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Brad of IGFH recently spent a week at the Soudal Open in Belgium as part of the tournament’s volunteer greenkeeping team. Here, he shares what the experience was like, from early starts on the course to exploring Antwerp between shifts, and how other greenkeepers can get involved in similar events. If you want to work […]
An International Experience at the Soudal Open—And How You Can Get Involved Read More »
What does the future hold for sustainable weed management? Attendees at the Kersten Integrated Weed Management Conference in Birmingham heard fresh views from experts across the industry, as IGFH’s Bradley Tennant led a panel debate on best practice, innovation, compliance, and the challenges ahead. Brad of International Greenkeepers For Hire recently hosted a panel discussion
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GroundsFest 2025 is revving things up with one of its boldest and most exhilarating attractions yet — Lawn mower racing and the inaugural GroundsFest Cup. Taking place across both days of the event, this professionally run spectacle promises edge-of-your-seat action, heart-pounding excitement, and a whole lot of fun. This is no gentle ride around the
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Simon Moore is one of our featured members from issue 12 of our IGFH magazine. After an stint at a retail job, Simon made the switch to the turfcare industry with a ground maintenance job. He’s now the South West Area Sales Manager at Fleet Line Markers, and no two days are the same. Here,
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Howardson Group is proud to introduce the latest addition to its Dennis brand: the Dennis Gang Mowers, a new range of precision-engineered gang mowers designed to provide a superior cut across large areas. Built with simplicity, durability, and efficiency in mind, the Dennis Gang Mowers offer an exceptional solution for maintaining expansive turf surfaces. Each
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We’re pleased to welcome ReGen Amenity as the latest sponsor of International Greenkeepers For Hire. Many in the industry will already know ReGen Amenity for its carefully selected range of turf care products designed to meet the demands of modern sports turf management. Founded by Reece Norville, ReGen Amenity has built its reputation on creating
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If you’ve never been to the ARB Show before, put it on your radar for next time. Held every year at the same venue (Westonbirt Arboretum), the event draws a big mix of arborists, tree surgeons, families, and other outdoor professionals. This year, it ran from Friday 16 to Saturday 17 May, and Brad of
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The Sports Turf apprenticeship trailblazer group are pleased to announce that a new Level 5 apprenticeship, with integrated Foundation Degree (FdSc), has been published subject to funding band approval. The new Level 5 apprenticeship will be titled Sports Turf Technical Manager with delivery proposed for late 2025 or early 2026. The integration of the Foundation
Apprenticeship Update – New Level 5 Sports Turf Technical Manager Read More »
After nearly five decades of dedicated service, Andy Walker, Field Support Manager at the Howardson Group, is set to retire, marking the end of an era for one of the industry’s most respected figures. Andy’s journey began in 1976 when, aged just 16, he walked into the SISIS factory on a whim. When asked if
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The GroundsFest Academy opened its calendar of free training events this month with a hands-on, highly practical session hosted at DLF Seeds. Funded directly from the profits of GroundsFest itself, this event is the first of eight set to run across the year. It gave working attendies the chance to sharpen their technical knowledge in
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