Played two months earlier than the previous two iterations, it meant a few different approaches for course superintendent Rowan Daymond and his crew which numbered 56 for the week. In this edition’s lead feature, ATM editor Brett Robinson looks back on this year’s tournament, its chaotic start and the huge news which dropped about its future ahead of the final round. ATM also looks at the involvement of The R&A’s Sustainable Agronomy Service team which has been engaged to provide agronomic support to LIV Golf host venues outside the USA and Mexico throughout the 2025 season.

Elsewhere in this edition…

Over the past four years the Webex Players Series Murray River tournament has quickly become a popular addition to the Australian men’s and women’s golf tours. It is also playing a key role in helping encourage greater female participation in the greenkeeping sector. ATM looks back at the Women in Turf program which saw another six female greenkeepers get the opportunity to volunteer at the event and profiles their respective journeys in the industry.

This year’s Players Championship marks the 10th in charge at TPC Sawgrass for one of America’s foremost superintendents, Jeff Plotts. In the lead-up to this week’s tournament, Trent Bouts caught up with the 25-year TPC Network veteran to reflect on his career and affinity for a couple of notable Aussies.

Royal Fremantle Golf Club returned to the spotlight at the start of the year, hosting the newest tournament in the Australasian Tour’s Webex Players Series. ATM was on hand to witness superintendent Jason Kelly and his team prepare the course for the event.

As the son of a greenkeeper and with a fascinating family lineage of multiple Open Championship winners, Campbelltown Golf Club superintendent David Simpson knew his career path from an early age. Rohan Clarke profiles the Sydney superintendent who has inherited his father’s exacting work ethic.

Managing high-use local government sports facilities is a challenge for any turf manager. ATM columnist John Forrest looks at how the City of Stirling in Perth has implemented a number of changes to their operations and the successful results being achieved.

ATM columnist Peter McMaugh AM concludes his countdown of the 10 most influential figures in the world of turfgrass science who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Who will be his No.1?

It was a brutal conclusion to the 2025 Vic Open at 13th Beach Golf Links in February, causing more than a few headaches for both players and greenkeepers. As part of ATM’s tournament coverage in this edition, we catch up with superintendent Steven Hewitt to look back on what was a challenging week and also review January’s two big amateur tournaments – the adidas Australian Amateur and Australian Master of the Amateurs.

ATM columnist Ben Gibson profiles Federal Golf Club director of agronomy Peter Dunn as the club prepares to embark on a major redevelopment in the coming years.