Industry News

GroundsFest Academy and Kress showcase innovations in landscaping technology

Landscaping professionals from across the industry came together for another successful GroundsFest Academy event, this time focusing on the latest innovations in landscaping tools in partnership with …

Learning LIVE expands with expert-led industry takeovers at SALTEX

SALTEX is set to strengthen its acclaimed Learning LIVE programme for 2026 with the introduction of a series of specialist industry takeovers on the Spotlight Stage, giving visitors access to even mor …

TGA calls for consistent 28-day exemption for newly laid turf during water restrictions

The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA), the representative body for professional turfgrass growers in the UK, is calling on all water companies to apply a clear and consistent exemption allowing newl …

BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship volunteer support team

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has named the 19 greenkeepers who will join the course preparation team at Wentworth for this year’s BMW PGA Championship. Sel …

GMA Industry Awards to return to Emirates Old Trafford in 2027

The GMA has announced that the GMA Industry Awards, will return on Thursday 11 March 2027 at Emirates Old Trafford, the home of Lancashire Cricket. Widely recognised as one of the most anticipated eve …

The Open marks a decade of Greenlinks as sustainability programme continues to drive innovation

The R&A is celebrating ten years of Greenlinks at The 154th Open, marking a decade of continuous progress in making its championships more sustainable while protecting the future of golf and the i …

The future of turf management – BIGGA and Jacobsen announce FTMI class of 2026

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and Jacobsen have announced the delegates for the 2026 Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI). Each year, 15 up-and-coming BIGGA mem …

Sports pitches used to capture heat in landmark initiative

A technology used in the Netherlands is seeing heat captured by synthetic turf sports pitches for the first time, with a single field able to heat up to 300 homes for a year with green energy. The dev …

New report reveals how sports clubs could deliver modern facilities through relocation

A new report has revealed how sports clubs with limited space in built-up areas could use relocation to deliver modern facilities and widen community access. Planning for Sport: Relocation, Relocation …

GroundsFest Academy showcases sports surface expertise

GroundsFest Academy welcomed grounds professionals from across the industry for its latest CPD-accredited event, Preparing Surfaces for Sports, held at Plymouth Football Club’s Home Park Stadium. Deli …

Amenity Forum appoints Ian Barnett to board

The Amenity Forum has appointed Ian Barnett, Regional Technical Manager (South West UK) at DLF Seeds, to its Board of Directors. Ian brings more than 30 years’ experience in the amenity and turf …

The R&A launches BioBlitz toolkit to help golf clubs support biodiversity

The R&A has strengthened its commitment to supporting biodiversity across golf by launching a new BioBlitz Toolkit designed to help golf clubs around the world identify, record and celebrate the w …