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“The last 20 years haven’t felt like work”
After working at the 2006 Ryder Cup as a young man, Damien Coleman embarked on a new challenge as golf superintendent at Golf at The Hawthorn and is now playing a leading role in one of Irish golf’s most exciting projects this year.
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Kress robots raise the bar at Haileybury School
Andy Richards, head of grounds and gardens at Haileybury, explains how Kress robotic mowers are helping his team maintain a 500-acre estate to the highest standards.
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The sand that shapes Dan Delsart’s perfect arena
International show jumping trainer Dan Delsart explains how materials from Mansfield Sand helped him create a surface that puts horse welfare and performance first.
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Meet Jack Shellard: Tacit Golf’s new sales representative in Ireland and Northern Ireland
From junior champion to sales professional, Jack Shellard brings a lifelong passion for golf and a +2 handicap to his role representing Tacit Golf across Ireland — and the greenkeeping community has given him a warm welcome.
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GroundsFest Academy takes delegates behind the scenes at Lord’s Cricket Ground
Selected GroundsFest Academy attendees were given exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Lord’s Cricket Ground, with head groundsman Karl McDermott sharing insight into the turf management practices behind one of sport’s most iconic venues.
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Hastings MacHale Park presented with GAA National Pitch of the Year award
Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been presented with the GAA National Pitch of the Year 2025 award at the league final in Croke Park.
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OAS extends exclusive UK partnership with TinyMobileRobots
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has extended its exclusive UK distribution agreement with TinyMobileRobots, marking a significant milestone in a partnership that sets the standard for line marking and robotic solutions across the industry.
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Toro’s approach for greens and tees
From greens to tees, Toro’s mowing range is engineered around one philosophy: precision, productivity and lower costs. Reesink Turfcare’s Jon Cole explains how smarter machine design is transforming turf management.
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A tank-mix approach to summer turf health
Joe Kinder, technical manager at Agrovista Amenity, explores the intensifying challenges of summer turf pathogens and the evolving strategies, from cultural practices to innovative tank-mix combinations, required to maintain elite playing surfaces this year.
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Kubota appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry to dealer network
Kubota has appointed Hughes Agri Oswestry to its groundscare and agricultural dealer network with immediate effect.
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A day in the life: John Edge
John Edge, the head greenkeeper at Leyland Golf Club in Lancashire, takes us through his average day.
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Toro and GCAE expand on their partnership
Toro is expanding its partnership with the Golf Course Association Europe (GCAE). Building on years of collaboration, the renewed agreement places more emphasis on knowledge-sharing and practical support for golf facilities across Europe.
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Turney Group joins the GKB Machines dealer network
Leading innovative implements manufacturer, GKB Machines, is pleased to announce the appointment of Turney Group as the latest authorised dealer to join their nationwide network.
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Attraxor delivers striking results at Bedford School
When Bedford School’s head groundsman George Mills trialled plant growth regulator Attraxor on one rugby pitch, he wasn’t expecting much. Within days, the results changed his mind — and his entire approach to pitch management.
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How Maidenhead Golf Club is building a ‘top 100’ course from the ground up
After 130 years, Maidenhead Golf Club has relocated to Ascot with bigger ambitions. Course Manager Martin Dearlove explains how a full Toro machinery fleet, £1m drainage investment and new Toro irrigation system are laying the foundations for a top 100 ranking.
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Toro and Reesink make precision-engineered parts more accessible
Toro and Reesink are challenging the status quo by making genuine, precision-engineered parts more accessible. With competitive new pricing on high-wear items like bedknives, turf managers no longer have to choose between upfront savings and performance.



