As turf managers move into spring, it is critical to recognise that the legacy of such an extreme dry year does not simply disappear with the return of rainfall. In many cases, the true impact remains hidden beneath the surface.

Originally on Ascot Heath in the centre of Ascot Racecourse, the club was given Royal status by Queen Victoria and remained on that site for 120 years.

Industry expert Mark Hunt discusses applying data to a practical turfgrass management scenario