Sport is competitive - and not just for the players. For greenkeepers and grounds teams, creating the perfect playing surface means mastering the latest machinery, irrigation, and technology.

James Payling keeps Wyberton FC thriving, showing how passion and dedication sustain grassroots football on and off the pitch.

Richard Johnstone, Course Manager at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club reflects on what motivates him to volunteer, the lessons learned from working alongside industry-leading teams, and how those experiences continue to shape his approach to course management.