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Greenkeeper celebrates 30 years

Greenkeeper celebrates 30 years: Darren Hargreaves is celebrating 30 years as the deputy head greenkeeper at Skipton Golf Club. He has been involved in golf as an occupation virtually since leaving Greenhead Grammar School in Keighley, now University Academy Keighley – although he did initially “dabble” with a course in engineering. “I soon realised engineering […]

Weymouth GC greenkeeper retires

Weymouth GC greenkeeper retires: Weymouth Golf Club will wish a fond farewell to their head greenkeeper this month, as he retires after 42 years working to keep the course in tip top shape. Rob Bayliss, 64, was appointed head greenkeeper at the club in May 1978 and many at the club will know him from […]

People who know turf know INTURF

People who know turf know INTURF: We are still investing heavily in equipment and we strive to be the best in the business and putting our customers first. The Government’s latest variations to the guidance to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have changed and they will positively affect how business functions and will get our […]

Tributes to devoted groundsman

Tributes to devoted groundsman: Tributes have been paid to a groundsman who devoted his life to the football and cricket clubs he lovingly served. John Marston, who was groundsman at Mundford Football Club and Mundford Cricket Club, died on May 13 at the age of 76. Employed throughout his working life by the Forestry Commission, […]

The Artificial Turf Recycling Survey

The Artificial Turf Recycling Survey: Please take part in the Artificial Turf Recycling survey that is now live until the 16th June. What is the perception of all stakeholders and the challenges to embrace change. There are many factors such as cost, access to facilities, component quality and ultimately who is responsible, but what are […]