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Local Heroes For An Event That Produced A Local Hero…

Local Heroes For An Event That Produced A Local Hero…: Scott MacCallum catches up with Royal Portrush Course Manager, Graeme Beatt, following the magnificent return of the Open Championship to the island of Ireland. Graeme Beatt arrived home from work and poured himself a gin and tonic before settling into a chair to reflect on […]

Tackling Summer Turf Stress

Tackling Summer Turf Stress: Last summer saw the highest level of drought stress the UK has seen for years, and many courses are still feeling the effects of this damage in 2019. Heat and drought stress can often be hard to manage but by looking at above and below ground factors it is possible to […]

An Update From Scott MacCallum

I must start this month by passing on the thoughts of all at Turf Matters to those groundsmen and their fellow staff at Bury Football Club. The euphoria of promotion last season had not long died down when the doors closed for the last time with expulsion from the league structure.   It is absolutely […]

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 […]