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Meet the course manager: Shaun Embleton
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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The GroundsFest Academy is launched
GroundsFest has announced a new initiative: the GroundsFest Academy, which has been designed to provide free education for anyone working in groundscare and landscaping.
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“Working at such an iconic property makes the long days worthwhile”
Matthew Perry, who worked at various golf clubs in the UK before emigrating to the Middle East nearly 20 years ago, is the superintendent at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, one of the region’s leading venues. He discusses his career, his day-to-day work and how his team prepares for big tournaments, like the Dubai Desert Classic.
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New Lister Wilder areas for Redexim customers
In a rationalisation of its partner network, Redexim UK has announced an expansion of territory for Lister Wilder.
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GroundsFest sponsors greenkeeping award
GroundsFest was honoured to once again sponsor the Sports Turf and Greenkeeping category at the prestigious Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards 2024, held recently at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham.
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Howardson appoints new regional sales director
The Howardson Group has appointed Tom Worthy as its new regional sales director. Tom brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for the turf care industry.
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ICL Growing Solutions acquires GreenBest
ICL Growing Solutions, a global leader in specialty fertilisers, has acquired GreenBest, a UK-based manufacturer specialising in tailored specialty fertilisers and solutions for the sports turf, landscape, and horticulture markets.
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‘Shocking’ damage to course carried out by vandals
Here are some shocking images and videos of the damage done to Thorndon Park Golf Club in Essex, as hooded and masked quad bikers were seen ripping up the golf course.
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Several golf clubs win environmental awards
Six golf clubs – Goring and Streatley, Formby Ladies Golf Club, North Hants Golf Club (Andy Reason), Bowring Park and Golf Course, Camiral Golf & Wellness and Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club have won Golf Environment Awards.
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Carden Park’s Peter Pattenden named Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year
Peter Pattenden, spray tech at the Cheshire championship golf resort, Carden Park, has been named Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year.
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Morlais Castle and Parkstone golf clubs win greenkeeping awards
Morlais Castle Golf Club has been named Championship Greenkeeping Performance of the Year and Parkstone Golf Club the Greenkeeping Project of the Year at an awards ceremony in Harrogate.
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Reesink East Anglia celebrates two years
The East Anglia and Midlands branch of Reesink UK is celebrating two years of successful operation and attributing a significant proportion of its achievements to its machinery servicing and parts departments.
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Origin Amenity Solutions launches Xtend CRF
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS), a pioneer in innovative turf care solutions, unveiled its new Xtend CRF fertiliser range at BTME 2025.
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“We use this over winter months to help us install additional drainage bands”
Ventrac’s versatile all-terrain compact tractor and multiple attachments can help the beleaguered turf manager, especially during the winter months.
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Large Kubota fleet exceeds even larger expectations at Eton College
Looking after one football pitch can be tough! Managing a multi-sport site poses a few additional challenges… now imagine a remit consisting of 38 winter sports pitches, 11 grass cricket squares, a nine-hole golf course and various artificial and athletics surfaces to boot!
