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Toyota Mirai joins JCB fleet

December 3, 2021

FGM Claymore to distribute Echo and Shindaiwa

December 3, 2021

Sutton United invests in Reesink

December 3, 2021

Kent groundsman scoops award

December 3, 2021

Taunton’s tip-top pitch

December 1, 2021

Polaris leads into the future

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Turf Talk

Dennis Mowers Celebrates 75 years of SALTEX

Managing Director of Dennis Mowers Ian Howard recieves an award from the Grounds Management Association’s CEO Geoff Webb for exhibiting at every SALTEX over the past 75 events.

AriensCo at SALTEX 2021

AriensCo, an industry leader in outdoor power equipment, showed off its range of professional petrol and battery powered zero-turn mowers on stand at SALTEX.

GroundWOW at SALTEX 2021

David Pritchard from GroundWOW looks back on the past two years growth with Turf Matters and the exciting new partnerships on the horizon within football.

Turf Spotlight

Getting to the roots of sustainability

August 24, 2021

Getting to the roots of sustainability: Back in April, users of ‘turf Twitter’ bore witness to the effect extreme weather has on the sports turf industry. A…

The school with its own sports village

August 23, 2021

The school with its own sports village: There is a school in North Yorkshire which marches to its own beat. Celebrating the individual is at the heart…

Pitch perfect

August 5, 2021

Pitch perfect: Scott MacCallum talks with Yves De Cocker, of PitchTecConcept, about his role in ensuring that our wonderful new stadiums have pitches to…

Good things come to those who wait…

August 3, 2021

Good things come to those who wait…: Scott MacCallum catches up with the most patient man in greenkeeping – Paul Larsen, who has had to wait an additional…

Maintain or replace?

June 3, 2021

Maintain or replace?: Bailoy Director, Adam Lovejoy, offers some helpful advice on whether you should invest in new or extend the live of your existing…

Ride-on mowers – what to look for

June 3, 2021

Ride-on mowers - what to look for: When it comes to purchasing a new ride-on mower, there are many manufacturers and models currently available. Whether…

Rise of the SuperBents

June 3, 2021

Rise of the SuperBents: Germinal’s Paul Moreton explains that the latest generation of creeping bentgrasses are ideal for British greens thanks to their…

Turf management is coming home

June 3, 2021

Turf management is coming home: Scott MacCallum chats with Karl Standley and Andy Gray about their respective roles and the forthcoming European Championship. We…

The countdown has started

June 3, 2021

The countdown has started: Turf Matters catches up with Alan MacDonnell, who in six years time will join the elite club of turf managers who have prepared…

Turf News

Toyota Mirai joins JCB fleet

December 3, 2021

Toyota Mirai joins JCB fleet: Digger giant JCB has taken delivery of the latest Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car – just as it develops its own hydrogen…

FGM Claymore to distribute Echo and Shindaiwa

December 3, 2021

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…

Sutton United invests in Reesink

December 3, 2021

Sutton United invests in Reesink: Securing Football League status is an historic achievement and for Sutton United Football Club in south London, it led…

Kent groundsman scoops award

December 3, 2021

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…

Taunton’s tip-top pitch

December 3, 2021

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…

Polaris leads into the future

December 1, 2021

Polaris leads into the future: Polaris (NYSE: PII), the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, has harnessed the power of electrification…

Celtic Manor’s academy investment

December 1, 2021

Celtic Manor's academy investment: The Celtic Manor Resort is relaunching its Golf Academy next month with a £500,000 facelift featuring the installation…

Vandals strike at golf course

December 1, 2021

Vandals strike at golf course: Vandals have struck at a Herefordshire golf club as a car is driven across two of the course’s greens. Read the full…

Waterscapes takes advantage of Rain Bird

November 30, 2021

Waterscapes takes advantage of Rain Bird: Waterscapes Limited, the UK's leading water feature and irrigation specialist, has been the recipient of the…

20 Questions

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Tottenham Hotspur head groundsman Darren Baldwin.

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Turf Recruit

Full-time Groundsperson

December 3, 2021

Salary and Benefits £28,000 to £32,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications 5% Club Bonus Scheme 23 days holiday increasing…

Sports Pitch Installer

November 26, 2021

total-play Ltd: Sports Pitch Installer (FULL TIME) Location: Based in Northampton with projects nationwide. Total-play Ltd is an established…

Assistant Greenkeeper

November 23, 2021

BIRD HILLS GOLF CENTRE An Assistant Greenkeeper is required to join our dedicated greens staff. What we are looking for: NVQ Level 2 or…

Greenkeeper

November 23, 2021

Harleyford Golf Club prides itself on being one of the best golf clubs in the area. In order for us to be the best golf club we must have a team in place…

Grounds Person

November 19, 2021

POSITION : Grounds Person REPORTS TO : Head Groundsman or Assistant Head Groundsman LOCATION : Nevil Road, Bristol DATE : November 2021 JOB…

Grounds Supervisor

November 19, 2021

Role: Grounds Supervisor (Supervisor for Croquet, Bowls and Golf) Pay: circa £30K plus overtime, benefits. Location: Fulham, SW6 3PR Recruiting…

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

November 15, 2021

Full time job UK Field-based We all love to watch a great match, but what would sports be without the lines on the field? Our mission is…

Greenkeepers

November 9, 2021

Chart Hills Golf Club We are on the lookout for experienced professional Greenkeepers to join our expanding maintenance team at #ChartHills. With…

Sales Representative

November 1, 2021

Greentech Sportsturf is one of Scotland’s leading distributors of high quality turf grass products from suppliers including The Andersons, Barenbrug,…

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