La Finca Golf Resort a Premium Sustainable Agronomy Venue

La Finca Golf Resort a Premium Sustainable Agronomy Venue: The R&A has welcomed La Finca Resort as one of the select venues working with The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service under a premium venue support agreement. La Finca Golf is situated in Algorfa, Alicante, one of Spain’s most famous golfing destinations, and is known for its striking design and resort facilities.

The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service supports clubs worldwide with independent, science-led expertise, helping them to deliver long-term sustainability alongside outstanding course conditioning and playing performance.

La Finca Golf Resort a Premium Sustainable Agronomy Venue

La Finca Golf Resort a Premium Sustainable Agronomy Venue

Paul Woodham, Sustainable Agronomy Lead for Europe and GB&I at The R&A, said, “La Finca Resort is a fantastic addition to our growing sustainable agronomy portfolio. Its reputation as a premier Spanish golf destination, coupled with its ambition to lead in agronomic and greenkeeping best practice management and drive environmental sustainability, makes this a very exciting collaboration. We look forward to working with the La Finca Golf team to demonstrate how sustainable approaches can enhance quality and resilience for the benefit of golfers and the game.”

The R&A is internationally recognised for staging The Open, the AIG Women’s Open and elite amateur championships, while promoting long-term environmental responsibility across the sport.

Opened in 2002 and designed by the renowned José Gancedo, La Finca Golf, recently enhanced under the consultancy of architect Tim Lobb, has established itself as a benchmark in Spanish golf. Its wide fairways, signature greens and natural water hazards create a unique challenge for advanced amateurs and professionals alike. Over the years, the course has hosted European Junior Championships, Spanish Junior Championships, professional tour events, and national circuits.

Gonzalo Pedrera Martínez, CEO of La Finca Resort, commented, “Joining The R&A’s Sustainable Agronomy programme is a significant step forward for us. It reinforces our commitment to excellence in course presentation while ensuring that sustainability is central to our long-term strategy. We are proud to align with The R&A and contribute to shaping a future for golf that balances performance with responsibility.”

This partnership reflects a shared ambition to set new standards in course management and to strengthen the role of sustainability at the heart of world-class golf.

For information about The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service, please contact sustainableagronomy@randa.org or visit www.randa.org/sustainability/agronomy.

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STIHL launches new SGA 60 battery-powered sprayer

STIHL launches new SGA 60 battery-powered sprayer: STIHL has expanded its sprayer offering with the launch of the SGA 60, designed to combine operator comfort with automatic and precise liquid distribution. Built for groundskeepers, landscapers and gardeners, the model removes the requirement for manual pumping, delivering consistent pressure throughout the spraying task.

Providing a working pressure of up to 4.5 bars, the SGA 60 uses the STIHL AK System battery and features a 15-litre tank capacity. Its five nozzles enable users to tailor the spray pattern depending on the application, whether applying fertilisers or other solutions across a variety of areas. With a quick-change feature, professionals can choose between single, double, quadruple, fan-jet, and adjustable modes, ensuring effective coverage specific to the application.

STIHL launches new SGA 60 battery-powered sprayer

STIHL launches new SGA 60 battery-powered sprayer

Ease of use is at the heart of the SGA 60’s design, with straightforward pressure controls, an intuitive ON/OFF switch and a clear battery charge indicator. Additionally, padded shoulder straps, back support, and a hip harness evenly distribute weight for minimal strain, allowing for comfortable use.

The 2026 addition arrives as STIHL celebrates its 100th anniversary. Since 1926, STIHL has defined the global standard for battery and petrol-powered forestry, landscaping, and residential gardening equipment for professional and domestic users.

To learn more about the STIHL SGA 60, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxd2eORPo4E

For more information on STIHL products, visit www.stihl.co.uk or contact your nearest STIHL Approved Dealer.

Find out more about STIHL’s historic milestone, here: https://100.stihl.com

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