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Sponsor Torquay United’s pitch

June 29, 2022

Hartpury maximises efficiency

June 28, 2022

Horticulture specialist pledges armed forces support

June 28, 2022

STIHL’s new state-of-the-art HQ

June 28, 2022

Gleneagles enhances the King’s course

June 28, 2022

Measuring up to knapsack calibration

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Turf Spotlight

Conserving water for the future of turf sports

June 21, 2022

Conserving water for the future of turf sports: It’s official – fresh water supplies are dwindling, demand for water is steadily rising, and regulations…

Life after greenkeeping

June 21, 2022

Life after greenkeeping: Former Course Manager and BIGGA Chairman, Andy Campbell MG, offers advice for those who are considering a career change. Once…

Making a mark

May 20, 2022

Making a mark: Scott MacCallum meets Andy Butler, the Head of Grounds and Gardens at Repton School, a man who is fast making his mark… For 14 years…

BTME in the spring

May 20, 2022

BTME in the spring: It was strange, but reassuring at the same time, to arrive in Harrogate for BTME 2022. After a gap of 26 months since the last edition,…

On your side for 50 issues, and counting…

May 20, 2022

On your side for 50 issues, and counting…: When we launched Turf Matters back at the beginning of 2014, we had high, but realistic, hopes. We hoped that…

The ultimate aerification system for natural grass pitches and golf courses

February 18, 2022

The ultimate aerification system for natural grass pitches and golf courses: SubAir Systems, a high-tech system provided by Bernhard and Company to EMEA…

What is it about Durham?

February 18, 2022

What is it about Durham?:Scott MacCallum talks cricket with Durham School’s Head of Grounds Barry Boustead, learns how a merger with the city’s Chorister…

Raising the bar

February 17, 2022

Raising the bar: Scott MacCallum headed to Hertfordshire to meet James Bonfield, a Course Manager for whom a change of club ownership has been a real tonic…

Maximise workshop efficiency: Relief grind your cutting units

February 17, 2022

Maximise workshop efficiency: Relief grind your cutting units: Ian Robson, of ProSport UK Ltd, the UK & Ireland Importer/Distributor for Foley Company,…

Turf News

Sponsor Torquay United’s pitch

June 29, 2022

Sponsor Torquay United's pitch: Torquay United are so proud of their much-praised Plainmoor pitch that they’re offering fans the chance to sponsor it. Read…

Hartpury maximises efficiency

June 29, 2022

Hartpury maximises efficiency: Embracing electric and improving efficiency were two of the standout reasons why Hartpury College and University turned…

Horticulture specialist pledges armed forces support

June 28, 2022

Horticulture specialist pledges armed forces support: The Nurture Group signs Armed Forces Covenant as part of the nation’s promise to support current…

STIHL’s new state-of-the-art HQ

June 28, 2022

STIHL's new state-of-the-art HQ: STIHL GB held a groundbreaking ceremony this week to mark the first official day of construction of its new 11,500m2 purpose-designed…

Gleneagles enhances the King’s course

June 28, 2022

Gleneagles enhances the King's course: Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel and global luxury destination, has completed important enhancements to its…

Measuring up to knapsack calibration

June 28, 2022

Measuring up to knapsack calibration: Correctly calibrating liquid spray applications is a keystone of effective spraying. Doing it right, whether weeding…

SISIS is marvellous for Merthyr Town

June 28, 2022

SISIS is marvellous for Merthyr Town: A range of SISIS synthetic turf maintenance equipment is helping to keep the ‘Wembley of South Wales’ in excellent…

ICL integral to rebuild at Wychwood

June 27, 2022

ICL integral to rebuild at Wychwood: Ashley Oakes, Course Manager at Wychwood Golf Club, has explained how an integrated turf management programme from…

Kubota RTV supports community forest

June 27, 2022

Kubota RTV supports community forest: Kubota has formed a partnership with the Forest of Marston Vale, part of England’s Community Forests which together…