In our first WEB ONLY story there are 10 hopefuls in with a shot at claiming the top prizes, split between the Student Greenkeeper of the Year and Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year categories.

In our next WEB ONLY story as part of the partnership, Kress autonomous mowing technology will be deployed at selected golf courses across the host country, supporting a new approach to course maintenance.

The 5-acre site comprises offices; 200 square metres of brand-new showroom space and state-of-the-art workshops.

Adding a new dimension to the racing this year will be the inclusion of the junior section of the West Midlands Lawn Mower Racing Association.

Organisers say they expect increased visitor numbers, and an expanded line-up of partners ahead of this year's event at the American Express Stadium in Brighton.

Cromer Lawn Tennis & Squash Association has praised help they are receiving to maintain their10 grass courts throughout a busy playing season.