September 2026 The surface matters
Precision and support at Royal Dornoch At Royal Dornoch Golf Club, one of the world’s most highly regarded links courses, maintaining exceptional playing surfaces starts with ensuring every cutting unit performs accurately and consistently. Head Mechanic Willie Nicholson has worked at the club for almost two decades and relies on a Hunter Jupiter ATI grinder to keep cylinders and bottom blades prepared to the required standard. Royal Dornoch’s relationship with Hunter Grinders stretches back even further, with the club having operated an earlier Hunter
machine before upgrading to its current Jupiter ATI in 2006.
parts support, servicing and practical training.
Nearly 20 years later, the grinder continues to provide the precision the workshop demands. Its ability to relief grind, spin grind and grind bottom blades on one machine gives the team confidence that cutting units are returned to the correct specification, helping support a clean, consistent quality of cut.
“David’s always at the end of the phone,” says Willie. “When I first took over the workshop, he talked me through settings, what to look for and exactly what to do.”
Just as important is the support behind the machine. Throughout the Jupiter’s working life, Hunter Grinders has continued to provide technical advice,
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For Royal Dornoch, the value of the Jupiter is therefore measured not simply in years of service, but in the precision it continues to deliver and the technical support that has stood behind it throughout its working life. Hunter Grinders
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BIGGA to lead next chapter of Golf Environment Awards two experienced BIGGA staff members, Education Director Rob Phillips and Membership Director Scott Reeves. In a return to the former process, a member of the panel will personally visit each short-listed venue and speak to the key individuals involved. BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton said: “Golf courses across the country and beyond are home to outstanding environmental work, much of it led by greenkeepers whose expertise and commitment can too easily go unseen. The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is proud to announce the return of the Golf Environment Awards in 2027 following an agreement with STRI Group.
until October, with the winners announced at the ceremony on 19 March 2027 at Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club.
Nominations are now open for the refreshed Golf Environment Awards supported by BIGGA and STRI. Entries for the five categories will be accepted
This panel comprises two highly respected industry figures, ecologist James Hutchinson and sustainability expert Craig Boath, along with
The awards will be decided by a panel of four expert judges.
“It is important that this contribution is properly recognised, both to celebrate those setting high standards and to demonstrate the positive role golf can play in protecting and enhancing the natural environment. “The Golf Environment Awards supported by BIGGA and STRI provide a valuable platform for that recognition, shining
The refreshed programme for The Golf Environment Awards supported by BIGGA and STRI will feature five categories:
meaningful environmental benefits, supported by clear objectives, measurable targets and evidence of continued success.
The Conservation Champion Award will recognise an individual whose contribution has played a significant role in the success of a club’s environmental and ecological management, creating a positive impact on the surrounding landscape and biodiversity.
The Operation Pollinator Award will recognise golf clubs that consistently deliver outstanding ecological habitat creation and management.
The Positive Impact Award will celebrate a golf club that has implemented an ecological or sustainability initiative delivering
a light on excellent practice and giving those responsible the credit they deserve for the difference they make daily. We are grateful to STRI Group for its excellent work developing
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The International Environmental Golf Club of the Year and UK Environmental Golf Club of the Year awards will recognise facilities demonstrating efficient management across nature conservation, turfgrass, waste and water.
the awards over the years, and we will continue to build on that strong legacy.”
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Makita launches new 40vMax Ground Trimmer
Groundsman Industries Ltd was established in 1990 to develop and manufacture their unique range of elliptical plunge action turf aerators. The original Groundsman website was subsequently created to promote their products and for over 30 years has played a vital role in the success of the company. Billy Warke is the founder and managing director, an engineer at heart, he was responsible for the highly successful original aerator design but he acknowledges that having a great design and a quality product is only half of the equation. Groundsman’s new website is based on this new style of template and we invite you to have a browse
where you will not only learn about our aerators, core collectors, turf/ sod cutters and attachments but we are excited to tell you that we have been busy developing some new products, more about that later in the year. Our story since 1990 is well illustrated in About section on our new site, our journey and goals are ongoing and we encourage our
dealers and end users to assist us in that journey by contacting us via the ‘SEND YOUR FEEDBACK’ section in this new website. We will be exhibiting again in September at Groundsfest Stands OSA201 & 28A and then at SALTEX Stand C080 in November and BTME in January.
If you are planning to attend we invite you to visit us, we will be happy to greet and assist. For more information please visit our website www.groundsmanindustries.com Groundsman Industries Ltd Enquiry 38
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The new UG001G 40VMax XGT Ground Trimmer from Makita makes grass cutting easy and effortless with a simple push.
been designed with a single sided, T-shaped hedge trimmer style blade, which sits at a 90-degree angle to the shaft.
With a self-standing, three-wheel design to ensure stability, the tool provides an effective cutting width of 500mm. In addition, to help make the task as hassle-free as possible, the ground trimmer features tool-less cutting height adjustment from the minimum 25mm up to the maximum 105mm with a handy, one-touch locking lever.
This makes effective cutting possible without having to swing a blade from side to side, simply by pushing the ground trimmer along with minimal effort. With an impressive performance – it achieves between 3000-4000 cutting strokes per minute. Additional advantages include that the UG001G is cordless, having a significant impact on freedom of movement and removal of trip hazards.
The three-wheel ground trimmer stands on its own, which is crucial to help reduce holding effort and user fatigue during extended periods of work. The large rear tyre also ensures it can move smoothly on uneven ground as well as making it easier to turn. During operation, users will also benefit from tool-less cutting height and handle height adjustment. With a soft start as well as constant speed control, the UG001G has
Powered by a 40V XGT® Li-Ion battery, it offers an approximate, continuous runtime on full charge of 2 hours 40 minutes on low mode, and 1 hour 30 minutes on high mode, making it an ideal option for tackling large areas of grass, sports fields, field ridges, roadsides and riverbanks. Finally, it also features a fold-away handle for easy and effective storage. Makita
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The STM Co Pink Warrior Draw
The “Pink Warrior” Campaign from STM (UK) and SCAG (USA) Each machine sold in this campaign will be providing funds for Breast Cancer Awareness.
STM are donating one of these machines to a Prize Draw, with 100% of the total income from the giving page going to Breast Cancer Awareness through Cancer Research UK.
Pink Warrior machines are a LIMITED EDITION run, prepared specially for the campaign.
STM Co Ltd in Warwickshire are the sole importers of SCAG products in Using this QR code people can donate to a the UK, and they are joining the SCAG dedicated giving page, with a draw to take incentive, PLUS doing a Prize Draw for place at SALTEX at the NEC, a Pink Warrior machine in association 11th 12th November 2026 Stand QO60 with Cancer Research UK.
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Trimax to launch the new FlailDek S4 Introducing the Trimax FlailDek S4 - building on the proven performance of the FlailDek FX with greater versatility, reduced maintenance and enhanced durability. The FlailDek S4 features maintenance-free sealed roller bearings, helping to reduce routine servicing requirements, increase life expectancy and maximise machine uptime. A new double helical rotor improves cutting efficiency while reducing operating noise. Durability has also been enhanced, with redesigned link arms providing increased strength. A replaceable internal liner further helps extend mower life.
The FlailDek S4 offers an extended cutting range of up to 110mm. For additional versatility, optional Y flails can provide a finer finish, while optional scarifying knives add dethatching capability. The FlailDek S4 is backed by Trimax’s industry-leading threeyear warranty and is designed to give professional operators greater capability from a single machine, while reducing the time and effort required for maintenance. Visitors to GroundsFest can see the new FlailDek S4 on the Trimax stand, RB9. Trimax
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Origin Amenity’s 20-20-30 supporting ITM The 20-20-30 Tank Mix Programme from Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has formed part of an Integrated Turf Management (ITM) programme for almost 20 years, providing turf managers with a practical approach to supporting plant health and resilience during periods of increased Microdochium pressure. The programme combines four complementary technologies in a single tank mix, each contributing to overall plant performance through different modes of action centred around four key principles: strengthen, support, condition and defend. 20-20-30 is made up of Seamac ProTurf Fe, which provides chelated iron, magnesium and seaweed extracts in a low pH
formulation that supports plant health while helping to create a leaf surface less favourable for disease development.
Tank Mix helps improve turf resilience during periods when Microdochium pressure is elevated.
Liquid Turf Hardener supplies readily available calcium and magnesium to strengthen cell walls and improve tolerance to environmental stress.
Supporting cell wall strength, plant nutrition, natural defence responses and leaf surface conditioning enables turf managers to take a more integrated, preventative approach to disease management.
Mantle combines essential micronutrients and Harpin Elictor technology to support plant health and stimulate natural defence responses, while Turfite Elite delivers potassium phosphite and salicylic acid to promote root development, plant vitality and systemic defence mechanisms. By addressing several aspects of plant physiology simultaneously, the 20-20-30
Amazone Profihopper the Professional’s choice Mow Scarify Collect Mulch Roll More compaction built-in for maximum work rates and less emptying.
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Suitable for golf greens, sports pitches and other managed amenity turf, the tank mix enables multiple compatible technologies to be applied in a single operation, simplifying application while supporting consistent plant performance. Origin Amenity Solutions Enquiry 44
Look out for the NEW rebranded range of AMAZONE Groundcare machines - same outstanding build quality and engineering - updated in the Green and Orange AMAZONE colours. Take the Profihopper PH1250 and PH1500 self-propelled machines - wet or dry grass, long or short, collect or mulch, the proven Profihoppers do it all.
Don’t compromise - choose the AMAZONE Profihopper that comes with a unique auger conveying system for all weather operation and less emptying. Contact the AMAZONE Team on: 01302 751 200.
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Kress provides efficient groundscare Forest Green Rovers’ reputation the most environmentally conscious football club in the world is reflected in every area of its operation, including the way its pitches and surrounding landscapes are maintained with Kress battery-powered equipment. Head Groundsman Nick Johnstone oversees both the stadium pitch and the club’s Eco Park training facilities, where sustainability plays a central role in day-to-day operations. To support the club’s environmental goals, Nick and his team have fully integrated Kress battery-powered equipment across the site.
“Sustainability is key for everything we do here at Forest Green and it touches all areas of the club,” said Nick. “From what we do in grounds care, to transport, energy and food. For us that means how we maintain our pitches and the products we can or can’t use.” The grounds team now uses a range of Kress battery-powered equipment including backpack blowers, for maintaining both the pitches and surrounding landscaping areas. Nick said the decision to work with Kress was driven not only by the performance of the equipment, but also by the company’s shared values around sustainability. Kress
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The GKB Leaf-Blower has been specifically engineered to make the task faster and easier with minimal power requirements making the operation accessible to those running a lower horsepower compact tractor. The GKB LB100 combines a lightweight yet robust steel construction with operating requirements of just 40hp, bringing efficiency to golf clubs, sports clubs and amenity areas running smaller compact tractors. Its highcapacity performance enables
operators to clear leaves, pine needles and other surface debris from large areas, helping to free up labour during one of the busiest maintenance periods of the year. The durable 875mm fan is capable of producing an impressive air capacity of 380m3 per minute, with both the speed and direction of the airflow quick and simple to adjust on the move thanks to the LB100’s hydraulically-adjustable rear chute. GKB Machines
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Aptly named, Wiedenmann's versatile 4-in-1 sweeper collectors can fraise mow, flail mow, scarify and sweep leaves. Arisings are vacuum packed into 2,500 litre or 4,500 litre tanks with infinite high dump facility up to 2.1 m. Class leading H&S credentials, suited equally to undulations and the flat.
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Airion blower hits top marks at school Iain Ellis, Head Groundsman at Hutchesons' Grammar School, has highlighted the benefits of using the Pellenc Airion batterypowered blower. Sustainability is a topic which the school cares deeply about. "Hutchesons' is a very ecofriendly school, and we all have a part to play," he said. "I have wanted to go down the battery-powered route for a long time now." Iain got the go ahead from the school to purchase Pellenc battery-powered equipment, including an Airion blower. The equipment was organised
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and supplied by Allan Wright of Agrovista Amenity.
who have, for several years, been relying on fuel-based machinery.
"I was instantly impressed as to just how quiet the equipment was," said Iain. "In this respect it is brilliant because we simply couldn't use our old two-stroke machinery when classes or exams were in progress. Furthermore, the Pellenc equipment offers far more protection to operators."
"The Airion blower offers us far more control than our old two-stroke blower,” he added.
Light, odourless, noise-free, with no starting problems and enough power to enable professional users to work for a full day on a single charge, it's no wonder more and more professional users like Iain are turning to Pellenc. It is an attractive alternative to those
“We have many stone areas on site and with the low power setting we can easily blow grass off without moving the stones. This wasn't possible with the two-stroke blower.” Pellenc battery-powered equipment is distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Etesia UK. Pellenc Enquiry 51
After an exceptionally dry summer, trees across the UK began shedding their leaves weeks earlier than expected, giving grounds maintenance teams an early start on the autumn clear-up. So, it’s time to get the blowers, sweepers and leaf-clearing kit ready. Tudor Environmental has everything professional teams need to tackle falling leaves, from powerful STIHL blowers and sweepers to leaf grabbers,
rakes, bulk bags, gloves and PPE. Because blowing leaves into a satisfying pile is only half the job. Someone still has to pick them up. Early leaf fall is also a timely reminder that tree planting season is approaching. Tudor stocks an extensive range of tree planting essentials, including stakes, ties, shelters, irrigation systems and professional hand tools, ready for projects across the coming months.
Our team brings decades of hands-on grounds maintenance experience, so we understand the jobs our customers face and can offer practical advice when it matters. With thousands of products in stock and next working day nationwide delivery on orders placed before 5pm, Tudor helps keep professional teams ready, even when the seasons refuse to stick to schedule. Tudor Environmental Enquiry 52
Blow It. Grab It. Bag It.
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FS900 brings enhanced productivity to pitch clean-up
A rotary mower has long been the go-to for the post-match clean-up, with multiple 16-18” walk-behind units typically tasked with the job at hand. While larger 34-36” rotary mowers are now available, the process remains labour and time-intensive, requiring multiple operators to complete the task effectively.
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Games and training on football pitches creates significant debris and divots from player’s boots, leading to an important ‘clean-up cut’ after each session.
Offering a fast, efficient alternative to a pass with a traditional rotary mower, is the FS900 sweeper/ collector from Baroness.
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In comparison, the FS900 from Baroness can be operated by one person and can complete a clean of the full pitch in roughly half the time, all while also applying significantly less weight across the pitch surface. Where the FS900 also differs from the alternative tools and techniques available is that it has been specifically designed to sweep and
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clean the surface without causing damage to the turf. Traditional rotary mowers are usually set high to create a vacuum effect, but this can lead to issues with debris removal, particularly in wet conditions, and can sometimes result in the grass being inadvertently topped. Baroness
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Weed removal without chemical Bema’s Groby Light allows easy and effective weed removal without using chemicals, is proving extremely popular with local authorities, municipalities and their contractors. The Groby Light can be fitted to a range of small carrier vehicles and offers a broad choice of brushes, from steel flat wire to PPN.
The machine also features plastic-coated, steel flat wire tufts to remove weeds from gutters, joints and other hard-toreach places. “There is growing pressure to remove weeds from the public realm without using chemicals, as they can pose of health risk to people, flora and fauna,”
says Philip Bryant of Bema Sweepers UK.
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People who have attended recent demonstrations have all been impressed with the Bema Groby Light’s excellent features, its reliable and easy operation, and how it removes stubborn dirt and weeds.” Bema
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The search is on to recognise the UK's professional sprayer operators in the sports turf, amenity and landscape management industries. The Amenity Sprayer Operator of the Year (ASOOTY) Awards highlight best practice and experience in the challenging role of ensuring accurate application on all amenity surfaces. The Amenity Forum competition, supported by ICL and Syngenta, seeks to share guidance and advice that will raise the standards of spray application across the amenity industry. The ASOOTY Awards seeks entries from all sprayer operators across the amenity industry, including golf and sports turf, professional landscape management, industrial
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The Awards’ fi nalists will be announced at the Amenity Forum Conference in October, with the overall winner presented at the prestigious BIGGA Awards ceremony at BTME in January 2027. Amenity businesses and sports turf managers are urged to actively encourage their sprayer operators to enter the awards this year. All ASOOTY applicants will also be entered into a competition to win one of five Syngenta Sprayer Calibration & Application Kits. Along with assessing operators’ skills of spray application and use of products, the ASOOTY judging panel also now incorporate the importance of
an integrated pest management (IPM) approach to any issues involving turf and landscape maintenance. Amenity Forum Chairman, Ian Graham, highlighted: “This competition seeks to highlight the remarkable talent that exists within our sector, and I encourage as many spray operators as possible to engage with the process. “Our industry has many highly skilled spray operators working within it, using a diverse range of products accurately applied through a huge range of complex application equipment. Past winners have ably demonstrated the professional approach to meeting these challenges.” Syngenta Enquiry 56
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Cleaner fuel powers healthier operation The switch to Aspen Fuel has transformed operations for the Cowdray Estate forestry team– delivering significant health, safety and efficiency benefits to maintenance works across the 6,800 acres of managed woodland. Cowdray’s decision to start using Aspen two years ago has brought tangible benefits to both daily working conditions and long-term equipment performance. Assistant Forestry Manager
Kris Gillespie has worked at Cowdray for the last seven years and is part of an 11-strong team looking after the maintenance of the conifers, broadleaf high forest and chestnut coppice that make up 36% of the total footprint of the estate. “As soon as we started using Aspen, this all changed,” he said. “The fact that it’s odourless in operation not only brings real health benefits for the team, it is also really
beneficial for the visitors who regularly use the 100 miles of footpaths that run through our woodlands.”
Major TDR remains the mower of choice at Blenheim Palace
Aspen is an alkylate petrol, available for two and four stroke engines. Aspen 2 is premixed with a fully synthetic, biodegradable oil removing the need to manual mixing and improving consistency and engine performance. Aspen Fuel Enquiry 59
Maintaining the grounds of Blenheim Palace is no ordinary task. As one of Britain’s most celebrated historic estates, spanning 5,000 hectares and welcoming around one million visitors each year, the standard of presentation must match the grandeur of its surroundings.
“One of the key reasons for staying with the Major TDR is the finish we get from the roller mower. The build quality, reliability and dealer support are all important factors for us.” The latest model has brought a number of improvements that make day-to-day operations even more efficient. Hydraulic folding wings allow operators to stay in the tractor cab, while galvanised decks offer greater protection against corrosion.
For the estate team, the Major TDR Roller Mower has become a trusted partner in achieving that standard. After nine years of service from their previous machine, the decision to invest in another Major TDR was an easy one.
For Charlie Gerring, who works in estate maintenance, it’s the visible results that make the difference. “The quality of cut and finish from our Major TDR is fantastic. I get great satisfaction when I’ve finished mowing and can see the nice straight lines across the grass. Visitors expect the grounds to be beautifully
Rob Burgess, Forestry and Cultivation Manager at Blenheim Palace, says the mower’s track record made it the obvious choice. “We had the previous Major TDR for nine years and it kept the grounds looking superb.
New levels of efficiency at Whalebone Golf Club Romford’s Whalebone Golf Club is discovering the many benefits of autonomous maintenance following the installation of a completely automated driving range system from GroundTech. Director Ed Blacker notes that the combination of ECHO robotics and the innovative Drop Pit wash return system has been pivotal to consistent presentation of the range and central to the venues wider growth and development.
After exploring available alternatives, Whalebone appointed robotic specialists GroundTech to install an ECHO RP1250 robotic ball picker, ECHO TM-1050 mower complete with deflection kit and the revolutionary Drop Pit wash return system – enabling ball collection and grass cutting to take place simultaneously and maintaining a constant supply of clean golf balls for the range. GroundTech
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MAJOR TDR Mower “The Major TDR Mower keeps the grounds at Blenheim Palace looking superb!”
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manicured and the TDR helps us achieve that.” Powered by a 120hp John Deere tractor, the mower handles the estate’s challenging terrain with ease, including the steep banks surrounding the lakes. Combined with the excellent service provided by dealer Farol Ltd, it continues to deliver the performance and reliability the team depends on. At Blenheim Palace, where first impressions matter and standards never slip, the Major TDR continues to prove why it is the mower of choice. For Rob, Charlie and the wider grounds maintenance team, it remains a machine they wouldn’t look anywhere else to replace. Major Equipment Enquiry 60
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