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Summer Drainage Projects Across Southern England

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Summer Drainage Projects Across Southern England: Summer provides an ideal window for major drainage works on golf courses, with firm ground conditions and reduced disruption while many members are away during the holiday period. This allows essential infrastructure projects to be delivered efficiently while minimising impact on play.

Greg Evans Golf Course Solutions has supported a number of drainage projects across southern England this summer, with consultant Greg Evans providing drainage design and project management from planning through to delivery.

Summer Drainage Projects Across Southern England

Summer Drainage Projects Across Southern England

Working closely with owners, general managers, course managers, and specialist contractors, each project was planned around the specific challenges of the site. The focus was on practical outcomes, clear communication, close coordination with club operations, and minimal disruption to play.

Recent projects include:

  • Singing Hills Golf Club – Phase Two of the club’s drainage programme, involving the installation of over 7,000 linear metres of pipe
  • Old Fold Manor Golf Club – Drainage works to the 1st green and 2nd tee
  • Sunningdale Heath Golf Club – Completion of drainage works on the 10th fairway, finalising the club’s main fairway drainage network

Each project was designed to improve surface performance through the wetter months, reduce the impact of heavy rainfall, and provide more consistent turf quality over the longer term.

“With winters becoming wetter and more unpredictable, drainage is increasingly important for playability and turf protection. These projects highlight the importance of clear planning, close coordination with contractors, and careful on-site management,” said Greg Evans.

Further drainage projects are planned for 2026, as Greg Evans Golf Course Solutions continues to work with clubs to deliver reliable, year-round playing conditions.

About Greg Evans Golf Course Solutions

Greg Evans MG is one of a small number of Master Greenkeepers worldwide, providing agronomic consultancy, drainage design, and project management services to golf clubs across the UK.

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Bernhard and Company strengthens elite stadium pitches across Morocco

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Bernhard and Company strengthens elite stadium pitches across Morocco: Bernhard and Company has reinforced its position at the forefront of elite sports turf technology with the installation of SubAir Systems at three of Morocco’s most iconic football stadiums, supporting pitch performance during one of the most high-profile international tournaments on the football calendar.

SubAir Systems have now been installed at:

  • Grand Stade de Tangier – Tangier
  • Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium – Rabat
  • Stade Mohammed V – Casablanca
Bernhard and Company strengthens elite stadium pitches across Morocco

Bernhard and Company strengthens elite stadium pitches across Morocco

The installations form part of a wider strategy by stadium operators to ensure consistent, resilient, and controllable playing surfaces, capable of performing under intense scheduling, climatic pressure and global scrutiny.

With Morocco set to host a major international football tournament, pitch performance has become a critical focus. Heavy rainfall, tight turnaround times, and high expectations from players, broadcasters, and governing bodies place significant demands on natural turf systems.

For the turf teams, drainage and moisture control have been central priorities. “Drainage is absolutely critical for us,” explained Taha Hassoune, Pitch Manager at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. “In the past, we’ve experienced periods where rainfall overwhelmed traditional drainage systems, and that directly impacts firmness, playability, and preparation time.”

Hassoune added: “Installing SubAir Systems has made a huge difference. By having the ability to pull moisture down and out through the rootzone, we’re encouraging deeper, more fibrous roots.”

Steve Wilson, Bernhard and Company’s Global Business Development Manager for Turf Technologies, commented: “It has been fantastic to work alongside Taha and the other pitch maintenance teams to install the SubAir Systems and see them make improvements using the technology. If the pitches in Morocco become too soft, the SubAir allows them to dry the turf and regain firmness, which is a crucial element for football tournaments.”

He added: “The world’s best stadiums are investing in SubAir because it gives them control over moisture, firmness, recovery, and consistency, exactly when it matters most. In preparation for major international tournaments, there’s no margin for error, so having the safety net of SubAir is a huge advantage.”

Alongside SubAir, the stadiums are using Soil Scout sensors (distributed by Bernhard and Company in the UK, Ireland and more recently North America) to monitor moisture and temperature levels, helping the teams understand changes within the profile to allow for proactive response.

The projects were delivered in collaboration with Sports Turf Maroc, one of Morocco’s leading pitch builders, recognised for their willingness to innovate and experiment with new technologies.

To learn more about SubAir Systems, subsurface control, head online to: https://bernhard.co.uk/products/subair/

To find out more about Bernhard and Company and its full range of product offerings, head to: https://bernhard.co.uk/

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turfRad Expands Across the Middle East

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turfRad Expands Across the Middle East: Over the past year, interest in turfRad technology has grown steadily across the Middle East. Turf managers in the region work in some of the most demanding conditions anywhere in the world – extreme heat, sand-based construction, reclaimed or variable-quality irrigation water, salinity pressures, and year-round playability expectations. In this environment, precision irrigation isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.

Working closely with Delta Turf Care, our trusted distribution partner, turfRad has been introduced to leading clubs, evaluated in real-world conditions, and discussed widely at regional industry events. The response has been exceptionally positive, and momentum across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia continues to build.

turfRad Expands Across the Middle East

turfRad Expands Across the Middle East

A Region Ready for Smarter Moisture Management

Across the Middle East, superintendents manage rapidly drying sand profiles, high evapotranspiration, and persistent microclimate variation – sometimes within the span of a single fairway. With rising expectations around sustainability and water efficiency, many teams are seeking tools that offer continuous, data-driven insight rather than periodic snapshots.

turfRad’s ability to deliver live, high-resolution moisture and temperature data has resonated strongly in this context, providing clarity where guesswork is costly and confidence where water savings are essential.

Demo Installations Across the UAE

Through ongoing collaboration with Delta Turf Care, multiple clubs in the Middle East have installed turfRad demo units to evaluate the system under their own agronomic conditions.

While project details vary, the primary goals across these sites include:

  • Improving moisture uniformity across high-profile, high-traffic surfaces
  • Supporting sustainability initiatives and optimizing water use
  • Identifying and resolving localized problem areas where traditional irrigation adjustments fall short
  • Strengthening day-to-day consistency with high-density moisture mapping

Each demo has provided valuable insight into how moisture varies across greens, approaches, and fairways – and how turfRad can support more informed, proactive irrigation decisions.

Expanding Into Saudi Arabia

turfRad has now entered its first phase of testing in Saudi Arabia, including a new installation currently being tested on a championship-level site. Interest across the region continues to grow, with additional demonstrations planned as new projects are looking for ways to improve sustainability and surface performance in highly challenging climates.

Industry Engagement Across Dubai

Recent months have also included participation in regional meetings and turf industry gatherings, where turfRad’s data-driven approach has sparked strong discussions around:

  • smarter use of limited water resources
  • improved surface consistency
  • the role of high-density moisture mapping in modern agronomy
  • Regional pressure to preserve water usage and the push for sustainability.

These conversations continue to broaden awareness and highlight how moisture data can help teams make faster, more confident agronomic decisions.

Partner Spotlight: Delta Turf Care

None of this progress would be possible without the commitment and expertise of Delta Turf Care. Their team has been instrumental in:

  • coordinating demo logistics and introducing turfRad to key decision-makers
  • providing on-the-ground technical support
  • advocating for better moisture management across the region

Their credibility in the turf industry throughout the Middle East has laid a strong foundation for turfRad’s growing presence.

This diversity is exactly what makes the turfRad journey so compelling. No two conversations are the same, and with each demo we uncover new opportunities to understand turf performance in ways that were never possible before.

“What has stood out most for me throughout these demonstrations is the consistent sense of excitement at every installation. From the moment the first moisture maps and data sets appear on the screen, there is an immediate spark of curiosity and engagement. The discussions that follow are always unique – because every golf course is different, every irrigation system is different, and every turf team has its own challenges and insights. The support we have been receiving from the turfRad team has been exceptional. We could tell from day 1 that they were extremely passionate about the product, which gave us full confidence to partner.”

– Marinus Koekemoer, Reginal Manager UAE, Ohman, Bahrain, KSA 

Looking Ahead

It’s clear that water efficiency, surface consistency, and predictable day-to-day performance are top priorities for superintendents across the Middle East, and turfRad fits directly into that mission.

With more demos underway in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, additional trials scheduled in early 2026, and new conversations opening across the GCC, this is just the beginning.

The Middle East is ready for data-driven turf management.
And turfRad is ready to support the region’s agronomy teams with the insights they need to succeed.

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Trilo announce dealer shake-up across key counties

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Trilo announce dealer shake-up across key counties: Leading global manufacturer of vacuum collectors and multipurpose turf maintenance equipment, Trilo, are pleased to announce a reshuffle of their UK dealer network with an expansion of territory for Lister Wilder and the appointment of George Browns Ltd.

As two of the UK’s most experienced and respected groundcare machinery dealerships, this move brings greater strength and improved access to sales and aftersales support to customers across the central, east and southeast regions.

Trilo announce dealer shake-up across key counties

Trilo announce dealer shake-up across key counties

With multiple depots across the south of England, Lister Wilder has long been recognised for their experience in supplying a range of leading machinery franchises to golf courses, local authorities, contractors and more. In recognition of their performance with the Trilo brand to date, the partnership and dealership area has been extended to include Kent, Sussex, Berkshire and south London boroughs.

“It’s great to now be working with Trilo across all of our branches” commented Lister Wilder Sales & Hire Director Phill Hughes. “We have held a strong relationship with this leading manufacturer for many years and are delighted to be asked to support their growth throughout the South of England. The vacuums are really well received by our customers and compliment the other high-quality machinery franchises within Lister Wilder so we are excited to see what the future holds across the new areas.”

Bringing outstanding customer service and decades of industry knowledge to Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Essex and the east is George Browns Ltd. With immediate effect, the George Browns team are the port of call for the full range of Trilo debris loaders and vacuum trailers of various capacities to suit all customers and applications.

“The appointment of George Browns is a really positive step to enable us to better serve our customers across these key counties” explains Trilo’s James Boyle. “Both dealerships have a fantastic reputation for customer service, providing the industry-leading support to match the strength of our product line.”

Tim Mason, Group Groundcare Sales Manager for George Browns Ltd added, “Having had previous experience selling Trilo – knowing how well they are built and how well they perform in the field – I am excited to add the Trilo range to our line-up of market leading brands.”

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Ticking boxes across the board

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Ticking boxes across the board: An FSI D60 tracked stump grinder has become the latest addition to the busy team at Proarb Professional Arboriculture – tackling commercial stump clearance tasks of all sizes and on all terrains.

Complementing a smaller grinder already on their fleet, Managing Director John Paul Williams explains that in the few short months following its delivery, the FSI D60 is already proving itself to be a robust and reliable workhorse.

Ticking boxes across the board

Ticking boxes across the board

Proarb Professional Arboriculture was established in 2003 and has gone on to set the benchmark for domestic and commercial vegetation management across North Wales and the North West. The team of 40 work on a number of large-scale commercial contracts, including in the area of utility arboriculture, which is what drove the demand for an upgrade on the existing stump clearance solution. “I had seen lots of positive feedback and comments on social media about FSI and, while it wasn’t a brand we’d used before, it impressed us from the first demonstration” explains John Paul.

Boasting a 60hp Hatz diesel engine, the FSI D60 delivers impressive power and productivity combined with class-leading manoeuvrability and traction. Efficiency is further improved with the full-feature remote control system which provides the best possible view of the work area and facilitates the clearance of stumps in hard-to-reach areas in full safety.

“The track base and remote control is incredibly important for us because of the variety of terrain we have to work on. With the FSI D60 we enjoy the versatility of being able to navigate fields and other rural areas as well as having the ability to work in small, confined spaces with limited access as narrow as 800mm. We can also tackle stumps of all shapes and sizes with the machines impressive 2.2m sweep.”

He continues, “It ticked a lot of boxes. Not only did it fit our requirements in terms of specification, but it was also clear the machine was very well-built, good attention to detail right down to the high quality of paint finish.”

“In addition, our experience with dealer’s GGM – particularly their Arb Product Manager Phil Edmondson – has been excellent” he adds. “In our line of work, downtime costs money, so good back-up support is incredibly important to us. We feel confident in the service we’ve had from both GGM and the team at FSI that we are in safe hands.”

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