Steve Gibbs

Owner says reacquisition allows them to react to changing market requirements and accelerate the next phase of its evolution.

In our next State Of Play interview we hear from Damian Wormald of the prestigious golf destination in South Yorkshire renowned for its meticulously maintained parkland course and year-round playing conditions.

Dealership says they have actively been seeking out a quality franchise to allow them to service the requirements of the golf market

Trade association says the scheme marks a significant step forward in their commitment to developing confident, capable leaders.

The partnership will see the company support improvements to football facilities across the county.

Organisers say the new pattern gives attendees and exhibitors the ‘best of both worlds’ for access, experience, and programming.

In our next State Of Play interview we hear from David Withers, recently retired md of Iseki UK & Ireland who offers his thoughts on tech, shows and collaboration.

The presenters went behind the scenes to discover how an iconic mower is made

The Association says the events are designed to bring practical, accessible learning directly to grounds staff and volunteers.

John Deere has been named the official golf course and turf maintenance machinery partner for the 2026 Solheim Cup, to be staged at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands from 7–13 September.

The partnership brings together the manufacturer, its Dutch dealer Kraakman, and the Bernardus Golf team, placing John Deere at the centre of one of the biggest events in women’s sport. Their machinery and technology will play a key role in championship course preparation, while supporting the tournament’s ambition to set new sustainability benchmarks.

Kraakman will supply the full fleet of equipment and provide technical support before and throughout the event, including training, monitoring, parts back-up and on-site service technicians working alongside the venue’s own mechanics.

Bernardus superintendent Niall Richardson said the partnership provides “the reliability and support we need to prepare the course to championship level,” highlighting the benefits of the manufacturer's electric and hybrid machinery and data-driven management systems.

The Solheim Cup, contested biennially between Europe and the USA, will mark its 20th edition in 2026. Organisers say sustainability initiatives will include low-emission transport, renewable energy use, water-smart operations and nature restoration, with John Deere’s technology aligned closely to those goals.