ICL Appoints Jack Hetherington: ICL has appointed Jack Hetherington as Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland, bringing over 20 years’ experience in sports turf management, developing high-quality playing surfaces, and implementing effective turf programmes.
He began his career in 2005 as an Assistant Greenkeeper at Ponteland Golf Club, before becoming Course Manager at Alnwick Castle Golf Club in 2016. He later held Course Manager positions at Boldon Golf Club and Chester-le-Street Golf Club.
SALTEX brings community clubs closer to industry: SALTEX 2025, Europe’s cutting-edge grounds management exhibition, returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 12-13 November with a fresh programme of features designed to provide resources and networking opportunities for grounds professionals and community clubs.
The Community Sports Zone remains the go-to destination for clubs and volunteers seeking to engage with suppliers and manufacturers. Exhibitors including Campey Turf Care Systems, Dennis, SISIS, ISEKI and GreenTek will be on hand to showcase their
Committee for Golf Club Salaries – Statement for 2026: Following yesterday’s announcement on our social media channels, the CGCS is pleased to share the full details of its latest recommendations on remuneration for key roles in golf.
Whilst our sport continues to thrive it is clear that challenges remain in finding and retaining the right people to maintain this momentum. There are also pressures on employers to meet increased overheads in the same way that employees are facing
Championship-Quality Golf All Year Round: West Lothian’s premier golf and leisure destination, Deer Park Golf & Country Club, is proving that championship golf doesn’t stop when the clocks go back. With a significant investment in winter course care and maintenance, Deer Park is offering golfers the chance to enjoy superb playing conditions 365 days a year, ensuring the course remains in peak form, whatever the weather.
The club’s recent programme of works includes extensive micro-coring, verti-draining, and topdressing
Team Sprayers Showcases Groundcare Range at SALTEX: British manufacturer Team Sprayers is set to exhibit its latest range of ground care sprayers at SALTEX, the UK’s leading turf management event. Visitors to the stand will be able to see the company’s pedestrian, tractor-mounted, and trailed sprayers, all designed to deliver precision, reliability, and operator comfort for professionals working in sports turf, golf, and amenity environments.
On display will be the Vixen Pro SP pedestrian sprayer, widely praised for
