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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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OAS showcases complete solutions at GroundsFest 2025
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is returning to GroundsFest in 2025 to showcase the latest in turf solutions, digital technology and line marking innovation.
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Royal Dornoch charts bold expansion
At the heart of Royal Dornoch’s vision is a revamped Struie Course, a brand-new 18-hole championship layout on prime Scottish linksland, and two additional short courses.
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Lithium-ion battery-powered Groundsmaster e3300 out-front rotary is now available with all-wheel drive
The all-new lithium-ion battery-powered Groundsmaster e3300 out-front rotary from Reesink Turfcare is now available with all-wheel drive.
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TurfCare appointed as new UK distributor for DSV
Leading seed specialist DSV has appointed TurfCare as a new distributor in the UK, marking a significant step in DSV’s continued expansion across the amenity and sports turf sectors.
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GroundsFest’s education programme returns – bigger and better than ever
GroundsFest 2025 is raising the bar yet again – and this year’s free CPD-accredited educational programme is set to be bigger, and more varied than ever before.
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The Richmond opts for Ventrac equipment
Recently some of the The Richmond’s course machinery fleet needed replacing and a Ventrac demo persuaded course manager Les Howkins that it had a place at Richmond.
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Vandalism nightmare turns to championship recovery at Thorndon Park
It’s every greenkeeper’s worst nightmare – receiving a call informing them of vandalism on the course. That was the reality for David Byron of Thorndon Park, who returned from BTME 2025 to discover the “destruction” of six greens, three tees and numerous fairways.
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Cornwall FA launches pitch improvement partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions
Cornwall Football Association has announced a new partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions, a leading UK provider of turf management products, services and expert advice.
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Royal Troon: One year on
One year after The Open Championship returned to Royal Troon, the club continues to raise the bar in turfcare excellence, with the help of Toro’s technology and Reesink support.
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Gristwood & Toms prioritise cleaner power with Aspen Fuel
As one of the UK’s leading arboricultural businesses, Gristwood & Toms (G&T) rely on a vast and varied fleet of high-performance 2-stroke equipment to deliver consistent reliability on jobs around the country. Powering that operation for the last seven years has been Aspen Fuel.
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Kubota launches Terrako: A digital marketplace for parts and service essentials
Kubota (UK) has introduced a digital marketplace for customers to streamline ordering of genuine parts using mobile or desktop devices.
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Mark Andrews named managing director of Origin’s Landscapes businesses
Origin Enterprises plc, the international group championing sustainable land use solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Andrews as managing director of Landscapes, a newly created role within the group’s Living Landscapes division.
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Agrovista Amenity becomes Viano distributor following agreement with DJ Turfcare
Agrovista Amenity has reached an agreement with DJ Turfcare that will see it become the exclusive distributor for the Viano range of organic fertilisers and lawn care products throughout the UK (excluding Northern Ireland), effective from July 21, 2025.
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Meet the assistant director of Sustainable Agronomy Services at The R&A: Richard Windows
Richard Windows is assistant director of Sustainable Agronomy Services at The R&A, where he leads the global team responsible for Championship Agronomy and Sustainable Agronomy programmes worldwide. Here he talks about preparing an Open Championship course from an agronomy perspective.
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Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club achieved GEO Certified® status
Viya Golf is delighted to announce that both Yas Links Abu Dhabi and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club have achieved GEO Certified® status, the international mark of excellence for sustainability in golf.