WHAT WERE THE MOST POPULAR STORIES OF 2025?

Today we reveal which stories were the 10 most read by TurfPro subscribers throughout 2025.

The articles that garnered the most attention were once again the expert, knowledgeable and passionate editorials written by TurfPro editor Laurence Gale - as well as unusual and eye-catching news stories.

So without further ado, in order of ascending popularity, here are the most read stories in TurfPro of 2025.

10.

WAGE INCREASE RECOMMENDED FOR GREENKEEPERS - 3rd November 2025

The Committee for Golf Club Salaries shared the full details of its latest recommendations on remuneration for key roles in golf, concluding an overall wage increase of 4.8% from January 1st, 2026.  

 9.

A REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT - 27th October 2025

TurPro reported from the largest outdoor power equipment trade show in the world, Equip in Louisville, Kentucky, and found plenty of innovations to interest the UK turf professional.

 8.

RVT OWNERS ALERT ADMINISTRATORS - 26th August 2025

Burton-based Dunstall Holdings who owned groundcare and ag dealers Rea Valley Tractors and Teme Valley Tractors, posted a notice of intention to appoint administrators via law firm Eversheds Sutherland.

 7.

ROBOTICS USED FOR THE FIRST TIME - 4th August 2025

Robotic mowers from HUsqvarna cut the playing surfaces for a major golf championship in the United Kingdom for the first time in history at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.

 6.

SCAG ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP - 8th September 2025

Sharrocks announced a new partnership with Simon Tullett Machinery (STM), the UK importer of Scag commercial mowers, saying they had been appointed as the official dealer across Staffordshire, Shropshire, and the North Midlands.

 5.

AN ENJOYABLE, VALUABLE TWO DAYS - 15th September 2025

TurfPro editor, Laurence Gale, gave his honest opinion on the expanded GroundsFest exhibition.

 4.

COMBATTING SUMMER STRESSES - 18th August 2025

Following weeks of dry, hot weather, editor Laurence Gale, offered advice for turf professionals whose surfaces will have experienced prolonged periods of extreme stress.

 3.

SALTEX ANNOUNCE ATTENDANCE FIGURES - 24th November 2025

The GMA announced the official attendance figures for 2025's SALTEX show as being 7,463 - which was a slight increase on the "7300+" cited for 2024. 

 2.

GROUNDSFEST ANNOUNCES EXPANSION - 10th March 2024

The organisers of GroundsFest 2025 said the show was set to be even bigger in 2025, with significant growth in exhibitor numbers, stand space, and industry influence. 

1.

WARNING OVER FURTHER TURF PRICE RISES - 3rd March 2025

The Turfgrass Growers Association issued a warning about anticipated price increases for turf products in 2025, following another year of challenging weather conditions and ever increasing operational cost.