Alistair
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Wildwood Machinery is now the exclusive grounds maintenance machinery and equipment partner, sales and servicing, of the award-winning Hampshire Football Association.
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Course manager Shaun Embleton is spearheading a massive redevelopment at one of the north east’s premier resorts. He discusses moving away from committee-led structures, reimagining championship holes for a modern audience, and why Ramside Hall is the “sleeping giant” finally finding its voice.
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GroundsFest Academy and Mansfield Sand recently hosted a CPD-accredited event focused on the science of sports surfaces. From quarry tours to lab report analysis, attendees gained practical insights into sand, soil and rootzone performance.
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After a wet winter, moisture stress feels distant, yet the 2025 drought proves how fast conditions shift. As waxy soil coatings lead to dry patches that irrigation alone cannot fix, geenkeepers must tackle hydrophobic rootzones now, writes Dr Abigail Graceson, Technical Manager at Agrovista.
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Mike Day Garden Maintenance has transitioned its entire fleet to Kress commercial battery tools. The shift has provided the team with reliable power, better balance and a lightweight solution that outperforms traditional petrol equipment on every job.
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Trimax’s new OptiAdjust system, available on the Pegasus S5, allows operators to adjust cutting height directly from the tractor cab, helping improve efficiency, consistency and productivity across a wide range of mowing environments.
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Tacit Golf and GreenKeeping magazine are seeking photos of golf course canines for our new #TurfDog feature. Greenkeepers, share your pictures with us to see your loyal companion highlighted in print!
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Following a successful start to 2026 at BTME and GCSAA, Tru-Turf is pivoting the industry toward “sustainable rolling perfection.” The brand is highlighting the agronomic benefits of rolling — including disease suppression and reduced mowing pressure —supported by real-world success stories.
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ICL Turf & Landscape UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of golf course manager Gavin Kinsella as technical area sales manager – South East.
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Redexim UK has strengthened its presence in Northern Ireland with the appointment of Keys Brothers as its official partner for the region.
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Ratcliffe College has transformed its grounds maintenance by introducing the PaintMaster™ Pro RLM01. The GPS-guided robotic line marker ensures centimetre-accurate, consistent results across nine rugby pitches and multiple sports surfaces for the school.
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South Herts course manager Sean Brocklehurst discusses the reality of greenkeeping in 2026 — from managing record-breaking weather patterns and anthracnose to deploying robot fairways mowers and building an onsite reservoir for long-term sustainability.
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Dumbarnie Links has successfully completed several significant projects over the winter months, upgrades which will further enhance the playing experience at Clive Clark’s critically acclaimed layout.
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The Ridge Course at The Els Club Desaru Coast, in the Malaysian state Johor, has reopened following a comprehensive 12-month enhancement programme carried out entirely by the club’s agronomy team.
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Dennis Mowers has unveiled the newest addition to its range of high-performance professional mowers: the lightweight ES-34SL battery-powered mower, designed for everyday use and flawless finishing.
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A golf club in Surrey has launched a partnership with a local microbrewery to create the world’s first craft ale brewed using fermented fine fescue grass clippings sourced directly from its course.
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To maintain Premier League standards at their new £36 million Canford Magna complex, AFC Bournemouth have invested in a specialised Toro machinery fleet. Head of grounds Ian Lucas selected the Reelmaster 3100 with SideWinder technology for precision striping.
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To meet the demands of large-scale drainage and construction projects, Parkers Pitches has invested in a ‘bulletproof’ fleet from GKB Machines. Owner Will Parker credits the V-Strong, Combinator and SP100 for the reliability needed to scale across East Anglia.
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The Vale Resort has upgraded its turf maintenance with four new Baroness LM551 fairway mowers. Golf manager Noel Werner highlights the brand’s “quality of cut” and reliability as essential for maintaining two championship courses and elite training areas.
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Sheffield Wednesday head groundsman Lee Jackson reports successful grass cover and strong recovery at the heavily shaded Hillsborough stadium. Despite a 10 percent increase in pitch usage and tough 2025 summer heat, ICL’s ProSelect 1 has significantly improved surface consistency.
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West Lothian’s Deer Park Golf & Country Club enters 2026 with doubled memberships and extensive course upgrades. From new machinery to enhanced drainage and tree planting, the championship venue is primed for the season and the annual Deer Park Masters.
