The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
Joe started out as a labourer at his local golf course in the UK, before taking on a superintendent role and later furthering his career with a move overseas to sunny Texas, where he worked in several roles at Austin Country Club. He currently works as a superintendent at Balcones Country Club, also in Austin, […]
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In August this year, Daryl Davidson of IGFH volunteered his time to provide an educational, hands-on turf-keeping session for a small group of young people at the Reiby Youth Justice Centre in South Western Sydney. The centre offers a range of health, educational, and spiritual services to young people, including training in job and living
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Are you interested in a career in grounds management? As a turf manager, you’ll be responsible for producing and maintaining outdoor spaces to a high standard, ensuring that they are functional and visually appealing. The type of grounds you may work on varies depending on your employer, with opportunities that include: Sports grounds and facilities:
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After a fantastic experience exhibiting at GroundsFest 2024, we’re back in the office, grateful for the warm hospitality of Chris Bassett, Chris Bennett, and their team for organising such a well-run event. GroundsFest has cemented its reputation as the premier annual, free event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers, architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers,
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Different electric weeding technology works in different ways. Here’s a breakdown of what works well where and why. We have several new electric weeding products available from Kersten and Zasso. These machines all use electricity to kill weeds, but the systems differ markedly in their uses. Here are the important distinguishing reasons to use one
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Staying informed about the latest innovations is essential for us as we strive to educate and engage new members in our industry. We’re fortunate to have strong relationships with many brands, including Fleet Line Markers. Fleet graciously invited us to preview their newly developed Robot line marker from their New Zealand division. The preview took
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Loughborough University recently played host to the Synthetic Surfaces Seminar, organised by Syn-Pro by SISIS, part of the Howardson Group. The event brought together over 60 delegates eager to enhance their understanding of synthetic sports surfaces, covering a comprehensive agenda from environmental impacts to maintenance practices. https://youtu.be/DTtPSQdg74k The day kicked off with registration and networking,
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As groundstaff, we’ve heard our fair share of jokes and banter about the profession. But the recent comments made on The Bench podcast by Jon Wilkin and Sam Tomkins overstep the line. What started as light-hearted humour about the care we put into our pitches progressed into a number of careless and disrespectful comments, diminishing
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Jack Flynn, The Perfect Pitch, Curator How did you join the industry? My passion for cricket and helping out at club level with curating was rewarding and another way to be involved in cricket besides playing, got an apprenticeship at a school and went from there. Why you joined the industry? My passion for cricket
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Is your club seeking to employ staff? Join Turf Passport, a unique program designed to connect clubs and organizations with skilled professionals in sports turf management. Turf Passport offers your club access to our global network of skilled individuals ready to bring their knowledge and skills to your sports facilities. Whether your club is looking
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