East Sussex heathland club Crowborough Beacon Golf Club has launched a wide-ranging investment programme covering new John Deere machinery, rubber mulch pathways, a new halfway house and infrastructure upgrades as the 2026 season gets under way.

Trade media gathered at Kubota UK’s Thame headquarters for a two-day event showcasing the latest additions to its FC and zero-turn mower portfolios, with new models spanning diesel, petrol and electric power sources across key amenity sectors.

Lincolnshire sports turf contractor Premier Turfing has expanded its GKB Machines fleet with an SPM400 topdresser. Owner Ian Mawer says the large-capacity dresser has already impressed his team and will become a key weapon in a busy renovation season.

Glasgow’s Golf It! has added two Toro Vista passenger vehicles to support its Golfers with a Disability Programme, building on a partnership that goes well beyond machinery.

Andy Richards, head of grounds and gardens at Haileybury, explains how Kress robotic mowers are helping his team maintain a 500-acre estate to the highest standards.

International show jumping trainer Dan Delsart explains how materials from Mansfield Sand helped him create a surface that puts horse welfare and performance first.

After working at the 2006 Ryder Cup as a young man, Damien Coleman embarked on a new challenge as golf superintendent at Golf at The Hawthorn and is now playing a leading role in one of Irish golf’s most exciting projects this year.

From junior champion to sales professional, Jack Shellard brings a lifelong passion for golf and a +2 handicap to his role representing Tacit Golf across Ireland — and the greenkeeping community has given him a warm welcome.

From greens to tees, Toro’s mowing range is engineered around one philosophy: precision, productivity and lower costs. Reesink Turfcare’s Jon Cole explains how smarter machine design is transforming turf management.

Joe Kinder, technical manager at Agrovista Amenity, explores the intensifying challenges of summer turf pathogens and the evolving strategies, from cultural practices to innovative tank-mix combinations, required to maintain elite playing surfaces this year.

John Edge, the head greenkeeper at Leyland Golf Club in Lancashire, takes us through his average day.

Toro is expanding its partnership with the Golf Course Association Europe (GCAE). Building on years of collaboration, the renewed agreement places more emphasis on knowledge-sharing and practical support for golf facilities across Europe.

When Bedford School’s head groundsman George Mills trialled plant growth regulator Attraxor on one rugby pitch, he wasn’t expecting much. Within days, the results changed his mind — and his entire approach to pitch management.

After 130 years, Maidenhead Golf Club has relocated to Ascot with bigger ambitions. Course Manager Martin Dearlove explains how a full Toro machinery fleet, £1m drainage investment and new Toro irrigation system are laying the foundations for a top 100 ranking.

Toro and Reesink are challenging the status quo by making genuine, precision-engineered parts more accessible. With competitive new pricing on high-wear items like bedknives, turf managers no longer have to choose between upfront savings and performance.

Third-generation tree surgery firm Shire Trees has swapped standard petrol for Aspen alkylate fuel, citing massive improvements in team health and machine reliability. Owner James Cantle shares why the switch is now a key part of their business model.

Stratford Oaks Golf Club has committed to another five years with a significant reinvestment in Toro machinery, facilitated through the ‘buy now, pay later’ finance agreement with Reesink Turfcare.

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.

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.

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.

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.