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Meet the golf course superintendent: Craig Haldane
After leading agronomy teams at Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Craig Haldane has rejoined the Viya group as golf course superintendent at Jumeirah Golf Estates, taking charge of the Earth and Fire courses. He talks about championship preparation, building teams and why sustainability starts with precision.
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Golf clubs in southern England could be barred from using mains water for irrigation
Three water companies in the south of England have asked for powers to ban non-essential water use by businesses, a move that could stop golf clubs irrigating courses from the mains.
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Double A to take on John Deere turf territory in the Highlands and Islands
Scottish dealer Double A, which marks 30 years in business in 2026, will take over from Macgregor Industrial Supplies from November as John Deere turf dealer for the Highlands and Islands.
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Glasgow City Council puts 19 Kubota RTVs to work on city’s winter gritting
An RTV-X1110 fleet, supplied by Hamilton Ross, joins Kubota mowers and excavators for Glasgow City Council’s year-round maintenance operation.
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£1.25m Glenrothes depot to transform Fife Golf Trust maintenance
Fife Council has funded a purpose-built golf course maintenance depot to the tune of £1.25 million – and it will serve all seven of the trust’s golf courses.
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Kress to sponsor GroundsFest Academy
The GroundsFest Academy has announced Kress UK and Ireland as its newest ‘Platinum Sponsor’, strengthening the academy’s commitment to equipping the groundscare industry with the skills, technology and expertise needed for the future.
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Carnoustie puts its greenkeepers in the spotlight with new video series
Carnoustie Golf Links has released a short film series, The Greenkeepers, that looks at the people and skills behind the upkeep of ‘Golf’s Greatest Test’.
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Golf clubs turn to GripClad to make slippery steps safe
From Wiltshire to Scotland, clubs say GripClad’s anti-slip cleats have given them a quick, affordable fix for slippery tee steps, sleepers and walkways, and have cut the risk of slip claims.
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OAS builds partnership with ETC Sports Surfaces
A relationship that began with the supply of chemicals and linemarking paint has developed into a wider partnership between ETC Sports Surfaces and Origin Amenity Solutions, creating new opportunities for both businesses.
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Replay Maintenance invests in Redexim machines
Replay Maintenance is strengthening its expanding natural turf division with the investment of a Redexim Verti-Drain 7416 aerator and Overseeder 3D 1575, helping the company deliver high-quality pitch renovations for sports clubs across the UK.
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Carl Sharp named as new head of KAR UK’s Golf division
KAR UK has announced that Carl Sharp will now be leading its Golf division, becoming the main point of contact for golf customers across the UK and Ireland.
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Foxhills announces £3m irrigation overhaul across its two Surrey golf courses
Foxhills Club & Resort is investing £3 million in a major overhaul of irrigation infrastructure across its two courses, with more than 3,500 new sprinkler heads set to improve water efficiency and course resilience.
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John Deere apprentices achieve 91% completion rate, well above national average
More than 90% of John Deere apprentices successfully complete their training, with 74% achieving a merit or distinction and every apprentice passing their End Point Assessment for a fourth consecutive year.
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SALTEX preview: Dennis, SISIS and Hunter Grinders
The Howardson Group will showcase the latest developments from its three specialist turfcare brands – Dennis, SISIS and Hunter Grinders – at SALTEX 2026, with a focus on battery-powered mowing, turf maintenance and precision grinding. The group will occupy stands E123 and E124 at the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 November, with its teams available to…
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Meet the head greenkeeper: Mike Bevan
The head greenkeeper at The Vale Resort in South Wales, Mike Bevan, takes us through his average day.
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How Kress robotic mowers save Farleigh School ten hours a week
Facing staffing pressures across 76 acres of grounds, Farleigh School’s grounds manager Shaun Crowley turned to a fleet of Kress robotic mowers – freeing up time for tasks that used to get pushed aside.