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SIS Grounds Management Forum Lifts the Lid on Hybrid Pitch Innovation

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On July 10, 2025, Brad of IGFH joined a group of turf professionals at Loughborough University for this year’s SIS Pitches Grounds Management Forum. Hosted by the SIS team, the day brought together grounds staff, coaches, and turf specialists from cricket, football, rugby, and education, all keen to see the latest in hybrid surface development. […]

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Sparking Interest in Sports Turf at Melksham Oak Careers Fair

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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

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How to Work in Germany on a Working Holiday Visa (Updated July 2025)

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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

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Edgmond Bowling Club Wins Best Kept Green in Shropshire 2024

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Edgmond Bowling Club has been awarded the title of Best Kept Green in Shropshire 2024, a competition sponsored by leading turf maintenance brands Dennis and SISIS.  The accolade marks a milestone for the club, which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and highlights the dedication and skill of its greenkeeper, Peter Leath. The

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IGFH Raises Men’s Health Awareness with Annual Two Balls One Stick Charity Event

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On November 26, Cammeray Golf Club played host to the annual Two Balls One Stick charity golf event, organized by International Greenkeepers for Hire. The day brought together greenkeepers, golf enthusiasts, and sponsors for an 18-hole, two-ball ambrose competition, all in the name of men’s health. This free-to-attend event combined plenty of light-hearted fun with

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Breaking Barriers As A Woman in Greenkeeping

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Greenkeeping and grounds management are roles where women are still a rare sight. Jobs in turf management have been traditionally filled by men, requiring a combination of physical endurance and technical expertise that hasn’t historically been associated with women in the workplace.  Daisy Thankfully, times are changing and these sexist, outdated opinions are where they

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