Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

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Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

Sandwell Park Golf Club has appointed Greg Evans MG Ltd under a Level 2 management agreement, which commenced on 1 January 2026.

Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

The agreement includes twice-monthly visits, agronomic advice and management support. Working closely with Course Supervisor Alex Brasenell and the greenkeeping team, Greg will advise on course management and help guide the club’s long-term development programme.

The immediate priority is to improve the condition and presentation of the greens, tees and approaches. To support this work, the club is also strengthening its greenkeeping team under Alex’s leadership.

Over the last two years, Sandwell Park has installed a new Toro Lynx irrigation system across the greens, tees and approaches. Installed by Green Irrigation, the system allows more precise irrigation management, improving turf health while making better use of available water.

Planning is underway for the next phase of the club’s course improvement programme, funded through the sale of surplus land. The programme follows a design audit undertaken by leading golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert.

Planned work includes bunker improvements, tee reconstruction and levelling, tree management, selective tree removal and improvements to greens drainage. The plans will also reopen historic vistas and help restore the course’s original heathland character.

The club’s soil-based greens date back more than 125 years and are a key focus of the long-term investment programme. Improving their drainage will enhance year-round performance while preserving their character.

Terry Bray, Course Director, said:

“The appointment of Greg Evans MG Ltd is an important step in the continued development of the golf course. Greg’s experience and independent advice will complement the work already being carried out by Alex and the greenkeeping team, helping us deliver our immediate priorities while planning for the future.

“We’re looking forward to working together as we continue to invest in the course for the benefit of our members and visitors.”

George Hogan, Chairman, said:

“This management agreement forms part of the club’s long-term commitment to improving the course. Alongside our recent investment in irrigation and the wider course improvement programme, Greg’s appointment brings additional expertise to help guide our plans.

“We are committed to preserving the character of Sandwell Park while investing carefully in its future.”

About Greg Evans MG Ltd

Greg Evans MG Ltd provides independent agronomy, management and advisory services to golf clubs across the UK. Its services include agronomy audits, management agreements, course development planning and project management.

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DSV – EuroGrass to showcase the latest innovations in premium turfgrass

DSV – EuroGrass to showcase the latest innovations in premium turfgrass

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DSV – EuroGrass to showcase the latest innovations in premium turfgrass

Visitors to GroundsFest 2026 will have the opportunity to discover the latest developments from DSV – EuroGrass in Hall 1, Stand 29, where the team will be showcasing market-leading grass seed varieties and mixtures designed to deliver exceptional performance across the sports turf, amenity and golf sectors.

DSV – EuroGrass to showcase the latest innovations in premium turfgrass

DSV – EuroGrass to showcase the latest innovations in premium turfgrass

A key focus on the stand will be two exciting grass varieties, EUROGALA and FLANELL, both of which are exclusively available in EuroGrass mixtures. Attendees will be able to view samples, speak to the DSV team and find out why these varieties are generating so much interest throughout the industry.

FLANELL has already established itself as one of the UK’s top-performing perennial ryegrass cultivars, ranking second in the prestigious S1 Sports Table in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed Booklet, sitting just behind another outstanding DSV variety, Euromagic. Exclusively available within the EuroGrass PRO Pitch mixture, FLANELL delivers exceptional sports turf performance, making it an exciting addition for grounds professionals seeking elite playing surfaces.

Alongside FLANELL, EUROGALA continues to impress across both ornamental and sports turf applications. The variety became the first in Germany to achieve the highest possible rating of 9 out of 9 for ornamental turf in the country’s official recommendation list and has also excelled in trials conducted by the German Football Association, demonstrating rapid, reliable germination, excellent winter establishment and fast ground cover. EUROGALA also holds one of the highest average scores in the STRI turf variety rankings, combining outstanding visual quality with excellent wear tolerance, an attractive mid-green colour and superb all-round performance, making it a highly recommended choice throughout Europe.

Golf course managers should also take the opportunity to learn more about EuroGrass PRO Links Fairway, a specialist fescue-only mixture developed specifically for links golf fairways and roughs. Designed for low-input maintenance regimes, the mixture delivers excellent drought tolerance while maintaining outstanding turf quality. It includes the newly listed MENTOR hard fescue alongside carefully selected creeping red and Chewings fescue varieties, providing exceptional density, resilience and year-round performance for fine turf environments.

The full EuroGrass range reflects DSV’s ongoing commitment to breeding and developing high-quality turfgrass varieties that combine excellent establishment, wear tolerance, disease resistance and visual appeal. Whether maintaining elite sports pitches, golf courses, landscaped areas or public spaces, visitors will be able to explore mixtures tailored to a wide range of applications and discover how the latest breeding innovations can help deliver stronger, healthier and more sustainable turf.

Visit DSV – EuroGrass on Hall 1, Stand 29 to explore the latest varieties, speak with the experts and discover the next generation of high-performance turfgrass solutions.

Please visit www.dsv-uk.co.uk for more information.

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DLF shine a spotlight on sustainable seed solutions at GroundsFest

DLF shine a spotlight on sustainable seed solutions at GroundsFest

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DLF shine a spotlight on sustainable seed solutions at GroundsFest

DLF, the world’s largest grass seed breeder, is set to return to GroundsFest this September with a showcase of sustainable, resilient and high-performance seed solutions for turf and landscaping professionals. Alongside the opportunity to meet the DLF Technical Team, visitors to stand 30 will be able to explore the newest additions to the Masterline, MM and Johnsons Sports Seed ranges alongside discovering the biodiversity benefits offered by the company’s Pro Flora and Colour Boost wildflower collections.

DLF shine a spotlight on sustainable seed solutions at GroundsFest

DLF shine a spotlight on sustainable seed solutions at GroundsFest

With the continued and increasing challenges posed by the climate, changing maintenance requirements and ever higher environmental expectations, DLF’s extensive collections remain committed to delivering seed solutions that combine outstanding performance, durability and sustainability.

Turf managers, contractors and conservationists looking to enhance biodiversity and increase visual merit can find all of the answers to wildflower seed selection on stand 30 this September. With more than 25 carefully constructed mixtures available across the Pro Flora and Colour Boost collections and extensive in-house production ensuring exceptional seed purity, DLF offers both the product and expertise to support your next project.

New to the UK native Pro Flora range in 2026 is Pro Flora 17. Blending moisture tolerant grasses and native flowering varieties, this moisture-tolerant mixture is ideal way to deliver ecological uplift to situations like swales, infiltration basins and multifunctional wetland landscapes. Whether the goal is establishing species-rich native meadows, creating habitats for wildlife or delivering striking visual impact with non-native annuals, DLF have the right mixtures and all the practical advice you need to achieve your ecological objectives.

Another key focus on the stand will be DLF’s 4turf tetraploid ryegrass technology. Renowned for its rapid establishment, excellent visual quality and unbeatable wear tolerance, 4turf continues to deliver proven benefits across both sports and landscaping applications. Thanks to enhanced root development, mixtures containing 4turf – such as Johnsons J 4turf range and PM51 Greenscape from Masterline – are better equipped to withstand environmental stresses such as drought and cold. The technology also delivers improved disease resistance, helping to reduce reliance on chemical inputs while supporting healthier, more resilient surfaces.

Discover all the latest advances in seed innovation by visiting DLF at GroundsFest this September, when it returns to Stoneleigh Park on 16th and 17th September.

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Baroness build momentum ahead of 20-year milestone

Baroness build momentum ahead of 20-year milestone

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Baroness build momentum ahead of 20-year milestone

Japanese precision and engineering excellence will be the theme of stand OSA810 at GroundsFest 2026, as Baroness and Kubota team up once again to deliver a showcase of equipment critical to fine turf, groundcare and landscaping applications. Visitors can expect to see a selection of machines from the renowned Baroness mower range alongside solutions for maintenance and renovation, all backed up with the expert support of Baroness dealers – on hand to answer your questions across the two-day event.

Baroness build momentum ahead of 20-year milestone

Baroness build momentum ahead of 20-year milestone

With the 20-year anniversary of Kyoeisha UK around the corner in 2027, spirits are high for the team at Baroness. This year has seen the appointment of new dealers and an expansion of Baroness facilities, seeing the brand available from more than 45 depot locations around the U.K & E.U giving customers even easier access to a comprehensive range of quality equipment and expert local advice.

Particular highlights at Stoneleigh Park this September will include a selection of machines from the LM Series of cylinder mowers. Renowned for their samurai-sword sharp cutting heads, robust build quality and consistency of performance, the LM range finds a home in situations that prioritise productivity and pinpoint precision – equally suited to tasks on the golf course, sportsgrounds & private estates alike.

That ethos for quality extends to the Baroness turf maintenance range, including the TDA aerator and FS900 sweeper collector which will also be on display. Offering a light, compact and highly manoeuvrable solution for the quick and effective collection of cores, clippings, leaves, sand and other surface debris, the FS900 is now making a name for itself with sports facilities looking for a more convenient solution to post-match or post-renovation clean-up.

Those looking to find out more about any of the products from the Baroness mowing and maintenance range can do so with a stop by stand OSA810 when GroundsFest returns to Stoneleigh Park on 16th and 17th September 2026.

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GKB Machines to make GroundsFest debut in 2026

GKB Machines to make GroundsFest debut in 2026

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GKB Machines to make GroundsFest debut in 2026

GKB Machines are set to make their GroundsFest debut this September, promising a showcase of robust maintenance solutions for natural and artificial surfaces on stand OSA80. Visitors can expect to see the newest addition to the aeration portfolio – the Deep Tine Aerator High Speed (HS) – alongside a selection of brushing and cleaning equipment trusted by facilities around the country to keep synthetic surfaces in first-rate condition.

GKB Machines to make GroundsFest debut in 2026

GKB Machines to make GroundsFest debut in 2026

The Deep Tine Aerator HS combines the very best of GKB precision engineering with simplicity of use and significantly enhanced speed of operation, helping turf managers to deliver all-important compaction relief while reducing surface downtime. Ideal for those working to increasingly time-sensitive schedules, the Deep Tine Aerator HS is available in 1.2m, 1.6m and 2.0m working widths and features a two-speed gearbox to effortlessly switch between slower, deep aeration to depths of 250mm (10”) and fast, shallow aeration in the top 100mm (4”) of the profile.

As with the regular Deep Tine Aerator, the High Speed model features front and rear rollers, optional hold-down plates for enhanced control and performance even on undulating terrain and a range of tine options to suit surface requirements around the maintenance calendar.

From the artificial portfolio, the recently redesigned GKB Deep Clean promises to be another stand highlight. The next generation synthetic cleaner was introduced in direct response to growing concern around microplastic pollution, featuring different sieve options and effective dust extraction system to suit different infill types and collect even the smallest contaminants and particles from artificial pitches.

As the name suggests, the Deep Clean penetrates deep into the infill layer to lift and return cleaned infill back into the surface – restoring the technical characteristics and delivering a cleaner, safer and more presentable pitch in just one pass.

With autumn renovations and preparations for winter on the cards, the GKB Technical Team will be on hand to answer all of your maintenance and machinery questions, so be sure to say hello when GroundsFest returns to Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park this September.

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