From the North Sea to the First Tee Why a former soldier and oil platform technician settled on a career in greenkeeping Gary Tonge, greenkeeper, Tain I’m in the middle of a career change: from working offshore in the North Sea to working towards my Level 2 qualification in greenkeeping. I’ve gone from working [...]
The importance of continuous personal and professional development Phil Helmn MG | General Manager, Sports Turf & Grounds | Goodwood Personal development is highly beneficial to both the individual and the organisation on many levels. It is a lifelong process that, through analysing and assessing your personal characteristics and qualities, helps you consider your [...]
The Theory of Positivity It’s time to make a change Ryun Holden | Course Manager | Golf Club Wylihof The title of this article is obviously a play on words from Einstein’s “Theory of Relativity”, the aim being to highlight what could be the biggest challenge to our industry. Bigger than climate change or [...]
Final preparations are being made for the second Turf Business Summit in the all embracing Algarve this autumn. It's very much the event to see and be seen in for professionals across the industry on October 8th-10th. Why? Think of five star accommodation at one of Portugal's top hotels. Imagine one of Europe's top [...]
Campey Turf Care Systems is set to take their Dakota, Air2G2 and Campey range of machines to National Grasdag, Belgium and Groen Techniek, Holland, in September. The 13th edition of National Grasdag is taking place in Pittem, West Flanders, on the 4th and 5th September with the introduction of practical demonstrations alongside the exhibition. [...]
Where will your thoughts take you? BIGGA and Campey Turf Care Systems have teamed up to offer one BIGGA member a money‑can’t‑buy trip to Jacksonville, Florida. All you have to do to enter the Innovation and Thought Leadership category is to put together a feature for Greenkeeper International that discusses your thoughts on an [...]
Julia Campey has been appointed as the new managing director of Campey Turf Care Systems, with former MD, Richard Campey, taking the position of Chairman. As part of the company restructure, John Campey and Lee Morgado have been appointed directors and Neil Armstrong, who joined Campey in 2010 as accounts manager will take up [...]
Kyles Athletic Shinty Club has turned to the Imants ShockWave 100 from Campey Turf Care Systems to solve their drainage problems. The club is based on the west coast of Scotland in Auchenlochan, with their facility at the edge of the Kyles of Bute – a narrow sea channel. They are often subjected to [...]
Some on-trend and hot topics came out of the first Turf Business Question Time event, held at the FA facility at St. George’s Park in Staffordshire, reports Emma Otusajo. Among the audience were a mix of turf care professionals from across the industry, whilst panel members gave great insights into current issues and how [...]
GrasTec ehf has been appointed as the new Campey™ Turf Care Systems distributor for Iceland. The Icelandic company has strong relationships throughout the country and will be offering the full range of Campey™ products, including Imants, Vredo, Air2G2, Dakota and the Campey™ own brand lines. Sport plays a significant part in Icelandic culture, and [...]
