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 informa- tion 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 green- keepers 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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