STRI appoint new research manager
STRI Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Clark as its new research manager. Matt, will be managing a wide range of research…
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STRI announces training course dates for 2018
STRI is pleased to announce dates for turf industry training courses held this autumn/winter at our UK headquarters in Bingley, West Yorkshire. The professional…
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The unrealistic Augusta expectation
by Emma Beggs, STRI agronomist As the world waits to see who will emerge victorious at the Masters in Augusta, STRI agronomist, Emma Beggs, considers…
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Golf Environment Awards 2018 winners announced
The winners of the 2018 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) have been announced at The Crown, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and the…
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Home unions to partner Golf Environment Awards
STRI Group is delighted to announce that the governing bodies for amateur golf in the UK & Ireland will be supporting the Golf Environment Awards…
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STRI named as MLR technical partners
STRI has been named as the technical partner of MLR, the international sports supplementary lighting business. During BTME 2018, MLR also announced that Bernhard and…
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Management changes at SportsTurf Consultants
SportsTurf Consultants is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Myott as general manager. Sam, who joined SportsTurf as an agronomist in 2016, steps into…
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Farewell to Stuart Ormondroyd
by Alistair Beggs, STRI Head of Agronomy After 37 years of first-class service Stuart Ormondroyd has finally hung up his auger. He has been…
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Spring leaps into operations role
STRI Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Christian Spring as its new Research Operations Manager. Christian, who joined STRI as…
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Join us for the Golf Environment Awards 2018
Would you like to be part of the celebrations for the Golf Environment Awards 2018, on 24 January in Harrogate? Tickets for the awards ceremony…
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Golf Environment Awards 2018 finalists announced
STRI is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2018 Golf Environment Awards (GEA), recognising golf clubs and individuals that strive to undertake environmental best practice. …
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2018 Golf Environment Awards visits – part 2
by Sophie Vukelic, Ecology consultant The STRI ecology and environment team has completed the final longlisting process for the 2018 Golf Environment Awards. This heralds…
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Is your greenkeeping budget fit for the future?
by Paul Woodham, STRI Agronomy services manager Balancing your greenkeeping maintenance budget can be tough no matter how big or small the course is. How times…
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2018 Golf Environment Awards visits – part 1
by @striturf_sophie Once again we have been amazed by the standard of entry to the Golf Environment Awards and have had a great deal of…
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The smart way to manage disease
Improving your turfgrass management skills is an important part of career progression in the turf industry. Here, STRI’s head of research, Dr Ruth Mann, gives…
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STRI Research 2017 in pictures
Following another successful STRI Research event at our UK head office and sport research facility in September, we bring you the best images from over…
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Soil, Sand and Sod – practical workshops for golf clubs
Join STRI and England Golf for a series of practical workshops on making your greens perform better. The workshops, hosted by highly-experienced consultants, are perfect…
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Join us for STRI Research 2017
Join the STRI team, and our industry partners, for the free annual research open days held at our headquarters in West Yorkshire. On September 20th…
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Consistency is key on the grass of SW19
by Mark Ferguson, STRI’s Wimbledon Research Manager Day 13 of The Championships saw Roger Federer lift the Wimbledon men’s singles title for a record…
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STRI strengthens ecology and environment team
STRI Group has expanded its UK regional ecology and environment operation by bringing in two new consultants. Teneille Barwick joins STRI after moving…
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STRI bolster agronomy team
STRI Group has strengthened its UK regional agronomy operation with the addition of two new turfgrass consultants. Michael Boyes joins STRI after a…
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AST tested Qatar World Cup pitch laid in record time
A pitch specially developed in Qatar, and tested by STRI Group subsidiary Aspire Sports Turf, has been laid in record time at Khalifa International Stadium,…
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GEA Winners Trip to the Algarve
The winners of the Golf Environment Awards 2017 have arrived back in the UK following a truly memorable champions’ trip to the Algarve. Alex…
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STRI on panel at ESSMA pitch management workshop
STRI’s head of sports surfaces, Dr Richard Gibbs, will be among the panellists at the ESSMA Pitch Management Workshop in Leicester City’s King Power Stadium…
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STRI talk to Turf Business about the Golf Environment Awards
STRI ecologists Bob Taylor and Sophie Vukelic talk to Turf Business about the Golf Environment Awards (GEA). The winners of the 2017 Golf…
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STRI Group boosts Australia operations
STRI Group has strengthened its Australian operations following a series of new high profile appointments. Business development manager Mark Stidwill arrives from PGG…
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Taylor announced as speaker at BIGGA Scottish Conference
STRI’s head of ecology, Bob Taylor, will be among the speakers at the BIGGA Scotland Golf Industry Conference 2017. Taking place at Perth…
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STRI Group take root in Scotland
STRI Group has opened a new Scottish office, in the heart of Glasgow, to help deliver a diverse range of sportsturf solutions to new and…
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STRI Group to enhance Auburn turf research
STRI Group has joined forces with a leading provider of turfgrass education, Auburn University, to initiate research and development programmes throughout the US sports surface…
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Golf Environment Awards 2017 winners revealed
The winners of the 2017 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) have been announced at the Hotel Du Vin, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group….
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The R&A to partner Golf Environment Awards
STRI Group is delighted to announce that The R&A has agreed to become a lead partner of the Golf Environment Awards (GEA). …
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STRI launches Chinese business
STRI Group has launched its new Chinese company with partners Shanghai KeHua Sports Promotional Co. and Beijing iRENA Group. The inauguration of 上海体赞草坪科技有限公司 (Shanghai Tizan…
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STRI and England Golf to hold a joint workshop at BTME 2017
STRI and England Golf are joining forces to present a one-day workshop on golf course management at BTME 2017, which is specifically tailored to secretary/managers,…
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2017 Golf Environment Awards finalists announced
After a year filled with new ideas for nature conservation, environmental innovations and chemical legislation changes, STRI is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2017 Golf…
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STRI Group starts global recruitment drive
STRI Group has launched a global recruitment process to fill an array of roles across its UK, China and Qatar operations. The Yorkshire-based global sports turf…
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Russia 2018 LOC, FIFA and STRI conduct World Cup pitch inspection
Specialists from the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and FIFA joined experts from STRI for an inspection of pitches which will host matches and training sessions at the 2018 FIFA…
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Operation Pollinator Awards now open
The Operation Pollinator Awards 2016 are now open for entries. The competition rewards golf clubs that have created ecological features that attract essential pollinating insects…
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STRI commit to diverse workplace
STRI Group has partnered with Job Centre Australia to include a Disability Action Plan into the company’s core operating principles. As many as one in…
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Regional training for groundstaff and course managers
STRI is running a series of regional training courses for groundstaff, course managers and turfcare professionals, throughout November and December. Venues across the North, Midlands and…
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Groundskeeper training launches in Oceania
Seven Cook Islands groundskeepers furthered their knowledge on how to improve and maintain natural grass pitches during a two-day quality workshop at the CIFA Complex,…
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STRI Group announces Chinese partnership
STRI Group has taken a major step into the Chinese sports turf market after striking an agreement with Beijing iRENA Group and Shanghai KeHua Sports…
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Join the STRI Team – Groundsperson
STRI is the largest independent sports turf consultancy in the world and is rapidly expanding its resources, research facilities and services to meet the demands…
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STRI appoint Mark Godfrey as new CEO
STRI Group are delighted to announce that Mark Godfrey has been appointed chief executive officer effective May 2016. Mark, who joined the company in 2006,…
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