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Why Do Golf Courses Aerate So Much?

Why Do Golf Courses Aerate So Much? – The word aeration stimulates negative emotions for many golfers. It may come as a surprise, but golf course superintendents also dislike aeration. After all, the last person who wants to disrupt the smoothness of the putting greens they work so hard to maintain is the superintendent. Golfers often […]

Firefighters Tackle Fire At SIS Factory

Emergency services were called out at 1.30pm yesterday. A police spokesman said: “Emergency services are continuing to tackle a fire at Glasson Industrial Estate in Maryport. “Members of the public are advised to keep their windows closed due to the level of smoke.” A statement released by SIS Pitches said: “No individuals were injured in […]

Qatar World Cup Stadium Claims Turfing World Record

A pitch specially developed in Qatar has been laid in record time at Khalifa International Stadium, as the first proposed host venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar advances towards completion. Fifa.com reports that in the space of just 13 and a half hours, the pitch measuring around 7,800 square metres was moved from […]

CSA Concludes Groundsmen’s Conference

East London – The annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) Groundsmen’s Conference concluded in East London on Friday after a comprehensive overview of the state of playing fields in the country. The April 18 to 21 event covered everything from pitches to the equipment used in preparing them. There was also input from coaches, captains, media […]