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Engineered to protect the lawn

Engineered to protect the lawn: STIGA’s new robotic lawnmower, designed and manufactured in Italy, helps produce a healthy lawn whilst allowing time for owners to enjoy their outdoor space in peace and quiet. Stig is the first robot that can properly care for a lawn in just two mowing sessions a day, with an 80-minute […]

Tributes to groundsman David Leitch

Tributes to groundsman David Leitch: St Andrews United Football Club has paid tribute to former groundsman David Leitch who died aged 85. Read the full article from The Courier here For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for […]

Grass is greener at AZ Alkmaar

Grass is greener at AZ Alkmaar: The AQUA4D® system rented by Lescrauwaet BV has contributed significantly to solving turf issues at the AFAS Training Complex in Wijdewormer, home of AZ Alkmaar football club (Eredivisie). “We now have no more dead grass spots,” says groundsman Wouter Uitentuis. “That’s because the AQUA4D® water system creates smaller water […]

Timberwolf announces expansion of area

Timberwolf announces expansion of area: Timberwolf have announced the expansion of area for its dealer Lister Wilder. The machinery dealer recently announced the opening of its Bristol/Bath branch at Keynsham. Following this announcement Timberwolf have awarded Lister Wilder official dealer status for the surrounding area of their new depot. Phill Hughes (Sales & Hire Director) […]

Greentech moves to Employee Ownership

Greentech moves to Employee Ownership: Leading sports surface specialists, Greentech Sportsturf Ltd has set up an Employee Ownership Trust to hold 100% of the leading sports and recreational surfaces firm and put it into the hands of the people who work for it – making them the direct beneficiaries of the company’s future success. Started […]

FGM Claymore to distribute Echo and Shindaiwa

FGM Claymore to distribute Echo and Shindaiwa: FGM Claymore have announced that it will now be the distributor of the popular Echo and Shindaiwa brands commencing on the 1st January 2022 for the UK market. “We are delighted with this appointment which will further strengthen our position in the UK market. We have a long […]

Kent groundsman scoops award

Kent groundsman scoops award: Kent’s head of grounds Adrian Llong has won the England Cricket Board’s One-Day award for Grounds Manager of the Year. Read the full article from the KentOnline here For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you. Follow […]

Taunton’s tip-top pitch

Taunton’s tip-top pitch: Everybody knows Taunton Town has an impressive pitch that always looks in tip top condition. Read the full article from the Somerset County Gazette here For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for fun, fresh and […]

Polaris leads into the future

Polaris leads into the future: Polaris (NYSE: PII), the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, has harnessed the power of electrification and is once again pushing the industry forward with the introduction of its highly anticipated RANGER XP Kinetic – the hardest working, smoothest riding UTV ever built. Featuring an entirely new electric powertrain […]

Celtic Manor’s academy investment

Celtic Manor’s academy investment: The Celtic Manor Resort is relaunching its Golf Academy next month with a £500,000 facelift featuring the installation of brand-new, industry-leading Toptracer Range technology. Toptracer Range’s ground-breaking technology allows golfers to practise like never before, offering real-time shot data and accurate, interactive visuals alongside a host of different game modes to […]