Last year Yas Links Abu Dhabi was recognised for using treated wastewater for irrigation, restoring native dunes and mangrove habitats, and implementing advanced irrigation audits. This meant, for the first time ever, all five courses on the Rolex Series were GEO certified.

Greenkeepers don’t stop in winter. Golf course mechanic Matt Harrison-Engwell explains it’s the key season for stripping down and servicing machinery, using experience to decide what to replace, manage parts, and plan repairs — all to keep equipment reliable when the playing season arrives.

While waiting for the perfect conditions to do the first aeration of the season, Reesink Turfcare is reminding customers that genuine Toro parts cannot be beaten for this essential turf maintenance practice.

Golf course consultant Paul Larsen talks about the extraordinary success he had in 2025 by rolling more and mowing less.

The quality of the playing surfaces at Crowborough Beacon Golf Club is the result of passion, precision – and the right seed.

The golf course superintendent at the host of the DP World Tour’s Dubai Invitational – Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club – Harry Wells, talks about the irrigation upgrade at the venue, which is delivering tournament-ready results.

Facing heavy use and compaction, Sidcup Sports Club’s Jay Berkhauer has improved drainage, turf quality and flexibility by bringing aeration in-house with the Redexim Verti-Drain® 7212.

With three highly regarded courses and 1,800 members to satisfy, operational efficiency is critical at Blairgowrie Golf Club. The club’s long-term investment in Kubota RTVs and compact tractors is delivering dependable performance, improved productivity and trusted support for the greenkeeping team.

Walsham Le Willows Sports Club has transformed its approach to surface maintenance after investing in a GKB Deep Tine Aerator and Combislit, delivering greater flexibility, improved pitch quality and reduced reliance on contractors across a busy multi-sport site.

Nelli Kovanen grew up next to Finland’s first golf course, then worked at Carnoustie and, for the last three years, has been part of the team at The R&A. She’s now joined this magazine as the key contact for the golf industry.

Gary Armstrong is the golf course manager at Hellidon Lakes in Northamptonshire. He takes us through his average day.

Chartham Park Golf & Country Club in West Sussex is undergoing a major bunker redevelopment project that should preserve the distinctive character of the course for years to come.

Juan Moreno Pedrosa, the head greenkeeper at The Alto Club in Sotogrande, Spain, explains why having a new, shorter course and academy gives the greenkeeping team opportunities to trial agronomic ideas that ultimately benefit the whole facility, but particularly the main course.

Dennis Mowers, SISIS and Hunter Grinders, all part of the Howardson Group, will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 in Harrogate.

DSV Seeds will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 on stand 213, with a spotlight on its flagship turf mix, PRO Pitch.

After a punishing summer left turf surfaces compacted and stressed, visitors to BTME 2026 can see how Redexim’s renovation machinery is helping professionals restore turf health, resilience and playability ahead of the new season.

Visitors to Mansfield Sand’s stand (242) at BTME 2026, taking place from 20–22 January at the Harrogate Convention Centre, will have the opportunity to explore a standout selection of sand-based products designed to elevate the performance, longevity, and overall health of sports surfaces.

Visitors to Stand 550 at BTME 2026 will be welcomed by KAR UK, joined by the expert team from Hunter Irrigation, for a showcase built around innovation, efficiency, and practical support for today’s greenkeepers and course managers.

GroundsFest and the GroundsFest Academy will be exhibiting at BTME 2026 for the very first time, marking an important milestone for the fast-growing event and its year-round education programme.

MM Seed will be returning to BTME from 20-22 January, welcoming visitors to Stand 124 to explore some of the industry’s most trusted grass seed mixtures for golf courses.

Agrovista Amenity will return to BTME 2026 with a line-up that reflects its continued commitment to practical, science-led turf solutions.