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Champion Cheltenham

Champion Cheltenham: Scott MacCallum enjoys an extended socially distanced interview with Christian Brain, Grounds Manager at the prestigious Cheltenham College. Writing articles while in lockdown is a different way of operating. You do find yourself with more time to pull together the information you require, but, confined to barracks, you are a little more reliant […]

It’s time for tee

It’s time for tee: On the vast majority of golf courses, it is the greens on which course managers spend a high proportion of their time and available course budget to ensure they are in pristine condition. It is also the surface where invariably, a game of golf is either won or lost.  Irrigation requirements, […]

Robotic mower top tips

Robotic mower top tips: Looking to buy a robotic mower? If it’s your first time dipping your toes into this gadget world, here’s ten tips on what you need to know: 1 – You will need to measure out the area you are looking to cut as most mowers are chosen according to the upper […]

Fantasy Football is back

Fantasy Football is back: The new Premier League season is almost upon us, which signals the return of the Turf Matters Fantasy Football league, sponsored by Dennis & SISIS. Entry into the league is once again FREE of charge with a share of a £500 prize pot up for grabs. Simply create your team at https://fantasy.premierleague.com and then register […]

Grounds management is vital if we are to get back to play

Grounds management is vital if we are to get back to play: 2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as the season of no sport. With tournaments cancelled, a nationwide ban on sport, and lockdown meaning everyone has ‘stayed at home’, the turf industry and those within it have been seriously impacted by the coronavirus […]