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The countdown has started

The countdown has started: Turf Matters catches up with Alan MacDonnell, who in six years time will join the elite club of turf managers who have prepared a Ryder Cup course. Adare Manor has been chosen to host the 2027 Ryder Cup with the County Limerick club being the second Irish golf club after The […]

A charter for excellence

A charter for excellence: James Pope took on his dream job in the middle of a pandemic but, as he explained to Scott MacCallum, after a difficult start he now truly appreciates the wonders of Charterhouse School. James Pope is looking out over the stunning, immaculately maintained, sports grounds of Charterhouse School and thinking back […]

All you need to know about nematodes

All you need to know about nematodes: Spring is an important time of year for turf management. As the weather warms and preparations are made for the busy summer season, everything must be one to ensure that the turf is healthy – protecting the grass from soil-dwelling pests such as chafer grubs. Helpfully, nematodes can […]

EFL award winners announced

EFL award winners announced: Despite a challenging 2020/21 season for clubs in relation to their pitches, ground staff have continued to produce an incredibly high standard of pitches up and down the country. As the current campaign draws to a close, the EFL have announced their winners for the Grounds Teams of the Season. Here […]

Visit a park as a tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Visit a park as a tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh – Fields in Trust : Green Space charity Fields in Trust is inviting people to visit a local green space this weekend to reflect and appreciate the work of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh who was President for 64 years under […]