Corey Finn Wins Department Head Award at Yas Island Ruwad Awards

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Corey Finn Wins Department Head Award at Yas Island Ruwad Awards: Corey Finn, Cluster Director of Agronomy for Viya Golf Abu Dhabi, has been honoured with the prestigious Department Head Award at Yas Island’s Ruwad Awards. 

This accolade celebrates exceptional leadership and excellence in departmental management, celebrating Corey’s’s instrumental role in overseeing golf course operations and ensuring top-tier conditions for world-class events such as the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links.

Corey Finn Wins Department Head Award at Yas Island Ruwad Awards

Corey Finn Wins Department Head Award at Yas Island Ruwad Awards

With over eight years of experience working within Aldar golf facilities, Corey has been pivotal in managing world-class golf courses, including Yas Links Abu Dhabi, ranked the number one course in the Middle East and Africa region. His expertise in sustainable agronomy and tournament preparation has set new benchmarks in golf course management, ensuring the highest standards for prestigious international events like the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Corey played a crucial role in hosting the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, a key tournament in the DP World Tour’s season-ending playoff series. Under his leadership, Yas Links consistently met the highest standards required for professional play, enhancing both the quality of competition and the global reputation of Yas Island as a premier golf destination.

The Ruwad Awards, launched by Miral, celebrate the outstanding individuals and businesses that contribute to the growth and success of Yas Island as a global destination. This recognition highlights Corey’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, reinforcing Yas Island’s position as a premier location for world-class sporting events.

“I’m truly honoured to receive this award,” said Corey Finn. “It’s a recognition of the passion and dedication I put into my work, and I’m incredibly grateful to be acknowledged among such talented professionals in the industry.”

In addition to this award, Corey’s contributions have been widely recognised, including winning the 59club Agronomy Team of the Year award for Best Conditioned Golf Course at Yas Links in 2021 and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club in 2022. Over the years, he has also mentored and empowered team members, fostering the next generation of turf management professionals.

The Ruwad Awards ceremony took place at Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, bringing together leading professionals, influencers, and industry experts to celebrate excellence and achievement in the businesses that shape Yas Island’s success.

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Wildwood Machinery and Stogger Turf Care lighting the way

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Wildwood Machinery and Stogger Turf Care lighting the way: “We’re excited to announce our UK partnership with Stogger Turf Care,” says Wildwood Machinery managing director James Bastian. “I’m confident that Stogger’s LED light rigs are on the point of revolutionising turf care across the professional football world, and we are fully committed to working alongside them to deliver business growth in the UK.”

Environmental regulations mean that up to 70% of Premiership and – dependent on the final form of the legislation – up to 95% of lower league clubs, who are currently still dependent on High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) light rigs as part of their turfcare regime, will be obliged to transition to more environmentally-friendly LED light rigs.

Wildwood Machinery and Stogger Turf Care lighting the way

Wildwood Machinery and Stogger Turf Care lighting the way

Netherlands-based Stogger Turf Care – whose LED light rigs lead the market in innovation and quality* – is therefore gearing up for significant new business activity. In anticipation of this, Stogger and Wildwood Machinery have signed a partnership agreement. Wildwood will be the first point of contact for existing and potential new clients in the UK.

Stogger Turf Care: delivering tailored solutions for sports field maintenance.

Florian Mans of Stogger Turf Care, comments: “Together, we will ensure that every sales enquiry is handled with precision and dedication. Wildwood Machinery will officially represent our product range across the UK market, and we are confident we’ve found an outstanding ally for regular customer visits, premium aftercare, and the seamless execution of projects.”

“Stogger’s technologically advanced products can bring substantial value to the sports industry,” says Florian Mans of Stogger Turf Care. “Our product range reflects our commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and ease of use. These technologies represent significant improvements in turf health and resource management. By helping organizations meet their sustainability targets, we are driving the future of turf care technology,”

“At Stogger® Turf Care, sustainability is not just a goal—it is the cornerstone of our innovation strategy. We are proud to integrate cutting-edge technologies that not only enhance turf management efficiency but also minimize environmental impact.”

A commitment to exceptional customer service

James Bastian of Wildwood Machinery, says: “Both of our companies have a commitment to exceptional customer service. We’ve found great synergy and shared values from the moment that we started discussing this contract. We have been incredibly impressed with the technological innovations that Stogger have developed in anticipation of this legislation and the evolving needs of professional sports clubs.”

“We’re a young company, but we’ve proved our dynamism and commitment in the groundcare sector over the last three years by securing many prestigious clients and dealerships. We’re very proud that a company with the heritage and reputation of Stogger have entrusted Wildwood with the UK-wide sales, servicing and maintenance of their exceptional lighting solutions, particularly at a time when the prospects for growth are so significant.”

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Fiata Stressgard® now available in 10L packs

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Fiata Stressgard® now available in 10L packs: Fiata Stressgard®, from Envu and distributed by Origin Amenity Solutions, is now available in convenient 10L packs. This allows for more flexible application rates of 15 or 20L/ha, making it easier for turf managers to incorporate into their agronomic programmes.

A recent independent trial by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) confirmed Fiata Stressgard’s ability to improve turf resilience, colour, and quality, even during a six-week drought. The study also showed that Fiata Stressgard® enhances photosynthesis, outperforming both untreated plots and those treated with pigment alone.

Fiata Stressgard® now available in 10L packs

Fiata Stressgard® now available in 10L packs

Additionally, the research found that combining Fiata Stressgard® with the growth regulator trinexapac-ethyl reduces potential quality issues often associated with trinexapac-ethyl alone. This combination further boosted chlorophyll levels in both drought-stressed and healthy turf, supporting plant health under various conditions.

Notably, the trial demonstrated that during drought conditions, Fiata Stressgard® was a better option than continuing with turf wetting agent programme alone. While turf wetting agents are essential before and after drought, using Fiata Stressgard® before and during dry periods helped maintain turf quality and improved recovery afterward.

Since its UK launch, Fiata Stressgard® has received excellent feedback from turf managers, who report improved turf quality, enhanced colour, and greater stress resilience. Phil Logan, UK Turf Manager at Envu, commented: The new STRI trial results reaffirm the multiple benefits of Fiata Stressgard. Not only does it improve plant health and drought tolerance, but it also complements trinexapac-ethyl applications, making it an excellent addition to any turf management programme.”

Mark De Ath, PPP Team Lead at Origin Amenity Solutions, added, “The research highlights Fiata Stressgard’s role in modern turf management. Its ability to support plant health, particularly in drought conditions, provides a practical and reliable solution for maintaining high-quality playing surfaces.”

Looking ahead, the full launch of Fiata Stressgard® in 2025 will include a webinar, regional seminars, and dedicated support from Origin Amenity Solutions to help turf managers maximise its benefits.

For more information, visit www.originamenity.com or contact your local Origin Amenity representative.

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PSD Groundscare celebrate exclusive dealer event

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PSD Groundscare celebrate exclusive dealer event: PSD Groundscare are celebrating a highly successful Exclusive Dealer Training Event at Meriden, Birmingham. The two-day event (18th & 19th March) saw PSD presenting, to their dealer network, new innovations to complement their existing portfolio.

The event was led by the PSD team and included a mix of supplier presentations featuring company histories and product training, which was followed by a hands-on opportunity to try the machinery for themselves.

PSD Groundscare celebrate exclusive dealer event

PSD Groundscare celebrate exclusive dealer event

The dealer partners had the ability to see PSD’s extensive professional product range, plus new innovations, including the expanded range of SABO Equipment, the all-new Hornet RC Flail Mower from EcoTech, Eliet’s new Ecocure Pedestrian Top-dresser, Honda engine Options for Grin Mowers, Koeppl’s unique range of Battery Two Wheeled Tractors and much more.

PSD specialise in various market sectors including long grass and steep slope mowing, turf renovation, green waste shredding and weed removal. The extensive product range includes various petrol engine and battery products.

Training was a key focus of the event, in keeping with PSD’s philosophy that through such training, partners obtain the knowledge and confidence to discuss the equipment in detail with their customers and to offer the best solutions for their individual requirements.

The event was supported in attendance by manufacturers including SABO, represented by Managing Director, Lars Daniel & Pierre Janotta, ELIET, represented by CEO Frederic Lietaer & Gracienne Geenens, EcoTech, represented by Giacomo Facaccia & Michela Tranquillo and GRIN, represented by Stefano Corti.

The day took place at the Forest of Arden Hotel, with sessions both indoors and outdoors with some fantastic weather, making for a highly successful event with an impressive turnout.

Stuart Mercer, Sales Director for PSD said:

“The aim of the event was to bring our dealers partners fully up to speed with what’s new and to ensure that they are well prepared for the season and to provide them with the opportunity to interact directly with our suppliers.”

“At PSD, we always pride ourselves on offering our customers a wide range of events and we were excited again to be able to showcase our range of equipment.”

“We’re absolutely delighted with how well the dealer event went. We not only had a great turn out from Dealers who were very keen to see what’s new, we had some amazing feedback, and it was wonderful to catch up with everyone.”

PSD offers BAGMA dealer staff training, and LANTRA training for their end user customers.

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Toro technology does it again

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Toro technology does it again: Toro continues to push the boundaries of innovation in golf course maintenance with the introduction of Intelli360, a cutting-edge fleet management tool designed to bring around the clock efficiency and connectivity to course operations.

“As an all-in-one digital solution, Intelli360 exemplifies Toro’s commitment to advancing turfcare technology,” says Jon Cole, Divisional Business Manager at Reesink Turfcare. “By leveraging the capabilities of connected equipment and intuitive data management, it will redefine golf course maintenance.”

Toro technology does it again

Toro technology does it again

Building on the foundation of Toro’s myTurf Pro, Intelli360 takes things one step further and provides a centralised platform that streamlines fleet management, machine repairs and resource allocation – providing course managers with the real-time insights required for proactive decision-making.

With Intelli360, golf clubs gain complete visibility of their equipment, no matter where it is on the course. An interactive map feature enables users to easily track machine location, operating status and maintenance needs 24/7.

The intuitive dashboard can be accessed through any web-enabled device, allowing course managers to conveniently create work orders, schedule labour and manage parts inventory remotely.

“From labour and operations to weather conditions and irrigation, there’s an application for just about everything, but having all that data at your disposal can be a lot to manage, which is why Toro created Intelli360,” continues Jon. “This provides the solution that connects the systems and equipment golf course professionals depend on every day.”

And with ongoing support and functionality improvements continuously being developed by Toro, users can expect a product that gets better with time and adapts to evolving industry needs.

New features are already on the horizon, including the ability to find and order inventory parts for planned maintenance, get instant notification of equipment faults for faster repairs and the much-welcomed integration to Toro IntelliDash.

The latter, in particular, will be a key component of Intelli360 – bringing essential information about a course’s agronomic conditions, weather and evapotranspiration forecasts, irrigation data and much more.

Toro’s research and development teams are constantly raising the bar of turfcare technology. Intelli360 sets a new standard for connected fleet and course management, combining real-time data, intuitive design and seamless integration of tools to shape the future of golf maintenance.

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