EDGBASTON'S BASTION Gary Barwell gives his insight to groundsmen by TurfPro Editor, Laurence Gale MSC, MBPR
I was fortunate recently to visit Warwickshire County Ground, where head groundsman Gary Barwell, spoke to grassroots turf professionals about the work that he and his dedicated team of seven staff complete in the course of the year.
Following autumn renovations at Somerset, Simon Lee is joining Hampshire CCC to replace Nigel Gray who had come out of retirement for this season after Karl McDermott joined Lord's.
The finalists have been announced for this year’s IOG Industry Awards which acknowledge the passion, dedication and challenges faced by grounds staff, volunteers and professionals across all levels of sport.
Old Tom Morris’ successor, Gordon Moir, has accepted the nomination to become vice president of BIGGA in 2020, with a view to becoming president in 2021.
Gleneagles has commissioned critically acclaimed golf photographer, David Cannon to celebrate the completion of the detailed works to the 13th and 14th holes.
Registration for Europe’s largest annual groundscare exhibition SALTEX 2019 is now open and visitors will notice some notable improvements to the registration process.