IGFH News

Welcome to the IGFH blog. Here, you’ll find news of our latest magazine releases, interviews with some of the greenkeeping industry’s most influential names and businesses, thought-provoking discussions on trending topics, reviews of turf equipment, and general grounds and greenkeeping news.

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International Greenkeeping

Another Successful Year on the Courts in Berlin

Every year, one of the most rewarding parts of working in the grounds industry is seeing where the job can take you. For me, that was once again the case this summer as I returned to Germany to work at the Berlin Open, one of the leading tournaments on the

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Turf Tech

TurfTech set for biggest year yet as industry support continues to grow

TurfTech 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet, with growing industry support, increasing visitor numbers, and an expanded line-up of partners ahead of this year’s event on 1 and 2 October at the American Express Stadium in Brighton. TurfTech continues to attract grounds teams, industry experts, manufacturers, and

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Meet The Members

Meet the Member: Maia Vepkhvadze

In this interview, we’re chatting to Maia Vepkhvadze, a greenkeeper currently working at Lofoten Links in Norway. Maia’s journey into the industry began by chance during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a job advertisement introduced her to a profession she had never heard of before. Since becoming Georgia’s first female greenkeeper,

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GroundsFest Academy

GroundsFest Academy Goes Behind the Scenes at Lord’s

Selected attendees from GroundsFest Academy events were recently given the opportunity to experience a truly unforgettable day at Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. The exclusive experience day offered delegates a behind-the-scenes look at elite-level turf management within one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues.

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Groundsfest

GroundsFest 2026 Opens Visitor Registration

Visitor registration for GroundsFest 2026 is now officially open, as the industry prepares for what promises to be the biggest and most exciting edition of the event to date. Returning to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16 and 17 September 2026, GroundsFest has firmly established itself as the industry’s most anticipated

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ReGen Amenity

The Growing Importance of Data Collection in Greenkeeping

As a greenkeeper, you’ll attest to the fact that you often know what needs to be done long before anyone else sees the problem. You’ll be the first to notice subtle changes in firmness, water movement, surface performance, and other aspects of plant health simply by being on the course

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ReGen Amenity

Quattro Does More Than Move Water

Quattro is often described as a wetting agent, but that doesn’t fully reflect what it brings to a turf programme. Supplied by ReGen, this patented liquid formulation is designed not only to improve moisture movement through the soil profile, but also to support how effectively nutrients, particularly nitrogen, are used

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Education

Why Now Is the Best Time to Build Your CPD Points in the Grounds Sector

You’ve probably noticed how often CPD opportunities are coming up across the grounds sector right now. Training days, short courses, live demos, and structured programmes have all increased over the past couple of years. Employers expect more from their teams and standards keep rising, with new equipment and techniques continuing

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