Agrovista Amenity

Agrovista Amenity | Turf Hub Podcast

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Agrovista Amenity's Turf Hub Podcast takes a deeper look into the key people within this wonderful industry. Tapping into their knowledge, the latest technologies, progression within the industry, stresses that are faced as turf managers while adding a human element and insight into the people behind what everyone sees on TV. The passion, the stories, the work ethic, the laughs and the tears; gaining and spreading positivity throughout the industry and beyond.

Author

Agrovista Amenity

Category

Sports

Podcast website

amenity.agrovista.co.uk

Latest episode

Oct 2, 2025

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Episodes

Ep18: Richard Louisson, Cirencester Golf Club Head Greenkeeper is joined by Assistant Head Greenkeeper Matt Worster as they speak with Joe Hendy, AGS Regional Technical & Seed Product Manager 10.04.2022

Following some extensive bunker work & recent award of the environmental project of the year award, Richard & Matt talk bunkers and course ecology.  Alongside our usual segments, vital statistics, favourite hole, whats in the shed and their favourite bits of kit. We talk projects, practices, dream holes and more in this insightful behind the scenes look at Cirencester G.C ......and of...

Ep17: Neil Ivamy course manager Trevose Golf and Country Club, speaks with Joe Hendy & Neil Rogers AGS regional managers 15.03.2022

The podcast on tour continues in the south west as Neil gives us sneaky peek over the neighbours fence as he talks all things Trevose. Vital statistics, favourite hole, whats in the shed and his favourite bit of kit (warning it isn't a procore). We talk projects, practices, dream holes and more in this cracking insight into one of Cornwalls coastal gems ......and of course discover who brings in t...

EP16: Dan Kendle Head Greenkeeper at Newquay Golf Club talks to Joe Hendy and Neil Rogers, AGS' Regional Managers 18.11.2021

Dans talks Newquay course practices, leatherjackets, ecology, the resurgence of the Cornish Chuff, vital statistics, what’s in the shed, favourite hole and more. As Joe and Neil take the turf hub on tour of the West Country.

EP15: Laurence Gale, Turf Pro – A walk down memory lane 04.11.2021

Turf Pro Editor and top industry Journalist Laurence Gale speaks to Joe Hendy about the state of the industry, what’s great, what’s not so great. Places he’s been, changes he’s seen, in a career spanning some 40 years.

EP14: Geoff Webb, CEO at the Grounds Management Association talks to Matt Le Brun, AGS’ Business Development Manager 31.10.2021

In this podcast, Matt le Brun speaks with Geoff Webb, CEO at the GMA. Geoff is responsible for all aspects of GMA business and has been engaged in a modernisation programme since he started with the GMA in 2005. Geoff was previously employed by the Football Foundation as head of grassroots in January 2001, he was then promoted to director of facilities and stadia development in January 2003, a rol...

EP13: Rob Cook, Perranporth Golf Club course manager talks to Joe Hendy & Neil Rogers AGS’ regional managers . 08.10.2021

Rob talks links golf, fescue domination, vital statistics, favourite hole, machinery and more as we take the turf hub on tour in the West Country.

EP12: Chris Sealey, Chippenham Golf Club Course Manager talks with Joe Hendy AGS’ Regional Technical & Seed Product Manager 19.08.2021

Former BIGGA Chairman Chris Sealey, talks Opens, Ryder cups and Chippenham course practices. Vitals statistics, favourite hole, machinery, words of wisdom and the love of his life – Bristol Rovers (sorry Pat!)

EP11: Ben Corby - Sports Turf maintainance division for Desert Group Dubai speaks with Matt Le Brun, AGS’ Business Development Manager 01.07.2021

In this podcast Mattt Le Brun speaks with Ben Corby - Sports Turf maintainance division for Desert Group Dubai. They talk through what steps Ben made through his career to achieve leading roles in various international venues. The benefits of the Ohio state programme, the opportunities available and the benefits/challenges of working with warm season grasses.

EP10: Jim Mckenzie MBE, Director of Golf Courses & Estates Management speaks with Peter Holmstrom, AGS' Sales Manager 13.06.2021

A great discussion with Jim Mckenzie from a working Class Clydebank up bringing to becoming the Director of Golf Courses for the 2010 Ryder cup Matches

EP9: Volunteer Grassroots legend Groundsman Wes talks with Matt Le Brun, AGS’ Business Development Manager 03.06.2021

Matt and Wes discuss where Wes' innovative nature comes from, what he enjoys about the industry and the messages he aims to convey across the lower league sector of the Grounds industry.

EP8: Minchinhampton Golf Club Courses Manager Adam Matthews talks with Joe Hendy, AGS’ Regional Technical & Seed Product Manager 20.05.2021

Adam talks courses old and new. Vital statistics, favourite holes, course practices, machinery, staff, adapting to the pandemic and all things golf.

EP7: Knowle Golf Club Course Manager Mike Sage talks with Joe Hendy, AGS’ Regional Technical & Seed Product Manager 04.05.2021

Mike talks all things golf. Vital statistics, favourite hole, adapting to the pandemic, machinery,words of wisdom, what makes him tick and Kev

EP2: Part 2 | Twickenham Head Groundsman Jim Buttar talks with Matt Le Brun, AGS’ Business Development Manager 25.04.2021

Picking up where they left off, Matt and Jim talk about work ethic, knowledge, the time and dedication Jim's Team display day in day out and what Jim has achieved across his career, looking forward to what he has planned for the future.

EP6: Hillside Golf Club’s Head Greenkeeper Chris Ball talks with Matt Le Brun, AGS’ Business Development Manager 15.04.2021

Chris opens up about the technical aspects behind hosting the masters and what the golf industry can take from the event to their own courses. The changes and experience he continues to lead at the Stunning Hillside GC and the future beneficial changes of technology.

EP5: Clevedon G.C Course Manager Richard Ponsford speaks with Joe Hendy , AGS Regional Technical & Seed Product Manager 14.04.2021

Richard talks all things golf. Working a members course, the open, euro pro preparation, vital statistics, his favourite hole, what make him tick and cups of tea.

EP4: Dean and Scott Tingley talk with Matt Le Brun, AGS’ Business Development Manager 13.04.2021

Scott and Dean discuss their pathways into the industry from a young age. How they have progressed in the industry and the influences that they have had along the way. Sharing their stories from childhood competiveness and the path ways they have taken in their career progression

EP3: Gloucestershire CCC Head Groundsman Sean Williams, talks with Joe Hendy, AGS’ Regional Technical & Seed Product Manager 12.04.2021

Sean talks all things cricket. Renovations, match preparation & working within the pandemic. Coping with stress, the groundsman’s network, checking the weather and what makes him tick

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