Low Temperature ‘Winterkill’ Injury in Turfgrass
Low temperature grass plant damage is becoming a more common and destructive type of abiotic stress in parts of the UK. Winterkill, as it is…
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STRI Group and WANDA CTI sign a strategic alliance for the Chinese sports market
STRI Group, the world’s leading multidisciplinary service provider to the sports and environments sectors has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Wanda’s Cultural Tourism Planning…
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Carrick Construction on track to finish Worcester International Hockey Centre by Spring.
In spring 2020 Carrick Sports Construction successfully secured the design and build contract for Royal Grammar School Worcester’s new hockey centre, a joint venture with…
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STRI Group appoints new Directors
Following a period of strong growth, STRI Group is delighted to announce the appointment of two new company directors to its board. Gareth Walters and…
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STRI Research 2020 virtual event
Join the STRI team, and our industry partners, for this year’s virtual research event throughout November 2020. We have relocated our annual research days…
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STRI launch golf survey for R&A Golf Course 2030
STRI Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new golf course industry focused survey to support The R&A Golf Course 2030 (GC2030) industry…
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EPG joins STRI Group
STRI Group has completed the acquisition of leading geo-environmental engineering and design consultancy EPG. The Warrington-based business will form part of our ambitious growth…
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STRI Group appoints two new directors
Following a period of strong growth, STRI Group is delighted to announce the appointment of two new company directors to its board. Head of…
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STRI starts Blackpool Airport sports pitch complex
STRI Group has started work on the design and build of a new natural grass sports pitch complex, which forms part of the Blackpool Airport…
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STRI launches Project Pathfinder
STRI is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Project Pathfinder’ which forms part of the UK Government’s emergency Covid-19 innovation strategy. The project will…
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Seven innovative tech ideas to boost your sports development project
Here’s some more detail on STRI Group’s range of innovative design and data services. If you want to find out how we can help…
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Get a free STRI’s Spring 2020 Bulletin
The STRI Bulletin – Spring 2020 edition is now available to everyone for free in a digital format. The Bulletin is very easy to…
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Top tips to advance development projects in lockdown
STRI’s head of planning and environment, James Podesta, gives his top tips on how to advance your development plans during the Covid-19 lockdown. …
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Research initiative offers insight into turf management under lockdown
A new research project is set to provide vital answers to the pressing questions of ‘Managing turf under lockdown.’ Crucially, the results will be reported…
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Planning services – retain your competitive edge
By James Podesta, Head of planning and environment, STRI Group. Head of planning and environment, James Podesta, offers his advice on how to safeguard…
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STRI operational update
STRI Group staff at its UK offices will be working remotely with immediate effect from 24th of March, but in accordance with UK Government guidelines…
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Advice for golf course professionals during the coronavirus outbreak
STRI agronomic consultant, Gwynn Davies, provides practical guidance for managing your golf course during the outbreak of coronavirus and preparing for recovery. Coronavirus It…
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Dealing with golf course flooding
STRI agronomy manager, Paul Woodham, considers the actions golf courses can take to minimise the damage from severe weather and return the course to a…
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The Saudi Cup turf track: STRI Q&A with Ten Furlongs
STRI head of consultancy, Richard Stuttard, speaks to Ten Furlongs about our role as principal contractor for the plan, design and management of the inaugural…
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The evolution of research at STRI
STRI’s research operations manager, Dr Christian Spring, tells us about about global research development and diversification at STRI. STRI: Please describe your role…
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Development of the first ever turf track in Saudi Arabia
STRI head of sport surface technology, Dr Stephen Baker, talks to Jon Lees of Thoroughbred Racing, about the construction of the first ever turf track…
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Sports turf management in the 21st century
Over the last few years, data collection has become an essential part of sports turf management practices. STRI consultant, Kelly-Marie Clack, tells us why it’s…
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GEA – Looking ahead to 2021
STRI ecological consultant, Rowan Rumball, tells us about his hopes for the future of the Golf Environment Awards The Golf Environment Awards is a…
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Golf Saudi drives toward a green future with help from STRI Group
STRI Group, the world’s leading sports surface provider, is delighted to announce that it is supporting Golf Saudi in the creation of a regional and…
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Golf Environment Awards 2020 winners revealed
The winners of the 2020 Golf Environment Awards (GEAs 2020) have been announced at The Crown, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group. …
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Carrick Sports acquires Phil Day Sports Ltd
STRI Group’s construction division, Carrick Sports, has expanded its UK operation by acquiring leading sports turf contractor Phil Day Sports Ltd (PDS). Due to…
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STRI to deliver R&A 2030 golf sustainability projects
STRI Group will be heavily involved in delivering a range of The R&A‘s golf course sustainability projects as part of its Golf Course 2030 initiative….
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Sowing the seeds of success
Ahead of its publication on the 21 Jan 2020, STRI research officer, Fiona Crossley, who helps compile the annual Turfgrass Seed booklet, provides a user’s…
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Top tips for managing frosty golf courses
How do greenkeepers and course managers reassure the most conscientious golfer that frost delays are not designed to frustrate but to protect the key asset…
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Get tickets to the GEAs 2020
Tickets for the Golf Environment Awards ceremony at the Crown Hotel in Harrogate on Wednesday 22 January are now available. As well as being…
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Golf Environment Awards 2020 – 25 Years Strong
STRI Head of ecology and environment, Bob Taylor, discusses the 25 year anniversary of the Golf Environment Awards in 2020. When I was informed…
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Taylor Talks – Looking after hedgehogs
The 50% decline in population of one of the UK’s best-loved wild animals has ignited many campaigns such as Hedgehog Street and Hedgehog Awareness Week. STRI’s Head of ecology…
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A ‘silvery’ lining – seasonal moss on the golf course
In the first of two articles, STRI consultant, Michael Boyes, faces an old foe on the golf course as current conditions give silvery-thread moss a…
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How to square up to silvery-thread moss on the golf course
In the concluding part, STRI consultant Michael Boyes, provides guidance on how to tackle silvery-thread moss on your golf course. Management practices to…
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Golf Research Enterprise
Robert Clare, Course manager at Brough Golf Club, discusses the Golf Research Enterprise set up by STRI with support from BIGGA. Tell us about…
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Ten books for turf professionals (that are not about turf)
In today’s world, turf professionals wear multiple hats spanning many disciplines, including science, technology, sport, leadership and learning. STRI consultant, Neil Rodger, has compiled a…
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STRI and Surface Performance form testing alliance
STRI Group has struck an alliance with international turf testing house Surface Performance Ltd. The global sports solutions provider has engaged with Surface Performance to…
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Turf management 4.0 – part two
In the second of a two-part series, Dr Tom Young, STRI technology manager and green roof consultant, discusses how green infrastructure can be used to…
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Turf management 4.0 – part one
In the first of a two-part series, Dr Tom Young, STRI technology manager and green roof consultant, discusses how green infrastructure can be used to…
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How to protect your mental health in the turf industry
by Emma Beggs, STRI agronomist Turf stress comes in various forms, drought, disease, mowing etc; but there’s another stress within the turf industry that needs to…
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STRI Research 2019 in pictures
Over three hundred people attended STRI Research 2019, held at STRI’s UK head office and research facility in Bingley on 25 and 26 September. …
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STRI and BIGGA launch Golf Research Enterprise
Golf course managers and greenkeepers have the unique opportunity to determine the direction of an innovative new research programme led by STRI and…
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Golf traffic’s impact on finer grasses
Over the past decade STRI consultant, Conor Nolan, has dedicated himself to the pursuit of the finer grasses on putting surfaces. However, one of the…
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Going green – exciting developments for living roofs
Living roofs are becoming more and more common in cities due to the large range of benefits they bring. Now with the introduction of the…
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Fairway frustrations – what happened to our fescue last summer?
Last summer was incredibly challenging and many golf courses suffered with loss of grass cover, including to our frustration, our more drought resistant species. STRI…
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Water – can’t live with it, can’t live without it
Water, water everywhere, or is it? STRI research operations manager, Dr Christian Spring, talks about water, its importance for sports surfaces and the pressures on…
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Green escapes – time to get back outside
Most people’s lives are busy and hurried with precious little time for much-needed relaxation and rest. Even a simple ten-minute walk becomes a forgotten and…
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STRI announces event partners
STRI has announced the final event partners for STRI Research 2019 which takes place on 25 and 26 September at STRI UK in Bingley, West…
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Kelly-Marie Clack joins STRI Group
STRI Group is delighted to announce that Kelly-Marie Clack has joined the business as a consultant agronomist. Kelly will be working with a range of…
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Golf Environment Awards 2019 winners interviews
With the deadline for the Golf Environment Awards 2020 fast approaching, we ask the 2019 winners a few questions about how their environmental initiatives led…
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The Ecology of The Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club
STRI’s Bob Taylor, discusses ecological and environmental preparations at Royal Portrush leading up to The Open Championship. The 2019 Open Championships Never before…
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STRI at the Wimbledon Championships 2019
A team of STRI researchers, headed up by manager Mark Ferguson, has returned from the 2019 Wimbledon Championships. STRI has worked with the AELTC…
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The Golf Environment Awards – Why Bother?
The Golf Environment Awards (GEAs) have been a part of the golf industry for twenty-four years, but how much do you really know about the…
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The Rise, Fall and Rise of Grass Court Tennis
The common misconception that widespread grass court tennis is on the wane couldn’t be further from the truth. STRI research manager, Mark Ferguson, discusses the…
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Neil Stubley discusses Wimbledon R&D at STRI
Ahead of Wimbledon 2019, Neil Stubley, Head of Courts and Horticulture at Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) discusses global tennis R&D and championship…
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Technology and teamwork bring hockey to The Stoop
Not long ago, it would have been impossible to believe construction of a temporary artificial hockey pitch over a natural stadium surface was possible, but…
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STRI launches TurfSync sports surface performance tracker
STRI Group is delighted to announce the arrival of our new sports surface performance tracker – TurfSync. The TurfSync tracker connects the team and…
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To bowl or not to bowl?
Fluctuating weather patterns, withdrawal of pesticides and accumulating thatch may leave bowls club officials and players feeling less than bowled over. STRI general manager of…
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Golf course management – policing your actions
With greenkeeping teams being constantly grilled by golfers and club management about the course, STRI consultant, Gwynn Davies, suggests how help could be at hand…
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How turf changed tennis at Wimbledon
STRI research manager, Mark Ferguson, tells Turf Matters how an unassuming turf plant changed the nature of grass court tennis at Wimbledon forever. Remember…
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Tackling your mental health issues in the turf industry
With increased expectations from club managers, members and players, it is no wonder that turf professionals are experiencing high levels of stress, but where can…
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Video: Sustainability for future success – Rowan’s Rambles
In this month’s segment, Rowan’s Rambles comes to you directly via the magic of video. Rowan delivered a presentation on sustainability at this year’s…
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The Bulletin is a sport industry magazine representing the latest news and opinion from across the STRI Group. It is distributed quarterly across six…
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The not so ‘green green grass of home’
We are all seduced by images of magnificent stately home lawns, and dream of lazing our days away on the lush grass with a glass…
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Top communication tips for golf clubs
The Golf and Health project is aiming to scientifically prove the physical, mental health and wellbeing benefits of golf. But how do clubs go about…
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Does the Masters pour more misery on UK greenkeepers?
With all eyes on picture perfect Augusta, STRI agronomy operations manager, Steve Gingell, asks you to spare a thought for UK greenkeepers still dealing with…
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Crawley’s new pitch earns respect
The new stadium pitch at Crawley Town Football Club, which was designed by STRI, is winning praise from rival managers. STRI project managed the…
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Rowan’s Rambles – Can golf get a ‘birdy’?
In the first of a new segment for 2019, STRI ecological consultant, Rowan Rumball, discusses how golf is uniquely positioned to be one under par…
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GEA 2019 winners
The winners of the 2019 Golf Environment Awards (GEA) have been announced at The Crown, Harrogate, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and the…
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GEA 2019 – The social side of sustainability
Amanda Dorans, greenkeeper at Dundonald Links, south-west Scotland chair of BIGGA and previous Golf Environment Award (GEA) champion, discusses the ‘behind the scences’ sustainability at…
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Taylor talks – Changing my supermarket
I will be honest. I am a huge food snob, as many of you who have eaten with me or been to Portugal with the…
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I’m a Greenkeeper – Get me out of Here!
I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here is on TV so that means Christmas is just around the corner, yet many areas of sportsturf are…
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Time to tackle peak turfgrass disease season
It’s that time of year, when growth slows, temperatures drop and we start to get consistent and persistent dewy mornings. The main event is here…
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Join us for the Golf Environment Awards 2019
Would you like to be part of the celebrations for the Golf Environment Awards 2019, on 23 January in Harrogate? Tickets for the awards ceremony…
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Behind the scenes at the 2018 World Cup in Russia
STRI’s principal technical consultant, Dr Richard Gibbs, who project managed the pitches at 2018 World Cup in Russia, gives an insight into what goes on behind the scenes….
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Hybrid Hearts on the march
Pitch quality and playing surface management have been a hot topic in Scottish football for many years. STRI’s senior project manager, Gordon Howat, discusses how Heart of Midlothian solved…
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The 147th Open Championship – Carnoustie Golf Links
STRI consultants Richard Windows & Adam Newton lift the lid on what went on at the 147th Open at Carnoustie before the crowds descended on the famous…
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Growing the game
With golf looking to increase participation levels, it is essential that we look to keep the sport interesting and exciting for both existing players and new additions…
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Taylor Talks – Considering Spiders
STRI Head of ecology and environment, Bob Taylor, considers the impact current trends in grassland management has on arachnids, and why we might be doing wrong, by…
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STRI scoops accolade from Bradford University
STRI has scooped two gongs at the University of Bradford’s Summer Experience Awards last night. We are thrilled to have won the Outstanding Placement…
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Tournament monitoring at Victoria Park
It’s not just skill, strategy, and a Machiavellian intent to disarm opponents that are the keys to success in the gentile art of lawn bowls,…
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A “roundup” on hoof – surface interaction
British strongman, Eddie Hall, broke world records when he lifted 500kg (equivalent weight to an average-sized horse) at the World Deadlift Championships in 2016. Imagine…
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STRI at the Ricoh Women’s British Open 2018
STRI agronomists, Alistair Beggs, Adam Newton and Stella Rixon, formed the team responsible for helping Royal Lytham Links Manager, Paul Smith, and The R&A, deliver a…
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Hearts install new state-of-the-art pitch
Heart of Midlothian FC met champions Celtic for the first time on their new state-of-the-art hybrid pitch at Tynecastle Park in the opening home game…
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STRI Group expands its UK ecology team in West Yorkshire
We have strengthened our ecology services by appointing a new consultant to join our UK team. Rowan Rumball joins STRI as ecological consultant…
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Going through the gear
How does a groundsman or greenkeeper make the right choice when purchasing large pieces of costly equipment, or even replacing a whole fleet? STRI’s grounds…
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STRI at the 2018 Open Championship in Carnoustie
STRI consultants helped deliver another memorable Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2018. Francesco Molinari claimed an historic victory at the 147th Open, where the Italian…
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STRI awarded prestigious Stowe golf course project
Top independent school Stowe has appointed STRI Group to design and build its new flagship nine-hole golf course in Buckinghamshire. STRI has worked closely with…
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Golf Environment Awards New for 2019 – Taylor Talks CPD
I’m delighted to announce that entrants to the Golf Environment Awards 2019 will receive CPD points in conjunction with their BIGGA membership during the application…
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The battle with mental health in greenkeeping
Opening up about mental health issues is still rare in the workplace, even more so in the stout-hearted world of turf. STRI deputy grounds manager, Tim Randall,…
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STRI at the 2018 Wimbledon Championships
The Pimms is poised, the strawberries are ripening and the whites are being starched. Wimbledon, the oldest tennis tournament in the world, will soon be…
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Join us at STRI Research 2018
Join STRI’s team of global sports turf industry specialists and our event partners for the seventh annual research event on 19/20 September. Enjoy a day…
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The secret life of trees – Taylor Talks
They defy the natural laws of physics, secretly communicate via an elaborate fungi network, and receive preferential treatment from their mothers. Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of…
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Emergency Authorisation for Acelepryn granted
An Emergency Authorisation has been granted for the use of the Syngenta insecticide, Acelepryn, for the control of chafer grubs and leatherjacket on golf course…
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STRI Group announce Research Day dates
STRI Group has announced the dates for its free annual Research Day event, hosted at its world-class facilities in West Yorkshire. Greenkeepers, grounds staff,…
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The Need for Green Speed
Green speed is usually at the top of the golf club agenda with a common cry being ‘We want them faster!’ STRI consultant, Stella Rixon discusses…
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STRI’s tribute to Dr James B Beard
STRI Group is saddened to hear of the passing of one of the true pioneers of turfgrass management Dr James Beard. Dr Richard…
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Sustainable or responsible? – Taylor Talks
by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment The word sustainability is used so widely that its original context has been corrupted to the point…
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Top Hedgehog Tips
by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment This month we are celebrating British hedgehog week in support of our friends at the British Hedgehog…
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Good turn out for 2018 Wetherby Mascot Gold Cup
STRI mascots STRImmer and STRIder showed great form and held their ground at Wetherby Racecourse yesterday. The Sue Ryder Mascot Gold Cup, took…
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What lies ahead? – Taylor talks
by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment There are always occasions in our life, or in our work, that cause us to stop, look…
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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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How to light a cigarette – Taylor talks
by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment As I pondered how I might start the “Focus On” workshop that I was compiling for…
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Consider a landscape management approach – Taylor talks
by Bob Taylor, STRI’s head of ecology and environment Following my presentation at this year’s BTME, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the subjects…
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Disturbance Theory reloaded
by @striturf_richw and @striturf_adamn STRI’s anthology, ‘Disturbance Theory’, provided strategies for managing sward composition of putting surfaces. Ten years on, senior agronomists Adam Newton and…
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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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Shifting baselines and traditional management – Taylor talks
by Bob Taylor, STRI Head of ecology and environment To kick-off my first ‘Taylor Talks’ column I’m going to discuss two related and very important…
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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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Top tips on winter golf course management
follow @striturf_adamn How do you keep your golf members happy in winter when they’re already experiencing fewer hours of daylight, adverse weather conditions and course…
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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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STRI and England Golf workshop at BTME 2018 – How to make your greens perform better
We’re excited to be working once again with England Golf to deliver an interactive workshop at BTME 2018 on how to improve golf course performance,…
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Getting the best golf green drainage rates
by Stella Rixon, STRI agronomist Golf clubs have many weapons in their armoury when it comes to luring new members to tackle their beautifully…
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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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Getting Royal Birkdale ready for The Open
After a wait of nine years the Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale. STRI’s Alistair Beggs, looks at the preparation that has gone into making…
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Last chance to enter the 2018 Golf Environment Awards
LAST CHANCE: The Golf Environment Awards application deadline is approaching! Have you entered yet? STRI Group and The R&A encourage all eco-friendly clubs,…
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Twelve amazing golf course wildlife projects
Golf courses are not just great for a quick nine holes, they are also great areas for wildlife. STRI’s ecology consultant, Teneille Barwick, wades into…
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The leatherjacket and chafer fine turf threat
By Alistair Beggs, STRI head of agronomy Insect pests of fine turf have been problematic in the UK for many years. However, until recently controlling their…
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Shaping our sporting landscapes
Research manager, Mark Ferguson, talks to the Independent‘s David Barnett about Wimbledon 2017, the work STRI conducts into sports turf research, and preparing the best sporting surfaces. …
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Is there light at the end of the tunnel for stadium pitch design?
As the world focuses on the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, STRI’s Head of sports surface design, Dr Richard Gibbs, examines the unique set of challenges stadium pitch…
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The future of the turf industry?
The sports turf industry is always changing. The next generation of greenkeepers and groundstaff will have some very interesting benefits and dilemmas to consider. STRI…
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Pesticide Usage Survey
Take part in a nationwide Fera Science pesticide usage survey and help the amenity industry gather important data within the UK. The survey has…
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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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Can Fulham’s training pitch facelift inspire promotion glory?
As some of the biggest games in Fulham’s history loom in the form of the Championship playoffs, can technology first developed for the carpet industry help…
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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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Springtime tips for turf growth on golf courses
by @StellaRixon STRI agronomist Stella Rixon provides a topical update on managing springtime turf growth. Headlines Disease pressure in late summer and autumn 2016…
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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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Golfers’ grumbles series in full
Here’s our “Golfers’ Grumbles” series in full, we hope you enjoy reading it. You can check out all five ‘grumbles’ parts on the…
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Green speeds extra – Dealing with golfers’ grumbles – part five
by @striturf_paulw For the final part of our series on “Golfers’ Grumbles”, I thought I’d serve an extra helping of green speed debate, as it’s an…
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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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Green speeds – Dealing with golfers’ grumbles – part four
by @striturf_paulw For part four of our series of “Golfers’ Grumbles”, I will be looking at the thorny issue of green speeds. Once…
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The impact of woodland thinning and tree removal in golf
by @striturf_bob Woodland thinning and tree removal are an essential part of greenkeeping. It’s necessary to ensure optimum turfgrass quality by way of air flow…
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Closures and inspections – Dealing with golfers’ grumbles – part three
by @striturf_paulw For part three of our series of “Golfers’ Grumbles”, I will be looking at the practical issues surrounding course closures and inspections. A…
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Managing gorse across UK links courses
by @striturf_richw and @striturf_sophie Gorse is a very important component of links courses around the UK. It provides shelter and nesting habitat for birds and mammals,…
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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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Bunkers – Dealing with golfers’ grumbles – part two
by @striturf_paulw For part two of our series of “Golfers’ Grumbles”, I will be looking at the practical issues surrounding bunkers and touching on a…
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The great Poa dispute
by @alistairbeggs (STRI head of advisory) Clenched teeth, anger, palpitations and emotional outbursts are not just the symptoms of mass hysteria, but also characteristics to be found…
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Dealing with golfers’ grumbles – part one
by @strituf_paulw Picture the scene. The greenkeeper is proudly laying turf on a newly constructed tee, when he hears the ‘banter’ of the passing golfer…
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Spring Checklist: 10 ecological things to consider before March
by @striturf_sophie March signals the beginning of many wildlife events, some of which determine how we manage the landscape. Whether you manage a golf course…
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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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What makes the perfect pitch?
It doesn’t matter if the players who step on to your pitch are worth £20million or less than a bag of crisps, everyone involved in…
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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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Time for bespoke training
Devoting time and energy to training can be an exasperating process. Budgets are tight, travelling offsite is time consuming and your staff have different requirements….
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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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Remembering the Battle of the Somme
As Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday ceremonies draw near agronomy manager Steve Gingell reviews the preparations, management and aftercare at the Thiepval Memorial, when it…
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How to tackle the earthworm casting headache
One of the most problematical turf issues faced across western Europe is earthworm casting. STRI’s turfgrass agronomist Conor Nolan investigates their murky underground world for…
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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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Guide to engaging an ecologist
As the autumn nights draw in your golf club’s attention may be turning to course refurbishment, landscaping or extensions. Perhaps tree removal, pond cleaning or changing…
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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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STRI Research 2016 round-up
STRI Research 2016 took place at our headquarters in Bingley on 21/22 September and featured stations from Bayer, Farmura an Aquatrols Company, ICL, SISGrass, SWDsystems,…
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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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Ten reasons why you should have a green roof
by @striturf_tomy You may have noticed that more and more buildings are now being constructed with their roofs covered in plants. Known as ‘living roofs’…
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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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Preparing for the Amateur
The Amateur Championship has been graced by some formidable golfers since it was founded in 1885. In 2016 the links of Royal Porthcawl and Pyle…
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Top tips for golf course bat protection
by @striturf_sophie Trees are an important feature on golf courses, providing definition, strategy and screening for adjacent holes. However, their removal is also a vital part…
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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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New course dates announced for BASIS (FSTA), FACTS & NMP training
We are pleased to advise that due to a high demand for accreditation within the turfgrass industry, STRI will be running two separate courses for…
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