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In conversation with Greg Whately, Principal Consultant Millions of fans tuned in to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026. They witnessed spectacular goals, unforgettable moments and electric atmospheres inside some of North America’s most iconic stadiums. But while the spotlight remained firmly on the players, another team was working tirelessly behind the scenes. Every tackle, […]
In discussion with Dr Christian Spring, Principal Scientist The challenge facing sports turf managers isn’t simply that we don’t have enough water. It is that we aren’t always equipped to capture, store, retain and make the most of the water when it is available. With nine water companies across England currently operating restricted-use bans, and […]
After 30 years of celebrating environmental excellence in golf, STRI Group is pleased to announce that the management of the Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) will pass to the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), marking an exciting new chapter for the long-established awards ceremony. Established by STRI in 1995, the Golf Environment Awards were […]
In elite football, a high-performing pitch is about much more than appearance. Every playing surface must provide consistency, support player welfare and withstand the demands of a busy fixture schedule. As a FIFA-accredited Natural Playing Surface Test Institute, STRI provides independent pitch testing to verify that natural and hybrid football pitches meet the performance standards […]
In discussion with Sarah Hosmer, Principal Consultant As the summer season arrives, a plethora of equine sport competitions are upon us. These events range from the grassroots pony club camps to the high-octane FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) World Championships for Seniors. The linking factor across all levels of the sport is the surface. Whilst easily overlooked, […]
In discussion with Glenn Kirby, Research Director A course manager asked a useful question this week, “Is it going to get hot enough to put a pause on dollar spot?” For UK conditions, the answer is almost certainly no. In most UK situations, hot weather does not push us beyond the dollar spot window. More often, […]
