GreenKeeping

24/11/2025

Syngenta has appointed Pete May as the company’s new technical manager for Turf & Landscape in the UK and Ireland

24/11/2025

Exclusive Collection's The Manor House Golf Club has achieved GEO certification® for sustainable golf operations and the wider group has recorded a B Corp Certification score of 94.4, up from its initial 80.3 with a 17.5 per cent uplift.

The dual recognition underscores Exclusive Collection’s commitment to balancing people, planet and profit while redefining what responsible luxury looks like in the UK hospitality and leisure sector.

At The Manor House, the GEO Certification recognised the club’s long-term dedication to integrating environmental responsibility into every aspect of its operations.

Working closely with the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, the team has introduced 18 habitat parcels across the estate to monitor and protect biodiversity. Species reports and management plans ensure local wildlife continue to thrive.

Otters have been spotted while coppicing of hazel woodland is encouraging the elusive hazel dormouse. Enhanced patches of calcareous grassland are being developed to tempt rare orchids and wildflowers into bloom. Such actions are part of creating a habitat mosaic – a patchwork of different ecosystems that allows wildlife to forage, nest and breed.

A major bunker renovation project is transforming play and sustainability on the 18-hole, par-72 course. New technology is improving sand retention and drainage, while all sprinklers at The Manor House Golf Club have been upgraded and their location pinpointed on GPS linked to an app, a move that has helped save 330m3 over the past year.

The installation of 66 monocrystalline solar panels on the clubhouse and maintenance buildings is further cutting carbon emissions, generating over 15,000kWh of clean energy in their first four months. Further steps to cut carbon emissions as part of the goal to be carbon neutral by 2026 have included reducing food waste with 450kg of food, equating to 1,057 meals, saved and 1,889kg CO2e cut.

Andy Ryan, director of golf at The Manor House, said: “The whole team at The Manor House are committed to playing our part with responsible course management. Working with partners such as the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and being awarded GEO Certification has allowed us to better understand our habitats and ensure golf and nature thrive side by side.”

Danny Pecorelli, managing director at Exclusive Collection, said: “Our B Corp journey is a constant cycle of learning and improvement. Achieving a score of 94.4 demonstrates how deeply sustainability runs through our culture - from our kitchens and courses to our communities. At The Manor House, this ethos comes to life in the way we manage the land, protect wildlife and deliver a more meaningful guest experience.”

21/11/2025

Yas Links Abu Dhabi has been recognised by the European Tour Group at the Sustainability Awards in the Venue category for its outstanding work as host of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

21/11/2025

Jhomer Darlito Patalot Jr. is the new director of agronomy at Laguna Golf Phuket, situated in Asia’s premier integrated resort destination, Laguna Phuket. With extensive agronomic experience, he outlines his vision to adapt the tropical conditions of Phuket to meet the precision and playability that European golfers expect

Jhomer Darlito Patalot Jr. is the new director of agronomy at Laguna Golf Phuket, situated in Asia’s premier integrated resort destination, Laguna Phuket. With extensive agronomic experience, he ou…

20/11/2025

Cabot Highlands chooses Toro Total Solution to maintain world-class standards

Backed by a full Toro Total Solution package and support from Reesink Scotland, Cabot Highlands’ course manager James Hutchison is preparing the new Old Petty course for its 2026 opening whil…

20/11/2025

Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has been appointed as the exclusive dealer for Bailey Trailers in Shropshire, meaning it can now offer Bailey Trailers across its entire area.

This strengthened partnership unites two trusted brands, combining Bailey’s exceptional trailer engineering with TAG’s commitment to quality service and customer support.

“Bailey Trailers are renowned for their exceptional build quality and reliability, a perfect fit for TAG,” says Tom Shakeshaft, Sales Director at Tallis Amos Group. “Bailey is a family company we know well, having worked with them for many years and so we’re delighted to expand and grow this partnership together. We’re proud we can now offer Bailey Trailers exclusively in Shropshire from our Allscott depot, and in turn across all six of our depots and we look forward to offering their industry-leading range of trailers to all of our customers.’

Bailey Trailers produce 1,400 trailers every year with 1,120 sold in the UK. The Bailey Trailer range covers every farming season. From all-round trailers for arable, vegetables, and silage, to specialist models for bales, beets, and peas, there’s a Bailey trailer designed for every farm or contracting business. Their trailers are renowned for their durability, innovation, and British manufacturing excellence, making them a valuable addition to TAG’s product portfolio.

20/11/2025

The QHotels Collection is launching ‘Winter Open Competitions’ at its championship venues after investing significantly in course infrastructure, drainage and conditioning, which has ensured the courses remain playable 12 months of the year

The QHotels Collection is launching ‘Winter Open Competitions’ at its championship venues after investing significantly in course infrastructure, drainage and conditioning, which has en…

20/11/2025

Avant Tecno recently brought technical engineers from all of its UK dealerships together for a unique opportunity at the company’s global headquarters in Ylöjärvi, Finland https://greenkeepingeu.com/avant-tecno-hosts-multi-dealership-training/

20/11/2025

Hellidon Lakes Golf Club has upgraded its long-trusted Kubota machinery with a new L2-622 tractor and RTV-X1110 to improve course maintenance across its challenging terrain, supported by strong local backing from dealer George Browns https://greenkeepingeu.com/kubota-rises-to-the-maintenance-challenges-at-hellidon-lakes-golf-club/

18/11/2025

Maintaining a top-class playing surface at Easter Road Stadium is no small task, but for Steven Thomas, head groundsman at Hibernian Football Club, having the right machinery is making all the difference. One of the latest additions to his maintenance fleet is the Redexim Verti-Rake – a tool he says is already proving invaluable https://greenkeepingeu.com/hibernian-fc-invests-in-redexim-verti-rake-to-enhance-pitch-quality/

18/11/2025

Over the last five years, The Drift in Surrey has invested over £2 million to bring in new facilities and improve the course in preparation for its 50th anniversary in 2025 and a key element of that process was the signing of a fleet lease deal with Toro and Reesink Turfcare

Over the last five years, The Drift in Surrey has invested over £2 million to bring in new facilities and improve the course in preparation for its 50th anniversary in 2025 and a key element of tha…

18/11/2025

Dundonald Links assistant superintendent Amanda Dorans’ influence as one of UK golf’s most respected voices has received key recognition after she was named as a finalist in the Leadership category at the Women in Golf Awards 2025.

A respected leader and advocate for sustainability and inclusion, Dorans has built a distinguished career defined by technical expertise and a people-first approach to leadership.

She began her career at Dundonald Links in 2003, staying for 18 years before enjoying sustainability roles at The Gleneagles Hotel and Loch Lomond Golf Club. She returned to Dundonald Links in 2023 and has since helped lead both the Ayrshire venue and sister resort The Springs Resort & Golf Club to renewed GEO Certified® status in 2025.

Her pioneering sustainability work also includes co-creating the Ayrshire Nectar Network, a large-scale habitat restoration initiative reintroducing the small blue butterfly and uniting more than 40 regional partners to restore biodiversity across Ayrshire.

Beyond her environmental impact, Amanda has been a driving force for equality and representation in golf, serving as the first woman to sit on the BIGGA Board and to chair a regional section. She also helped establish key industry initiatives, including The R&A’s Women in Golf Leadership Development Programme and Loch Lomond Golf Club’s Women in Golf Charter pledge.

Dorans said: “It’s an incredible honour to be recognised alongside so many inspirational women who are shaping the future of our industry. I’m proud to represent the wider team – a team that truly values sustainability, inclusivity, and the people who make golf such a special community. This nomination is a reflection of our shared commitment to creating lasting, positive change.”

Frank Clarkson, group superintendent, added: “Amanda’s nomination is richly deserved. Her leadership, expertise, and passion for people and the planet have made a lasting impact not only at Dundonald Links and The Springs, but across the wider golf community.

“Her ability to inspire collective action across teams ensures that both venues continue to raise the bar for sustainable and inclusive practices, and we’re incredibly proud to have her as part of our team.”

Now in its fourth year, the Women in Golf Awards celebrate individuals and organisations driving progress across all areas of the sport. The 2025 ceremony will take place at Foxhills Country Club & Resort on November 27, bringing together leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the golfing world.