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Sean Brocklehurst – my journey, mentorship and leading the team at South Herts Golf Club
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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BTME preview: GKB
If you’re looking for greater productivity in golf course aeration, then a stop by the GKB Machines stand at BTME 2026 is a must with the launch of the new Deep Tine Aerator High Speed (DTA HS) range.
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BTME preview: OAS
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS), the leading complete turf solutions provider, will be a key exhibitor at BTME 2026.
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BTME preview: Suståne
With thoughts turning to the new season, turf professionals looking for solutions that deliver early strength, reliable performance and long-term soil health can find all of the answers on the Suståne stand at BTME 2026.
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BTME preview: DLF Seeds
DLF Seeds is set to inspire and educate visitors at BTME 2026 with the launch of the brand new interactive ‘DLF Seed Lab’.
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BTME preview: BAGMA
The British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA) is returning to BTME in 2026, setting the tone for a year of growth, strength and increased value for its membership.
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Kerr’s Grounds Services goes robotic with the RM21
For Charlie Kerr, owner of Kerr’s Ground Services, investing in cutting-edge robotic technology has revolutionised the way he works – and the RM21 Combo Mower, distributed exclusively by Agrovista Amenity in partnership with XDC, has been at the heart of that transformation.
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How to manage a golf course that’s on an active volcano
One of only two golf courses in the world built on an active volcano, Picciolo Etna Golf Resort in Sicily presents a unique setting for its greenkeeping team. We caught up with head greenkeeper Salvatore Leonardi to discuss the agronomic realities and renovation plans, and what it takes to keep turf healthy when your office…
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Jake Field named as new course manager of Basingstoke Golf Club
Basingstoke Golf Club has moved to strengthen its golf course management team with the appointment of Jake Field as new course manager as the ambitious Hampshire club continues to plan for the future.
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Meet the course manager: Ben Cumberland
Ben Cumberland, the course manager at Coxmoor Golf Club in Nottinghamshire, takes us through his average day.
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ICL appoints Aimee Davey as marketing communications manager for UK and Ireland
Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its turf and landscape portfolio, taking on the role of marketing communications manager for the UK and Ireland.
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Nature-based solutions in focus at Husqvarna’s 11th Living City summit
Husqvarna’s Living City summit brought 200 experts to Barcelona to explore nature-based solutions, tech innovation and sustainable green space management — showcasing new robotics, real-world case studies and a call for action on urban resilience.
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Coventry Hearsall doubles down on Toro with new five-year deal and course upgrade
Coventry Hearsall Golf Club has been a Toro machinery customer for 13 years and a Toro Total Solutions customer for seven.
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How vision and nature created a championship course
Jhomer Darlito Patalot Jr. is the new director of agronomy at Laguna Golf Phuket, situated in Asia’s premier integrated resort destination, Laguna Phuket. With extensive agronomic experience, he outlines his vision to adapt the tropical conditions of Phuket to meet the precision and playability that European golfers expect.
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Cabot Highlands chooses Toro Total Solution to maintain world-class standards
Backed by a full Toro Total Solution package and support from Reesink Scotland, Cabot Highlands’ course manager James Hutchison is preparing the new Old Petty course for its 2026 opening while maintaining Castle Stuart’s elite, top-100 reputation.
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QHotels launches winter open competitions following course improvement work
The QHotels Collection is launching ‘Winter Open Competitions’ at its championship venues after investing significantly in course infrastructure, drainage and conditioning, which has ensured the courses remain playable 12 months of the year.



