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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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20% off Slotter: Your essential turf tool
Slotter is a specialised overseeding tool for fine turf areas, featuring a flat-bottomed slot that enhances moisture retention, accelerates germination, and supports strong root development – ideal for fescue.
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Free sustainability assessment tool launched by GroundsFest Academy
The GroundsFest Academy, in collaboration with John Moverley OBE, has launched a free online sustainability assessment tool designed to help organisations evaluate and strengthen their sustainable practices.
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Inside the May 2026 opening of Tom Doak’s Old Petty golf course at Cabot Highlands
As Old Petty prepares for its official May 2026 debut, Cabot Europe’s Mark Wright discusses Tom Doak’s rugged design, the strategy behind preview play traffic, and how the new course transforms Cabot Highlands into a premier 36-hole global destination.
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Attraxor helps refine greens and tame seed heads at Crowborough Beacon
At Crowborough Beacon Golf Club, course manager Luke Jenkins has been achieving exceptional results using BASF’s Attraxor®, a plant growth regulator supplied by Agrovista Amenity.
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John Deere dealers offer new turf industry career pathways for service leavers
John Deere’s dealer network is strengthening its support for veterans as Hunt Forest Group and Ripon Farm Services sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Discover how the Military Hiring Programme is turning ex-service skill sets into elite technician roles.
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Origin Amenity Solutions and Replay Maintenance partner to deliver data-led pitch care
Replay Maintenance has secured a new three-year supply agreement with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS). This strategic partnership provides the data-led technical support and high-performance products needed to power Replay’s growing Natural Turf Division.
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Bournemouth University tackles heavy wear and drought with MM Tetra Sport Seed
Faced with 5,000 weekly users and record-breaking dry spells, Bournemouth University grounds manager Alex McCombie reveals why MM Tetra Sport is his go-to for recovery. Discover how this specialist seed mix stands up to relentless multi-sport wear.
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Guards Polo Club unveils new Kubota tractor fleet for elite field preparation
Guards Polo Club reveals how a new fleet of Kubota M4, M5 and M6 tractors handles the pressure of a 750-game season. From royal tournaments to heavy-duty renovations, see why grounds manager Paul Brown calls this versatile gear the club’s “heartbeat”.
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GroundsFest Academy attendees gain exclusive insight at the Emirates
Go behind the scenes at Arsenal FC with the GroundsFest Academy. Led by Paul Ashcroft, this Emirates Stadium experience day offered elite insights into pitch construction, stadium microclimates and the precision required for world-class turf management.
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Seven strategies to future-proof your golf course for wetter winters
The UK saw unprecedented rainfall in early 2026, threatening course playability. From proactive traffic control to data-driven drainage investment, learn how course managers can build climate resilience and protect membership value this season.
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Monty’s Machinery appointed Etesia dealer for Cornwall
Monty’s Machinery has been appointed as an authorised dealer for Etesia UK, strengthening the brand’s presence across Cornwall and the wider South West.
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Redexim UK appoints Greg Cain as Business Development Manager
Redexim UK has strengthened its team with the appointment of Greg Cain as Business Development Manager – a newly created role that reflects the company’s continued growth and forward-thinking strategy.
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A design for drought and deluge
The former course manager at Ashridge and Letchworth golf clubs in southern England, James Camfield, is now director of Golf Course Management Services (GCMS), which offers support to greenkeepers. He speaks to irrigation expert John Kidson about how long-term course sustainability can be achieved via effective water management.
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Husqvarna and The R&A shortlisted for awards for using robotic mowers at Women’s Open
Husqvarna and The R&A have been shortlisted in two of the sports industry’s most respected awards programmes following their pioneering autonomous mowing activation at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl.
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Why turf stress always comes back to photosynthesis
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…