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Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

July 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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. 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 […]

DSV – EuroGrass to showcase the latest innovations in premium turfgrass

July 29, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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 […]

Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

July 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

DSV – EuroGrass to showcase the latest innovations in premium turfgrass

July 29, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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Sandwell Park Golf Club Appoints Greg Evans

July 29, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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

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

July 29, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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

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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