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Award-winning journal of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association But not out of the way YOUR WAY TO HARROGATE BY RAIL: 25 trains per day run from The stars will be out for the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition and Education Seminar Programme London King's Cross to Harrogate. in Harrogate. BY AIR: Leeds/Bradford It's the event for everyone with an interest in fine turf. As well as greenkeepers, there's something for Airport is 12 miles away and has direct flights from major golf club officials, local authority specifiers, contractors... the entire galaxy of turf care professionals. European cities. The week begins with an education programme which will be unequalled in Europe during 1995. Prestigious speakers from across the world will be making their way to Harrogate. Dr James Beard, Professor Emeritus of Turf Grass Science, Texas A&M University and Cameron Sinclair, Chairman, British Institute of Golf Course Architects, are just two of the high calibre speakers with a mission to inspire, educate and motivate. The full programme, "The Learning Experience", is included as an insert in this magazine. With the added benefit of an internationally recognised exhibition, the BTME week in Harrogate is truly an event you should shift heaven and earth to attend. 1995 As our information panel shows, the Yorkshire town of Harrogate is easily accessible. When you get there, you'll find all the events are within walking distance. An elegant spa town with superb hotels and restaurants waits to welcome you. Historic York is half an hour's drive away and the breathtaking beauty of the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales is on your doorstep. ^^ ^^ BY ROAD: From London- A1, exit Wetherby, nine It's your chance to turn a learning experience into an adventure. miles from Harrogate. M1 and M62 to Leeds, which is 15 miles away. BIGGA National Education Conference: January 23-24,1995 BY SEA: North Sea Ferries, from Rotterdam/Zeebrugge to Hull, 60 BTME and Educational Seminar Programme: January 25-27,1995

— S4 Now read the book BTME and the Educational Seminar Programme is organised by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF. For more details, or for an extra copy of "The Learning Experience", call Ken Richardson, BIGGA's education officer, on 0347 838581. President The Rt. Hon. Viscount Whitelaw K.T., C.H., M.C., D.L.

BIGGA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Chairman: John Millen Internatimi Vice-Chairman: Barry Heaney

BOARD MEMBERS Richard Barker George Malcolm OCTOBER 1994 FREE READER Gordon Moir John Crawford REPLY SERVICE Huw Parry Dean Cleaver Jeffrey Mills George Barr Use the post- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR paid Reader Neil Thomas B.A. Contents Reply Card ' facing Page 54 EDUCATION OFFICER for further Ken Richardson information on the products ADMINISTRATION MANAGER The Inland John Pemberton and services links' course advertised in this issue. Just state The Oxfordshire Golf the companies' Ad Ref numbers, post the card to us and Course opened last year we'll arrange for further information to be sent to you direct. with big plans for its lnternaPioHdl future. It certainly has ADVERTISERS' INDEX mmis the official monthly magazin e of a quick reference guide the British & International Golf impressive credentials. Greenkeepers Association. Hugh Tilley reports from the club which has championship Ad Ref Page Contact us at Aldwark Manor, Bob Andrews 381 42 Aldwark, Aine, York Y06 2NF status firmly in its sights Pages 20-26 Cleveland Sitesafe 56 43 DK East 468 26 EDITOR Chris Boiling Dowdeswell 450 21 Tel: 0347 838581 • Fax: 0347 838864 Hayter Challenge Tournament Final Eric Hunter 73 24 Fosters 469 18 DESIGN/PRODUCTION EDITOR Greenkeepers turned "Pannal beaters" as they took on the Groundhog 470 44 Tim Moat Hardi 25 41 Tel: 0904 610611 • Fax: 0904 643074 challenge of this Yorkshire course. A father and son Hayters 90 55 SALES AND MARKETING combination played particularly well Pages 12-14 Irish Greenkeepers Association MANAGER 458 10 Bill Lynch Lely 61 22,23 Tel/Fax: 091 413 7218 Students in the spotlight Lockwood Grass Machinery SENIOR ADVERTISING SALES Which one of the magnificent seven finalists will go on to 418 24 EXECUTIVE MJT Contracts 382 34 Carol Dutton become Toro/PGA European Tour Student Greenkeeper of the Mower Accessories 118 20 Tel: 0347 838581 • Fax: 0347 838864 Year? See who you would vote for Multi-Core 347 34 SALES AND MARKETING Pages 10-11 Pattissons 35 26 ASSISTANT Rhone Poulenc 59 6 Louise Lunn Rocol 471 41 Tel: 0347 838581 • Fax: 0347 838864 Holland: where the grass is greener Rolawn 34 34 PRINTING Chris Boiling goes Dutch to track down British greenkeepers Rufford 5 56 Hi-Tec Print, Unit 7, Universal Crescent, Savana Turf 465 33 North Anston Trading Estate, making a go of things across the North Sea. He discovers there Shelton Trenching 69 18 North Anston, Sheffield S31 7NZ can be rich rewards in store Sisis 176 16 Tel: 0909 568533 • Fax: 0909 568206 Pages 35-37 Standard Golf 421 36 Please send all editorial contributions, Colleges • 10 advertising copy, subscriptions and Buyer's Guide • 45-49 address changes to BIGGA at Aldwark Classified • 50 Manor, Aldwark, Aine, York Y06 2NF Regular features Recruitment • 50-53 Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise Job Shop • 50 reproduced without written permission. Return postage must accompany all materials submitted BIGGA in focus Neil Thomas reveals the outcome of a long series of discus- if return is requested. No responsibility can be sions on the future of the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition Page 4 assumed for unsolicited materials. Thç right is reserved to edit submissions before publication. Although every care will be taken, no responsi- News Keeping you up to date with all that's going on, including the launch of a bility is accepted for loss of manuscripts, pho- new training video, new faces and changing places Pages 5,7,19,33,54 tographs or artwork. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Association and no BTME Competition It's the final month in our BTME competition which responsibility is accepted by the Association for such content, advertising or product information gives you the chance to win £750-worth of prizes Page 9 that may appear. Circulation is by subscription. Subscription rate: UK £34 per year, Europe and Eire £44. The magazine is also distributed to BIGGA members, ADVERTISING WORKS golf clubs, local authorities, the turf industry, IN GREENKEEPER libraries and central government. Cover £50 CASH IN OUR INTERNATIONAL: ISSN 0961 - 6977 Adrian Simm, a British course BUYER'S GUIDE ^^ Our strategically © 1994 British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association manager now in charge at COMPETITION: BB planned advertising Amsterdamse Golf Club, Holland TURN TO PAGE 45 campaigns in Greenkeeper International over the past three years have without doubt contributed Greenkeeper Education and Development Fund substantially to the healthy The Fund provides the key to the future for increase in sales for Toro greenkeeper, golf club and game. Individuals and W BIG« products throughout \ companies can join the Golden Key Circle and Silver the UK over that Key Circle. For details, contact BIGGA on 0347 838581. period. 99 GOLDEN KEY CIRCLE COMPANY MEMBERS: - PETER MANSFIELD, • ET Breakwell Ltd • Hardi Ltd • Hayters PLC Toro General Manager, Lely (UK) BTME • ICI Professional Products • Jacobsens • Kubota UK Ltd BIGGA Ltd. UK distributor for Toro \\ r / • Lely UK Ltd • Rigby Taylor Ltd • Toro Irrigation GOLDEN KEY Commercial Products SILVER KEY CIRCLE COMPANY MEMBERS: and SILVER KEY FOR MORE DETAILS CALL: % Bill Lynch on 091 413 7218, or • Ransomes * Risboro' Turf CIRCLES Carol Dutton or Louise Lunn at For a BTME '95 information pack call Louise Lunn on 0347 838581 - quickly! Only eight stands still available BIGGA HQ on 0347 838581. WE SAY

SEMMf-i The show goes on here can be no doubt that in detail in the November issue of continues with its support for the growing European market which Tthe past year one of the most Greenkeeper International. In the event and that this support becomes ever more accessible dominant themes in discussions meantime P&O Events issued a reaches much further afield with improved transport links. amongst greenkeepers and mem- press release to coincide with the within the industry as a whole. We believe that through a part- bers of the trade has been the SALTEX Exhibition at Windsor in The BTME is a growing, success- nership of Association and indus- future of industry shows. The September announcing the new ful show but it is not a show try and with the committed future of the BIGGA Turf Man- show for January 1996 at which can stand still. The Steer- backing of the Harrogate Interna- agement Exhibition has been at Olympia. ing Committee has recently had tional Centre, the opportunity is the forefront of those discussions. There has, quite naturally the opportunity to tour the new there for the BTME, at the centre To recap a little, discussions therefore, been much concern Hall Q at the Harrogate Interna- of the country, to continue to started in earnest in May of 1993 within the Association and the tional Centre and this offers real develop as an international show when BIGGA was invited to industry as a whole. Throughout opportunity for the further devel- backed as it is not only by an attend a meeting convened by BIGGA has been mindful of two opment of the BTME. With the excellent educational seminar the Agricultural Engineers Asso- major considerations ie the views addition of Halls D and Q there is programme but now also by ciation who through their Out- and wishes of our members and the facility to double the avail- BIGGA's National Education Con- door Power and Equipment those of our exhibitors at Harro- able exhibition space. ference. Careful consideration Council represent the interests of gate who provide the income not BIGGA is aware of the percep- needs to be given to the sectors the major manufacturing compa- only to stage the BTME but to tion within the industry that Har- of the industry in which the nies in our industry. BTME will seek to expand and as At that meeting both IOG and has happened since the first BALI were represented in addi- Having considered show in 1989 there will be ongo- tion to BIGGA. The meeting had all relevant factors, ing consultations with the indus- been convened to convey to the try. One of the strengths of the three organisations the OPEC the Board has BTME is its Steering Committee view that the time had come to and the Association remains establish a single indoor show for decided to appreciative of the commitment the industry incorporating shows and support it receives from currently organised by BIGGA, continue with the Steering Committee members. It IOG and BALI. In the following is an opportune time to acknowl- months a number of meetings BTME at Harrogate edge the support of those compa- were held where the emphasis nies represented ie Ransomes, shifted away from IOG and BALI for the foreseeable Zeneca, Farmura, Supaturf, Lely with a view to BIGGA being at BIGGA in focus (UK) Toro, Hardi, Hayter, Kub- the forefront of the new show. future BY NEIL THOMAS ota, Sisis, Jacobsens, Rolawn, Developments accelerated in Rigby Taylor, John Deere, March this year when the AEA assist in the development of a rogate is not an international Massey Ferguson and Gem Pro- invited P&O Events Ltd to take strong, professional body. From centre in the show sense. This is fessional. the lead in establishing the new the outset BIGGA entered into not a view prevalent in other It has been a difficult period show. BIGGA continued discus- discussions positively and with industries who use Harrogate as and there are many varied views sions with P&O Events during an eye to the future. In addition the location for their shows. It is within the industry on the need which it became clear that the to the survey we have consulted clear, therefore, that the Associa- for shows, the number of those new show would be held at widely not only with the AEA tion, together with the Harrogate shows and their location. BIGGA Olympia in London and whilst and P&O Events but with a broad International Centre, must seek will continue to consult and to September 1995 had been the spectrum of the industry. After within the industry to change listen and remain open-minded originally planned date, P&O eighteen months and with P&O current perceptions and thereby as to the future. It will also seek Events moved this to January Events' announcement of the enhance the status of the BTME to ensure that the BTME remains 1996 when it became clear that new show in January 1996, your as an international event. In the the pre-eminent show for our September was not a suitable Board of Management has been marketing of the BTME there will industry with all roads, including date for greenkeepers to attend. faced with an extremely impor- need to be a much greater those from Europe, leading to BIGGA indicated to P&O Events tant decision on the future of the emphasis on the excellent infras- Harrogate each January. The its intention to survey its mem- BTME. Having fully considered tructure at Harrogate and the 1995 show is eagerly anticipated. bers on this extremely important all relevant factors, the Board has improving communications par- We at BIGGA are greatly appre- issue to ascertain their views. decided to continue with the ticularly in respect of the ciative of the industry's contin- This survey was conducted inde- BTME at Harrogate for the fore- Leeds/Bradford airport. Many of ued support and we look forward pendently during August and seeable future. In making this the companies who support us at to January and a show which all September by the Golf Research decision the Board is aware that the BTME are concerned at the the indicators suggest will be big- Group and will be reported on in the BTME Steering Committee need to further penetrate the ger and better than ever. Carnoustie to FLYING DIVOTS

stage Open BIGGA review extended • BIGGA's Board of after 24 years Management has decided to extend the consultation After a 24-year gap, the Open period on the initial draft Championship will return to document setting out a review Carnoustie in 1999. Work of BIGGA's activities and its already done by John Philp's future plans. team includes the reconstruc- The Board has also tion of four greens and the established a review body to redesign or introduction of 14 extend the consultative bunkers. He is also trying to process. Commented encourage the growth of native executive director Neil fine grasses to restore the Thomas: "It is clear that the Championship course to true initial draft document which links character. It has also been was circulated to our regional announced that the 1995 and boards and section '96 Scottish Opens will be committees has stimulated played on the 7,400-yard much debate. As such, the course. Board of Management views The question being asked the establishing of a review now is where will the Open go body as a logical step to in 2001? St Andrews will host it further the review process. in 1995 and 2000. It's going to Each of the Association's five Royal Lytham & St Annes in '96, regions will be represented Royal Troon in '97 and Royal on the review body which will Birkdale in 1998. When will it report to the Board of next return to Muirfield, Royal Management. At final draft St George's or Turnberry? stage, it is proposed to circulate the document to BIGGA's course managers/ Trial sites are head greenkeepers for consideration by them and needed for their staff. By the time the review process is concluded worm studies there will have been the widest possible consultation The STRI is looking for trial sites with BIGGA's 5,500 for earthworm control studies, in members." particular golf courses in York- The extended timescale shire, Lancashire and Greater means recommendations will Manchester that experience be presented to the January heavy, fairly uniform earthworm 1996 annual general meeting. casting. If you are able to help, contact Teetotal Peter Woodward (left), course manager at Moor Hall GC in Dr SW Baker or EC Kirby at the Sutton Coldfield, receives a magnum of champagne from Nigel Tyler, STRI, St Ives Estate, Bingley, central sales rep for Rufford Top Dress Supplies. Peter won the cham- West Yorkshire BD16 1AU or on pagne in a free draw on Ruffords' stand at Saltex '94. He says he will 0274 565131. crack it open when Walsall GC's Steve Wood beats him at golf! Tony's mission of mercy Most greenkeepers use their holi- load of goods for handicapped ing there to be any trouble this • Links supervisor Walter days to take a well-earned rest. children. This will be his sixth trip time (at least that's what he has Woods (left) receives a ship's Not Tony Dyke, the head green- there since 1991. Last time he told his wife). He says he was decanter from St Andrews' keeper at Wyke Green Golf Club, was threatened with an iron bar inspired to help these unfortunate general manager Nicky Isleworth, Middlesex. He is going at the border and nearly dragged children by an Anneka Rice TV James in recognition of his 20 to spend his two-weeks holiday, out of his cab. "Only my leg programme. "I do it for the chil- years service at the Home of October 13-23, driving to Roma- wrapped round the steer- dren. If you saw the state of the Golf. nia with a truck- ing wheel saved me." kids, you'd want to help too," he The problem was that said. • Brian D Pierson's contracts some drivers had been Tony has been lent a 17-ton co-ordinator, Paul Mould, has stuck at the border for lorry by Alan Greenwood and married Brian and Ann's several days and got John Hobbs of All Seasons Dress- daughter, Lisa. incensed when Tony's ing. It will be one of five vehicles convoy, which is now heading to Romania for the • Maxicrop International has familiar to the border Ellesmere Port and Neston Roma- appointed Malcolm Philby, guards and custom nian Appeal, which has adopted formerly of Dow Elanco, as officials, was let several orphanages in the coun- new territory manager through straight try. The trucks will be packed covering the Midlands and away. with about 50-60 tonnes of goods, Wales. Tony is not expect- including toys, food and clothes. YEARS AND STILL

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• BIGGA's chairman, John NEWS Millen, has left the Weald of Kent, the course he helped design and build, to take up the new post of director of Maintenance greenkeeping with Golf Partners International Ltd. He facility is a will be based at the company's headquarters at The Tytherington, real luxury Macclesfield, and be responsible for the Martin Smith, head greenkeeper company's greenkeeping at Nottinghamshire's Ramsdale interests. Golf Partners is Park Golf Centre, has a mainte- looking to buy courses. nance facility that most greenkeepers can only dream about. • Keen golfer Costing £32,000, its facilities not have adequate greenkeeper wasteful with the bottom of the Masakazu Miyake, include an implement and equip- facilities and few have mess and pile being too damp, thus causing 47, has taken up ment store, top dressing prepara- washroom areas for their staff. It clogging in modern machinery. So his post as tion room, chemical store, office, is for this reason that the Rams- not only do we save money by president of mess room and staff washroom. It dale Park's building is the envy of buying materials in bulk at the Kubota (UK) is 30.6m long, 16.2m wide and the county," says Mr Smith. right time, we also minimise on Ltd. He has an eve height of 2.74m. It also "For example, it is unusual to wastage and keep machinery replaces Bon looks good with its olive green have an indoor top dressing store. maintenance costs to a mini- Tabata who has returned to roof cladding, brown stone wall Without the facility, we would mum." Kubota Corporation's cladding and high roller shutter have to buy top soil and sand The Leofric Buildings' 'Enter- headquarters in Osaka, doors. when required because storage prise system building' was erected Japan, as manager of the "Most golf clubs or centres do under an outside cover proves in 20 days. engine export department.

• Andrew Corstorphine, head greenkeeper of the Old Training video launched and New Courses at St Andrews for more than 20 A new training video - a joint operations the film details the Toro in making this education years has died, aged 94. venture between BIGGA and Toro recommended practices for and training video for the benefit - is now available. Titled 'Raising preparing machines for storage. of all golf course greenkeepers." • Paul Harley has wanted to the Standard in Mowing Manage- BIGGA chairman John Millen, Graham Dale, managing direc- be a head greenkeeper since ment', the new video was pre- who has been closely involved in tor of Lely UK, distributors for the he left school. Now the 28- miered at the recent Saltex show. film's sponsors, the Toro Com- year-old 14-handicap golfer Topics covered include the proper pany, said: "Toro is a big sup- has got the top job at Crewe preparation of machinery prior to porter of the education and GC. use, the correct practice and tech- training of golf greenkeepers and nique for all mowing situations, already jointly sponsors the • Greenkeepers are about such as cutting of banks, rough, BIGGA-organised 1994 Toro/PGA to be sold in many pro shops! semi-rough, fairways, surrounds, European Tour Student Green- The Greenkeeper' is the teeing grounds and putting sur- keeper Awards. We are pleased to name of a new retractable faces. extend this support through our pitch mark repairer produced The film features animated and sponsorship of the new turf man- by Activity & Leisure Products slow motion sequences showing agement training video." of Wareham, Dorset. in detail the relationship between Free copies of the 40-minute the cutting action of the mower video - filmed at the St Andrews • New courses opened blades and the removal of grass. Links Old Course, and Moor Park recently include 18-hole A typical mowing operation the video's scripting, believes it to Golf Club - are being distributed Cookridge Hall near Leeds from start to finish is illustrated, be a major new training aid for to 2,000 UK golf clubs, including and nine-hole Blackwater demonstrating essential health all those responsible for golf all those with BIGGA members. Valley Golf Centre near and safety factors as well as the course turf management. He said: Copies are also being sent to Eversley, Hampshire. Ten correct course courtesy to be fol- "I welcome this collaboration and greenkeeping training colleges. new holes costing £265,000 lowed. At the end of mowing co-operation between BIGGA and Other copies are available from have been opened at Newton Sami Collins, BIGGA, Aldwark Green, one of Suffolk's oldest Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 courses. Courses in trouble Rhone-Poulenc has pro- 2NF. include nine-hole Fingle Glen duced a new book on Further details are available GC near Exeter which is now weeds. The comprehensive guide, from the video's producer, in the hands of the receivers. which contains photographs and Richard Fry, at Marketing Link A course out of trouble, in concise descriptions of the major Associates. Tel: 0268 413798. theory, is Slaley Hall. The weeds in turf, along with product • BIGGA's latest video, a compre- Northumberland golf and advice for their control, costs £2 hensive guide to course prepara- country club complex, which plus 50p post and packing. Alter- tion, is being shot at Prestbury went into receivership with natively, The Weed Book is free and Royal Liverpool courses at debts of £27 million, has been when you purchase a container of the moment. Due to be launched sold for around £5 million to a Spearhead, the new selective at the '95 BTME at Harrogate, it Swedish bank, according to weedkiller for use on turf. is being funded by BIGGA's Edu- Golf Weekly. Telephone: 0277 301115. cation and Development Fund.

GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL October 1994 7 Education update BY KEN RICHARDSON

Secure your place at the Association's National Education Come with BIGGA to the Conference GCSAA Conference and Show Harrogate 1995 philosophy of the N/SVQ system The National Education Confer- and the part that employers and ence and BTME Seminar Pro- course managers/head greenkeep- San Francisco '95 gramme is now only four months ers can play in making the scheme away so make a note in your diary a success. The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America will be of the dates and get your place Any course manager/head holding its 66th International Golf Course Conference and Show in booked! greenkeeper wishing to register for San Francisco from February 20-27, 1995. Included in this issue of Green- an N/SVQ seminar should contact BIGGA's party attending this major international event will assem- keeper International are full details the GTC on 0347 838640. ble on Sunday February 19 at the Excelsior Hotel, Heathrow Airport, of the Education Conference and leaving the next morning on a direct flight to San Francisco and arriv- BTME seminar programme. A TORO/Lely/PGA European Tour ing back at Heathrow on Wednesday, March I. booking form is also enclosed and Student of the Year The GCSAA will present an action-packed week dedicated to pre- as always, please book early. After an arduous week of travel senting the latest in educational opportunities with more than 60 edu- and interviews, the three members cational seminars on offer, the newest golf course products and BIGGA Supervisory and of the interview panel - Dean services, and an opportunity to meet with fellow professionals. Those Management Courses Cleaver, from the BIGGA board attending will be able to visit Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausal- There is still time to book a place education sub-committee, Pete ito/Muir Woods, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, Alcatraz and take on this year's BIGGA Supervisory Mansfield from Lely and myself - the cable car to the world famous Fisherman's Wharf - just some of and Management Courses. Week 1 chose six of the seven finalists for the attractions of San Francisco. is full but a few places remain on the National Finals of the An exciting trip is in prospect and bookings with full payment must weeks 2, 3 and 4. If you wish to TORO/Lely/PGA European Tour be received by November 30. apply, phone me on 0347 838581. Student of the Year. The seventh finalist was selected ITINERARY N/SVQs by our colleagues in Northern Ire- Sunday, February 19 As I have highlighted in previous land. AH participants assemble at the Excelsior Hotel, Heathrow Airport, articles, BIGGA and the Green- The final at Aldwark Manor will overnight accommodation with free car parking included. keepers Training Committee are have taken place by the time you determined that golf greenkeepers read this. An article appears on Monday, February 20 will be given nationally recognised pages 10/11 giving potted histories Depart Heathrow for San Francisco direct non-stop flight. Departure qualifications for all formal train- of the seven finalists but we felt I 100 hours arrival 1500 hours. Transfer to the Holiday Inn, Union ing. The introduction of N/SVQs that all 33 entrants were winners Square. Stay eight nights, room only basis. has meant a shift in emphasis from to have reached the regional finals. the traditional classroom based The standard of candidate was Tuesday, February 28 theory curriculum to a more work extremely high, which not only Transfer back to airport. Depart San Francisco 1800 hours arrive based learning and assessment sys- made our job very difficult but, Heathrow 1230 hours on March I. Return transfer to Hotel to col- tem. more importantly, gave us a very lect cars and drive home. Colleges still have a major part encouraging look at the future of to play in greenkeeper training as the greenkeeping profession. Con- PRICES theory (or underpinning knowl- gratulations to you all. £754.00 per person based on twin shares edge in NVQ speak) is still seen as £ 1,094.00 per person based on single room accommodation, an important part of courses, as is ICI Premier Greenkeeper plus comprehensive travel insurance for the duration £35.00 the teaching of the principles of of the Year greenkeeping practise. All 24 entrants for the ICI Premier Included are: Overnight accommodation at Heathrow with car However, for N/SVQs to be suc- Greenkeeper Award should now parking, return economy flights from Heathrow to San Francisco, UK cessful, employers and course have received notification of the and US taxes, transfers from the airport to the hotel and return, eight managers/head greenkeepers results of the first round course nights accommodation based on room only, US accommodation need to become involved in the inspections. taxes. training and assessment of green- The judges found it very difficult keeping staff. The GTC expects to select the winners in all five Please forward full payment of £789.00 or £1,129.00 (unless employers to undertake to train regions as the standard of course travel insurance is not required) to BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, greenkeepers and to allow course preparation was impressively high. Aldwark, Alne, York, Y06 2NF to arrive by Wednesday, managers/ head greenkeepers to Second round course inspections November 30 at the latest, together with name, address and become trained assessors. Regional have been completed and the final contact telephone number. seminars are being arranged to takes place at Aldwark Manor on describe the structure, content and December 2 and 3. £750-worth of prizes to be won in our BTME competition It's a greenkeeper's dream holiday - and with this issue of Greenkeeper International, it could be YOURS! An expenses-paid trip to the The best in Europe BIGGA Tlirf Management Harrogate is set to host Europe's Allinson of Patsull Park Golf Club. rabbit and vermin. Dr James Beard Exhibition, part of £750-worth of most interesting and comprehen- The venue for the National Edu- will make his second appearance, prizes, is being given away to three sive education programme for cation Conference, January 23 and talking about international turfgrass lucky readers. We will pay your rail greenkeepers and golf course man- 24, is The Majestic Hotel, which is trends and Douglas Shearer, a fare. We will put you up in one of agers from January 23-27,1995. adjacent to the Harrogate Interna- health and safety consultant, will the best hotels in Harrogate and The week begins with BIGGA's tional Centre and is one of Harro- give an update on this important we will give you a free pass to the two-day National Education Confer- gate's premier hotels. aspect of course management. outstanding education seminar ence, where the emphasis will be The week continues with the "Considering the calibre of the programme. on ecology, agronomy and irriga- seminar programme which is run experts delivering the lectures and All you have to do to stand a tion. The speakers will include in conjunction with the BIGGA Turf seminars it's probably safe to say chance of winning is answer six David Stubbs, executive director of Management Exhibition, Europe's that the education on offer will not questions. Two were published in the European Golf Association premier fine turf trade show. A be surpassed anywhere in Europe both the August and September Ecology Unit, who will give "An wide range of subjects will be cov- during 1995," says BIGGA's educa- magazines, which also contained overview of European golf course ered by the talks in the Harrogate tion officer, Ken Richardson. the answers in amongst the BTME ecology". Also speaking will be the International Centre's Royal Hall. To help delegates unwind, there stories. Those four questions, plus world renowned Dr James Beard, is also an interesting and varied two new ones for October, are president of the International social programme, including a din- printed below. Sports Turf Institute and a profes- ner with a jazz band, a karaoke night When you have the answers to sor in turfgrass science at Texas Learniig at The Majestic and a banquet din- all six questions, complete the A&M University. His topic is "Bene- ner with a cabaret starring come- form and return it to us by October fits of turf grasses to environmental experience ° dian Tom O'Connor and female 30, 1994. Good luck! issues". singer Lyn Paul (ex-New Seekers). Usual rules apply. Other speakers at the conference The seminar programme is Full details of the National Educa- include Bob Taylor, ecologist at the designed so that visitors to the tion Conference and seminar pro- * FIRST PRIZE - Return rail travel Sports Turf Research Institute exhibition, now in its seventh year, gramme are in "The Learning from anywhere in the UK plus three (STRI), Neil Sinden, assistant sec- can pick and choose the subjects Experience", inserted with this nights' accommodation at a top hotel retary of the Council for the Protec- that most interest them. And there's issue. in Harrogate and entry to all the plenty to choose from. education seminar sessions tion of Rural England, and both Stig • Only eight stands remain avail- Persson and Hakan Eriksson of the Cameron Sinclair, chairman of able for BTME '95 and so, with * SECOND PRIZE - Return rail Swedish Golf Federation. Green- the British Institute of Golf Course four months to go, the show looks travel from anywhere in the UK, two Architects, will give "A green- nights' accommodation in a top Harro- keepers sharing their experiences certain to be a complete sell-out. gate hotel and entry to all seminar include Martin Smith of Ramsdale keeper's guide to working with golf Recent companies to join are sessions Park Golf Centre, Andy Campbell of course architects". George Brown, Interdrain Ltd, who have booked course manager at Turnberry, will * THIRD PRIZE - One night's Carden Park Golf Club, Michael 20 square metres, Hi Speed accommodation in a top Harrogate Wattam of East Sussex National talk about the '94 Open. Colin Lubricants, HMI Electonics and hotel and entry to all seminar ses- Golf Club, Billy McMillan of Wild- Hegarty of the Golf Research Group Links Leisure. sions. wood Golf Club, Duncan McGilvray will discuss 'Budgeting for golf At present, 124 exhibitors have of Letchworth Golf Club, Joe Paulin course management'. Dr IG McKil- booked for the show - a new of the London Golf Club and Geoff lop of the Central Science Labora- record. tory will explain how to control FINDING YOUR WAY TO HARROGATE Now answer these questions, clip the coupon and send it in K BY RAIL: 25 trains per day run from ImKm London King's Cross to l^lugixst questions iHBk ^ Harrogate. JjU^m BY AIR: Leeds/Bradford Airport is 12 miles away and • Which company doubled its stand space at BTME '94? has direct flights from major European cities. • Which association will take a stand at BTME '95 for the first time?

^LKd September questions • What is the name of the course manager at Turnberry who will be speaking at the seminar programme in 1995?

• Which institute will be taking a stand at BTME '95 for the first time?

October questions • What is the name of the company who has booked 20 square metres at the BTME '95? • How many stands remain available? BY ROAD: From London- Al, exit Wetherby, nine miles from Harrogate. M1 and M62 to Leeds, which is Name: 15 miles away. BY SEA: North Sea Ferries, from Address: Rotterdam/Zeebrugge to Hull, 60 miles away. Send your completed entry form to BTME Competition, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF be received by October 30. The first three correct entries opened after that date will win the prizes. M SfM'H^ m REASEHEATH COLLEGE

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OF FAME Margeir Vilhjalmsson Certificate in Greenkeeping from Byron is the first assistant at Mor- the GTC. lais Castle Golf Club near Merthyr WHO WILL BE THE TORO/PGA EUROPEAN TOUR "I will now study for the level II Tydfil. After finishing school in supervision qualification at July 1990, he started at Pencoed STUDENT 6REENKEEPER OF THE YEAR? Greenmount to become assistant the following September and course manager at my present went to Morlais Castle for work One of these young greenkeepers will win an eight weeks expenses paid trip club," he tells us. "My ambition is experience as an apprentice. He to America. Two of them will join the PGA European Tour greenkeeping team to be a course manager if possible has now trained there for three and help prepare a course for a major event. The others can take comfort with the opportunity to help in years and even took over from from the fact that they are the best student greenkeepers in their region. the design and construction of a the head greenkeeper, Peter All seven greenkeepers are already winners. Each has been picked to repre- new course." Lewis, when he was injured "in sent their region in the 1994 Toro-PGA European Tour Student Greenkeeper the line of duty". Awards after an extensive round of interviews. STEPHEN PELLATT At Pencoed Byron has com- During the summer 32 students, nominated by their colleges, were quizzed representing South-West England pleted phase I and II of the City by Ken Richardson, BIGGA's education officer, Dean Cleaver, a member of Age: 30. College: Sparsholt and Guilds greenkeeping and BIGGA's education sub-committee and Pete Mansfield, general manager of After leaving school Stephen sports turf management. Toro Lely UK. They clocked up more than 1500 miles as they interviewed the served a four-year coppersmith's nominated student greenkeepers at colleges such as Oaklands, Cannington, apprenticeship followed by MARGEIR VILHJALMSSON Pencoed, Warwickshire, Askam Bryan, and Elmwood. Northern Ireland had its another year "on my tools". representing Scotland own selection process. Stephen, who is now married Age: 22. College: Elmwood The upshot of all this is that seven superb students, representing Scotland, with two children, then became Although Margeir is representing Wales, Ireland, Northern England, Midlands, South-East England and South- involved with turf while working Scotland, as you can probably tell west England, will undergo further questioning in the National Final at Ald- as an assistant groundsman on a from the name, he is not Scottish. wark Manor in Yorkshire. And three of them will leave there with a "chance of naval base. He worked there for He comes from Iceland and took a lifetime". two years, maintaining the out a bank loan to go to Elmwood The overall winner will receive the Toro Scholarship which includes a six- grounds and the sports pitches. to learn about greenkeeping. week residential turf management study course at the University of Mas- "After a financially motivated At the moment Margeir is sachussetts in the USA in January/February 1995. There will also be visits to spell in the building industry," he working at Gleneagles on their the Toro company's corporate headquarters in Minneapolis and the Toro Irri- continues, "I joined Lee-on-Solent Excellence in Golf Award gation Division in California. And, if the schedules allow, time to visit the golf club as an assistant." Two Scheme. He has also had some GCSAA's show in San Francisco. All expenses will be paid for by the spon- years ago he was promoted to work experience at Carnoustie. A sors. assistant head greenkeeper. keen golfer, he was the junior The two runners-up will join the PGA European Tour greenkeeping team at "I now have a career which champion at Sudurnesja GC in two venues just prior to a major PGA event and will also be invited to attend provides me with enormous job 1987 and 1989 but now he plays the PGA European Tour's Greenkeeping Conference which is held every two and personal satisfaction. I aim to off 12. "Greenkeeping has very years. The selected students will become working members of the PGA Euro- continue my education and much interfered with golf playing pean Tour advance party, responsible for overseeing preparation prior to and broaden my experience on the in recent years," he admits. As during the tournaments. All expenses will be paid for the by the sponsors. way to becoming a successful well as being a champion in Ice- We will announce the winner next issue, but which one would you vote for? head greenkeeper." land, he also rose to the position He has completed phase I of of deputy head greenkeeper club, Shandon Park, for three ern Ireland champion last year. City and Guilds, is taking phase II before coming to Britain to study. years. His job title there is simply To back up his practical knowl- and plans to take phase III after- Margeir completed his national 'greenkeeper'. Ken, who is mar- edge he has been taking a two- wards. certicate in greenkeeping with ried, has also worked at Kirkistow year day release course in ease and he is undertaking the and Knock golf clubs. greenkeeping and sports turf BYRON THOMAS HNC in golf course management He plays golf but his best sport management (NVQ II) at Green- representing Wales by distance learning. He should is autograss - he was the North- mount and has qualified for the Age: 20. College: Pencoed complete this next year. HAYTER CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT FINAL

P Tony Bourke, Hayter's managing director, presents Maurice Clarks with the Hayter Cup

Caddy reflects on boss's shot Kim Macfie, Hayter's sales and marketing manager, shows how it's done

12 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL October 1994 Kevin Fowler, putting on 17th

David Spurden keeps his eye on the ball Tommy Clarke, the over 55s winner aurice Clarke celebrated his victory in Mthe Hayter Challenge Tournament final by scraping off his goatee beard. But his success at picturesque Pannal was anything but a close shave. The 31-year-old 14-handicapper was one of three golfers who shot a nett 67 in the morning of this 27-hole competition. But the others couldn't keep up the pace in the afternoon and Maurice, the first assistant a Corrstown GC, near Dublin Airport, won by more than a whisker. A 20ft chip-in on the 5th followed by another birdie on the 7th gave him a gross score of 39 and a nett score of 32 in afternoon.

Report and photographs by Chris Boiling

One of his co-leaders in the morning was his 61-year-old father, Tommy, the head greenkeeper at Corrstown, who was playing just in front of Maurice. "I had the added incentive that I wanted to beat the old man," said Maurice. Tommy, a 12-handicap player, started the afternoon in superb fashion - with a birdie. "But I got so excited I went to pieces," he said jokingly. The other morning leader, Steve Milne, a 21-year-old assistant at Exeter Golf Club, didn't go to pieces but still finished two shots adrift of Maurice with a nett 34 off a 24 handicap. Like Maurice, Steve had someone in his family to thank for his success: his 29- year-old brother is a pro. "He set me on the right track," says Steve, who has been playing for two years and has had about eight lessons. SOOTH^

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Several other golfers went round the 6659- yard par 72 course in sixtysomething in the morning. Paul Godwin and Mike O'Neill shot nett 68s, and Kevin Peace came in with a nett 69. But, after a quick lunch, this tiring course took its toll and they all slipped back in the afternoon. Steve Cooke chips to the 17th Those who came good second time around the first nine were Graeme MacDonald, who added a nett 33.5 to a nett 72, John Moor- house who added a 33 to a 72, Joe Bedford They don't know what they missed. Even Results who added a 33.5 to a 79 and Alan Baxter those greenkeepers who didn't win a prize Overall winner: Maurice Clarke (Eire), 99 who recorded a 32 after a morning 73. said they had enjoyed the day, the course and Regional team prize: 1, Northern, 885; However, the Hayter Challenge Tourna- Pannal's hospitality. Most said they enjoyed it 2, Midlands, 906 ment, now in its second year, is about more so much that they are going to try harder Category 1 (0-9 handicap): 1, John than individual scores. The pride of the next year to make it through their section and Moorhouse (Midland), 105; 2, Graeme regions is at stake. And once again the North- region qualifying rounds to get to the final. MacDonald (Midland), 105.5; 3, Paul ern team have something to gloat about. Roger Willars has already booked his accom- Godwin (SW/SW), 105.5. "The sun shone again for the righteous," modation! Category 2 (10-18): 1, Maurice Clarke said regional adminstrator Bob Lupton who (Eire), 99; 2, Alan Baxter (Northern); 3, picked up the team trophy and a cheque. The Verdict on the course Tommy Clarke (Eire), 106. winning team comprised: Tony Mears, Ian The winner, Maurice Clarke, spoke for every- Category 3 (19-28): 1, Steve Milne Hutton, Gary Potter, Alan Baxter. John Waite. one when he said: "The course was excellent (SW/SW), 101; 2, Chris Powley (Northern), David Spurden, Chris Powley, Chris Fiddell and the greens were in great condition. The 109; 3, Alex Robertson (Scotland), 111.5. and John Jones. The runners-up again were course is not too difficult, but you can get in Over 55s: Tommy Clarke (Eire), 106. the Midlands team, led by Roger Willars, the trouble if you don't keep the ball straight". Under 21: Steve Milne (SW/SW), 101 only playing captain in the competition. He Head greenkeeper Kevin Wroe, who took over Best Gross: Ron Christie (SE), 112 says he stepped in to save the team's honour recently from Alan Gamble, and his team did Nearest the pin: David Behan (Eire), 5ft when a qualifier cried off and the reserves a superb job with the presentation of the 11 in were unavailable. course. Longest drive: Ron Christie (SE)

John Moorhouse Steve Milne Tony Mears YOU SAY

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I have read your article on the new tearing, ribbing or skidding of Ransomes E-Plex triple greens heavily set (tight) mowing mower in the September issue machines. with interest mainly because it is So greenkeepers, if you are seri- powered electrically. Although this ously contemplating purchasing is a very obvious statement, I am a one of the above machines or any sales engineer for a very known other make and wish to keep your lawnmower grinding machine costs down even further, consider manufacturer, and we, as a com- the above method of grinding. pany, vigorously promote the sin- Peter Barrow gle blade grinding method of Southern UK sales engineer, sharpening cylinders, or as it is Eric Hunter Grinders Ltd, more commonly known 'relief Portsmouth angle grinding'. With the launch of the Ran- somes E-Plex machine, we feel it Teenager with taste would be an opportunity to tell WIN A BIGGA BLAZER OR £50 IN CASH! prospective buyers of the mower I have recently come into posses- about some very distinct advan- sion of some old issues of your CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN I Term given to the situation where a 1 Strokes played from hazards etc (8, tages of 'relief angle grinding' as magazine. This is a fantastic publi- ball is accidentally deflected or 5) this will give much longer battery cation and I just cannot put it stopped by an outside agency (Rule 2 To sharpen mower blades using life on the E-Plex mower and as a down. Can I subscribe or is there 19-1) (3, 2, 3, 5) grinding paste (4-3) result will extend the life of the any way for me to purchase it reg- 8 Period in which a series of events is 3 (L Refracta) Deciduous bulbous completed, eg plant growth, engine plant of the Iris family (7) batteries and obtain more 'charges' ularly? operation etc. (5) 4 Surname of the only British amateur than 350 as stated in the article. I will be 17 in February and I 9 Competitive inter-club matches are to win the Open Championghip twice Allow me to explain in a little want to become a greenkeeper. often played in them (7) in 1892 and 1897 (6) more detail the advantages of this Alan O'Connor 10 Alternative name for a newt (3) 5 Surname of the Australian winner of II Blunt nosed short eared rodents the 1990 USPGA Championship (5) method of grinding cylinders with Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, Eire some of which are aquatic (5) 6 Provide with tools, clubs etc (5) a relief angle. 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Chenopodium Bonus all other moving parts last longer To the executive director, 20 An item of golf apparel (7) Henricus) poisonous weed, or metal due to less friction Just a short letter to thank you and 23 What a player's and a marker's card (atomic number 80) (7) 4. Adjustments, reels to bedknives the BIGGA team for running the should do before signing! (5) 19 Open Championship played at the (or vice-versa), due to less wear, Open support team and the 24 Make a mistake (3) National Golf Club and won in 1993 25 Andrew winner of the 1993 by Costantino Rocca (6) are less frequent. National Tournament so well. It Turespana Masters Open De 21 Common name of the tree (L. 5. Dry summers and the lack of was a great two weeks for me, Andalucía (7) Sambucus Nigra), renowned for its moisture in the grass to lubricate which would not have been possi- 26 A spring of water (5) black berries (5) the cutting action leads to rapid ble without the hard work that 27 Golfer with a zero handicap (7,6) 22 Fish of the salmon family (L. Salmo Fario) (5) wear of the blades. Relief grinding went into setting up these events of the cutting cylinder is the cure and running them so profession- Solve the crossword puzzle and you |D|A|D|D|Y| LlOlNlGI LIEIGIS could win either a BIGGA blazer to this and other associated over- ally. •U0ÖQ aúBÜQH heating problems. John Wells (worth £87.95) or £50 in cash! Send entries 0 • atoa • n to: Crossword Competition, Greenkeeper 6. The cleaner cutting action course manager, Brocket Hall ••••• QtDaaQnB International, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, HUES • 0 •ancBQ aHQEitaa means that mowing can take place Golf Club, Welwyn, Alne, York Y06 2NF. 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ffective drainage is an essen- Etial requirement for all playing surfaces. An inability for water to keep moving either sideways or downwards can swiftly reduce superb turf to a mudbath, causing a series of knock-on effects which can be extremely costly to rectify. Poor turf drainage not only lim- its water percolation, it also hin- ders the passage of air and warmth through the soil to the roots, restricting strong and healthy plant growth. Prevention, as in so many other cases, is always better than the cure. However, the ability to carry out and maintain effective drainage is within the reach and Drainage problems at means of most clubs. This can be Newmacher Golf Club in achieved either by employing a Aberdeenshire started eight or professional sports turf drainage nine years ago in the areas contractor or by using their own where heavy plant had been at equipment, hired in or purchased work. With the resultant for the job. compaction, water just lay on In many situations, it will pay the top. to have one's major drainage All the problem areas were works carried out using purpose- sorted with a 100m main drain built drainage machinery down the centre and 80m equipped with laser guided level- laterals every 3-4m into nearby ling equipment to ensure that the ditches. Drains were excavated pipe gradients are correct within with a Kubota digger. both flat and undulating ground. Pipes were backfilled within 6in This requirement is not so from the top with 10/5mm demanding beneath turf which washed gravel then 4in of has a consistent slope in one 5/2mm washed grit and then direction or another, the aim 2in root zone sand. For deeper being to drain to the lowest possi- Top picture: muddy puddles at Newmacher Golf Club before drainage drains they used 10/20mm ble level, keeping water on the problems were solved. Above: the course as it looks today gravel. move using the lie of the land. Whatever one's circumstances, cialist manufacturer of sports turf driven, the conveyor has a hopper to allow simultaneous there will always be occasions drainage equipment, producing a chevron belt, the speed of which backfilling. Designed for tractors when additional drainage is series of high quality, effective can be adjusted hydraulically. of 75 to 90hp/ the Supertrencher needed or there is a need for rec- products over the past decade. Other enhancements include Mk Va costs £9,350. It can be tification, maintenance or The company's Supertrencher the lowering and enlarging of the specified with segmented cutters improvements to existing installa- Mk Va is designed for high daily soil exit port and the fitting of a with quick-change tungsten car- tions. For these jobs, greenkeep- workrates cutting pipe trenches stainless steel deflector plate. bide tipped cutter heads. ers can call on a growing range of from 25mm to 135mm (lin to Together they are said to provide For those preferring a trench- equipment suitable for use by the 5.3in) wide. Features include a greatly improved soil flow for less system, Shelton's gravel band "do-it-yourselfer". longer conveyor than previous faster working. drainage machines can instal two Shelton Trenching Systems models allowing the use of larger Options on the trencher are 20mm (0.78in) bands of material claims to be Europe's leading spe- trailers to remove the soil. Chain laser levelling and a mini gravel 400mm (15.75in) apart in one DRAINAGE

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Stuart didn't Imow this decapitating any sprinklers in use it, giving detailed instruction them, have been telling us about until the top-dresser arrived - a their path," recalls Elaine. and demonstrations about what their experiences at Potsdam farm manure spreader that dis- As a rule the greenkeepers could go wrong. The mechanic Golf Club, the first golf club in charged out of the rear by a con- were rewarded with a party appeared to have got the idea, East Germany. veyor belt with two bars with given by the course owner or so Stuart left him to it. An hour When they arrived in the east flailing rods on them. So going with presents of beer - and later Stuart returned expecting of the country after 18 months up hill it discharged at a rate of plenty of it. Stuart, a teetotaller, to see at least one finished. He in the west, Stuart was surprised 1 ton per square metre and therefore was not the most pop- was a little surprised to see all to find that it took the green- going down hill, nothing. Stuart ular man in Germany when he seven fairway reels finished - keepers just eight hours to cut and Elaine were assured by the banned alcohol from the course. with a 5mm convex shape to 18 fairways and the driving greenkeepers that this was nor- them! range with one machine. Asked mal practice. Only when Stuart This man turned In Germany they like to apply how they did this, they demon- insisted that they all get a shovel quartz sand as topdressing, and strated: the driver proceded to and rake to smooth out the 2ft out to be our worst a lot of it. Stuart decided he cut the driving range at about hills did they all remember they nightmare' would mix soil and sand, which 35mph with a 6-ton tractor fol- had doctor's appointments. they did by throwing sand and lowed by a flying set of gang The arrival of a Jacobsen Turf Most of the German green- soil in a small cement mixer, mowers. Later, a close examina- Cat was similar to Unification keepers are really farmers by mixing it, then tipping it out and tion of the gang mowers Day. Suddenly everyone wanted profession, so Stuart and Elaine throwing it through a fine mesh revealed no set on (and they'd to cut the semi-rough. were delighted when their boss screen with a shovel. What went never heard of this). The Easteners are very easy told them they were to get a through was used, what didn't The equipment at the course going, so it wasn't a complete new man with three years' expe- was scrapped. "When you was mainly farming implements surprise to Stuart when the day rience. Their smiles turned to require 40 or 50 tons this proce- of which the 6-ton Russian trac- before a big skins game featur- laughter when they found out dure could take about six tor was their favourite. It was ing Bernard Langer and David his name was Herr Shiverdick. months," said Stuart. "Germany used to cut the fairways and Gilford that one greenkeeper Their laughter turned to horror has not heard of power screens." semi-rough - well, almost every- had a day off for shopping plus a soon after he arrived. "This man Stuart and Elaine have now thing. One problem was that the visit to the hairdresser's. turned out to be our worst night- left that club - "We both felt we course was built on a swamp The mechanic had spent most mare," said Elaine. "Within two had to leave for the sake of our and the tractor kept sinking and of his time working on Russian or three days the 6-ton tractor own sanity," said Elaine. "But we making large holes. The answer? tractors, which required nothing was in one of the streams com- hope we have left quite a bit of Fill the holes with sand and cre- more than a huge hammer and a plete with gang mowers and knowledge and know-how there. ate another bunker! 42mm spanner, so when Stuart driver. This was after he had At least we know they'll be cut- They had tried to update their asked him to adjust the bit of severed a high-pressure stand- ting the grass, not running over inventoiy with an electric Flymo play in the groomers he did just pipe, which produced a 100m it at 35mph." - but it had to be returned when that - he welded the groomers fountain. Every day there was She adds: "It was a lot of fun they couldn't find a long enough to the frame of the mower, in some kind of catastrophe, but it and we met some very nice peo- cable in East Germany to go the down position. Just the job was good for the others. It made ple. The staff are all now compe- around the course. Parts would for rotorvating the greens, which them look competent!" tent greenkeepers. It was a joy to take 3-4 weeks to arrive from brings us to verti-cutting. The mechanic did his fair work with them and we learnt a the west. In the event that some- "They would normally rotor- share of wrecking, too. In the lot about life behind The Wall."

Summer madness hits St Enodoc NEW FACES Picturesque St Enodoc Golf Club tees. Rakes were put in the holes to the club showed that every • The new head greenkeeper at in Cornwall has been hit by a and flags were planted in night they escorted someone off Brickendon Grange Golf and spell of summer madness. bunkers. Stones along a footpath the course. Country Club, a picturesque One night 10 flags, six tee were thrown in bushes. parkland course near Hertford, is markers and six boards screwed While the security guard was Trevor Booth, 32. Previously he to stone'tee boxes disappeared throwing someone off one part of Sticker winner was head greenkeeper at and five greens were damaged. the course holidaymakers from The winner of our recent sticker Oakridge, Nuneaton. He The vandals had made the holes nearby caravan sites were letting slogan competition is Mrs JR replaces Mike Reece who has about 18in in diameter by goug- rip on the other side of the links. Whatling, wife of the head green- gone to King's Norton in ing them out with their hands. A second security guard with a keeper at Heworth Golf Club, Birmingham. They also gouged other holes in dog was employed and, accord- York. She receives a £15 WH the greens as well. ing to head greenkeeper Stuart Smith voucher for her effort: • Bob Lawton, 39, has moved A security guard was brought Dymond, this seems to have BIGGA greenkeepers - a cut above from South Shields GC, where he in, but this did not stop the van- worked. the rest. One slogan that was was head greenkeeper, to take dalism. A mini-Stonehenge was There was no more damage rejected by the girls at HQ, due to over as course manager at built on the 11th green using 6in during the summer holidays lack of proof, stated: Greenkeepers Billingham GC, Cleveland. Harry wooden tee blocks from various although the guards' daily reports do it with BIGGA ones! Lees has gone to Ramside Hall. esigned by Rees Jones to championship Dstandards, the Oxfordshire Golf Course is the second Nitto Kogyo course in the UK (the first being Turnberry) and the first they have built outside Japan. The architect's design philosophy is quoted as "to create an environment for the game of golf that is challenging, fair and aesthetically pleasing," while Nitto Albion pic, the UK operator, gives its objective as "to meet the cultural and business needs of Britain and Japan and form a bridge between the Japanese and British people and corpora- tions." Opened on July 4 1993 at an estimated cost of £22 million, the Oxfordshire is a 7187 yard par 72 course with sufficient options to tax golfers at all levels and an exceptionally well appointed clubhouse. Membership is by debenture, with a seven day debenture costing £26,000. However these statistics are only part of the impressive credentials of the course. Built on 250 acres of gently sloping ex- Hugh Tilley explores the ambitious Oxfordshire Golf Course where farmland just outside Thame and overlooking puddles are a major crime in the pursuit of championship status. the Thame valley, the course is officially Pictured right: the 14th hole described as a modern American style parkland course. Course manager Martin Jones suggests that "inland links" is perhaps more accurate and gives a better indication of the cation has been quick and simple." thinking and foresight appears to be a hall- design which is extensively landscaped. The basic layout is two loops of 9 running mark of this course architect. Contours give additional interest, both visu- out from the clubhouse, and a driving range. The clubhouse, nearly 40,000 square feet of ally and to play, and also ensures that all Part of the brief was that the Oxfordshire it, is positioned on the high ground with a (rain) water is rapidly shed to drains. Martin should have championship potential - and this commanding view of the course. Its design is very proud of this, stating categorically: justified using the highest specifications. claims to be based on traditional 19th century "we don't have puddles - if I saw a puddle I suspect that the requirements of spectators English architecture but with a luxury interior during construction it was a cock-up - and and media were also fully considered during built to suit individual guest and corporate notifiable." Of course there has been some the planning because there are some very hospitality. I have to admit to being overawed minor settlement since, but he added, "rectifi- exceptional vantage points and such detailed by it.

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As could be expected, the ground was previously poor farmland on difficult soil with considerable clay - hence, perhaps, its availability. There was a field structure with hedges and a number of mature trees, mostly oaks, some of these had obvious potential as 'features' and have been retained, with the course built around them. In fact the landscaping has enhanced them so that they are now vital to their surrounds, both from the golf point of view and visually. Their new-found impor- tance led Martin to consider schemes to protect some of them, and in particular to protect them against lightning. Unfortunately such protection is very expensive involving multiple electrodes and conductors, and in addition there is the dilemma, as Martin observed, "just which trees do you protect? You can be certain if a tree is hit it won't be one which has been protected." As a result, to date no trees have actually been protected. No less important to the course is the water. This is used extensively with four separate ponds and lakes providing the most challenging of hazards, although most of the six holes driven over water do offer a dry route for the faint hearted.

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From the greenkeeper's point of view the A mix of creeping fescue, chewings fescue most important value of the water, unless you and smooth stalk meadow grass was used for Autumn grass cutting: are a cynic who considers water as a space roughs at the same rate. the Oxfordshire way which does not need mowing, is that it forms The fertiliser regime overall is based on a reservoir to contain rainfall for recycling in controlled release compounds to provide a GREENS MOWING Using Toro 1000 pedestrian mowers - 6 summer via irrigation - and the Oxfordshire basic level of nutrient for all grass except the cuts per week September at hoc 4.5mm; 4 does have a formidable irrigation system. For heaviest rough with rates being adjusted or 5 cuts per week October at hoc 5mm; 2 those who thrive on statistics, two lakes are according to the location. This level is then or 3 cuts per week November at hoc used specifically for water storage and they 'topped up' by applications of a liquid fer- 3 5.5mm; grooming for half the frequency of have a 198,000 m capacity. There are nearly tiliser as required. Both soil and tissue analy- mowing; grooming omitted following 1400 pop-up sprinklers fed by three pumps sis is used regularly, the former twice a year dressing. capable of outputting 1050 gallons a minute, as routine, the latter - leaf analysis - carried and controlled individually by a Toro Net- out monthly. TEES MOWING work 8000 electronic controller through 46 Martin's records revealed application of Using Toro 1000 pedestrian mowers - 3 satellite stations. 329, 49 and 278 kg/ha each of N.,P205. & K20 cuts per week September at hoc 8mm; 2 Every square foot of the course is drained - respectively to his greens and tees, while 266, cuts per week October at hoc 8mm; 1 or 2 either as in the case of tees, greens and some 29 and 72kg went onto the fairways which cuts per week November at hoc 8mm. fairways with underdrainage or elsewhere by have all clippings boxed off. virtue of gradients which shed surface water Mowing, and removing the clippings, has VERTICUTTING into catchpits, culverts and ditches, and there become a well organised logistics operation Prior to dressing if possible. are some massive concrete culverts to con- using a five man team, four operating mow- duct the water when an open ditch is inap- ers and one with the clippings trailer. Greens NUTRITION Sierrablen Mini (22-3-7) resin coated propriate. and tees are almost exclusively mown with applied at 350 kg/ha in October in The ability of this catchment system can be pedestrian machines while ride-ons are used conjunction with coring, surface aeration judged by the fact that it has proved able to twice or three times a week on the fairways. and dressing. Peters Bentgrass High K (20- cope with the heaviest thunder- Plastic boxes are used exten- 5-30) sprayed at 50 kg/ha every 14 days storm and in shedding this to 'Electronic sively as intermediate contain- September, every 21 days October, every the reservoir has lifted the level ers for clippings - allowing the 28 days November. Vitax 50-50 Soluble Iron by 8" overnight. control of the mower to work uninterrupted at 12 kg/ha tank mixed with Peters from Tees, up to seven per hole, by the need to have a trailer to October onwards. Maxicrop Triple Seaweed allow for three levels of play as hand. at 12.5 l/ha tank mixed in September and well as providing for winter, irrigation is The clippings are an embar- October. renovation and resting. All are rassment, Martin admitted. fully drained and covered by backed up by "We compost them." However GREENS THATCH CONTROL irrigation, have 100mm drains 'composting' tends to mean tip- Week 37 - Light surface aerate, topdress, at about 7m spacings, the electronic ping them in a heap to heat roll; Week 40 - Verticut, 3/8in core, 'sand/ root zone mix is laid to and rot. He is hoping to acquire topdress, roll; Week 41 - Light surface a 150mm depth. weather data additional 'rough' grassland aerate, topdress, roll; Week 43 - Verticut, Martin said that Rees was ground close to the course so light surface aerate, topdress, roll. very much the artist who vis- collection' that they can be spread finely ited the course regularly during for better decomposition. One TEES THATCH CONTROL Week 37 - Verticut, 1/2in core, topdress, its construction but left the day to day work avenue he explored was to offer them to a roll; Week 38 - Light surface aerate, to his 'shapers' who were resident and very local major grassland drying company, but topdress, roll; Week 39 - Verticut, 1/2in able. they politely declined explaining that they core, topdress, roll; Week 40 - Light surface Detailed drawings were made after the expected their feedstock in considerably aerate, topdress, roll; Week 42 - Verticut, work was carried out, as a result Martin larger amounts and in longer lengths. 1/2in core, topdress, roll; Week 45 - Light knows exactly where drains and irrigation Electronic control of the irrigation is backed surface aerate, topdress, roll. lines are - not just where they should have up by electronic weather data collection - been. The work was carried out by Southern Martin admitted that he has become a HAND WEEDING Golf Construction of Warwick. weather junkie - however he is unrepentant, Hand weed or plug patches of Poa annua in Greens, to the latest specification, have saying that the weather station yielded collars. closer spaced drains than the tees, plus a invaluable information such as transpiration drainage carpet, sand blinding and a greater rates, and this is a considerably more accu- DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL depth of rootzone. In general the fairways rate basis for irrigation than his judgement Control fusarium patch outbreak with Rovral rely on surface drainage, using catchment pits and it allowed for winds, day length and or Quintozene. Control superficial fairy rings and culverts, all are fully irrigated usually other parameters which are not usually on tees with Fairy Ring Destroyer. Control with three lines. The roughs have similar included. leatherjackets with Gamma Col. treatment in terms of water shedding, but This variance from his own judgement has HUSBANDRY because many areas of rough are considered been something of a revelation. Programming Remove dew on days when mowing is not as features in their own right some of these the Toro Network 8000 was undertaken by practised. Repair pitchmarks daily prior to are also subject to irrigation. the installers, but they said that it would take all operations. Change pin positions two to Both greens and tees were seeded at a rate about three years for the club to get it 2 four times per week. Move tee markers of 9g/m , using British Seed Houses' Pencross tweaked to obtain its full potential. This three daily. Rotate use of tees where possible. creeping bent, while fairways were seeded year learning curve to get it just right Martin Repair tee damage by divotting and/or with a mix of Freda chewings fescue and thinks was about correct. plugging weekly. Cobra creeping bent at a low rate of 17g/m2. For the first two seasons the club employed herBige w etim comee

an irrigation specialist and he has been office through rest rooms to workshops and responsible for the system, checking its func- machinery storage, all facing a large yard and tion and re-programming run times for each car park. sprinkler - however Martin is now satisfied First impressions suggest that it is too large, that such a specialist is no longer needed. particularly when it considered that the While the system is exceptionally sophisti- Oxfordshire is only an 18 hole course. How- cated, Martin reckons it is also very easy to ever with the emphasis on perfection it is well use. staffed - staff numbers from 12 out of season The machinery line-up is extensive, with to a high of 20 in summer. If this seems everything phased in new as required. The excessive perhaps it should be remembered majority of the mowers are Toro, because, that the Oxfordshire aspires to championship according to Martin, their specifications status, that it is not far from having been matched requirements at the time. Of course farmland and that the only acceptable 'weed- there are also Kubota compacts, the UK com- killer' for greens and tees and some of the pany being Thame based. A full time fairways, is handwork. mechanic is employed, this keeps machinery In summary, from a management point of in top condition and also allows the course to view the Oxfordshire is impressive - very run with a lower level of machinery. He impressive. From the aesthetic viewpoint I undertakes all the mower sharpening, the would certainly say Rees Jones fulfilled his policy being to both spin grind and back lap aim and it has to be said that the landscaping regularly, and having asked around "which is works, although to be critical I find some- the best machine?", the Oxfordshire ended up thing unsettling about the sight of a parkland with Atterton & Ellis grinders. course full of dunes. The greenkeepers' complex is situated close As to the challenge and fairness of the to the fourth and a useful distance from the course, take Martin's word, even if he is not clubhouse. It provides a full and almost lavish unbiased, that it does offer something for range of buildings and facilities, from Martin's everyone. Looking over 18th to club house from approach road

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SOUTH WEST some major manhandling, poking and prodding the amateur With the departure of the summer season and the onset of opinion of his staff was that they may have dug up a bomb and autumn, so thoughts turn to renovation, and by the time you EVENTS DIARY after calling the police and disposal experts it was necessary to read this many greenkeepers will be well into essential autumn The South East Region Greenkeeping Conference will explode the device on a secluded corner of the course. On course maintenance programmes if quality surfaces are to be take place on Wednesday October 26 at Oaklands Col* returning to the maintenance sheds one of the experts noticed obtained next year. lege. Speakers include John Hacker, Dennis Mottram, that a small metal object stored in the corner was in fact an The latter part of the year also enables another important fac- Guy Longshaw, John Millen and Derek Green. Atten- unexploded incendiary bomb, again requiring some attention. It dance attracts three Master Greenkeeper credits. tor - education - to be considered, both with the start of educa- appeared that the only attention that Neal's staff had been giving November 9-10: Scotsturf, Ingleston, Edinburgh tional courses at recognised colleges throughout the country to it was to occasionally kick it around the shed. It was a good and also at section level with the organisation of days of instruc- December 1: Scottish Region North Section job it had not been used for indoor cricket practice. one-day conference at Craibstone Estate, Bucks- tion leading to certification in PA1, PA2, first aid and chainsaw burn, Aberdeen But I can claim a bigger find. The lump of metal that I dug use. Various members have already contacted me regarding January 23-24, 1995: National Education Conference, out of my first fairway at Barnehurst, after it wrecked half the these courses which are in the process of being arranged. If, Harrogate tines on a Verti-drain has subsequently been identified as the however, you feel that these apply to you, please contact me to January 25-27: BTME '95, Harrogate remains of a VI flying bomb. The expert from the historical register. International Centre department of Bexley Borough did ask if I wished to continue to Continuing the education theme, the annual regional seminar dig for the rest of the device and along the stick of bomb craters will be held at Cannington College on November 30. This has Castle Douglas GC. Steve McWhan is the new apprentice at in the 8th fairway, but I declined. Some future greenkeeper can been well supported in recent years so an early return of the Dumfries and County GC. Dumfries and Galloway, part of our have the pleasure of that experience. application form is suggested. Among the speakers will be Mike section, is seeing a bit of a boom in course construction with So I now bid you farewell. I am sure when time permits I will Smith, soil scientist at Myerscough College, and David Golding new courses at Kipford, The Craigieknowes Club, Brighouse Bay he able to send the odd sharp letter into the magazine. I will say from the GTC. He will be explaining the NVQ system. GC, The Solway Links and also Colvend extending to 18 holes no more than I am presently having greens rebuilt on my Ruxley The fixture list for 1995 is now being finalised and will be from nine. course and 100% Poa annua turf did not feature in my specifi- with you early next year with some interesting venues promised. DUNCAN GRAY cation when choosing to re-turf these greens. I understand it This month's events include matches against South Wales at St (Duncan, who wrote an article for us recently on the new course does in some! Pierre on October 5 and the South Coast at Marlborough on at Loch Lomond, is not a course manager. He is the contract PAUL COPSEY October 25. manager for Mitchell and Struthers (Contracts) Ltd which runs The section's annual meeting will be held at Knowle GC on five golf courses and five bowling greens for Kyle and Carrick SOUTH COAST November 10. It will follow a morning round of golf, lunch and a District Council along with other grounds maintenance.) Our summer tournament at Southwick Park Golf Club went well short afternoon lecture. Any proposals for discussion at the and a profit was made towards section funds. Prizes were AGM should reach me in writing by the end of this month. EAST MIDLANDS donated by Parker Hart and Roffey Bros and we would like to This year's Summer Tournament was held at my course, Pil- Our section was well represented at the National Tournament at thank them for once again supporting our events. Also our lion. My greenstaff and I had the pleasure - if that's what it can Dartmouth Golf and Country Club and Paul Sewell won the thanks go to the management of Southwick Park for the use of be called - of preparing the course for a field of 42. longest drive on day two, and nearest the pin on day three with the course and to David Hinks and his team for its condition. The day passed with only two small hiccups: the theft of the the last tee shot of the tournament. The section's honours Bob Cully and Mark Webb once again did a fine job of the pin from the 11th green by children from the local estate, and though went to Richard Barker and Roger Willars for their enter- organisation, they're getting the hang of it now! our chairman attempting to kneecap our regional board officer. taining frames of snooker against Ray Reardon. Unfortunately The results from the tournament were: 1st with 43 points This happened as John York drove from the 6th tee. His ball their combined frame scores did not match any of Ray's breaks. Martin Harper and Chris Lawrence, 2nd also with 43 points struck the general play tee marker in front of him and shot at This year's match against the Midlands will take place at The Eddie Fox and Eddie Vickers and 3rd with 41 points Darren right angles in the direction of the 7th green where Robin Warwickshire GC on October 12 courtesy of Rigby Taylor. Miller and Mark Eggbeer. Greaves was preparing to putt out. On spotting the approaching Congratulations go to Steven Heap of Rothley Park GC for The section and region autumn and winter events are getting danger, Robin took evasive action by leaping into the air only to passing his Scotvec 2 exam and also to Mark Cumpston on his underway now with the workshop on Health and Safety at Can- be hit on the ankle, lose his balance and be unceremoniously appointment as deputy head greenkeeper at Westwood GC. nington College on Wednesday October 12. Also at Cannington dumped on his backside on the green. Fortunately the funny Finally, would any member who does not wish his or her College is the regional seminar on Tuesday November 23. side was seen by all and little damage was done! phone number to be circulated to fellow members please inform Nearer home we have the first of our section winter lectures at After some good scoring, an enjoyable day was rounded off me as soon as possible. Alresford Golf Club on Wednesday November 2 starting at 7pm. with an excellent meal and hospitality laid on by steward and ANTONY BINDLEY Bob Young will be along from Sparsholt College to cast some stewardess Martin and Julia Rose. Our thanks are also given to light on the new NVQ qualifications and the changed role of the Filton GC for extending us courtesy of the course, to the trade KENT head greenkeeper in staff training. Because of the many changes for their generosity in donating prizes and to Filton's greenstaff This will probably be my last contribution to Around the Green coming in with regards to education in the industry our winter for their efforts. for the Kent Section. I also intend to resign my position on the programme is weighted towards this. Results: Best head greenkeeper - Robin Greaves nett 67; committee. Due to pressure of work I can no longer devote the Because of the difficulty often of obtaining news from around best assistant - Andy Liddle nett 70; main competition -1, Paul necessary time to the section. As some of you may already be the section I would like to set up a few local reporters who could Godwin nett 70; 2, Nick Wilson nett 72; 3, Jonathan Leigh nett aware I am now installed as course superintendent for American feed back relevant information and make this item more newsy. 72; 4, Ian Hazell nett 72; 5, Peter Baynton nett 72; 6, Marc Har- Golf UK at Cray Valley and Ruxley Park golf courses. The 54- Anyone who may be interested in doing this can write to me at ing nett 73. hole site has its fair share of problems and putting these right is 45 Constable Close, Sliding, Southampton, S0I91EN, or phone Finally, belated congratulations to Huw Parry from Bristol taking all my time. 0264 334269/0585 400529/0703 438808 (evening). In particu- and Clifton GC on his appointment as lecturer in greenkeeping at Coupled to this I have had a fairly long stint as Kent scribe, lar I would like to hear from anyone in Dorset, the Isle of Wight Cannington College. We wish him every success. almost as long as I have been on the committee, some eight or the Channel Islands. KEVIN GREEN years. In this time we have all seen our Association and section ALAN MITCHELL grow and there must be some more of you out there now ready AYRSHIRE to continue with this progress. NORTH WEST By the time you read this report we will be well into the autumn Well, on the summer golfing front, no Kent winners at the This year's Roses match was played at Mottram Hall in the heart programme, yet it seems like only yesterday everyone was bat- wind and rain swept National Tournament, although the Kent of Cheshire. This is a very impressive De Vere hotel and golf tling to get some growth in the severe spring of this year. Hope- team managed to finish with "mid table" respectability. complex, and golf co-ordinator Natalie Cymbalisty and course fully our work this back end will be welcomed by something I recently heard from Mark Smith at St Augustine's GC. Per- manager Barry Gregson made us most welcome. better in '95. haps a cautionary reminder to all of us of the dangers of using The course was in great condition despite having recent The section is hoping to run some winter events this year, the commonplace equipment that we all come across in our day problems with the greens, which Barry tells me were caused by with possibly two evenings - or even afternoons - given over to to day duties. It appears that even properly kitted out in the cor- algae in the watering system. (I seem to remember Derek Gan- guest speakers. The annual games event will again be held, but rect safety equipment, a small object managed to pass the pro- ning telling us at the Mere seminar about a similar problem at this time a little earlier to avoid clashing with the festive season. tective face shield he was wearing while using a brushcutter, The Belfry.) Anyway, the course played well and the NW won 5- Hopefully this initiative will encourage more membership partici- and lodge in his eye. This resulted in some serious long-term 3. That must be a pint that Mick Hannam owes me. pation leading even to some new faces helping to run the sec- damage, Mark being away from work for a good few months One memorable incident was when Sir Bobby Charlton, play- tion. Please respond quickly when the details of each event are and not being able to drive. Full recovery has taken some time ing in front of Paul Pearse, came under fire from one of Paul's sent out. and the sight in the affected eye may never be the same as it wayward shots. Fortunately it missed but perhaps it would be It was good to see many old faces at the Open, it's turning was prior to the accident. Mark would like to pass on his thanks advisable for Sir Bobby to wear a suit of armour when playing in into a great meeting place. New faces joining the support team to the members at St Augustine's who rallied round to help pay front of greenkeepers instead of his waterproofs. from our section belonged to Lee and Roland Blackburn and Ian for his travelling expenses to London for treatment from an eye Many thanks to Jonathan Hinch and H Pattisson for once Barr. specialist. again sponsoring this tournament which has been run for the Recent movements include Vince Reid going from Castle On a lighter note, although one that could have turned out last 15 years, and we hope will run for many years to come. Douglas to take over Colvend GC and Dean Whan going from rather more serious, Neal Carter and his lads at Birchwood Park The NW section AGM will be held at West Derby GC, Yew Kirkcudbright GC to take on his first head greenkeeper's job at seem to be specialising in digging up unexploded bombs. After Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool on October 25 commencing 7pm with a lecture. this is. Jocky had just returned from Muirfield where he had be high so that it is worth Stewart and Co putting this on for us. Any news or queries, call me on 051 7245412. been playing in the Pringle Champion of Champions, but was WILLIE BLAIR BERT CROSS not quite so successful there! Incidentally the lady champion at Muirfield was one Emma Dugglesby who once worked at BIGGA BUCKS, BERKS & OXON NORTHERN SECTION head office. My apologies to you all for the lack of reports lately but I've been Unfortunately we were not successful in retaining the trophy At a recent Scottish executive meeting, two things of note spending many midnight hours slaving over the Towards 2000' during the annual Roses match, played away at Mottram Hall came out. Firstly, this year's Patrons Award will be given to two document. this year. The team that represented our section were: T Jarvis, members from each section, with a prize of £200 per person to A big thank-you from the section to the golf clubs that have L Rirkbright, G Potter, G Oxley, D Collins, A Baxter, R Johnson, be used for educational purposes. This can be put towards a supported us this year: M Cordingley, R Smith, M Hannan, D Cockburn, P Marshall, A course or a trip to Harrogate '95. We thank the Scottish compa- Mill Ride for the Spring Tournament won by Paul Reeve of Gerrard, R Spencer, C Geddes nies that make this award possible by joining the patron scheme Sonning GC; Ellesborough GC for the Summer Tournament won Congratulations to you Bert Cross and your Lancashire team, each year. Secondly the region will be organising a package trip by Ken Flint, the secretary of the club (cries of 'Fix' all round). In but I am confident that the Northern Section shall win the trophy to Harrogate again in January. A bus will take people down on particular we would like to thank the clubs' committees, Gordon back next year. I must also thank Peter Marshall and Pattissons the Tuesday evening and return after the exhibition closes on Irvine and his staff at Mill Ride and David Childs and his staff at for their continued sponsorship of this event, I do hope this con- the Friday. The deal will include accommodation, so anyone Ellesborough. tinues for the coming years. interested should be ready for the forms coming and return Two Rigby-Taylor fourball results in: D Goodchild and I Rose Our Invitation Day took place at Harrogate Golf Club. The them promptly. beat R Woodwood and C Mitchell; and Critchley and Bond beat results were as follows: 1, M Hannan - B Robinson 62; 2, A Copies of the proposed review to take the Association into D Childs and G Butler. Gerrard - B Gerrard 62; 3, A Baxter - A Taylor 63; VPs - 1, M the future are in my care and available to any member who con- RAY CLARK Guy - D. Sidebottom 65; 2, N Schofield - D McPherson 68; 3, A tacts me. Dyson - R Donaldson 71; nearest the pin - Joe White; putting Finally, a belated good wish message to Allan Grant who CENTRAL SCOTLAND competition - Joe Nelli (Ransomes); highest score - K Milling- retired earlier this year from his job at Fraserburgh GC. We will Another section member, James, (The Viking) Duncan, has ton - H Storey. still see him at outings but in the meantime we wish him all the joined the trek south of the border. He is leaving Aberdour GC, Congratulations to all the winners. Firstly, thanks to Harro- best for a stress-free retirement. where he has been since leaving school, to become first assis- gate Golf Club for allowing us the use of their beautiful course IAIN MacLEOD tant at Boughton GC, Faversham, Kent. James has been an avid and clubhouse. Thank you to club president Mr Mayo and club Raith Rovers supporter through thin and even thinner and there captain Mr Robinson for giving us a warm welcome and pre- SURREY is a strong rumour (started by someone with the initials MC) senting the prizes to the lucky winners. Thanks must also go to There were more than 50 entries for the latest McMillan Tankard that he has moved because the 'pars' beat the Rovers recently. Tony Baxby, the course manager and his team for preparing a at Sunningdale Golf Club. Thanks to Jack McMillan for present- Best wishes and every success for the future! Keep in touch. beautiful course for us. Thank you to John Price and his col- ing the prizes and to Geoff Cotton for donating an additional Twelve teams entered the five-a-side tournament, with a league Tony Dodson who represented our main sponsors on the prize of which our Surrey Section were most grateful. Results good mixture of greenkeepers and trade members. Results will day, Yorkshire Mowers. The prize table was splendid and appre- are as follows: 1, J Roberts 37 on countback; 2, G Kyle 37; 3, G appear next month. ciated by everyone - especially the winners. Thank you for your Roberts 36. A lecture by Jonathan Franks and Robert Twaddle from sponsorship and I hope this will continue in the future. Other Members interested in attending next year's BTME at Harro- British Seed Houses will be held at Aberdour GC on the after- prizes donated on the day came from Liam Galway (I had been gate should contact David Andrews on 081 6513252 as a coach noon of Tuesday November 8 (not 2nd as previously published). calling him Brady all day) of The Greenkeeping Supply Com- and accommodation need to be booked. Details should have reached everyone by now. pany, Norman Schofield of Rigby Taylor, Allan Dyson of Gem, Tickets for our Surrey Section dinner-dance at Reigate Manor Tickets for the annual dinner-dance are on sale now, priced H. Storey/Keith Millington of Mitchells, Mike Brear of Trident, Hotel on November 11 are still available. Anybody interested £15 each, they are available from section committee members Gerald Brady of Rhone-Poulenc, and Norman Sheddon of please contact your committee members. Tickets are priced at and me. So, if you don't want to be disappointed, reserve yours Aitken's Sportsturf Ltd. Also thank you Norman for doing the £18. Three course meal plus disco inclusive. as soon as possible. scorecards once again. Our main sponsors on the day Yorkshire The first winter lecture has been set for November 9, 7- The section AGM will be held at Aberdour on Tuesday Mowers also had on demonstration various machines. A lot of 7.30pm at Kingswood Golf and Country Club. The lecture by Bill November 29, prior to which there will be a talk on aeration interest was shown in the new electric greens cutter. I spoke to Oliver of Hardi Sprayers will be held in the Warren Room. practices by Quentin Allardice, contracts manager at STS. Mark Carter of Ransomes who was demonstrating the E-Plex. Forthcoming events include the Autumn Tournament, this JOHN CRAWFORD Mark said the main features is the fact that it has no oil, year held at Burhill Golf Club on October 20 and also this year's diesel/petrol, hydraulic oil or noise, therefore maintenance cost Turkey Trot at Kingswood Golf & Country Club on December 8. DEVON AND CORNWALL are extremely low. Members of the Surrey Section who do not have handicaps Unfortunately I couldn't attend the National Tournament which I have been informed that Ian Thompson of Wetherby Golf and wish to enter competitions can submit cards to our handi- was held in our section at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club. All Club won 1st prize in Farmura's Blazon promotion, the prize cap secretary, Tony Lafrate c/o Reigate Heath Golf Club, Flanch- members who played in the tournament were full of praise. Our being a Hardi spray machine. A runner up prize went to another ford Road, Reigate, Surrey. congratulations to Terry Farkins and his staff who presented the of our members, Kevin Colefax, head greenkeeper at West Brad- Please also ensure that competition entry forms are returned course in excellent condition. ford Golf Club. to Derek Walder on time as late entries will not be included. The section's AGM will be held at Lanhydrock GC, Bodmin, I welcome to our section the following new members: Ken- Any information of interest to other members that you may on Wednesday November 23. As usual the morning's foursome neth Ward, Forest Park Golf Club and Martin Shaw, Bradley Park like to be included within this article please contact me on 0737 competition will be for the Toro Trophy with prizes kindly Golf Club. 832015. donated by Devon Garden Machinery and Lely. Non-playing If any member has been offered or hears of anyone trying to DAVID GIBBS members will have a guided tour of the course during the morn- sell a Case International 385 tractor with a Chillton MX450 front ing with head greenkeeper martin Morgan as your host. The loader and a McConnell Ditch Ring mounted on the rear, please EAST SCOTLAND AGM will follow lunch. Our region's seminar will be held on contact me as mine has been stolen. Tel: 0274 568128. The summer sun shone on the day of the annual Willie Woods Wednesday November 30 at Cannington College. If you haven't PAT MURPHY Memorial Trophy day, held at Murrayfield Golf Club. A field of 16 booked your place yet, contact Gordon Child on 0803 844056. teams started to do battle at 1pm. By the time the last competi- RICHARD WHYMAN LONDON tors arrived at the 18th it was plain to see that the scores were Our summer golf tournament was held at Dyrham Park Golf and going to be on the low side. This tournament was started in EAST MIDLANDS Country Club. The day was a great success and I would like to 1988 to bring together the greenkeepers and members of their This month we welcome Lee Hughes of Chilwell manor GC to thank Don Wilson and his staff for preparing the course. The home clubs committees and it is only a pity that many green- our section. Congratulations go again this month to Richard conditions were perfect although the wind did cause one or two keepers do not ask a partner to come along to one of the high- Barker and Dave Leatherland on finishing second in an am-am problems for most of us. The winner with 36 points was Terry lights of the year. tournament at Dave's home course, Kedleston Park, with a Colvill and the runners up were Ian Semple with 35 points and The match was sponsored by Huxley Grass Machinery and score of 13 under par. Barry Moggridge with 34 points. The longest drive was hit by we thank them for their excellent support and prizes. In third This year's winners of the section's pairs K/O tournament are Ian Semple and the nearest the pin prize was won by Darren place with a nett score of 63 were S Dixon and C Stewart of D Leatherland and P Tatlow of Kedleston Park, they beat C Davis. The winner of the putting competition was our chairman, Newbattle GC. In second place with a 62 were A Holmes and J James and D James 3&2 at Breadsall Priory GC. Doug Smith. The guest prize was won by the captain of Dyrham Stevens of Seahouses GC. And the winners with a 59 were W Finally a reminder to all members that this year's AGM will Park, Brian Cohen. Blair and D Hastings Kingsknowe GC. The winners are always take place at Ullesthorpe Golf and Country Club on November I would like to thank Dyrham Park for the excellent hospitality asked to host the following year's tournament, and I look for- 16 at 4.30pm. and help that was on offer throughout the day. A special thank- ward to having you all at Kingsknowe in 1995. ANTONY BINDLEY you to the trade for supporting us and for providing the funds Yes, the golf was very good, but the scores could not have for an excellent prize table. been obtained without the course being in excellent condition. SHEFFIELD Our next golf event is the turkey trot on Thursday November This was prepared to the highest standard by Jimmy Neilson The Sheffield section AGM will be held at Rotherham GC on 10 at Sandy Lodge GC. Details will be sent out nearer the day. and his staff. This year we have all suffered from the very dry Thursday November 3 after our winter league event. The winter education workshops are being compiled and details summer but the playing conditions at Murrayfield made a great IAN COLLETT will be available towards the end of the month. This month we deal of the surrounding courses look like deserts. We thank host the south east region greenkeeping conference at Oaklands Jimmy and his staff for a first class day and hopefully it won't be NORTHERN REGION College on Wednesday October 26. long until we return to a course not played by the Association The sun shone again for the righteous at this year's Hayter Chal- TONY DUNSTAN since 1984. lenge Final at Pannal Golf Club. I am delighted to report a spec- As I have said in the past, if you haven't reserved your dance tacular win for the Northern Regional Team which consisted of NORTH SCOTLAND tickets do it now or miss out on the highlight of the year. Tony Mears, Ian Hutton, Gary Potter, Alan Baxter, John Waite, For the second year running the Ross-Sutherland Champion of Checking through the fixture card, you will see the events still David Spurden, Chris Powley, Chris Fiddell and John Jones. Our Champions is a greenkeeper. This time Tain's Jocky Urquhart to come; don't forget the skittles night and all lectures arranged thanks must go to our generous sponsors Hayter and Pannal's came out on top in the final played over the testing Carnegie for these dates. It would also be nice to see as many of our new new head greenkeeper, Kevin Wroe, for presenting the course course at Skibo. The course owner Peter De Savary was present members, or for that matter some more of our older members, so well for the competition. for the prize giving and made a special award of a gold headed attending. Very well done to all the Northern team and, as we were dis- Carnegie putter, one of two so far that have been presented, the I made a mistake in my last report when I said that the AGM cussing at the banquet, the cheques will be in the post. other went to Greg Norman who visited the course recently. would be a golfing event. It will be a lecture although golf will be Please make a note of my new address: 5 Lynam Way, Several local greenkeepers were in the healthy crowd to available. The lecture arranged for October 27 is a visit to Stew- Madeley, Nr Crewe, Cheshire CW3 9HX. Tel: 0782 750539. watch the final and see for themselves what a superb course art and Co turf farm and compost works. Hopefully numbers will BOB LUPTON A BIGGA Thank

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usarium patch is the most Fdamaging and disfiguring fungal disease to attack fine turf in the UK. Good management techniques can go a long way towards minimising the effect of this disease but no system can guarantee fusarium-free greens, according to Kate York, plant pathologist at the Sports Turf Research Insti- tute, Bingley. "The key to minimising fusarium patch damage is accurate diagnosis of the first symptoms of the disease. Almost all Britain's golf courses have a fusarium patch problem to some extent, so every greenkeeper should be on the lookout for early signs, especially between October and March when the fungus is most active," she says. "Fusarium patch starts off as small orangey-brown circles of about 5cm in diameter. If left untreated once observed, the disease can rapidly spread in a very short period of time. "These small patches increase in size and coalesce, eventually growing into larger dark-edged circles with straw- coloured centres which, when the disease is active, are slimy to the touch. This is the face of fusarium that all greenkeepers will recognise. "Once the disease has become so firmly established that grass at the centre of each patch is dead, new spores are being released. These spores can be spread across environmental conditions are longer, are ideal for this pur- "To maintain good control after the affected area causing a rapid suitable. pose. the initial treatment, greens rise in disease levels. Immediate "Wet greens with a high level "As a general rule, if fusarium should be regularly monitored fungicide treatment at this stage of Poa annua and a history of symptoms are spotted on the and repeat fungicide treatments is imperative." fusarium patch are most at risk 'indicator' greens, the disease is should be applied as and when The fungus causing these prob- every year," says Kate. likely to appear on others within necessary." lems is called Microdochium "To minimise the spread of two weeks if there is no signifi- If early action is not taken, the nivale. It is present in turf all year fusarium patch greenkeepers cant change in weather condi- price can be high. The disease is round, thriving particularly in should nominate one or two tions. Using these greens as a extremely vigorous and spreads cool, humid conditions. Although more susceptible greens and use guide will allow fungicide appli- rapidly. If fusarium patch is fusarium patch is generally con- them as 'indicator' greens. Shad- cations to be correctly timed, con- allowed to establish itself, scars sidered to be a winter disease, it owed or sheltered areas, where taining the problem and will be left on the turf surface can occur throughout the year if the turf surface stays wetter for minimising turf damage. and will cause further problems FUSARIUM

even after the disease itself has been controlled. Treated seed is an effective way "Although turf will grow back into the bare areas, weed grasses like Poa annua will recolonise the of keeping fungal attacks at bay scar more quickly and increase the overall weed burden of the Greenkeepers using perennial the earliest stages - with and wetness. affected green," adds Kate. ryegrasses are being advised to attacks on ungerminated seeds "Rapid and even seed devel- Here are some management buy treated seed to ward off through the phases of pre- and opment is a prime requirement techniques she says could help tip fungal attack. post-seedling emergence. in autumn to ensure that a new the odds in the greenkeeper's Geoff Taylor, technical officer Whilst recommended seed or renovated sward is well favour: at Johnsons Seeds, warns that rates are designed to allow for established before conditions "Keep the green surface as dry the arrival of the autumn with these and other causes of deteriorate and growth ceases," as possible by 'switching' to its warm moist soils, ideal for seedling mortality, treatments says Mr Taylor. "Delayed sow- remove dew and rain. If greens speedy germination, can often such as Apron T treatment with ings, therefore, are another are continually retaining exces- be interspersed with cold its potent duo of thiabendazole obvious instance where seed sive amounts of water, recon- nights and heavy dews - predis- and metalaxyl provide a rela- treatment is an essential pre- struction of these areas should be posing factors for attacks by tively economical extra mea- caution. considered. fungal disease on emerging sure of protection against "Faced with the risk of fungal "Avoid late fertiliser applica- grass seedlings. The seedbed if severe seedling losses. New disease, we believe treated tions. Nitrogen applied late in the poorly prepared, especially sowings can be devastated by seed is a prudent assurance year will stimulate grass when when lying too wet (or even too the well known 'damping-off policy that avoids the signifi- growth rates should be decreas- dry), is the cradle for numerous disease which involves a com- cant losses of time and money ing A quick, weak burst of growth fungal pathogens. plex of fungi - the two main associated with sub-optimal will create a plant that is much Renovation of thin turf is a culprits being fusarium and sowing conditions." more susceptible to the fungus. prime case for treated seed. pythium, respectively associ- For further details call Geoff "Keep an eye on the thatch. If Serious losses can occur from ated with excessive dryness Taylor on 0205 365051. the thatch layer gets more than half an inch deep it will retain moisture and provide an ideal environment for fungal growth Fungicide dressing helps grass and over-wintering. If the thatch is reduced, the inoculum which has the potential to cause prob- germinate quicker, saves money lems the following year will also be reduced. A trial at Writtle College has chronisation of seedling emer- cide seed dressings, polymer or "Topdressing applied at too shown that many amenity grass gence. combinations of fungicides plus high a rate or left on the surface species will germinate quicker if "By retaining the active ingre- polymer 13, 14 and 19 days of the turf will also cause prob- treated with a certain fungicide dient within the polymer and after sowing." lems, smothering the turf and dressing or polymer coating. reducing leaching into the soil, He concluded: "While the incubating the fungus. The trial was set up in conjunc- it maintains a level of disease individual grass species showed "Finally, always be alert to the tion with Rhône-Poulenc to protection well into the early varying responses to the differ- danger signs. When out mowing investigate the effects of non- stages of seedling development," ent seed treatments, there was take a few moments to carefully mercurial cereal dressings on says KB Seal, senior lecturer in an overall trend of an initial examine the most susceptible the germination and establish- crop protection at Writtle Col- boost to both the rate and greens. ment of a range of five amenity lege. "The polymer also allows increase in germination 13 days "Both the STRI booklet and the grass species: creeping red fes- the seeds to be more evenly after sowing. The majority of recently published BIGGA guide cue, browntop bent, smooth dressed, which reduces the dan- the seed treatments commenced on disease identification could stalked meadow grass, chew- ger of overloading active ingre- germination 2-3 days ahead of prove to be invaluable tools in ings fescue and perennial rye- dient on to the treated seed and the untreated controls with this the early diagnosis of fusarium grass. its subsequent possible phyto- difference in growth also being patch. Once the disease has been The seeds were dressed with a toxic effect on either the seed or reflected up to the two leaf spotted, act immediately by fungicide seed treatment con- the emerging seedling. In addi- stage. These differences were spraying all greens to avoid fur- taining guazatine plus imazalil, tion, the polymer film coating achieved with no apparent turf ther problems. with and without a polymer film increases the seeds' resistance to diseases evident on the emerg- "Every greenkeeper knows his coat developed by Rhône- abrasion during handling and ing seedlings of either the own greens and can best judge Poulenc. Guazatine plus imazalil sowing and reduces dust." treated or untreated controls. the problems he is likely to face," is supposed to be particularly After the trial, Mr Seal said: Neither was there any evidence she concludes. "The key to suc- effective against seed and soil "All the amenity grass species of phytotoxicity on any of the cessful control of fusarium patch borne pathogens such as fusar- except perennial ryegrass, which seedlings from the seed treat- is to take action as soon as it is ium. The polymer coating, failed to respond to any of the ments. The increased rate of seen. Applying fungicide sprays which is water insoluble, con- treaments, showed both an germination, even by 2-3 days, on a calendar basis, whether or trols uptake of water into the increased rate and percentage could be of considerable eco- not the fungus is active, will only seed, resulting in improved syn- germination with either fungi- nomic benefit to golf courses." waste time and money." Former welder heralds start of greenkeeping SPECIAL OFFER ON career with an award BIGGA GOLF SUITS

Former steelworks welder Carl Price, pictured, has made an award-winning start to his new career as a greenkeeper. Carl, who lives in Shotton, has just been presented with the 'Hortiplay' award for excellent achievement at the Welsh College of Horticulture in Northop, Clwyd. He worked at the new Northop Country Park Golf Club during his training and has now been permanently recruited as an assistant green- who undertook the NVQ Level keeper. This marks the success- 2 course at the Welsh College ful end of a country-wide trawl of Horticulture, supported by for work. the Training and Enterprise After being made redundant Council for North East Wales. from Shotton steelworks in the Carl is one of a seven-strong early '80s, Carl travelled all greenkeeping team which looks over the UK as a contract after the 6,680 yards course at welder, but found it increas- Northop Country Park, which is ingly difficult to find work as set within 247 acres of care- the recession bit. fully tended parkland. Eventually he returned home Noel Hynes, course manager, to North Wales and saw the said: "We are delighted with greenkeeping course advertised Carl's success and have found in his local paper. him to be a very productive Carl was one of 11 students member of the team."

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Head Office: Elvington, York MJT Contracts Ltd Y04 5AR Tel: 01904 608661 50 Bury Road, Stapleford, Cambridge CB2 5BP Tel: (0223) 846648. Fax: (0223) 846206 Following a recent ADRIAN SIMM remark by BIGGA BILL GARNER president Viscount Whitelaw that in years to Bill Garner hasn't worked in the UK for ten years. come it may be difficult After 16 years at Wilmslow (six as head green- to keep the top keeper), he became course manager at The greenkeepers in this Grange in Dublin. Then he saw a job advertised country, Chris Boiling and in March 1988 became course manager at Hil- went to Holland to see versumsche, Holland's fourth oldest course. what it's like for three When I met him, Bill and his staff were busy Brits working abroad. preparing the 18-hole wooded heathland course for the Dutch Open. He says his aim is to "make it the best course in Holland." He has no plans to return home yet: "The longer it goes on the harder it is to go back."

Former Myerscough College student Adrian Simm assisted on about eight golf courses in the north of England before becoming a Maxwell Hart rep. One day he went for an interview in Belgium. He didn't get the job but when that firm bought a golf course in Holland he was offered the chance to show them what he could do. He started at the 27-hole Golf- club de Purmer championship course, about 40km north of Amsterdam, in June 1990 and stayed there until January this year when he moved 30km to Amsterdamse Golf Club. This is an 18-hole parkland course built on polder (reclaimed land). It has 750 members and has been open six years. He came in as course manager over the head greenkeeper which has caused problems but not as many as you might think. Where the grass is greener

he grass is greener for green- their employers and by club UK, but they seem to be under product then the money is there Tkeepers on the other side of members, and are paid accord- less pressure at the same time. for them, whereas back home the North Sea. After a quick tour ingly. The standards are different so many greenkeepers are fighting of three Dutch clubs maintained BIGGA's former education the pressures are different. The for everything they can get." by Brits, it's easy to come to the chairman, Huw Parry, the former standards in the UK are much conclusion that: course manager at Bristol and greater, generally. I think they've Budgets • Their maintenance facilities Clifton who accompanied me on got a much better working envi- At the 5859m par 72 Hilver- rank alongside the best clubs in the lightning tour of The Nether- ronment. They seem to have the sumssche Golf Club Bill Garner Britain; lands, agrees: "Their facilities are machinery to do the job, they says he has a budget but he gets • Their machinery inventory certainly much better. They seem seem to have the money to spend what he wants. "The course would be the envy of most British to be regarded more - especially on fertiliser, seeds and top dress- comes first here. If I need a greenkeepers; and the expats - as professional peo- ings. machine then it's planned." He • They are treated better. They ple. They certainly have a way of "I think at the end of the day as even has his own Hydroject 3000 are treated as professionals by life that is far better than in the long as they're producing a good and two Verti-drains. He spends COLIN FAIRLEY

STANDARD GOLF WE RAISED THE STANDARD Colin Fairley - pictured centre with his team - joined Vereniging FOR GOLF Golfclub Almeerderhout six and a half years ago and helped with its extension in 1990. The club now has three loops of nine holes, a nine-hole par 3 course and driving range. Although it is situated A first in the UK below sea level on land won back from the ocean, the forest has a very natural look. With several water hazards and an extensive The ail-American tree-planting scheme they are "working towards parkland". Colin, 36, was recommended for the job by the pro whom he TOURNAMENT had met while greenkeeping in Edinburgh. Colin started as an apprentice at Harburn and worked his way up to first assistant flag pole before becoming head greenkeeper at Uphall, where he stayed Direct from the USA, now with special TUBE LOCK for six years. adaptor to fit all UK hole cups FLAGS Price: £19.95 each plus VAT 20"x 14" Yellow or red £39.70 set 9 The original and still regarded by many plus VAT greenkeepers as the best: or personalised - The Pro II price on application HAND EJECTOR about £80,000 on grass seed, parks. They cut the fairways, semi sand and fertiliser. rough and rough and carry out HOLE CUTTER Colin Fairley says he now other tasks such as verti-draining Available with straight or scalloped shell spends more on servicing his and overseeding. "It takes a lot of Still only £83.94 each plus VAT machinery than he had in his pressure off me," says Adrian. budget at his previous clubs. "It's Bill adds: "The staff have been a new club run by company man- good to me. There were some dif- agers who realise you get what ficulties in the beginning but you you pay for," he adds. could get that going to Scotland." Adrian Simm says at his first club "machinery and money were Greens committee no object". He says he had £lm Hilversumsche has a greens com- worth of machinery and spent mittee of three who stay for five £120,000 a year on grass seed years. Bill Garner has had the and fertiliser (although you have same greens chairman for six to bear in mind tax is paid on years and, he says, "he backs me Special UK hole seed and fertiliser). all the way when it comes to cup adaptor machines." Size of team Colin works with five other Bill Garner has seven staff to people on his committee, each We are only a local call away maintain his 18-hole course. has his own function. They meet Colin Fairley has a staff of nine every six to eight weeks. NOTE NEW ADDRESS looking after 27 holes and par 3 Amsterdamse has a greens For full details call Paula or Lisa now: 0345 125398 course. committee of one whom Adrian We were shocked when Adrian sees for ten minutes every Mon- Ask for full colour 1994 catalogue and price list Simm said the greenkeeping staff day morning with the general WINTER TEE MATS 1.5xl.5m from £99 • 1.5x2m from £149 each at Amsterdamse comprised three manager. greenkeepers and the course Standard Golf (UK) Limited, manager. Then we found out Life abroad Maxwell Hart Business Centre, their only responsibility is the 18 The course managers we met had AD greens, aprons, bunkers, tees and a higher standard of living than REF PO Box 297, Lightwater GU18 5HJ the tee bankings. Everything else many of their UK counterparts 421 Telephone: 0345 125398. Fax: 0276 452616 is contracted out. The contractor and their money was far superior, has about 50 employees and although it's an expensive place looks after several courses and to live. Health insurance is partic- 36 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL October 1994 here the grass is greener

AMSTERDAMSE In 1990 the 60-year-old Amsterdamse Golf Club was forced to move to a new site when a new railway was built on nine holes. The remaining nine holes became the Amsterdam Old Course and a new course - with penncross and pure sand greens - was built in Halfweg. A year and a half after being built they were condemned by club members, the STRI's Jeff Perris and Walter Woods, St Andrews' links superintendent. They agreed the greens would never meet the required standard. The main cause was the very high pH level, a sandbed where the depth ranged from 20-60cm and the almost missing upper humusbed. A decision was made to start again - at a cost of £100,000. "But we had no choice," said club member and golf course architect Gerard Jol, who was commissioned to redesign the greens and direct the project. His starting point with the new ularly expensive. They also have Casper Paulussen, Colin's to keep themselves to them- greens was more pin positions. to pay 50 per cent tax on every- Dutch deputy, says: "Most Dutch selves," he told me. He also made them smaller thing earned over £17,000. people speak English so there is (from an average of 690m2 to "Compared with Scotland, the no problem with language." Greenkeeping differences 550m2), "more interesting and standard of living is far higher, The greenkeeping practices and harmonised them with their otherwise I wouldn't be here," Family life problems in Holland are fairly surroundings. They also took says Colin Fairley. Living abroad is easier for the similar to the UK. But, generally, the opportunity to add some Adrian Simm says he earns greenkeeper because he's doing a they're a few years behind. bunkers around the greens and £38-40,000. With holiday pay job he enjoys. The key to success The weather is similar to the on two fairways to make "two (equivalent to a month's money) is how the wife and children Midlands but probably more rather dull holes more and a Christmas bonus (another adapt. "I think if my wife wasn't extreme in the winter and hotter challenging." month's money) he gets 14 happy we'd go back, but she is in the summer. The new greens were sewn months pay a year. He also gets a happy. She's made some nice Holland is a 'greener' country with ordinary fescue, fescue travel allowance and his phone friends - Dutch and English," says than the UK so there are more with fine offshoots and ordinary bill paid. He works nine hours a Bill Garner who is married with regulations concerning pesticides, bentgrass. day in the summer (7am-5pm) three children - girls aged seven the use of nitrogen and how The work started in August and seven hours in the winter. and four and a boy who is nearly much water can be used. 1992 and was finished two "The standard of living is much two. He says his family have Adrian says the maintenance months later. Because the better," he says, "We seem to be adapted well to life abroad. His practices are very similar but fairways were already sewn with able to afford more." children - two of whom were "we've got more money to play fescue and bent grasses, good born in Holland - all speak "per- with and full control of the bud- temporary greens were The language fect" English and Dutch. get." constructed on the fairway, so If the signs on the courses are Adrian is also married with disruption to members was kept anything to go by, there should three children (aged eight, five Recommend it? to a minimum while the new be no language problems. The and three) who are learning to "It's a confidence booster - to be greens were built and grown-in. 'ground under repair' and 'next speak Dutch. able to learn the language, drive The greens were open for tee' signs were all in English. Colin has a 15-year-old son on the wrong side of the road. play at the beginning of Bill speaks Dutch, Adrian who speaks fluent Dutch and a When you can survive abroad you September 1993 with the doesn't but he says all of his staff 14-month-old girl. His wife works think 'Yeah, that's good'," says mowing height kept to 8mm. In speak English. Colin speaks a lit- in Amsterdam for Greenpeace, an Bill. October, two years after the tle Dutch but says half his staff international organisation that Colin says: "Yes, but you need greens were condemned and are British anyhow - "there's a operates in English. "I think commitment." one year after the reconstruction shortage of qualified staff in The working abroad is more attractive • This trip was sponsored by started, the Netherland Golf Netherlands," he says, so he has to single people or couples with Barenbrug, which provides the Federation gave the club the 'A- employed several Brits. young families. The Dutch seem seeds for the three courses. status' it desired. GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL October 1994 37 The new products that caught our eye at the 1994 Saltex show at Windsor Racecourse

Of great interest to our readers in the local authority sector is Hayter's latest rugged workhorse triple mowing machine - the Beaver LT312. The LT312 combines the power of a 29hp Lombardini water-cooled diesel engine with a closed loop, hydrostatic, 2-wheel-drive transmission system to give a variety of grass cutting and transport speeds. Features of this British-built machine are sturdy construction and a high mowing rate up to 7mph, depending on ground conditions. Staffordshire company Turfmech Machinery Ltd has produced a frame that will enable one The 8in cutting reels are offered in 4-, 6- or 8- tractor to pull two seven-gang mowing units simultaneously. The Turfmech Accumulator 7/7 blade configurations and can be used in frame enables one man to mow 30ft (9.5m) in one pass. Turfmech tells us: "The Accumulator's either floating or fixed mode for maximum frame geogmetry has been designed so that mowing performance both in a straight line and versatility and performance. Cutterheads can when turning at the end of a run remains at peak levels without risk of turf scuffing or the mow- be used independently and the overall cutting ers interfering with an adjacent unit." To that end, all PTO drive shafts have wide angle joints to width is 2.13m (84in). accommodate tight turns and both they and the unit's oversize gearboxes are rated to match For added traction in wet or steep condi- the recommended tractor power input of 40-60hp required to tow and operate the 14 individ- tions a differential lock is incorporated. For ual mowing gangs. travelling between sites it has a road speed of Hydraulic pipework and quick release couplings are provided on the Accumulator's frame to 14mph while the cutterheads lift to give a enable lifting of the mowing units for transport. The frame is supported by four large castor transport width of 1.4m (55in). wheels and has fully-floating arms to ensure precise, level mowing on undulating or uneven The latest in the Condor line-up, the Con- turf. All pivots are provided with greasing points. Price is £5,900. dor Hydrostatic, was also on display. This mowing machine complies fully with all the attachments can be easily and smoothly latest CE specifications and boasts a Honda Kubota's L4200 engaged and disengaged to reduce possible GX340 engine with an output of llhp. The attachment damage. It also means that the 36in (91cm) Rotary head featured on the dis- operator can engage and disengage attach- play machine has dual rotating cutterheads, ments either on the move or when static. each fitted with cutterbars, variable height of The Grandel tractor range also has a pow- cut and swivel castor wheels for extra erful lift capacity up to 1050 kgs. Prices, manoeuvrability. excluding VAT, are: L3300 - £13,350 fitted with rollbar, £16,810 fitted with 'Q' cab; L3600 - £17,600 fitted with 'Q' cab; L4200 - £18,740 fitted with 'Q' cab.

Kubota unveiled a three-strong range of John Deere launched the 220 walk-behind tractors in the 30-40hp class with features greens mower which features a 3.7hp that include fully synchronised transmission, Kawasaki air-cooled engine and an 11- creep gear box and independent PTO. All blade, 56cm (22in) reel for improved fre- three models in the Grandel range - the 35.1 quency of cut, at 4.9mm/cut. With an (SAE) hp L3300, the 38.5 (SAE) hp L3600 optional speed kit, this figure drops to only and the 45.3 (SAE) hp L4200 - are powered 3.9mm/cut. Standard cutting height with a by Kubota E-TVCS indirect diesel engines 3mm bedknife is 3.2mm or, with the optional which, according to Kubota, "have been tournament bedknife, only 2.8mm. Attach- designed and developed to meet the world's ments include a vertical cutter and rotary toughest emission standards and engineered brush. Price is £2,611. to combine high torque with low noise and Also on show was a new Mauser cab that vibration." can be fitted to the John Deere 3235 One of the main attractions of the new trac- lightweight fairway mower introduced earlier tors for greenkeepers is the fully synchronised this year. It will provide the operator with Nottingham-based Rake 'N' Lift & Co now transmission. This should facilitate smoother extra comfort and lower noise levels. has more than 100 different types of rakes. gear changes, allowing the driver to change There are rakes that look more like shovels gear between any of the four speeds in the with teeth and there are plastic bunker rakes main transmission whilst on the move. In that go by the name of Parthenon and The addition, the hydraulic shuttle allows direc- Zeus. tion changes between forward and reverse. For courses where vandalism and theft is a The transmission with a range of 16 forward big problem Rake 'N' Lift have developed the and 16 reverse gears incorporates creep gear Caddy Bunker Rake which golfers can take box as a standard feature on all three models round in their golf bags. There are also rakes and is ideal for operations such as verti-drain- for removing water off greens. The Liquid- ing, planting and trenching. sand Rake and Squeegee Rake are manufac- A hydraulically activated independent PTO tured in aluminium and have detachable is common to the range and ensures that rubber and plastic blades. Dennis displayed its new FT610. With a Pro-Seed Equipment Ltd showed the new smooth ride. A camber adjustment system 24in cut, this machine features an inter- Prosweep which has been designed and keeps the front wheels flat on the ground to changeable cassette system and full range developed to brush topdressing into the base reduce turf compaction or the formation of of cassette heads. A total of nine different of the sward quickly, to stripe fairways, and ruts. To reduce noise, the petrol powered ver- cassette options are available, so you can to sweep light leaves and rubbish into rows sion has foam-lined engine compartment and cut, comb, scarify, de-thatch, brush, roll, sor- for speedy collection. wheel-wells, plus a tuned exhaust system. In rel roll and spike with this machine. Other addition, the engine has anti-vibration accessories include a non-powered trans- The £17,000 Ransomes E-Plex, the world's mountings. A feature of the Columbia Util- port carrier and backlapping kit for use on first all-electric triple greens mower which we itruck is that the shell and frame components the removed cylinder cassette. Also new is a featured last issue, attracted a great deal of are manufactured separately to reduce verti-cutter system that fits into the shell of interest. Greenkeepers from several top clubs replacement costs if there is an accident. Dennis' 36 and 30in Premier mowers. were seen pawing over the machine which has no engine and no hydraulic system. Dixon & Holliday Ltd says its new Alpina Selection of VIP42 knapsack brushcutter is designed for cassettes Zeneca Professional Products, formerly the professional user who requires a machine available for the Dennis ICI Professional Products, celebrated its name which can be operated for extended periods FT510/FT610 change by launching two new publications, a on power demanding operations. Powered by product manual and a product label manual, a 41cc two-stroke motor which is made by and two new products: Cleanrun, a feed and Alpina themselves, the unit is said to have weed mini granular conventional fertiliser excellent torque back-up which allows it to be with an NPK analysis of 9:7:7, and a non- operated at well below maximum revs. The residual systemic herbicide called Touchdown power unit, which is carried on the operator's LA for control of annual and perennial grass back in a well padded frame with wide straps, and broad-leaved weeds in non-crop areas. weighs under 7kgs (15lbs). The straps have a quick release clip for ease of putting on and Claymore Grass Machinery introduced taking off. A 1.5 litre (2.7 pint) fuel tank the Columbia Parcar range of golf cars, peo- extends working time, and the captive cap ple movers and utility vehicles. There is a ensures that it cannot be mislaid. A choice of either 3.2hp electric or 8hp two- diaphragm carburettor, priming bulb and Toro's leading greens mower, the Greens- stroke petrol models. Both have continuous solid state ignition are designed to ensure master 3100, is now available in a three- variable transmission, which eliminates a easy and reliable starting. The machine is wheel drive model, the 3100-3WD. Toro sales gearbox. For strength, all the units are of supplied with a 2-line trimmer head and a manager David Cole told us: "The three- tubular frame construction, and the dual coil slasher blade with guard as standard plus tool wheel drive feature allows operators to reach springs and shock absorbers help provide a kit and flexible shaft lubricant. and mow very difficult areas where additional traction is required to get the job done, such as sloped or stepped greens or steeply elevated tees." He added that the Greensmaster 3100-3WD will especially benefit the many newer golf courses which frequently feature elevated greens or very hilly areas. Toro also introduced a more powerful replacement for the company's leading lightweight fairway mower and a smaller version of the high capacity Fairway Aerator, for use with smaller tractors. The Reelmaster 5300-D replaces the RM 5100-D and comes with a 32hp Mitsubishi S3L engine, a larger radiator to cool this three-cylinder, 1318cc diesel engine, larger hydraulic reel motors, and larger hydraulic pump. The HC4000 is a mid-sized aerator which can be used with tractors of 25-45hp. Rolawn's new Minster greens turf, officially launched at the show, has already been laid at Wentworth. "The cultivars in the new turf exactly match After years of development, Major Equipment Ltd has launched two gang mowers. Both the those on our new greens," says course man- three and five gang models are land drive with a range of cylinder options. The five gang ager Chris Kennedy. The fine textured turf Ranger has a cutting width of 11ft 4in, cuts at 10mm to 40mm, while the six blade reel cuts at comprises 40% Bargreen (chewings fescue), 38 cuts per yard. Features include freewheel sprag type clutch, rear rollers, 18in or 20in spun 40% Barcrown (slender creeping red fescue) steel wheels with renewable studs, gang suspension system with adjustable spring pressure and 20% Bardot (browntop bent). to allow the cutting units to follow the ground contours accurately, individual gang steerage The turf has been installed on the club's system to eliminate skidding over turf, and wide low profile carrier frame tyres to prevent mark- new two-tier putting green in front of the ing of turf. Price of,the three gang starts at £5,250 and the five gang Ranger with hydraulic lift new clubhouse. starts at £11,800, the five gang trailed version starts at £8,900. GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL October 1994 39 he mechanisation revolution Cordless tools have made a Tof the past 20 years has had a great contribution to the ease and dramatic effect on the daily work Michael Bird takes a positive view speed of carrying out repairs and routines of today's golf green- maintenance to course machinery keepers and their staff. and equipment. As staff numbers on the major- Claimed to produce up to 25 ity of courses have declined, per cent more power than other equipment complements have cordless drills is the UK designed gone up, bringing a host of help- and manufactured Combi from ful, clever and innovative ideas to Elu Power Tools, combining a per- ease daily work schedules in the cussion drill and screwdriver in face of more and more rounds of one compact unit. golf. Fitted with a keyless 10mm If the initial purchase price is chuck, the current top of the beyond the reach of the club, range model is the 235 watt deferred payment schemes at SBA55K, equipped with a 12 volt attractive rates of interest are power pack and 14 torque control available from specialist finance speed settings. For ease and econ- companies, enabling the cost to omy of maintenance, the drill has be spread over several years and replaceable brushes and a fan- paid for out of future income cooled motor. rather than capital reserves or Included in the kit box are a short-term borrowing. one hour fast recharger, two bat- This gives the advantage of teries and a spanner to inter- immediate use, with the accompa- change the chuck and screwdriver nying benefits of improved effi- bit. ciency and higher standards An alternative to the use of today, rather than some time in electricity, whether cordless or the future when needs, expecta- Me through a lead, is air. Both tions and price may have portable and fixed compressors changed. are finding increasing favour in Alternatively, many specialist or many workshops as a safe, conve- expensive machines can often be nient and effective means of pow- hired for a week or more, giving ering tools and other equipment. even the most impecunious clubs One of the largest ranges of air the opportunity to use the very hand tools can be found in the latest in golf course maintenance Spaldings catalogue. A number of equipment, as and when needed, complete kits are available com- without high outlay. prising either petrol-powered, sin- Each year, companies from gle or three phase fixed and Britain and around the world portable compressors complete develop and introduce new prod- with a host of air tools and acces- ucts designed to make the turf sories designed for every conceiv- professionals' task that little bit able workshop task. easier. Some of the products gain Items such as impact wrenches, immediate approval, while others angle grinders, ratchets, socket may take time to become widely sets, tyre gauges and grease guns known and accepted. can all be purchased individually, There are those, also, which as required. deserve to do well, but remain Need to hold the work secure? undiscovered for one reason or The Elu Superjaws portable work- another. Similarly, there are oth- Altrac wheel remover provides effortless removal and refitting bench and vice weighs just 441b ers which should never have seen of tractor tyres by one person (20kg) and can be set up in less the light of day in the first place. than 30 seconds. It has foot pedal Clearing up leaves, litter, scari- age to undulating turf. The change tyres regularly for differ- locking of the fully adjustable fied grass and other debris has 1 OOmph air flow can be directed ent working applications. vice, which is able to exert very long been a major consumer of to the left, right or front of the Of course, life would be a light pressure or up to one tonne time and labour for those working machine. whole lot easier if punctures could of force to suit the item being on large, open expanses of fine Anyone who has to change a be eliminated in the first place. A worked on. turf. One answer is to blow the tyre on larger tractors or a dig- proven puncture preventive is The steel jaws have detachable material into windrows for faster, ger/excavator will know that it OKO, a liquid sealant which is polyurethane facings and can be easier collection by hand, sweeper can be a difficult job on one's injected through the valve aper- adjusted to accommodate work or vacuum. own. Add to that the exacting ture into the tyre before a punc- up to (35in) 900mm wide. Delivering a high speed blast of health and safety considerations, ture occurs. For anyone who needs to set air at ground level, the Turfmech and the need for assistance If the tyre is pierced, the escap- the height of cut accurately and range of Tornado blowers comes becomes more pressing. ing air forces the OKO sealant into evenly on a greensmower, the in three versions - two suitable Help is at hand in the form of the the hole (max 7mm diameter) to Accu-Gauge from Turf Machinery for mounting at the rear of trac- Altrac wheel remover, distributed immediately form a strong air- Ltd enables fast and precise mea- tors and one at the front of a ride- by Burdens Lincolnshire Ltd. tight seal with minimal loss of air. surement of cutting heights to on mower in place of its out-front Comprising a wheeled frame Water soluble, OKO is easily within one thousandth of an inch. rotary deck. with adjustable gripper, the Altrac washed from the tyre to enable a Comprising a setting bar with The company's latest model is permits movement of the wheel in vulcanised repair to be effected, if depth indicator gauge, the tool is the TM 300, designed for linkage- every possible plane, enabling it necessary. The substance will not placed across the rollers and the mounting on tractors in the 20hp to be removed, moved and affect hot or cold cures and is suit- measurement read directly from to 30hp class. Powered by the replaced without strain or effort. able for virtually all pneumatic the gauge. The Accu-Gauge can PTO, the blower is supported on The unit is ideal for those hav- tyres. It is distributed by Basi- be used also to check for wear in two adjustable wheels and has an ing to repair punctures, carry out cRight Ltd and available from the bearings and ovality of the anti-scalp roller to prevent dam- their own service work or inter- machinery dealers nationwide. rollers. AD REF 25

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1 BILTON IND. ESTATE, LOVELACE RD, BRACKNELL BOB ANDREWS LTD BERKS RG12 8YT. TEL: 0344 862111 Fax: 0344 861345 THE NEED TO BE SECURITY CONSCIOUS 2 Hugh Tilley offers some useful ing than costly, moved flags, tected the pump and controls tant 600m 'shed' has 220mm advice on ways of making markers thrown around, however inside a substantial concrete solid concrete block walls, a your maintenance facility and damage such as setting fire to block building within the green- 150mm thick concrete roof and equipment more secure sheds or using the greens and keepers' compound which has a no windows - just two steel doors fairways as a race track or skid- 2.5m high fence around it. The further protected by a lockable pan is more serious and can ren- reservoir is also in the compound steel barrier to prevent ramming. heft and vandalism are now der parts of the course and roofed to prevent sticks, The concrete roof protects an Ta major problem for many temporarily unplayable. One club cones or stones being thrown into area which is often left vulnerable golf clubs and while once it was which has fared particularly it. on many standard buildings the clubhouse which was the tar- badly in the past is Swinton Park For Swinton Park this level of which are otherwise secure, while get it has now extended and on Golf Club in Greater Manchester. protection is nothing like suffi- the substantial steel bar in front some courses it has become Their chapter of major incidents cient. When they had their shed of the doors pre-empts ramming impossible for greenkeepers to includes having the greenkeepers' burnt down with the loss of all which often jambs steel doors leave anything out even while shed burnt down with a total loss their equipment they commis- even if it doesn't effect entry. they have lunch. of equipment, having a stolen sioned a local builder to build an Windows were felt to be areas of For many the first routine in Range Rover smash through the impenetrable building. The resul- great vulnerability - hence their the morning is to check round to gates and badly damage several make sure that flags and markers greens, tees and fairways and are in position - or that nothing having a stolen car fired on a g EQUIPMENT CHEMICALS g has been dumped. A number of green. The loss of flags and rakes clubs have taken quite radical is virtually an everyday occur- 5S chemicals, tools, fuel S action to secure their equipment rence. equipment, adhesives and make everything as vandal- Another club with by compari- proof as is reasonably possible. son a considerably less severe paint, solvents This has meant investing in lock- problem is Queens Park, KEEP THEM SAFE ups, security equipment, lighting Bournemouth. Its problem lies in and alarms. Small powertools the fact that it is a public open such as brushcutters and work- space, accessible to the malevo- shop equipment are particularly lent and wicked - as well as to 'nickable' because they are rela- many walkers of dogs. Queens tively easy to sell, however there Park were particularly worried by rvi has been an increase in the num- vandalising of their previous hose ber of larger items such as mow- based irrigation system. Being on ers (including triples) and free draining heathland, irriga- tractors which have gone missing, tion is vital to the course. As a rvi and it is assumed that these are result, in specifying an all new stolen to order. system they insisted that all sprin- Investing in security may help klers are of the pop-up type. The keep insurance costs down, may Toro 644 units proved to be un- be a requirement of continuing intrusive to the point that they / cover, or may even allow' premi- often need to be switched on to ums to be reduced, but in any locate them - and they are cer- event it must be worthwhile if tainly impossible to pull up with- only to avoid all the hassle. A few out using a spade. Control boxes courses, such as St Enodoc in local to each green and tee are Cornwall (see Page 19), have housed in steel boxes under a KEEP THEM as resorted to employing security substantial cover, and while these guards. Whether such a measure can be opened and tampered SITESAFE will succeed in other places is a with, when visited last spring Cleveland Sitesafe Ltd,Park Farm,Dunsdale; moot point because of the exten- there had been no problems, and Guisborough,Cleveland TS146RQ sive nature of most golf courses this was attributed to the fact that Tel. 0642 475009 Fax. 0642 471036 and the fact that the presence of electric wires and contacts are Please contact us for details of the full range of a guard may even be an incentive very evident. People, including Sitesafe Storage Units for some to play 'catch me.' potential vandals, are frightened Most vandalism is more annoy- by electricity. Queens Park pro- % SIVJIK IIIJ IMKdUOl ? A secure storage unit in disguise, from Groundhog

omission. Swinton has gone further than this and has a full intruder alarm system linked direct to the police. With- the vulnerability of all equipment the start for all security must be consideration of fencing the greenkeepers sheds. A good lockable compound will deter casual vandals, locks bought with multiple keys allow authorised access. An electric fence - as used to contain live- may to build or buy a secure available from a number of com- people, however it can be prone stock - is also a useful deterrent, building or container and leave panies such as Groundhog, nor is to false alarms and failures if but will need regular mainte- the shed unlocked - then no it excessively expensive. This bought cheap and not carefully nance and very visible public damage is done trying to get in. company has recently introduced sited and set-up. Is it realistic to warning. Many golf clubs have bought old a half round timber cladding to expect a £20 domestic PIR light The buildings themselves need shipping containers and use these the range and added a pitched from a DIY shop to protect to be secure, those 'sheds' nor- for their vulnerable equipment. tiled roof which makes the unit £100,000 of equipment? It may mally found on the golf course The problems with shipping con- visually acceptable, although this be more effective to erect the offer little resistance to the thief. tainers are that firstly they are adds significantly to the cost lights on a tall standard so that it Doors and windows are obvious unsightly, secondly they are not because each timber is screwed to can be seen at greater distances, vulnerable points but reinforcing spacious enough to put tractors the steel shell. Smaller containers such lights are also useful to light them may not be worthwhile if and larger mowers in, and thirdly may also be useful around the the area for working in winter. walls and roof are only timber or they are liable to be highly cor- course for temporary tool storage, Of course such lighting is use- corrugated steel and asbestos. As roded, or even full of holes. Pur- while lockable boxes to fit pick- less for security when the build- a result the more effective answer pose made secure storage is up truck, tractor linkage or turf ings are hidden or remote, as are maintenance vehicle may ensure audible alarms, however PIR and the safety of small hand tools, other more sophisticated forms of chemicals and other items which intruder detection are available to may 'walk' when a greenkeeper's link by radio to a remote alarm in back is turned. the clubhouse or even to page Tractor trailers are not usually someone. Proprietary systems can at risk, however smaller trailers be linked to a private security such as those designed for ATVs company, to the head green- and road use are, so too are keeper or to the police, however major items such as mini excava- because of the inevitable delay tors and similar plant. These can from alarm to response most are be protected by diverse means, of limited use to a golf club. the simplest with trailers being Video surveillance and recording either a wheel clamp or locking seems to be proving remarkably the hitch. A better method how- effective in many places. ever is to concrete in a hitching The crime prevention officer of post and lock to this. Tractors are the local police is one useful and at risk to joy riders even if they free source of advice. Also there haven't the glamour of an XR2. are a growing number of special- Tractors deserve a little more ist security equipment suppliers immobilising than just locking happy to give advice, but don't and removing the key - many car expect it to be unbiased, after all immobilisers work. In bad areas if they are after a sale. Some insur- the tractor is not actually ance companies also have advice removed it will lose 'bits' or have to give, although this may be neg- dirt put in the fuel - perhaps in ative, perhaps suggesting that spite because it can't be driven. items at risk won't be covered if Batteries are saleable. not secured or protected, or only Lighting can provide one of the at a higher premium or excess. U N D most useful deterrents providing The police recommend making there are likely to be people equipment identifiable. One ideas around to spot a potential may be to paint mowers and intruder or vandal, - there is no greens equipment in day-glo Secure Equipment point in illuminating buildings colours - they would help the just for their benefit! PIR - or pas- player to see them while making CENTURY WORKS • PENIEL GREEN ROAD sive infra-red, or better, dual them less valuable to acquire ille- AD PENIEL GREEN • LLANSAMLET • SWANSEA SA7 9BZ technology systems, which auto- gally and sell on. Stamping the REF matically switch lights on is par- postcode on the chassis is another 470 TEL: 0792 310101 • FAX 0792 310102 ticularly effective because it alerts simple identification ploy. The most cost-effective way of reaching readers of Greenkeeper International. Simply ring Bill Lynch on 091 413 7218, Carol Dutton or Louise Lunn on 0347 838581 and ask about an alphabetical category listing: the cost ers' Guide starts from the equivalent of under £25 per month.

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ROTHERHAM GOLF CLUB LTD require a Senior Deputy/First Will you soon qualify? Assistant Greenkeeper, Are you living abroad but fully qualified, with over looking to move to the UK? HEAD GREENKEEPER 18 years experience, seeks Perhaps you just fancy For an 18 hole parkland course. All applicants must hold City & similar position, good a new job? Guilds Phase II and III and PA1 and PA2 Spraying Certificate. golfers (within 30 miles For only £19.95, this space The ideal candidate must have the ability to lead and motivate the of London). could be working for YOU! staff, have a sound knowledge of the use and maintenance of Experienced in spraying, modern machinery, organise and carry out work programmes and irrigation, construction, all maintain the course to its already high standard. aspects of golf Accommodation is not available. Salary negotiable. maintenance, modern and Call Carol or Louise Apply in writing with full CV to: on 0347 838581 for details of traditional. The Secretary, Rotherham Golf Club, Thrybergh Park, Box No JS 9/94, BIGGA, Aldwark Greenkeeper International's Manor, Aldwark, Aine, York Y06 2NF new Job Shop feature Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 4NU RECRUITMENT THE INTURF GROUP Colony Club Gutenhof, Vienna, Austria QUALIFIED require a GREENKEEPERS/ GROUNDSMEN IRRIGATION REQUIRED MANAGER Skilled staff required for sports and amenity turf maintenance and installation works throughout the British Isles for its 5 year old 36 Hole Golf Complex and possibly abroad. The successful candidate must be suitably As one of Europe's best respected turf growers and developers of qualified and experienced in the use and the Big Roll and Turf Tile systems, Inturf is seeking staff with experience and qualifications in turf management to work at or operation of a from two of its production nurseries situated at Grantham and York, Hydraulic SC3000 Toro Irrigation System and to undertake turf laying on sportsgrounds and landscape sites. Duties will be varied, extremely interesting and undertaken to the Salary offered is OS 13,000 net paid 14 times per highest standards of groundsmanship. Many of the sites worked on year. Free accommodation at the course. are world famous and it is important that any person applying must Membership of the Club. be of presentable appearance, of pleasant manner, honest, 5 weeks vacation per annum. physically fit and energetic. All necessary training will be given. Good conditions. Salary/wages Interviews will take place in London negotiable and a company vehicle provided when or where - December 1994. appropriate. Apply in writing or fax your CV to: Applications in writing please to: Gary Moseley, Director of Golf Derek Edwards Turfgrass Services International Limited Colony Club Gutenhof, Golfplatz Himberg, A Division of the INTURF Group 2325 Himberg Austria Regent Street, Pocklington, York Y04 2QN Tel: 010 43 2235-88055 or 010 43 663-9194660 Telephone 0759 304101 Facsimile 0759 305229 Fax: 010 43 2235 8805514

Huddersfjeld Golf Club Ltd HEAD GREENKEEPER

Applications are invited for this appointment at Huddersfield Golf Club, one of Yorkshire's Championship Courses, and the home of Yorkshire Golf.

To be considered applicants must show that they have: • successfully completed all relevant theoretical/academic training.

• a minimum often years practical experience in the application of machinery, fertilisers and chemicals. • a tidy, methodical approach to course and workshop management and paperwork.

• the ability to lead and motivate a team with firmness and fairness.

Pay negotiable.

Applications by CV with brief covering letter to: The General Manager Huddersfield Golf Club Ltd Fixby Hall Lightridge Road Fixby Huddersfield HD2 2EP

GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL October 1994 51 RECRUITMENT

HEAD GREENKEEPER We have an immediate vacancy for a Head Greenkeeper for a new 9 hole course in the North East of England due to be opened in Spring 1995. $tgt) #olf Club The successful applicant will have the following skills, invite applications for the position of knowledge, experience and personal qualities, which will be rewarded accordingly: HEAD GREENKEEPER • Greenkeeping qualifications. for an 18 hole downland golf course situated in Wiltshire between Salisbury and Amesbury. • Management skills of planning, directing, man management along with the necessary The successful applicant will head a staff of four, answering personality to work in a large organisation. directly to the Club Manager. He or she will have a sound knowledge of turf culture and be fully convesant in the use and • Experience in bringing a course into play and some maintenance of modern course machinery. He or she will also experience in construction. have an awareness of and be responsible for relevant Health & • Energy and enthusiasm to assist in the development Safety, legislation on matters pertaining to course husbandry. of the course and a further 9 holes to be constructed. The salary and benefits are commensurate with this important • Machinery maintenance and budget preparation and post; family accommodation is provided in a modern three bedroom bungalow adjacent to the clubhouse. control. The new Head Greenkeeper is required to commence his or her • A good standard of golf. duties between 1st December and 31st January, the If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and accommodation being available immediately. have the necessary self motivation please apply with full Application in writing with full CV should arrive by details of career and qualifications to date to: 1st November addressed to: Box No. R/2/94, The Manager, High Post Golf Club Ltd, BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF Great Durnford, Salisbury SP4 6AT

Newport Golf Club Bedale Golf Club Ltd require an requires an ASSISTANT EXPERIENCED HEAD HEAD GREENKEEPER GREENKEEPER For an 18 hole parkland course. Applicants should be qualified and have Applicants must be suitably qualified and possess the sound practical experience and the necessary management and supervisory skills with ability to motivate staff. appropriate greenkeeping qualifications and detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance Excellent prospects with modern of modern machinery. machinery for enthusiastic applicants The candidate must have the ability to lead and seeking career progression. motivate staff, organise work programmes and maintain health and safety requirements. Apply with CV to Salary negotiable. No accommodation available. Apply in writing with full CV to: The Secretary, The Secretary Newport Golf Club, Great Oak, Bedale Golf Club Ltd Rogerstone, Newport, Gwent NP1 9FX Leyburn Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 1EZ

52 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL October 1994 RECRUITMENT

Berliner Golf Club Gatow eV requires a

HEAD GREENKEEPER are looking for For 9 hole course in Berlin, Germany. Self Employed Agents Applicants should be fully qualified in all aspects of greenkeeping maintenance, have a good knowledge of modern machinery and in many locations to join our growing Sales Force selling top quality possess sound management and supervisory skills. products to the Leisure Sector. We operate throughout Great Britain supplying Oil, Greases, Fuel Salary negotiable. Position available now. Treatments and a full range of machinery maintenance products and Apply in writing with full CV and references to: equipment. Mr J Rumney, Manager, Berliner Golf Club Gatow eV, If you are comfortable talking about engineering and equipment matters Kladowerdamm 182-288,14089 Berlin and you have current experience selling to the Leisure Sector, call John Wood, Marketing Director Fax 01049 30 365 7660 at our Keighley Head Office on 01535 611103

Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club St Michael's Golf Club, North East Fife a new 9 hole golf course in Co. Kerry, Ireland, the require a construction of which is nearing completion, requires a qualified person, experienced in all aspects of turf and HEAD GREENKEEPER machinery maintenance to be The club is in the process of extending its course to 18 holes. Applicants must be qualified greenkeepers and have experience as either head or assistant HEAD GREENKEEPER greenkeeper, the ability to manage, control and motivate staff, organise work programmes and maintain health and safety requirements and must have a The position may suit a young person looking for practical knowledge of modem techniques of course maintenance, including their first head position. machinery maintenance and care of irrigation systems. Salary and conditions negotiable. Closing date for applications: 29 October 1994. Interviews: 7 or 8 November. Apply in writing with CV and references to: Salary negotiable. Living accommodation cannot be provided. Roger Jones Golf Associates Apply in confidence with full CV to: Allman House, Tralee Road, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland The Secretary, St Michael's Golf Club, Leuchars, Fife KYI6 0DX

Basingstoke Essex Golf Club Limited New parkland Golf Course requires requires a HEAD GREENKEEPER HEAD GREENKEEPER Applicants must be experienced in all aspects of modern Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced in all aspcets of course management and have the ability to lead and Course Management and have the ability to lead and motivate staff, motivate staff as part of a team. along with the energy and enthusiasm to develop and implement a plan The position requires a high standard of excellence of Course improvement. and commitment. Salary negotiable. No accommodation. Salary negotiable but will not include accommodation. Please apply in writing with full CV to: Applicants in confidence to: The Secretary/Manager, Basingstoke Golf Club, Kempshott Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG23 7LL Box No. R/3/94 Closing date: 30th October 1994 BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF

Harleyford Club Wellingborough Golf Club invites applicants for the position of Northamptonshire HEAD GREENKEEPER The construction of this new and exciting 18 hole course has just started FIRST ASSISTANT and is situated by the River Thames just outside Marlow. GREENKEEPER The successful applicant will be required to assist during the grow-in (BIGGA Rates) period and to help recruit staff and lead a team capable of maintaining a very high standard golf course. Training and experience essential All applicants must be experienced in modern greenkeeping methods Possibility of 2/3 Bedroom Cottage - local taxes paid. with good knowledge of machinery and irrigation. They must also hold all Position would suit married person with children. appropriate qualifications and certificates. Apply in writing with CV to: Apply in writing with full CV to: The Secretary/Manager, Wellingborough Golf Club, Brian Folley, Harleyford Estate, Henley Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 2DY Great Harrowden, Wellingborough NN9 5AD

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Beauty and The Bearwood

ork has begun on what could turn out ing the past 20 years. The company has also and became the Royal Merchant Navy School. Wto be "one of the most beautiful golf been responsible for constructing many other Now known as Bearwood College, it is a fee- courses to be developed this decade". recent prestigious projects, including The Wis- paying boys boarding school with around 250 The 18-hole, par 72, Bearwood Lakes Golf ley, The Oxfordshire and The Bucking- pupils. Club will be constructed upon 200 acres of hamshire. "Because we have 200 acres of wonderful Bearwood College estate at Sindlesham near Demand for membership of Bearwood natural countryside available, every hole will Wokingham. Built among some of the most Lakes is expected to be high, with a popula- not only provide for good golf but will also be attractive heath and woodland in the South of tion of one million people living within 15 scenically attractive," explained Mr Newling England, the course features an existing 40- minutes driving time of the site, but initially Ward. "In addition to the two main lakes there acre lake and is scheduled to open for play in the club owners are only making 100 founder is also a reservoir. late spring/early summer of 1996, with green- member debentures available at £4,500 each. "There are also wonderful redwood, oak, keepers being recruited from next autumn. "We are inviting golfers to make an initial lime and chestnut trees as well as an over- The course will consist of two loops of nine and returnable deposit of just £1,500, with the abundance of commercially planted pine holes which will start and finish close to the balance payable in two additional instalments which will need to be reduced for the benefit clubhouse. Each loop is approximately 3,400 between now and the opening of the course in of the other types of tree. And at the right yards long and par 36. The course has been 1996," explained Mr Newling Ward. "There time of the year our display of rhododendrons designed by Martin Hawtree and the club- will also be a joining fee and annual member- will match anything to be seen at Wentworth." house is being created by a local company, ship charge." English Heritage and local conservationists Izod Design of Wokingham. The estate gardens and parkland are listed have already supported the development of a Bearwood Lakes is the brainchild of hotelier by English Heritage as Grade II, the second golf course on such an exceptionally natural and leisure and golf operator David Newling highest grading awarded to parks and gar- site, and consultant ecologist Dr Anne-Marie Ward, who lives near Henley. David will be dens. Bearwood originally formed part of Brennan has produced an environmental sur- chairman of the company which owns the Windsor Forest, but in 1816 was sold to John vey and management plan to benefit the 90 club. Walter MP, then proprietor of The Times types of bird and nearly 200 species of plant, His fellow director and partner, Ray Wilson, newspaper. tree and fungi which inhabit the Bearwood is managing director of Southern Golf which The mansion and park were gifted to the site. has built golf courses in over 20 countries dur- Royal Merchant Seaman's Foundation in 1919 George Shiels is the consultant agronomist. SCOTLAND S W ENGLAND POWERSHIFT ROCHFORD Dundee (.AUDI N 0382 24152 MACHINERY LTD Wincanton NORTHERN 0963 33713 ENGLAND GIBSONS GARDEN BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE QUEEN DEVON GARDEN MACHINERY LIMITED MANUFACTURERS OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MA< 111 ni R» Kirkham LIMITED 0772 682516 Torquay HAfTER 0803 872124 FEWSTER AGRIC SERVICES LIMITED GJ HANDY Seaton Burn & CO LIMITED 091 236 4155 Swindon THE COURSE LEADER 0793 721615 F R SHARROCK LIMITED RON SMITH Wigan AND CO I IMNT.D 0257 422710 Worcester T44 0905 23887 MOUNTAINS MOWERS Leeds IILNNINGS 0532 531201 HORTICULTURAL LTD Falmouth SEWARD 0326 250020 AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY LONDON Beverley 6c SOUTHERN 0482 869155 ENGLAND GOLF AND TURF MIDLANDS EQUIPMENT GROUNDCARE Basingstoke Lincoln 0734 326484 0526 860060 DRAKE AND MITCHELL FARM FLETCHER LIMITED INDUSTRIES LTD Ashford Nottingham 0233 6250445 0785 787987 EOCULVERWELL MOTRAC Lewes Nesscliffe 0273 480250 0743 741528 NEW FOREST FARM WFI GRASSCARE MACHINERY LIMITED Stratford upon Avon Ringwood 0789 204073 0425 472572

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