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Mark Piper, the Greenkeeper at Maldon Bowling Club, Essex, has overseen a remarkable transformation in the quality of the club’s green. Thanks to a range of Dennis and SISIS machinery, particularly the SISIS Supaturfman and the Dennis FT510, the once-struggling surface has become a point of pride, earning Mark the prestigious Bowls England Greenkeeper of …
Ben Corby, Sports Turf Manager at Desert Group, Dubai, UAE. Ben made the move to Dubai after craving a warmer outdoor working environment and has shared his fascinating insight into what it’s like to work in a country where camels invade the pitch, outdoor work isn’t permitted from 12:30-3 pm in the summer months, and …
Biodiversity and sustainability have been a hot topic in the greenkeeping and grounds management industry for several years now, but it’s never been more relevant than now. There’s a rapidly growing interest in taking a sustainable approach to grounds management, which begs the question: what can be done to implement sustainable management? We spoke to …
Adapting to Pay Equity, Social Media, and Industry Shifts Education events such as Continue to Learn provide greenkeepers with the knowledge required to overcome many challenges ‘There are countless ways to promote greenkeeping to the wider public and we’re … helping to create a strong industry not just today but also for generations to come.’ …
8th Edition of the IGFH Gazette. Believe it or not, April 2024 marks 5 years of International Greenkeepers. I’m not sure where the time has gone either, that means this October it will be 5 years since I (Bradley Tennant) left for Australia. Daryl Davidson came to me with this idea and a group he’d …
March 28th 2024 Congratulations to Simon Moore who received an award in recognition of his great and valuable services to the community. Awarded by Pradeep Bhardwaj at a great venue, Monkton Combe School. This is a fantastic achievement and recognition for all his hard work within the industry. Simon with his High Sheriff Award Pradeep presenting …
Written by Aman Ahmed – Communications team at the All England Club. Conrad Cavill – Wimbledon Groundstaff Inspiring new recruits from all walks of life to join the sector is the critical, but concerning focus for #GroundsWeek 2024. The main characters of sport’s folklore are almost always its coaches and athletes. The set designers for …
My Path to Wimbledon: Conrad Cavill, Groundstaff Read More »
Bradley Tennant of IGFH recently participated in February’s EDGA (European Disabled Golf Association) D3 coaching session hosted by Get Golfing. The event, held at Mill Green Golf Club, aimed to raise awareness, provide training, and educate attendees on the adaptability of golf for individuals with diverse disabilities. The day kicked off with insightful introductions from …
Exploring Adaptive Golf at EDGA D3 with Get Golfing Read More »
Head Groundsperson James Mathewson has praised his fleet of Dennis ES-34R battery powered rotary mowers for making a difference at Colliers Park National Football Development Centre. The centre, situated on the historic site of Gresford Colliery in Wrexham, stands as a testament to the Football Association of Wales’ (FAW) commitment to fostering football talent. The …
Bradley Tennant of IGFH discusses the ongoing issue of subpar pay within the sports turf industry. In the serene landscapes of golf courses, football fields, and cricket grounds, where the beauty of meticulously maintained turf meets the passion of sports enthusiasts, a contentious issue often lingers in the background: the disparity in pay within the …
Fairways to Fair Pay: Groundstaff Equity in Sports Turf Read More »