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The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
On July 15 2025, Brad of IGFH attended the latest Melksham Oak Careers Fair, sharing the opportunities and pathways available in the sports turf industry with students from Melksham Oak Community School and Devizes School. Across the day, five sessions brought students from years 7 through sixth form face-to-face with employers and training providers from […]
Sparking Interest in Sports Turf at Melksham Oak Careers Fair Read More »
Brad of IGFH recently spent time supporting the court preparation at the Hylo Berlin Open Tennis Tournament. This wasn’t his first tournament experience, having previously worked on events like the DP World Tour in Belgium this year alone. Brad’s time in Berlin offered insights into how these tournaments operate and how you can get involved
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We’d like to welcome Marco Peschiulli as our first Meet the Members interviewee in issue 13 of our magazine. Marco was born in Puglia, Italy, but took his career abroad to further pursue his career ambitions and love of travel. In the past few years, he has worked in some of the most prestigious golf
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If you’re looking to gain international experience in turf management or grounds maintenance, Germany is an excellent choice to consider. With a wide range of professional football clubs, golf courses, stadiums, and public sports facilities, the country offers regular opportunities for greenkeepers who want to travel and build their careers. Here, we’re explaining everything you
How to Work in Germany on a Working Holiday Visa (Updated July 2025) Read More »
After a record-breaking 2024, GroundsFest is returning in September 2025—and all signs point to an even bigger, more engaging event. With 91% of 2024 exhibitors rebooking and more than 50 new names confirmed, the show’s momentum is impossible to ignore. The event takes place on 9–10 September 2025 at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. If you’ve
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Ben Carette’s greenkeeping journey began in an unexpected place: Southern Thailand. While working overseas as a teacher, France-born Ben picked up golf for the first time and quickly became hooked. That initial curiosity led him back to his home country to study golf course management, and he’s now training through a two-year Golf Course Intendant
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The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), organisers of BTME, and GroundsFest are proud to announce a new collaboration aimed at strengthening both events while bringing together professionals from across the grounds care, landscaping, and golf sectors. Chris Bassett, Jim Croxton and Chris Bennett The partnership will see BIGGA and GroundsFest working closely on
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The GroundsFest Academy is set to host another free educational event on 31 July 2025, focusing on the latest robotics and sustainable technologies in the groundscare and landscaping industries. Taking place at Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, this CPD-accredited day brings together leading experts from Husqvarna, Origin, and Lantra to explore how innovation is reshaping
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Howardson Group, home to market leading brands Dennis Mowers, Hunter Grinders, and SISIS Machinery, officially opened its new purpose-built facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and investment. The new building, located on the original Howardson site in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, will serve as a central hub for office space, warehousing, and cutting-edge
Over the past few weeks, we’ve noticed an increase in fake accounts posting equipment for sale in grounds and greenkeeping-related Facebook groups. A lot of these scams involve line markers, and it looks like they’re copying images from genuine eBay listings to make the posts look more convincing. We’ve had several messages about this already,
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