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Meet the head greenkeeper: Mike Bevan
The head greenkeeper at The Vale Resort in South Wales, Mike Bevan, takes us through his average day.
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Golf clubs turn to GripClad to make slippery steps safe
From Wiltshire to Scotland, clubs say GripClad’s anti-slip cleats have given them a quick, affordable fix for slippery tee steps, sleepers and walkways, and have cut the risk of slip claims.
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OAS builds partnership with ETC Sports Surfaces
A relationship that began with the supply of chemicals and linemarking paint has developed into a wider partnership between ETC Sports Surfaces and Origin Amenity Solutions, creating new opportunities for both businesses.
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Replay Maintenance invests in Redexim machines
Replay Maintenance is strengthening its expanding natural turf division with the investment of a Redexim Verti-Drain 7416 aerator and Overseeder 3D 1575, helping the company deliver high-quality pitch renovations for sports clubs across the UK.
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Carl Sharp named as new head of KAR UK’s Golf division
KAR UK has announced that Carl Sharp will now be leading its Golf division, becoming the main point of contact for golf customers across the UK and Ireland.
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Foxhills announces £3m irrigation overhaul across its two Surrey golf courses
Foxhills Club & Resort is investing £3 million in a major overhaul of irrigation infrastructure across its two courses, with more than 3,500 new sprinkler heads set to improve water efficiency and course resilience.
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John Deere apprentices achieve 91% completion rate, well above national average
More than 90% of John Deere apprentices successfully complete their training, with 74% achieving a merit or distinction and every apprentice passing their End Point Assessment for a fourth consecutive year.
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SALTEX preview: Dennis, SISIS and Hunter Grinders
The Howardson Group will showcase the latest developments from its three specialist turfcare brands – Dennis, SISIS and Hunter Grinders – at SALTEX 2026, with a focus on battery-powered mowing, turf maintenance and precision grinding. The group will occupy stands E123 and E124 at the NEC Birmingham on 11–12 November, with its teams available to…
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How Kress robotic mowers save Farleigh School ten hours a week
Facing staffing pressures across 76 acres of grounds, Farleigh School’s grounds manager Shaun Crowley turned to a fleet of Kress robotic mowers – freeing up time for tasks that used to get pushed aside.
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Agrovista Amenity expands robotics division to meet surging demand
Following a deal to succeed XDC’s robotic operation, Agrovista has brought in specialists Liam Pindred and Brian Turner to form a dedicated robotics team, alongside continued upgrades to its RM21 mower and RLM01 line marker.
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Golf club offers £1,000 reward after vandals dig up seven greens
Vandals used a shovel to deliberately damage seven greens at Bondhay Golf Club, in what the Nottinghamshire club has called a “clear act of vandalism and sabotage” – with staff and neighbouring clubs rallying to repair the damage and police now involved.
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Woodhall Spa solves bunker erosion while preserving course redesign
After years of stone ingress and erosion threatened the character of the Hotchkin course’s redesign, Woodhall Spa has developed a bespoke solution that locks in the original bunker aesthetic while eliminating the maintenance problems that had been building since 2020.
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SALTEX preview: Kubota
Kubota will showcase its FC Series out-front collect mowers, an expanded zero-turn range with petrol, diesel and battery options, and compact tractors from entry-level to L-Series, sharing stand E060 with Baroness at SALTEX.
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SALTEX preview: OAS
OAS will launch its new Nutri-Max liquid fertiliser range at SALTEX, combining Nutrisphere nitrogen efficiency with In-Flux foliar absorption technology, alongside a showcase of autonomous line markers and a chance to win a trip to the TMR factory in Denmark.
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SALTEX preview: GKB
GKB will highlight its new Deep Tine Aerator HS, offering up to 250mm compaction relief with a two-speed gearbox for switching between shallow and deep aeration, alongside its Deep Clean synthetic surface maintenance system, at SALTEX.
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SALTEX preview: Baroness
Baroness will showcase its GM2810A five-deck ride-on mower alongside cylinder mowers, a turbine leaf blower and the FS900 sweeper/collector at SALTEX, sharing stand E060 with Kubota to demonstrate the two Japanese manufacturers’ complementary mowing and groundcare solutions.