Features
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Drought, wear, and nutrient deficiency are often treated as isolated fires to be fought, but inside the plant, they all speak the same language: a slowdown in photosynthesis. This article explores why the metabolic tipping point happens long before the grass turns brown, and how shifting your management focus from “symptom-hunting” to “energy-protection” is the…
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As labour shortages and precision demands reshape the industry, autonomous mowing is moving from a futuristic concept to an everyday reality. We explore Toro’s cutting-edge GPS-guided range and the essential infrastructure — from power placement to satellite mapping — needed to turn your course into a high-tech, high-efficiency operation.
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Tom Smart, the course manager at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club in Suffolk, takes us through his average day.
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As we navigate a record-breaking wet start to 2026, how can turf managers maintain pitch integrity against high-volume rain? Paul Langford from Redexim UK discusses the twin challenges of drainage and surface playability.
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Explore how DSV Eurograss is using “smart root” technology and genetic breeding to create drought-tolerant, disease-resistant turf for the 2026 season.
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See how Leicester Tigers’ head groundsman Ed Mowe uses the RM21 Combo from Agrovista Amenity to save seven hours a week on pitch marking while improving turf quality.
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Discover how Cutting Edge Grounds Maintenance uses Redexim’s Verti-Quake and Verti-Top to transform drainage and synthetic surface care for schools and sports clubs.
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South Herts Golf Club is underlining its commitment to exceptional course presentation and outstanding playing conditions through its continued investment in Baroness mowing technology.
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GroundsFest Academy kicked off its 2026 programme in style with a fully booked Integrated Weed Management event, bringing together contractors, local authorities, educators and suppliers for a free day of learning, discussion and hands-on demonstrations.
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From mowing at 16 in Surrey to prepping a DP World Tour venue in 50°C Bahrain, Jamie Faulkner’s greenkeeping career has taken him from the UK to Australia, the US, India and Saudi Arabia — now leading agronomy at The Royal Golf Club, the island’s only grass course.
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The Turfco WideSpin™ 1550 was designed to help you achieve your agronomic goals, increase staff productivity and free up your time.
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Eaton Golf Club’s mature parkland course uses GKB’s efficient PTO-driven leaf blower to slash fuel costs from £50 per day and speed up three-month leaf clearance, boosting playability.
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Corey Finn, Director of Agronomy at Viya, explains how he delivers tournament-level conditioning across Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach Golf Club and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club — balancing course identity, team leadership and long-term agronomic excellence in the UAE capital.
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MM Seed has refined and strengthened its range, building on its reputation for quality, performance and reliability across golf, winter sports, cricket and tennis.
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Industry veteran Anthony Mocklow to lead sales in Europe, Middle East and beyond.
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Pro Blue+ Lake Dye offers a highly concentrated, UK-manufactured solution for enhancing the appearance and ecological balance of ponds and lakes, combining long-lasting colour with environmentally responsible water management across a wide range of commercial and recreational settings.
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The course manager at Tall Pines Golf Club in Bristol, Marc Rossiter, takes us through his average day.
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Since its UK launch in 2017, Ventrac’s 4520Y power unit has helped golf clubs cut labour, tackle extreme slopes and maximise uptime by pairing one traction unit with a wide range of mowers and attachments.
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Minchinhampton GC is seeing big wins after switching to Aspen alkylate petrol: fewer breakdowns, safer on-site fuel delivery, cleaner emissions and happier staff.
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Tacit and Eagle introduced a new Furniture Collection at BTME in Harrogate. Handcrafted with precision and built for durability, this collection enhances both the aesthetics and functionality of golf courses.
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Appointed in April 2024, Inverurie GC head greenkeeper Stuart Donald inherited thatch-heavy greens and poor rooting. One year on, a science-led programme with Origin Amenity Solutions has cut thatch by 30mm, improved airflow, turf health and delivered smoother, truer greens.




















