]

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