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The International hub for greenkeepers, groundstaff, turf managers and volunteers
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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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
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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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