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Woodhall Spa locks in Doak Design for long term

The Hotchkin course at The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa is renowned for being one of the best golf courses in the world, with much of the credit going to the re-design by legendary course desi…

New faces, familiar names, and bigger stands – SALTEX 2026 exhibitor line-up gathers pace

SALTEX 2026 is continuing to gather momentum ahead of its landmark 80th edition, with a growing line-up of leading brands, innovative suppliers and new exhibitors are set to showcase the latest produc…

GKB Leaf-Blower delivers high airflow with low power requirement

Every greenkeeper, grounds and green space manager knows the labour-intensive challenge of keeping facilities clear of leaves and debris over the autumn and winter months. The GKB Leaf-Blower has been…

Makita new product launches prove three is the magic number

Makita has launched three new products that adopt its 40V max XGT battery – the UB003G Blower, the UB004G Backpack Blower and the UB005G Blower Vacuum. All three high-quality cordless machines have be…

More than 10,000 head to GroundsFest 2026 as showcase industry event continues to grow

GroundsFest 2026 has once again demonstrated why it has become the industry’s must-attend event, bringing together every corner of the groundscare, landscaping, amenities and outdoor industries for tw…

ELiTE equipment for an elite golf club

Sometimes a product is just too good to ignore. While Ferndown Golf Club’s Course Manager, Danny Murray, wasn’t actively looking for a new greens mower, he is always looking for ways to improve the pl…

Ferris Mowers launches all-new Z1-P stand-on range

Ferris Mowers is introducing the all-new Z1-P stand-on mower for spring 2027, built from the ground up on a new platform and available in three deck sizes. The range is headlined by the new 81 cm (32i…

STIHL ALLPRO battery system in use at the University of Oxford

Designed to making working with battery tools even more convenient and cost-effective, STIHL’s ALLPRO battery system offers fully charged tools within minutes, as well as increased capacity and multip…

BIGGA Elevates launches new Women’s Network to support careers across golf and turf

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is launching a new women’s network to help women working across the golf and turf industries build confidence, develop profess…

STRI to deliver training on Surfaces and Performance: A Multidisciplinary Approach

The surface a horse trains on can have a significant influence on performance, safety and welfare. Understanding how that surface is designed, constructed, maintained and prepared is therefore an impo…

IPM Showcase gets people talking at GroundsFest 2026

The breadth of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) across professional amenity was on display at GroundsFest, where the Amenity Forum brought together organisations, technologies and expertise from acros…

Golf clubs urged to take part in national water census

England Golf, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and the Golf Club Management Association are urging every golf club to contribute to a major national study that will …