Entries by Louise Parratt

Greenkeepers set for career-enhancing experience

Greenkeepers set for career-enhancing experience: The British and Irish greenkeepers travelling to TPC Sawgrass to volunteer at The Players Championship in March met at John Deere’s BTME stand as they prepare for the experience of a lifetime. The seven-strong contingent was selected to be part of the programme organised annually by John Deere in partnership […]

John Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf president

John Deere’s Worldwide Agriculture & Turf president: Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) announced today that it has named Deanna Kovar as its new President of Worldwide Agriculture and Turf, Small Ag and Turf, and Regions 1 and 2, which include the company’s presence in Asia, Africa, and Europe. She replaces Mark von Pentz who is retiring. In this […]

Ceremony marks next step for John Deere apprentices

Ceremony marks next step for John Deere apprentices: A 39-strong group of John Deere apprentices are starting the next stage of their careers having qualified as service and parts technicians working in dealerships across the UK. The talented cohort’s achievements were recognised at a graduation ceremony in Nottingham on Friday night (20 October) at a […]

Royal Norwich introduces turfcare academy

Royal Norwich introduces turfcare academy: Royal Norwich has introduced a new international sports turf qualification for students who want to specialise in golf. The golf and country club has launched the two-year full-time programme of study which will run in conjunction with the Performance Golf Programme. “We’re proud to announce the introduction of our Turfcare […]