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Barry Neville scoops top student prize

Journal of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association OPEN YOUR EYES The British and Interna- tional Golf Greenkeepers Association is proud to announce that the Duke of York will officially open the 1993 BIGGA Turf Manage- TO SEE ment Exhibition. The presence of Prince Andrew at the BTME, together with Viscount Whitelaw, BIGGA ...WHO'S President, underlines the event's importance and confirms its status as the premier exhibition for the OPENING fine turf industries. New equipment, the latest products, service updates, familiar faces and some new ones made Viscount Whitelaw, who opened the 1992 exhibition, proclaim that BTME '93 "greenkeeping has come of age". For 1993, as well as the Royal visitor, there's even more to watch out for. With all the names you'd expect plus a few surprises, you'll certainly be wide-eyed at the choice and variety of what's on offer. Space bookings are already up on this time last year for the record-break- ing 1992 exhibition and bookings for stands from all sectors of the industry will continue to be accepted right up until the last minute, depending on space limitations. But to make sure of the best positions, you need to act quickly. Why wait until January to squeeze in your stand when this week you can plump for a prime site? BTMBIGGA Turf ManagemenEt Exhibition and Seminar Debbie Savage has all the details of how BTME can provide you with a Programme 1993 window of opportunity. Call Debbie on 03473 581. The 1993 BTME will be an event you won't want to miss - make a note of the dates in your diary! A world class exhibition... the highest HARROGATE, JANUARY 20-22 calibre education seminars... all at BTME, January 20-22, Harrogate.

For more details or a copy of the comprehensive BTME Information Pack, contact Debbie Savage on 03473 581 or request one by fax on 03473 8864. The BTME is organised by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Aine, York Y06 2NF. «PIE BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition and Seminar w Programme 1993 20-22 IANUARY 1993, HARROGATE THE PREMIER EXHIBITION FOR THE FINE TURF INDUSTRIES • Complete and return this card to pre-register for BTME. This helps cut the queues and means you can quickly collect your catalogue and identification badge which will be waiting for you at the entrance. • On receipt of your completed card, you will be entered in a free prize draw. You could win top FREEFIIZEDRAW quality BIGGA merchandise of your choice! 1st prize: £100-worth; 2nd prize £60-worth; 3rd prize: £40-worth. Draw will be made on the Wednesday; prizes must be collected during the Exhibition. Gl.11.92 Name Job Title Address of Employer

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Use the post-paid Reader Innovations in Reply Card facing Page 50 for further information on the workshop the products and services President advertised in this issue. Just The Rt. Hon. The latest equipment, state the companies' Ad Ref Viscount Whitelaw numbers and leave it to us. K.T., C.H., M.C., products and ideas D.L. ADVERTISERS' INDEX BIGGA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT designed to make the a quick reference guide Chairman: Roy Kates Vice-Chairman: John Crawford service engineer's task that Ad Ref Page Alba Trees 387 37 BOARD MEMBERS little bit easier. Allett Mowers 55 33 Ivor Scoones George Malcolm Atterton & Ellis 7 24 Gordon Moir Barry Heaney Michael Bird reports on Bell Turf & Irrigation Hugh Parry Paddy McCarron 279 19 John Millen George Barr what's new BOC 388 30 Pages 23-28 Civic Trees 236 34 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Eric Hunter 73 27 Neil Thomas B.A. Flanderblade 218 22 EDUCATION OFFICER Force Limagrain 389 33 David Golding Glen Heat & Irrigation CDA - a new way to spray 280 18 EXHIBITIONS/MEMBERSHIP The principle and practice behind Controlled Hardi 25 37 OFFICER Howard Evans 29 9 Debbie Savage Droplet Application Pages 7-8 ICI Professional Products 54 52 Irri Serve 355 18 Lely (UK) Ltd Toro Two ways to join the Association 61 51 Important news whether you're about to renew Martin Bromage 333 34 Midland Irrigation membership, or join for the first time..Pages 11-13 356 21 EDITOR MJT Contracts 382 9 David White Netlon 373 39 Tel: 0323 891291 • Fax: 0323 895593 North Staffs Irrigation Winter water shutdown 217 22 DESIGN/PRODUCTION EDITOR Tim Moat The ins and outs of irrigation systems, and the steps OCMIS 360 20 Tel: 0904 610611 • Fax: 0904 643074 Pattisson 35 8 to take for a trouble-free winter Pages 17-22 PBM 215 33 SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER Prime Waterman 283 19 Bill Lynch Pro Am Golf 274 9 Tel/Fax: 091 413 7218 Ransomes 9 6 Using trees, not losing them Risboro' Turf 386 8 ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Joseph Rochford Carol Dutton A practical approach to arboriculture ..Pages 35-36 Gardens Ltd 390 37 Tel/Fax: 0207 570117 " Rolawn 34 28 Ruskins 144 34 PRINTING DEPARTMENTS Supreme Mowing 57 26 Hi-Tec Print, Unit 7, Universal Crescent, Watermation 33 20 Houghton Road, North Anston Trading Faces and places The announcement of the Duke of York to open Woodcare 50 34 Estate, Dinnington, South Yorkshire S31 7JJ BTME, brings a royal flavour to the page which Tel: 0909 568533 • Fax: 0909 568206 keeps you in the news Page 5 Colleges • 29 Buyers Guide • 42-45 Greenkeeper International is the official mag- Letters Anomalies in chemical labelling; talent spotting Classified • 46 azine of the British and International Golf comes true; thanks for public speaking course - Greenkeepers Association and is published Recruitment • 46-50 all these topics and more in our postbag...Page 31 monthly at BIGGA Headquarters, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Aine, York Y06 2NF. Around the Green Regular updates from our correspondents. Find Tel: 03473 581/2 • Fax: 03473 8864 out what's going on Pages 40, 41, 50 Please address all advertising, subscriptions and address changes to BIGGA. Contents may not be reprinted or other- Barry Neville with the shield awarded as Toro/ wise reproduced without written permission. COVER PICTURE: PGA European Tour Student Greenkeeper of 1992 Return postage must accompany all materials submitted if return is requested. No responsibility can be assumed for unsolicited materials. The right is reserved to edit submissions before publication. International can do to promote Circulation is by subscription. Subscription The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition and YOUR business rate: UK £34 per year, Europe and Eire £44. Seminar Programme is now recognised as the Here's what one of our The magazine is also distributed to BIGGA industry's most significant indoor event. advertisers has to say about members, golf clubs, local authorities, the turf the industry's most effective industry, libraries and central government. Contact Debbie Savage on 03473 581 for a magazine: BIGGA Turf Management BTME 1993 Information Pack and find out Exhibition and Seminar "We have had the best instant Editorial Offices BTMProgramme 1993 E how your company can take part. response from Greenkeeper All magazine contributions should be sent to: International than from any The Editor, Greenkeeper International, 13 Greenkeeper Education publication that we have ever Firle Close, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2HL. and Development Fund advertised in." Tel: 0323 891291. Fax: 0323 895593. - ERIC HUNTER, Although every care will be taken, no respon- Launched by Viscount Whitelaw at BTME 1992, Managing Director, sibility is accepted for loss of manuscripts, the Fund provides the key to the future for Eric Hunter Grinders Ltd. photographs or artwork. Opinions expressed greenkeeper, golf club and game. Individuals and are not necessarily those of the Association companies can join the Golden Key Circle and Silver Find out more: and no responsibility is accepted by the Asso- Key Circle. For details, contact BIGGA on 03473 581. call Bill Lynch ciation for such content, advertising or prod- GOLDEN KEY CIRCLE COMPANY MEMBERS: BIGGA on 091 413 7218, uct information that may appear. Hardi Ltd • ICI Professional Products • Iseki UK Ltd • Carol Dutton GOLDEN KEY Jacobsens • Kubota UK Ltd • Lely UK Ltd • Lindum on 0207 570117 and SILVER KEY ISSN 0961 - 6977 Seeded Turf • Ransomes • Risboro' Turf • Rufford Top or BIGGA HQ © 1992 British & International Dress Supplies Ltd • Toro Irrigation. CIRCLES on 03473 581 Golf Greenkeepers Association The eighteenth from behind the lake - the second shot A win by a whisker he Kubota records will show no more than went down battling to Trevor Davey by four and Tthe bare bones of our latest success, gained three. at the tenth anniversary match for the Kubota From these known results you will see the Golf Challenge: it will be simply written - The rose had withered, we were in deficit by one, we Greenkeepers defeated The Golf Club Secre- Alistair Ian Jim Bernard needed a win from Bernard Emberley! Our man taries in 1992 - period. Tough Holoran Byrne Emberley Bernard has nerve galore, though I doubt he has What will not be recorded is that for the sev- been called upon to exhibit such nail-biting stuff enth time in ten years the greenkeepers have at such a crucial time before - and at such an succeeded - this time in a final which ended at illustrious arena as the eighteenth on the four games all, decided in our favour by the Brabazon. For those who may have been in a margin of holes won, nineteen to fifteen, with Graeme Richard Craig Barry time warp, The Belfry's prima-donna hole, scene the match result resting on the performance of Patrick Barker Handyside Holt of so many triumphs and tragedies in Ryder Cup Bernard Emberley, a stout performer with the Holt's game over, there came a pause while a history, is 474 yards from the back tees, two courage of a lion. Let me explain... handful of spectators settled down to gossip in lakes in play at both tee shot and approach, the Since 1983 the Kubota Challenge has been the the chill, sunny air and wait for the final shot a most daunting carry to a sloping and very epitome of match play golf - head to head Handyside/Peak match to reach a conclusion. well protected green. singles - and the greenkeepers have had it Both are excellent players, but in Handyside's Coming to the final hole all square both play- pretty well sewn up year upon year - certainly case it was all nip and tuck, up then down, the ers hit fine tee shots, Emberley's some 15/20 for the past seven years and irritated only by a game finally swinging in Peak's favour by two yards longer. What followed, especially at such a single hiccup in 1990, when a team of secre- and one. No disgrace for Craig Handyside and crucial point, was somewhat uncharacteristic for taries sneaked in a blow for their side. We've one that could have gone either way. an ex-pro, for he played short of the lake rather had grand victories, none finer than the eight-nil Meanwhile news was filtering through of a than risk a carry of some 190-200 yards. Ember- whitewash of 1991, and in truth we've come to battle royal between ex-pro turned secretary, ley was made of sterner stuff and conjured the expect to win! This heavy burden, the massive Bob Lanyon and our Bernard Emberley. It most exquisite spoon shot imaginable, the ball expectations of the greenkeeping fraternity, was looked likely to go the full distance... and it did, finishing near pin high and just rolling into the never more apparent than in this latest series, as you will soon learn. right hand bunker. Lanyon faltered with his when the team came to battle out the final after Of Graeme Patrick, our number five, there can third, leaving it on the very edge of the green, winning a semi-final against the Golf Founda- be nothing to add save a drum roll and trumpet uphill and sloping - three-putt country! Calling tion - by the now familiar margin of eight fanfare for his annihilation of Dewi Davies by on every ounce of those priceless qualities called games to zero! We all know this God-like play seven and five. Add a second fanfare for Jim grit and inspiration, Emberley feathered his can't last forever, there must come a moment Byrne's similar thrashing of Bill Short by six and wedge and we saw the ball floating, landing when the veil slips, when players become five... things were looking positively rosy! above pin and some ten feet from the cup. The human again... If Alistair Tough will forgive the obvious pun, inevitable happened, Lanyon three-putted, Richard Barker, captain and number one, is his day couldn't have been tougher. Each tiny Bernard lagged to within 'gimmee' distance and noted for his golfing excellence, a more solid slip was punished beyond reason: his ball would the game was over - sweet victory was ours. four handicap player doesn't exist... yet he met nestle between tree roots, lodge in unplayable What a wonderful event The Kubota Chal- his Waterloo at the hands of Martin Yates, four lies, spin three times round the cup and lip out - lenge is, what a clever concept. It has been said and two - without putting a foot wrong! Barry the Gods were against him. His five and four before and deserves repeating: The Kubota Chal- Holt, the Mighty Atom who seems to romp defeat against Len Harpum was something even lenge is a very important event indeed. We are along the fairways, his legs trying to catch up, he came to expect in the end, for when the bitch proud to retain the handsome porcelain Kubota couldn't wait to get on with his game as our that is Old Mother Fate takes a hand it's best to Trophy - our good friend Brian Hurtley, Vice number two, loving the hard battle. He posi- greet her with a grin, hoping for her blessing the President and Director, Kubota GB Ltd., may be tively thrives on match play and his was a cru- next time round. assured that it is in very safe hands! cial victory, a splendidly contrived five and three It was a similar story for Ian Holoran, our Results: The Greenkeepers defeated The Secre- whilst declaring throughout the round that he taries. Third place was taken by the Golf Foundation, number eight. His was a game which never who defeated the English Golf Union (margin of four was 'not at his best'! quite reached his own high expectations and he holes the better after a tie at four games each). Duke of York to open BTME '93 Pride is something one hears a great deal invitation to open the BIGGA Turf Manage- about in greenkeeping circles of late: pride in ment Exhibition in Harrogate next January. the profession, pride in the importance of our Not only will Prince Andrew open our exhi- place in caring for Britain's great golf courses bition, he will also present awards to the and pride in our achievements in the field of recipients of BIGGA's highest honour, The education. Master Greenkeeper Certificate, and to those Now our cup runneth over, for pride is companies who honour us by supporting our bursting from every seam as we learn that Greenkeeper Education and Development Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, a recent Fund, making greenkeeper education a reality. convert to the game of golf and its most visible Let us share equally in this honour - proud Prince Andrew: to open BTME devotee, has honoured us by accepting our to be royally recognised!

• Ian Tomlinson, head greenkeeper at Lausanne Golf Club has written with news regarding Jim Richards, who started his greenkeeping career at Knaresborough GC and has been at Lausanne some five years, four as Ian's first assistant. The surprise for Ian came when Jim announced that he is to leave Lausanne in January for Brownsville, Texas, where he is to become a pilot. As Ian joked, 'having seen Jim on a triplex, God help him!' 'Should you happen to be on a commercial aircraft flown by Captain Richards in the future,' added Ian, 'why not drop into the cockpit and say hello' - Roger, over and out! • The winner of the SISIS Diamond Jubilee competition • Continuing with the flying theme, it is was Cliff Parry, head greenkeeper of Woolton GC, near Liv- with particular pleasure that Greenkeeper erpool. The picture shows him receiving a diamond pendant International announces the granting of a from the directors of SISIS at their Macclesfield office. Private Pilots Licence to Sunningdale's • Eric Hunter wrote telling of an enquiry received from a Robert Brewer (pictured left) - is he, we Mr Oliver Hackett of Rathcormac, Co. Sligo in the Republic wonder, Britain's first official airborne green- of Ireland. Oliver, green chairman of a Co. Sligo golf club, keeper? informed of 'not enjoying good service for our mowing • Toro, world leaders in professional grass cutting and machines - they are away too long and when returned they maintenance equipment have awarded their coveted 'Mr are not that good anyway\ Commercial International' award to UK Toro distributors Leaflets despatched, Eric waited some three months to be Lely (UK) Ltd. given some good news and some bad. The bad news was Senior Toro International managers throughout the world the club had decided - on cost- not to progress with an vote on the distribution network that they feel has given the order for a Hunter grinder. The good news? Mr Hackett was most distinguished achievements in the field of: Coverage of so impressed with the Jupiter machine that he bought one commercial dealers and direct accounts; Aggressiveness in and started up a new business - North West Lawnmowers - seeking new turf product outlets; Excellence of demonstra- specifically to serve fellow clubs bugged with the aforemen- tions and field days; Service to commercial dealers and Toro tioned problems. It seems the spirit of enterprise is not yet customers. dead! Oliver Hackett can be contacted on 010 353971 Graham Dale reported that he is fully committed to 43669. improving the already high standards of service support to • De Vere Hotels, owners of The Belfry, home of the 1993 all Toro dealers and customers alike. A fact which is Ryder Cup, has acquired Belton Woods Hotel and Country endorsed with Lel/s introduction of a 'Guaranteed on time' Club, a 96 bedroom hotel with two eighteen and one nine parts delivery service to its comprehensive dealer network hole golf courses at Grantham, near Nottingham, for £10.3 anywhere in the UK. million, from administrative receivers KPMG Peat Marwick. Belton Woods is a purpose-built four star hotel with conference facilities for 300 people, set in 485 acres. In addition to the two 18-hole golf courses, there is a further 9-hole course and driving range. Indoor leisure facilities include heated swimming pool, gymnasium, two squash courts, a spa bath, saunas and steam rooms. • Following a misprint in our October issue, Verde Sports Ltd have been flooded with enquiries for 'winter trees'. • It is with sadness that we report the Much as they love the idea, and may consider it as a new sudden but peaceful line for the future, Verde Sports have asked us to point out death of Mr J K that the company are actually in the business of providing (Jock) Glass, latterly winter tees. Anyone interested in the latter can reach Verde of The Cottage, Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Graham Dale, Managing Director, Lely (UK) Ltd receives the 'Mr Sports on 0257 269069. Thorpe Bay, Essex. Commercial International' award from Ted Reilly, Toro Sales, Mar- • Simon Checketts has joined Watermation Jock, a life keting and Commercial Director, Europe, on behalf of all UK Toro member of the dealers. in their Aldershot sales office as a sales engineer in the contracts division. Simon replaces Association and a • Warmest greetings are extended to Eric holder of high office Palmer on his well-earned retirement after Jonathan Turner, who has donned the pith within the BGGA, was 50 years of greenkeeping, a career which helmet and travelled to Kuala Lumpur, always keen to began at Sitwell Park GC in 1942 - aged 14! Malaysia, to open a new sales office for the expound the aims of —— company. the Association. His After a two year spell in the RAF from 1946- contribution to 48, Eric returned to Sitwell Park and • A new golf manager, responsible for the greenkeeping over remained there until 1966, holding the post co-ordination of all golfing services at St the years was of head greenkeeper for some fifteen years. He moved to Andrews, has been appointed by St Andrews without parallel and Links Trust. John Lindsay (46) previously he will be sadly Abbeydale GC in 1966 and remained until 1982, when he missed by his many joined Hickleton GC until his retirement - a proud record executive director with the PGA, will take up friends and which deserves recognition. his post on January 1. associates. TURFTRAK 4-23D HYDRAULIC 5/7 MOTOR 350D

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the Sand and the Surf;,, in Anaheim and San Diego, California, whilst attending the GCSAA CONFERENCE AND SHOW 1993 TRAVEL WITH BIGGA to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America's prestigious annual Conference and Show next January - and while you're there, enjoy the holiday of a lifetime! If you're ready to catch the magic, Anaheim, California, is ready for you! BIGGA has this year joined forces with Thomas Cook to transport you to 'the Magic Kingdom', with the option of a four day trip to San Diego after the GCSAA Conference - sun, sand and surf! We have this year chosen two outstanding luxury hotels: • The Anaheim Hilton and Towers, a superior first class hotel, is situated 50 feet from the Anaheim Convention Center and two blocks from Disneyland. Guest rooms have cli- mate control, colour cable TV and radio. There is an outdoor heated pool and four jacuzzis, full health club with sauna, massage, tanning beds, steam room, exercise equipment and aerobics, games room, and beauty salon. There's also a vast range of entertainment and dining facilities - sample Italian, Japanese and of course Californian cuisine. • The Hyatt Islandia, another superior first class hotel in San Diego, located on Mission Bay. Guest rooms are air-conditioned with private bath, remote-control colour cable TV, target radio and phone. The Islandia Bar and Grill offers fine Mediterranean cuisine with bay views at lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. There is a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, ten- nis courts, sail boat rentals, windsurfing, water-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving and para- espite ten years of commercial both to the operator and the environ- sailing and whale watching (in season!). Duse, the benefits of CDA - con- ment. It is this, sometimes quite Details of the GCSAA programme will be available from headquarters at a later date. trolled droplet application - for the unfounded, fear which has persuaded • Package 1 • Package 2 application of pesticides may not yet some local authorities to eliminate 25th January to 5th February 1993 25th January to 1st February 1993 be fully understood. There could still spraying verges, open spaces and London Gatwick/Los Angeles on Virgin London Gatwick/Los Angeles on Virgin be some confusion over the differ- other areas used by the public alto- Atlantic - 25th January Atlantic - 25th January ences between CDA and the more tra- gether. Yet as a survey by the British Transfer to Anaheim Hilton Transfer to Anaheim Hilton 6 nights Anaheim Hilton - 25th January- 7 nights Anaheim Hilton - 25th January- ditional type of spray application. Agrochemical Association has shown 31st January 1st February Like many other advances in tech- recently, the costs of returning to Transfer to San Diego - 31st January Transfer to Airport nology, the principles of CDA are very manual weed control can be quite 4 nights Hyatt Islandia - 31st January- Los Angeles/Gatwick on Virgin Atlantic - simple. A steady flow of undiluted liq- horrendous. 4th February 1st February (to arrive in UK on 2nd) uid drops on to a battery-powered BAA compute that the additional Transfer to Los Angeles Airport Cost: Twin Room £689 per person disc running at a constant speed, costs per km of non-chemical treat- Los Angeles/Gatwick on Virgin Atlantic - Cost: Single Room £1,004 per person. which throws out a controlled stream ment are around £64 for roadside 4th February (to arrive in UK on 5th) Cost: Twin Room £842 per person Insurance: Anaheim/San Diego £42.95; of uniform-sized droplets. The herbi- weed control, £180 for site boundary Cost: Single Room £1,266 per person Anaheim only £34.80. cide, fungicide or insecticide being maintenance for schools and recre- applied can come pre-diluted, elimi- ation grounds, and £230 for pave- nating the need for mixing, and the ment weed control. They say the total system operates at low pressure. increase could come to nearly £1 mil- BOOKING FORM GCSAA Conference and Show, Anaheim Please return to BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF Perhaps most important of all, CDA lion for 'the average county area'. In does not use erratic and often unreli- addition, the actual costs of roadside Full name:. weed control are quoted by one able air currents to ensure distribu- Address:. tion to the plant or other target area. county council as £7.26 per km with Conventional sprayers, on the other chemicals, increasing nearly ten times ...Telephone:.. hand, mostly use a small quantity of to £70 per km using non-chemical Name(s) of additional passengers:. pesticide in a much larger quantity of methods. Figures to make any trea- PACKAGE 1: ANAHEIM/SAN DIEGO water. This involves mixing in the surer ponder. Twin Room: £842.00. Number of persons: concentrated ingredient - one obvi- The answer, therefore, is not to Single Room: £1266.00. Number of persons:. ous area of possible operator hazard. eliminate the use of herbicides and This water must also be carried to the other pesticides, but to reduce consid- PACKAGE 2: ANAHEIM Twin Room: £689.00. Number of persons: site being sprayed - four gallons of erably the risks. This can be done Single Room: £1004.00. Number of persons:. water weighs 40 pounds, even with- partly by using the safer products out the weight of the sprayer. now available, those carrying full Insurance: Anaheim/San Diego £42.95 • Anaheim only £34.8 Gl.11.92 CDA sprayers, on the other hand, Government Approval, and partly by I shall/shall not* require Insurance (*delete as applicable) are light, ergonomically well designed using safer equipment to minimise CANCELLATION PROCEDURE and lead to less operator fatigue dur- the risk of environmental damage. If cancelled more than 42 days before departure date: cancellation charge will be the deposit; 42-29 days before depar- ing operation. Manufacturers claim, Public opinion is, of course, often ture: 20% of total holiday cost; 28-15 days before departure: 30% of total holiday cost; 14-4 days before departure: 55% of total holiday cost; 3-1 days before departure: 70% of total holiday cost. No refund for non-appearance. Under certain in fact, that they are up to ten times against any use of pesticides at all. circumstances, cancellation charges are covered by the comprehensive travel insurance policy. As cover is provided by the insurance company from the date of purchase of the policy, insurance premiums are not refundable and are lighter than conventional knapsack Essex County Council, who changed excluded from the total holiday price for the purpose of calculating cancellation charges. sprayers. to the CDA system two years ago, say But it is particularly in the area of that the public were initially appre- I enclose a deposit of £100.00 per person plus insurance payment (if required). lessening hazards during spraying hensive but had given a positive Total enclosed: where the CDA system really scores, response once the situation "«+ 8 'Safety for operators is enhanced by a fan-shaped spray pattern projected forward of the operator - redocing the 'wet welly' effect'

7 was explained to them. Any straight from the bottle, and where three U2 batteries carried in a spe- local government supervisor who even the bottle itself is screwed cial compartment at the top of the has had to negotiate damage claims spraying directly on to the CDA application lance, handy for the operator. A set equipment. of long-life batteries should last for through over-zealous pathway undoubtedly spraying creeping into gardens will One innovative company has one day's spraying, but a recharge- know the problem. On the other here to stay introduced this system with a range able battery and charger is also hand, we know that the public will and further of their chemicals, all of which can available. be the first to complain about advances be used through a variety of CDA There are therefore only three weedy, untidy pavements and can be sprayers. Their own sprayer incor- controls: an on/off switch for the verges. expected porates a bleed valve and allows air liquid through the feed pipe, a The safety of the CDA system to replace the liquid as it leaves the switch for the motor and a width comes first, from directing a rela- screw-on container. This ensures a controller on the spraying head to tively small amount of pesticide on steady flow through the feed tube adjust the band being covered. The to the target area - with little sprayed. This size is not only the without 'glugging'. It results in a correct dose is also partly dependant wasted into the surroundings; sec- best for 'stickability' on plants, but totally closed system which avoids on the walking speed of the opera- ond, through being a low pressure gives the lowest risk of inhalation by any manual emptying of containers tor. Although simple to use, CDA system; third, and probably most spray operators. - again reducing any risk to opera- sprayers are not idiot-proof. Like all important of all, the uniform droplet The rates of application with CDA tors and the environment. Designed precision machinery, they rely on size which the sprayers produce. are also low, ranging from 5-30 for ease of operation, it comes as a using the right pesticide for the job, Conventional sprayers produce a litres per hectare, which in itself complete kit including a holster to correct calibration and proper use to wide range of droplet sizes. Many of reduces the amount of unwanted contain the bottles of spray liquid. get the right results. Most sprayers the larger ones will bounce off the pesticides entering the environment. Loading consists of inserting the are robust In construction, though plants being sprayed to give uneven This is especially important for container and replacing the bottle light in weight, and they should results. The smallest droplets, on insecticides and fungicides, where top with a cap containing the air stand up to the rough-and-tumble of the other hand, are easily carried excessive and uncontrolled applica- bleed valve connected by a feed practical handling conditions. away on air currents. This can also tion can lead to a loss of beneficial tube to the end of the lance. The For both recreational and indus- cause uneven results, certainly with predators and an increase in pesti- bottle is held inverted and the liquid trial use CDA spraying is undoubt- total herbicides, plus considerable cide resistance. Safety for operators fed to-the spray lance by gravity. A edly here to stay and one can expect damage to adjacent areas. is enhanced by a fan-shaped spray second built-in container holds a set further advances in the technique in CDA equipment is designed to pattern projected forward of the of six different sized nozzles for dif- the future. produce a very narrow range of operator - reducing the 'wet well/ ferent spray band widths. • The author, Geoffrey Ellis, is an inde- droplet sizes. The Lancelot sprayer, effect. The heart of any CDA sprayer is pendent consultant and writer with some 30 years experience of the agro- for example, uses only droplets in To eliminate the risks still further, the spinning disc which produces chemical industry. He runs a small the 200-300 micron band, no matter ready-to-spray formulations of pesti- the spray droplets. Typically this is nursery specialising in the production what width of swath is being cides are now available for using powered by an electric motor run by of wild flowers.

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I have a number of existing financial arrangements (pensions, endowments, savings plans, life assurances) but I wish to know if they still remain in my best interest or whether alternatives would now be more suitable Name Date of Birth Golf Club and Job Title ! Home Address Post Code Tel. No. (Work) (Home) SUPPORT YOUR ASSOCIATION AND ASK BIGGA FOR ALL YOUR FINANCIAL ADVICE Return this form without delay to: Executive Director, BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF \ Howard Evans Financial Services is a Special Financial Adviser to BIGGA and an Appointed Representative of Standard Life, a member of LAUTRO for life assurance, pensions and unit trust business only. ^J 29 hen you first think of Sweden, you may not Wnecessarily think of it as a leading golfing country. It might therefore surprise you to learn that Sweden boasts the biggest golfing nation in Europe outside of the British Isles when compared to its total population. Sweden has a population of approximately 8 24 a million people and right now there are about Golf 325,000 golfers. There are around 320 courses, hours representing around 1000+ members per course, which is a very high number when compared with Great Britain. The first Swedish golf club was founded in 1902 and not surprising it was the British who first brought the idea of golf to our attention. The Swedish Golf Federation was founded in 1904. day, in the land The golfing season in Sweden It will probably also surprise you to learn that several courses can be played year round on regular greens. Of course this is only possible in the southern part of Sweden and also on the western coastline up through Gothenburg. The latitude of the southern part of our country is about the same as that of Edinburgh, Scotland. of midnight sun Conversely, the northern most golf course is about 2000 km north of that (approx. 1200 miles), the course being a 9-hole layout that sometimes does not open until the last week in June and closes during the first part of Septem- ber. There is a bonus, however, in that on three such courses golfers can play 24 hours a day greenkeepers would rather ride than walk, so we more than 700 members and is second only to under the midnight sun. have many transportation vehicles! BIGGA as the biggest greenkeepers association in In the north we find several problems in main- Europe. Our SGA works very closely with the taining golf courses, educating greenkeepers and Crews, wages and the cost of living Green Section of the Swedish Golf Federation in so on, since the circumstances are so very differ- Generally a 18-hole course will have between all programmes concerning the education of ent. However, most of Sweden's courses are situ- two and five full-time staff, supplemented in the greenkeepers, chairmen of green committees, ated in the southernmost third of the country, season with temporary workers as an average 5- constructors and so on. The Green Section has where the golf season and maintenance pro- 7000 working hours for a 18-hole course is quite eight advisers/agronomists in different regions grammes are most similar to northern Britain, right. and every golf course in Sweden is entitled to at rather than extremes found in north of Sweden. Working time in Sweden is typically 8 hours a least one free visit from their agronomist each day, 5 days a week. All other work is overtime year. This is paid for through a subscription made Grass species and it is not unusual for several hundred hours of to the Federation by every club member, a fee of All the familiar species known to flourish in overtime to be logged annually in order to mow about £10 per year. Our Swedish agronomists are cool season countries may be found in Sweden. greens seven days a week, change the holes and also involved as teachers at those colleges which Looking specifically at our greens, we have a all those other jobs that have to be done, not least have greenkeeper education programmes, as well major problem with Poa annua, which we try to on Saturdays and Sundays. as giving lectures and presentations at confer- fight; live with, and fight again - but we still have Working titles in Sweden are similar to those in ences and seminars promoted by both the it! We look toward traditional British greenkeep- Britain: We are using the English title for the Swedish Greenkeepers Association and the ing practices in introducing more fescue and bent head greenkeeper and use a Swedish translation Swedish Golf Federation. species on our greens, with the most popular mix- for course manager. In addition, those persons ture for seeding being approx. 90-95% red fescue known in the English tongue as greenkeepers are Our own greenkeeping magazine and 5-10% bent grass. Creeping bent is some- known similarly, though this also is translated Greenbladet is a magazine for Swedish green- times used, but this is not as dominant as the into Swedish. keepers that is issued four times a year and has mixture. We have also witnessed some courses Wages in Sweden are, I think, more uniform 56-60 pages, mostly 4-colour. The magazine was being seeded with pure bent grass, and I guess in than in Great Britain, though it is always difficult founded by me and I am the editor. The aim is for these cases they are convinced that they have to relate wages and other differentials from one the Swedish Greenkeepers Association to head used the only right thing! country to another, especially as tax programmes, the magazine from 1993. It is, of course, written Tees are generally seeded with fescue-bent and insurance and many other things are different. in Swedish and thus its only readership interest fairways either with fescue-bent or Kentucky One thing is very common though, everybody outside Sweden is in the Scandinavian countries. bluegrassfPoa pratentis). Rye-grass is not used thinks they pay too much in taxes! Living Each issue has a circulation of 3000 copies. very much, unless somebody wants to effect a expenses are high in Sweden, especially for the very quick repair on some areas. basics of life like food and beverages. The international connection We have found over the years that we have Machinery trends How is golf organised in Sweden? much to learn from British greenkeepers (maybe Ransome, Jacobsen and Toro are the biggest Sweden has always shown a great interest in something to bring back), so we have tried to par- brands, though of course we have many other being properly organised, of that there is no ticipate in your programmes at conferences and machines, mainly imported from GB or the USA. doubt when one looks at how our golfers, golf meetings. Not surprisingly, we enjoy a very close Greens are usually mown with triplex ride-ons, courses and golf clubs are organised. Every golfer and positive relationship with BIGGA. We also try though some greenkeepers use walk-behind is registered as a member of the Swedish Golf to get international speakers to our conferences mowers for big tournaments. Tees and aprons are Federation through their club; and we have no and thus far we have enlisted the skills of Jimmy also mown with triplex greens mowers or other real municipal golf courses. The first pay-and-play Kidd, Jack McMillan, Eric Shiel and Neil Thomas, fine cutting machines. Fairway are cut with Ran- course has opened close to Gothenburgh and in all of whom have visited Sweden as speakers. We somes 350's or similar, though we now see quite the Federation there is a programme for expand- have also been represented several times at a few courses changing over from 7-gang tractor- ing and/or creating alternative golf course con- BIGGA conferences and we think this is a good pulled fairway mowers to 5-gang self-propelled structions. These can be Par 3 courses, or driving way of transferring experience from one country machines. The new generation of light mowers ranges with possibilities for changing practising to another. for fairways have also found their way into our direction; length, and so on. The tables show how In many ways we can see that golf course country and these will no doubt soon find great we are organised. maintenance is very much the same - with the popularity. same joys and sorrows - all over the world. We Machinery used on Swedish golf courses is gen- The Swedish Greenkeepers Association all belong to the wonderful greenkeeping world! erally quite new and modern. We are also fortu- In 1978 the Swedish Greenkeepers Association • The author, Stig Perrson, is the editor of Green- nate in having pretty good storage buildings and was formed, and everybody who works on a golf blat, the magazine for Swedish and Scandinavian workshops for maintenance. I think that Swedish course can be a member. Today the SGA has greenkeepers. You can now join BIGGA either through the usual subscription route or via the Education and Development Fund, as a member of the Golden or Silver Key Circle. There are nowFull details are outlined overleaf. Membership benefits for either route include:

• Monthly copies of 'Greenkeeper International' - the Association's own high quality colour magazine and essential reading.

• Full Legal Advisory Service - including legal helpline card.

• Full employent cover, full personal injury cover, pursuit of civil claims by the insured for damages, specific performance or injunction arising from or out of: a) a contract of employment; b) death or personal injury of the insured from any claim.

• Personal accident cover - will provide the following capital sums: Death - £5,000. Permanent total disablement - £5,000. Permanent total loss of sight of one or both eyes - £5,000. Permanent total loss of hearing of both ears - £2,500. Permanent total loss of hearing of one ear - £500. Permanent loss of one or more limbs - £5,000. There is also cover for permanent loss by physical separation of thumb, finger or toe.

• Members suffering temporary total disablement in excess of seven days will receive a weekly income of £35 for a maximum of 104 weeks - options to increase benefits are available.

• Use the Association's Placement Referral Scheme, to keep up to date with the employment scene.

• Utilise BIGGA's services for expert advice on financial management - our consultants will advise on mortgages, investments, life, house- hold, private medical and motor insurance. Don't forget the BIGGA Personal Pension plan.

• Take advantage of reduced delegate fees at the BIGGA Turf Manage- ment Exhibition and National Education Conference as well as regional seminars.

• BIGGA is international - all items in the membership package are available to members both in the Republic of Ireland and internation- ally. (International users of the legal helpline card should note that advice will relate to either English or Scottish law. The card can be used when the member is visiting Great Britain, both for advice and in respect of any claims arising during or from such visits.)

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ways to join the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association to renew your membership* BIGGA 'EXISTING MEMBERS: Do nothing yet - stand by your letterboxes for renewal information sent directly to you T

is through the Education and Development Fund - and now YOUR membership to BIGGA can be linked to this vital resource for the future Before renewing your membership for 1993 or joining the Association, consider the option of linking membership to the Education and Devel- opment Fund. Remember, contributing to the Fund automatically provides you with the full benefits of Association membership. Whether as an individual or as a company, by becoming a Key Circle member you will be ensuring a great future for greenkeepers and the golf courses they manage and maintain.

Since its formation in 1987 the British & Inter- gestions in relation to appropriate spending national Golf Greenkeepers Association has programmes. demonstrated its commitment to enhancing The Education and Development Fund rep- the recognition of the greenkeeper as a profes- resents the ideal opportunity for companies, sional and to advancing golf course manage- groups and individuals to make donations, ment and maintenance techniques to ever gifts and bequests which will advance both the higher standards. status of the greenkeeping profession and stan- The key to the progress which has been dards of golf course management. made lies in education and training where the • Education - the key to a great future for BIGGA establishing of new college-based courses and greenkeeper, golf club and the game. GOLDEN KEY improvements in existing courses has had a Your contribution will help secure this future significant impact. Allied to this has been the - unlock the doors to progress through and SILVER KEY introduction of "in-house" training courses at BIGGA's Education and Development Fund. CIRCLES BIGGA's headquarters at Aldwark Manor. The development of Aldwark Manor as a training Greenkeeper Education and Development Fund base will prove a major educational resource for the profession in the future. The needs are many Many within the game of golf and those working within the fine turf industries now Provision of Scholarship Awards Courses and Training Programmes recognise the value of these educational pro- - Headquarters and Regions National Education Conference grammes and the need to ensure first class Educational Text-books training for those entering the greenkeeping BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition Establishment of Association Library profession if the desired standards of golf - Workshop and Seminar Programme course management and maintenance are to Development of Management Courses Regional and Section Seminar be achieved, maintained and improved upon Programmes Provision of Training Resources at in the future. To sustain those educational pro- BIGGA Headquarters Greenkeeper Training Manual grammes and improve training opportunities Research Projects will necessitate on-going financial commit- Master Greenkeeper Certificate ment and the new Education and Develop- Training Videos Educational Leaflets/Advice Notes ment Fund has been established to enable the Tape Transcript Service promotion and financing of educational pro- Translation and Linguistic Facilities grammes, scholarship awards and training aids Career Information Computer Programmes for the benefit of the greenkeeping profession. Training Aids Career Video The enhancement of knowledge and technical expertise which will result will surely in turn In contributing, your suggestions for spending programmes will be welcomed. Education indeed holds lead to higher standards of course manage- the key to professionalism and the further advance of golf course management. ment and better playing conditions for golf • New Members - if you wish to become a Key Circle member, complete the Membership Request club members. Card in this magazine facing Page 50. Financial contributions will channel the • Current Members - will have the opportunity to become Key Circle members when they receive their normal renewal subscription invoices prior to 1 January 1993. If you have not received your renewal resources of the game and the industry into notice by the end of December, please contact Headquarters. one central Fund from which specific spending • Current Key Circle Members - both individuals and companies will be contacted by Headquarters programmes can be determined. Those sup- prior to 1 January 1993 with a view to renewing their memberships for 1993. porting the fund will be welcome to make sug- BIGGA greatly values and appreciates contributions to the Education and Development Fund and accordingly wishes to give recognition to New subs those contributing. Those supporting the Fund will become members of a BIGGA rate for '93 'circle' which will bring certain ongoing benefits: The Board of Management has approved the subscriptions for 1993 as indicated below: Membership benefits of Golden Key Circle New Members Current In 1993 Members Companies/Groups Individuals if paying ^r^ Listing in 'Greenkeeper International' maga- Special Tie - BIGGA/Golden Key Circle before 31 Jan.93 zine design Course Manager/ Head Greenkeeper £55.00 £50.00 ^r^ Key supporter - magazine profile Association Membership - to include monthly Deputy Course Plaque copies of 'Greenkeeper International' maga- Manager/Deputy zine Head Greenkeeper £48.00 £43.00 Annual luncheon - BIGGA Turf Management 15% discount on all BIGGA Educational Pro- First Assistant/ Exhibition Assistant grammes Special Tie - BIGGA/Golden Key Circle Greenkeeper £42.00 £39.00 design 20 years of age or under £28.00 £25.00 Association Membership - to include monthly Contribution: Donations of over £150 annually International copies of 'Greenkeeper International' magazine - all greenkeeping Priority stand space - BIGGA marquee, Open staff £50.00 Championship. Associate/Company (including one year's BIGGA Contribution: Donations of over £3,000 annually GOLDEN KEY SILVER KEY subscription to CIRCLE CIRCLE 'Greenkeeper International') £48.00 Membership benefits of Silver Key Circle Associate/Company without magazine £23.00 Companies/Groups Individuals Corporate £550.00 Listing in 'Greenkeeper International' maga- Special Tie - BIGGA/Silver Key Circle design NB: The First Assistant is a post ^r^ Association Membership - to include monthly designed to recognise a third-in-charge Plaque copies of 'Greenkeeper International' maga- where appropriate to the size of the club. Special Tie - BIGGA/Silver Key Circle design zine In cases where the First Assistant is the recognised Deputy, the Deputy Course r Association Membership - to include monthly 7.5% discount on all BIGGA Educational Pro- Manager/Deputy Head Greenkeeper sub- copies of 'Greenkeeper International' magazine grammes scription rate should apply. 1992 members will be invoiced for sub- Contribution: Donations of £1,000 - £3,000 annually Contribution: Donations of £75 - £150 annually scriptions due prior to 1st January 1993. If you have not received your renewal Join the inner Circle and ensure a great future for greenkeepers and the notice by the end of December, please contact Headquarters. golf courses they manage and maintain. Those enrolling in the Associate/Com- pany membership category will be encouraged to play a full part in the Asso- • Important - all greenkeeper members ciation's affairs. Associate members will will be required to obtain a passport size be those having a close interest in green- photograph to validate their 1993 mem- keeping without being specifically bership cards. The design of the card allows for the photograph to be sealed, employed as greenkeepers. As such this thereby giving proof of identity and pre- category of membership will be of inter- venting any possible misuse of member- est to Chairmen of Green Committees, is to complete and post the pre-paicship cards , particularly in relation to Club Secretaries, Golf Course Architects seeking courtesy of the golf course. and Constructors and many others with a Photographs are to be affixed by mem- close affinity to greenkeeping. Company Membership Request Card in thisbers issue. personally on receipt of their card membership is available on an individual Existing Members: Do nothing yet - we'll contact you direct. and should not be sent to Headquarters. or corporate basis and will be of interest to those employed within the fine turf industries. The BIGGA recommended minimum salary/wage scale Individual membership cards will be issued and will entitle the member to par- The Association has updated its recommended minimum salary/wages scale, although actual figures remain the ticipate in all national, regional and sec- subject of negotiation between the Golf Club and Greenkeeping staff. Quoted rates apply from 1 January, 1993. tion events authorised by the 18 Holes 27 Holes 36 Holes Association. Holders of Associate and Company Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper £18,230 £19,880 £22,250 membership cards are not entitled to use Deputy Course Manager/Deputy Head Greenkeeper £13,160 £14,340 £16,040 their cards to seek courtesy of the golf First Assistant £219.00 pw £219.00 pw £219.00 pw course. Assistant Greenkeeper £206.00 pw £206.00 pw £206.00 pw Delegate fees at both the BIGGA Turf Apprentice Greenkeeper (all courses) Age 16/17: £103.00 pw; Age 18: £128.75 pw; Age 19: £154.50 pw; Management Exhibition and National Age 20: £180.25 pw; Age 21+: £206.00 pw. Education Conference, as well as at NB: Where appropriate these rates should be increased to reflect Regional variations up to a maximum of 24% Regional seminars, will be offered to Associate and Company members at a in the South East Region. discounted rate. Whilst many members The First Assistant is a post designed to recognise a third-in-charge where appropriate to the size of the Club. may wish to identify with a particular In cases where the First Assistant is the recognised Deputy, the appropriate Deputy Course Manager/Deputy local section or region, members are able Head Greenkeeper salary scale should apply. to participate nationally if they so wish. Staff in possession of recognised qualifications should have this reflected in an addition to basic salary. They will be allocated to the section covering the geographical area in which they Basic conditions of employment should include: reside. 1. Where accommodation is provided by the Club, it should be rent free with heating/lighting costs borne by All Associate/Company members (with the Club. The Club should compensate for Poll Tax/Council Tax Liability. the exception of those Associate mem- 2. 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DAVID WHITE pays homage to the 'Greenkeeper's Mecca' - BIGGA supporter and an Education and Development Fund Golden Key Circle member, Ransomes Sims and Jefferies

hen I first entered what was, for me, the new and lined compared with earlier times. This may be accounted Wuncharted field of greenkeeping, a field about which I for in part by massive infusions of high-tech equipment and thought I could write dispassionately and about which I fan- certainly by high-tech management and high-tech thinking. cied I knew something, there came a time, soon after the Such modernistic planning serves to explain why Ransomes honeymoon was over, when the penny finally dropped: this people are never stumped for an answer - they're all so well editor was dead without the help, support and understand- versed, so clued-up. That stated, the road to the top is ing of 'the trade'! almost always via the factory floor, a route followed with Fortunately, help was not far away and came - almost by great success by John Wilson. telepathy - by way of an invitation for me to spend a day at John joined Ransomes direct from school in 1949 and fol- the Ransomes Sims and Jefferies plant at Ipswich, a place lowed the time honoured route of apprentice training in which I now think of as 'The Greenkeeper's Mecca'. My invi- every works department, whilst nurturing from the very tation, the very first I ever received in my new editorial beginning a desire to move into sales and marketing. "How capacity, was to witness at first hand the design, planning did you get the break", I queried, "simple enough", he and construction of modern grass machinery - a slab of raw replied, "I asked for it"! By asking, John was given his first steel entering one end of the factory, a beautifully crafted taste of sales, a spell of some three years in north London as machine rolling off the line some half mile distant. a demonstrator and service engineer. "In those days, we Following my detailed tour I came away in awe, liking used to undertake quite major repair jobs on site", he told what I had seen so much that, like Victor Kiam of Reming- me, "and business was slanted more on the farm machinery ton fame, I would have loved to buy the company. Pipe side, it was valuable experience and has stood me in good dreams apart, I did buy into the company as a preferential stead ever since". shareholder - the first and only time I've ever dabbled in the Moving on, John became a 'salesman' proper in 1958, stock market. working in both home and export sales and concentrating If all this seems just a little OTT, my opinion hasn't altered on mainland Europe and Scandinavia - an example of the and I still think Ransomes are somewhat special - their staff workload undertaken may be seen in a typical overseas training is second to none, their sales force the most techni- tour: eight countries visited in three months, calling on cally expert I've ever come across (and the most cheerful), prospects, visits prearranged through distributors, demon- whilst the support I've received from the delightful Karen strating the capabilities of Ransomes unique machinery. Smith, Ransomes PR specialist, has been unparalleled. Last Again indicative of thorough training, it impresses me that but not least, Ransomes machinery is quality epitomised and any Ransomes man is capable of leaping on any Ransomes they are and always have been innovators par excellence. machine and making it perform miracles! From top to bottom the company reeks of class! Pioneering is part of a salesman's make-up, and following Greenkeepers will identify with Ransomes through their his success in Europe John was away on the pioneering trail own favourite salesman (and, I'll be bound, with at least one in Canada. Upon arrival he bought a truck, loaded it with piece of Ransomes, Cushman or Ryan machinery in just Ransomes grasscutting machinery and began a countrywide about every inventory), whilst for the purpose of this Gold tour, right across that great country. Those heady days in Key tribute, I shall identify with two stalwarts of the com- the fifties were certainly trail blazing, and John likes to pany, John Wilson, the general sales and marketing man- think that his early invasions were in some way instrumen- ager for Ransomes grass machinery, and Richard Bishop, the tal in forging the basis for what now is a flourishing N. company's sales manager. American business for the company. Though Ransomes employ some 3000 people world-wide A further step up came in the early sixties when Guy (including Kimber and Supreme Mowing in the UK, Ran- Catchpole, Ransomes then sales manager (now retired) somes SA in France, Ransomes GMBH in Germany and invited John to become his second in command, a very Steiner, Cushman, Ryan, Ransomes Inc. and Brouwer in the important upward move. For some twenty or more years, USA) the force at Ipswich has become somewhat stream- John worked alongside Guy, promoting world-wide sales 16 Valuable BIGGA GOLDEN KEY Ransomes CIRCLE

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15 and formulating marketing strategy in the grasscutting ery team, Richard still spends time on territory, though machinery sector, the high flyer in the company's range and increasingly his work brings him back to Ipswich and the successor to farm machinery as the anchorstone. When Guy deskbound life. was promoted to sales and marketing director, John was As a twosome, John and Richard tossed lovely quotable promoted to general sales and marketing manager. This was snippets at me - "we may be the oldest established company followed in due course by yet further promotion and the in grasscutting, but we are up to the minute with our ideas", rest, as they say, is history. said Richard. "Consider the following", said John, "we were Listening to John I soon realised that this man had the first company, in 1832, to introduce the lawnmower, the wrapped his life around Ransomes, that it had become his first with a motor lawnmower around 1900, the first with a life. To the stock question "what about your personal life, mains/electric mower in the thirties, the first with a power your hobbies?", he was quick to reply, "a little golf, an inter- driven gang mower - the Powerquint - in the sixties, the est in photography, but if you really want to know what first hydraulically driven gang mower - the Hydraulic 57 - makes me tick, it's my work. Because our business is so fas- in 1967, the first all hydraulic ride-on in the late sixties, and cinating, so absorbing, work doesn't seem arduous at all - the first with powered electronics - the GT - in the mid Ransomes becomes your life" This sentiment was endorsed eighties". by Richard Bishop, and though I am jumping ahead in writ- A babble of cross talk now - "we are into evolution rather ing this, Richard's comments fit neatly into the story: "I than revolution", ventures John, "we give the customer what know it sounds terribly corny", he said, "but corny or not, he wants", chips in Richard, "and what the customer needs" like John, I have Ransomes as my hobby..." adds John. I almost take these things for granted, seeing Richard Bishop, the man whose hobby is his work, is an Ransomes as leaders in the business of making machinery Ipswich man born and bred. Unlike John, he didn't enter that is both cost effective and commercially viable. I need no Ransomes via the apprentice route, rather as a twenty year further convincing. old who had made a few false starts in other fields. Keen to Of the BIGGA connection there is massive empathy, both grasp the opportunity that Ransomes offered, originally in with the cause and with the greenkeeper. Ransomes have production control, Richard likes to recall those heady days been loyal supporters since the early days and indeed they on the line, of first meeting up with Colin Gregory all those like to think they were amongst the pioneers in our educa- years ago in the late sixties, of all the good times that were tion revolution - "we were always close, our reps were giv- enjoyed. Training by doing is Ransomes way, and when an ing lectures back in the fifties", John told me, "we welcome opportunity to enter the buying department came about, a strong Association and want to get even closer". Richard leapt at the chance. Following a highly successful On the question of closeness, Richard urged me to tell year in buying, Richard moved into sales of electric trucks, readers of Greenkeeper International that his company posi- sales being a sector he had been anxious to enter and this tively encourages group visits - "we are one of the few com- being the first rung. A further enlightening year came in PR, panies with the ability to show everything we make in all spent working alongside the great character that was Perry stages of production - the slab of steel at one end, the fin- Crewdson, followed by the opportunity he'd really been ished product at the other". Having witnessed this show- waiting for - grass machinery sales. piece of modern technology, I can endorse Richard's Beginning as a demonstrator at a time when things were sentiments. changing - grass machinery on the up, farm machinery Let John Wilson have the final say: "We have long since demand in freefall - Richard soon gained promotion and brushed aside the 'grandfather image' and are a force to be was 'on the road', first as an area demonstrator in Sussex, recognised, we can with pride look to our slogan 'Ransomes then as area representative. In 1983, with business expand- for total turfcare', for with the acquisition of Cushmans and ing, he was promoted yet again to field sales manager, trav- Ryan in 1989 we doubled our size and our design capabili- elling the country, looking after the business side of selling, ties. Our design centres at Ipswich and in the USA are nurturing salesmen, demonstrating, making things happen, manned by a powerful group of development engineers, if you like. clever men who know that new products are our lifeblood". Now UK sales manager and controlling the grass machin- I'll endorse those sentiments too. S-

Waterways

MICHAEL BIRD investigates irrigation shutdown procedures

reparation for the shutting down of a golf The system must be correctly shut-down and provide tank stability and prevent the majority of Pcourse irrigation system should start from left in a condition which will minimise risk of the tank drying out. To minimise the risk of frost the moment the system is turned on in the spring. damage or deterioration over winter. The first damage, place a piece of polystyrene, a large As with any piece of equipment that is required action after closing the mains stopcock is to take floating ball or a plastic container in the tank to to work day in, day out without failure on a sea- a reading from the water meter. This reading absorb expansion caused by freezing. sonal basis, one should be watching out for prob- should match that on the bill from the water Where the tank is left with water in, turn off lems, wear and tear during the complete period authority and one should also ensure that the the gate valve between the tank and the pump. If that the irrigation system is in full operation. club is not being charged for sewage disposal the tank is drained and the mains stopcock Indeed, faults which do not affect significantly based on the volume of water supplied. After all, closed, this should be left open, as should all the day to day running of the system, but which none of the water applied to a golf course should other valves in the system to assist drain-down. may be detrimental in the long term, are usually find its way back into the main drains for treat- Maintenance work on the storage tank can usu- more easily rectified when the system has been ment. ally wait until the rest of the system has been drained down for the winter. Any pipework between the main water stop- dealt with. However, it is important not to forget "The majority of problems can be picked up by cock and the holding reservoir or tank should be to keep the tank clear of leaves and other debris good forward observation," comments Trevor drained. This is particularly important on exposed that can enter and on start up. Neale, technical manager with irrigation consul- riser pipes to ball valves, which are highly prone All too often, the storage reservoir for the sys- tants, Philip York and Partners, Fordingbridge, to frost damage. If the pipe is above ground and tem is hidden away out of sight and out of mind. Hants. "Our advice is to think and plan ahead so cannot be fully drained, always ensure that it is One important item that should be checked regu- that remedial action can be taken as soon as the properly insulated and protected against the ele- larly during the winter months is the level of the system is closed down for the winter months." Mr ments. water in the tank. If it rises significantly, water is Neale says that this can be assisted by the estab- Insulation has a habit of attracting rodents and probably getting in past the mains stop valve and lishment of a routine reporting procedure to other pests, so don't assume that because a pipe this should be dealt with promptly. Alternatively, enable green staff to note faults, problems and was well insulated last year it is still fully pro- if the level falls significantly, check for a leaking changes in system performance as and when they tected one year on. A check now can save a great valve, or worse still, a perished or holed liner. occur during the summer months. Then, when deal of time, money and inconvenience in a few Pumps should be housed in a purpose-designed the pumpset is shut down and the system drained months' time. building complete with suitable insulation and at the end of the season, the appropriate work The majority of irrigation systems have some thermostatically-controlled heaters to protect can be carried out to ensure- that the system is form of holding tank located close to the pump against freezing. In addition to checking that the ready for the following year's start-up. However, house. Unlined steel tanks should be drained and over-winter protection is in place and functioning ensuring that a sprinkler irrigation system is kept in repainted if necessary. Those with a butyl lining correctly, Mr Neale advises greenkeepers to keep good working order is more fundamental than sim- should be drained sufficiently to leave the float the pump house securely locked against pilfering ply rectifying problems ready for the new season. valve fully open but still contain enough water to or vandalism - regrettably becoming increasingly Clear the debris and grease

17 common in places which are not under Closing down the 24 hour observation. "Preventing human entry is pump system should be based one thing, but it is also advisable to protect the on individual building against animals and the cold," he points manufacturers' out. "In summer, ventilation is needed to help instructions. keep the pumps cool. In winter, I recommend Basic drill sealing air bricks and fan housings, not forgetting includes draining inlet and outlet to remove the seals in the spring." The condition isolation valves, of the pump house also needs to be checked for turn power-off but deterioration to walls, floor, roof and windows provide some which can let in cold, damp or rain, cancelling form of out the effect of any heaters or insulation. 'protective' heating for the Preparation for winter storage of the pump or pump house. pumps should start with the removal of the drain Pictured: plugs at the base of each pump and the breather Grundfos pumps or pressure gauge on the top. This action will for the Toro 650 encourage the free movement of water out of the independent head casing. If possible, position a container to collect control system used for the the water or connect a hose to the drain point to Berkshire club's prevent the pump house floor becoming flooded. 36 holes All other drain valves should be opened to ensure that no water remains in the pipework between the gate valve and the pump, or on the delivery side of the pump. The majority of pump systems will incorporate one or more non-return valves. Maintenance staff must ensure that the pipework is drained on both sides of these valves and not trapped upstream. Winter maintenance for pumps commences left fully opened. A half-turn back will normally the pumphouse is an essential part of the mainte- with the clearing away of any dirt or debris and prevent sticking. nance programme as is the turning of the pumps lightly greasing of all exposed metal parts. Worn Filters also require attention. Removal, strip- by hand or by a momentary spin of their electric or flaking paint should be sanded down and ping and cleaning or renewal are advised in line motors to prevent partial seizure in one position. retouched. Grease should be applied through any with the pump maker's recommendations. Submersible pumps installed in a reservoir nipples fitted until the old grease is pushed from Finally, once the pump or pumps have been pre- should be removed from the water where practi- the gland seal. If gate valves are fitted on mani- pared for over-winter storage, do not lock the cable, drained and lubricated prior to winter stor- folds or between pump sets, they should not be door and forget them. A once-a-month check of age. Because these are expected to work

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continuously during the summer in a hostile envi- quate to prevent freezing in all but the most Arc- ronment, it will be worthwhile having them tic of winters. Nevertheless, pipes do rise to the checked over and serviced while they are away surface throughout the system so draining is vital from their normal location. The result will pro- if frost damage is to be avoided. Drain cocks vide greater peace of mind following year. should be positioned at the lowest points of the Because many modern motors and control pan- underground pipe system and these should be els contain anti-condensation heaters, it is often located (using the architect's installation plan if necessary to leave the mains electric power necessary) and opened to allow the water to switched on over winter. Mr Neale recommends escape. This can take quite a time and will pro- that pumps are isolated by removal of their fuses duce a great deal of water when one considers if they cannot be immobilised without turning off that a typical irrigation system covering the the mains switch. The fuse can then be replaced if greens, tees and approaches on an 18 hole course the pump needs to be turned over during the can consist of 7,000 metres of 80mm or IOOmm winter months. diameter pipe. The total outflow could be more A pressure vessel is often located in the pump than 20,000 litres. As a result, Trevor Neale says to provide a 'buffer' in the system and prevent the it is important to check that the water can get switching on when just a small quantity of water away freely without causing a flood. is drawn from the pipework, for example, when To clear the underground mains completely of hand watering a green. The vessel should have its water, compressed air can be blown through the drain opened and this should remain open over pipework, although this will need to be done with winter. Similarly, any pressure relief valve or care at various points around the system. Hand pressure regulating valve should be drained. Mr watering point valves - normally located in the Neale points out that staff should be especially control boxes - must also be opened to drain careful of pressure regulator valves which usually local water. Lever valves should not be left fully contain a diaphragm and control pipework in open to prevent water lodging in the valve mech- which water can become trapped. "Most regula- anism and freezing. Similarly, solenoid valve tors have a drain plug to let water out but it may boxes are extremely vulnerable to frost but can also be necessary to disconnect the pipework to normally be drained completely, because they are allow water and air to escape," he comments. "At installed at a shallower depth than the under- this time, the diaphragm can be checked for ground pipework. joints may be sitting in water for much of the cracks, perishing or dirt. After dismantling, it is One area which concerns Mr Neale is the con- year." He says that the winter months are a good most important that the assembly is reset to the struction and condition of the valve box chamber. time to dismantle the chamber and install a correct pressure before start-up in the spring. "It is vital that the area be kept clean and free drainage pipe and suitable drainage medium, The majority of underground pressure mains from water," he comments. "All too often we find such as gravel, beneath valve assemblies suscepti- feeding sprinkler irrigation systems are installed installations with inadequate drainage below the ble to flooding. Unless suspect or showing signs below 600mm depth, which will normally be ade- solenoid valve. As a result, the solenoid and cable of wear and tear, the wiring to the * 22

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Company Name System/s Manufacturer Dealer/ Area UK Other Spares Repair/Service Telephone/Address Supplied Distributor Countries Maintenance

M J Abbott Ltd Buckner South West / / 0722 716 361. Bratch Lane, Dinton, Salisbury, Wilts SP3 5EB Arden Lea Irrigation All types, inc. Toro, / / All areas Europe / / 0772 812433. 160 Moss Lane, Ltd Rainbird, Hunter Hesketh Bank, Preston PR4 6AE Aquaflow (Irrigation Weathermatic / / W. London/Home Counties / / 0831 380627. 43 Ludlow, Bracknell Systems & Service) Prime Watermen and Javelin Bucks/Berks/Oxon Berks RE12 4BZ Aquaplast Aquaplast / UK mainland / / 0772 813571. 109 Chapel Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston PR4 6RU Aqua Pump Services Toro / Eire / / 1-337777. 26 Casino Rd, Marino, Dublin 3, Eire Bell Turf Irrigation Toro supplied / East Midlands / / 0777 817410. Milners Holt, Everton Services Others serviced Lincs/Leics/Notts/Humb Doncaster DN10 5DR British Overhead Pop-up sprinklers / All areas / / 0932 788301. Upper Halliford Green (Buckner, Hunter, Toro) Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 8SB CIC 1 and 4 Zone controllers/decoders / Hard-wire controllers / Self-travelling sprinklers / C.I. Irrigation Toro / Channel Islands / / 0534 57013. Wayside, Rue de (Drilling) Ltd Samare, St Clement, Jersey Flanderblade Ltd Irrigation lagoons, Impact sprinklers / Southern / / 0903 724545. 20 Whiteacre, Gear driven. 2 wire, 3 wire control systems Littlehampton W. Sussex BN17 7JA GB Irrigation All types / All areas Spain/Italy/Germany / / 0425 473329. 20 Market Place, Greece/Turkey/Hungary Ringwood, Hants BH24 1AW Glen Heat & Irrigation Buckner/Hunter / All areas / / 0775 722327. Spalding Rd, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Lines PE11 3UE Hortech Systems Ltd All systems / All areas / / 0406 26513. Station St, Holbeach, Spalding, Lines PEI2 7LF ILS Irrigation Systems Watermation/other / S. England/Mids/E. Anglia / / 0832 272450. Oundle Rd, Lutton, Peterborough PE8 5ND Irrigation Technical Toro/Hunter/W eathermatic / All areas Europe / / 0202 874216. Moulin, 43 Pinehurst Services Scandinavia Rd, West Moors, Dorset BH22 0AH Irri-Serve Irrigation Toro / N. West Europe / / 0772 601534. Unit 9, Twin Lakes Systems Ind. Pk, Bretherton Rd, Croston, Preston PR5 7RF Irritec Ltd Rainbird/Hunter / Ireland / / 01 8404033. Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland ISS (Irrigation Toro / South/S.West/Home Counties / / 0722 412510. Unit 6, The Bourne Contracts) Channel Islands Centre, Salisbury Business Park, Salisbury, Wilts SPI 2NY Landscape Irrigation Any automatic system / All areas / / 0425 473790. River View, Salisbury Systems Rd, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 IAS Jersey Farmers Toro / Channel Islands / / 0534 33277. 20 Commercial Bldgs, Trading Union St Helier, Jersey. Midland Irrigation All systems / All areas / / 021 358 1246. 2 Fairdene Way, Systems Great Barr, Birmingham B43 5JS Mist Irrigation Own 2 wire system / / All areas / / 0425 474614. Unit 18 Hightown Ind System Controls Ltd Wright Rain/others Est, Ringwood, Hants BH24 IND North Staffs Irrigation Watermation/Rolland/Toro/Hunter / Midlands/N. West/ / / 0785 812706. Ivy Mill, Longton Rd, Co. Central, N. Wales/Lake Dist. Stone, Staffs STI5 8TL OCMIS UK Ltd OCMIS/others / / All areas Ireland / / 0460 41939. Higher Burrow, Kingsbury, Martlock, Somerset Par 4 Irrigation Ltd Toro / N.E. England/N. Lincs/N. Mids / / 0765 602175. Unit 18, Camp Hill Close, Dallamires La, Ripon HG4 ITT Prime Watermen Ltd Weathermatic / All areas / / 050 278 481. Wangford, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 8AX Pro-Turf Irrigation Toro / Eire / / 51-77659. 16 Ballinakill Court, Ballinakill, Co. Waterford, Eire SJS Weathermatic / N. London/Beds/Bucks/Cambs / / 0836 643877. 5 William Smith CI, Northants Woolstone, Milton Keynes MK15 0AM Sports Ground Hunter / All areas / / 0858 463153. 6 Stuart Road, Market Irrigation Harborough, Leics LE 16 9PQ Sports Turf Services Toro / Scotland / / 031 333 2345. Newbridge Ind. Ext. Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8LE T.I.L. Irrigation Toro / All areas Europe/Africa / 0425 476261. Unit 7 Millstream Tr. Ltd Middle East Est, Ringwood, Hants Turf Irrigation Toro / S. East/Mids/N. Eng Europe / / 0477500255. Love La, Betchton, Services /Scotland/N. Ireland/Wales Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 0TS Watermation Watermation / / All areas Worldwide / / 0252 336838. Tongham Rd, Sprinkler & Controls Ltd Aldershot, Hants GUI2 4AA Weathermatic Weathermatic / / All areas Europe/ / / 0202 897781. 17 Moorlands Rd, Middle East West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 OJN Wright Rain Ltd Rainbird / All areas / / / 0425 472251. Ringwood, Hants BH24 3AS (Head Office)

MIDLAND IRRIGATION THE AUTOMATIC CHOICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC WATERING SYSTEM All leading irrigation equipment installed, serviced and supplied. Serving the UK and Europe. For further details contact MARK GANNING 2 Fairderie Way, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 5JS AD Telephone 021 3S8 1246 REF 356 Keep controller unit warm 19 solenoid valves should remain untouched. Sprinkler heads normally require little maintenance. If problems do occur, they usually happen during the watering season and will need to be attended to immediately. One point which is often overlooked is the fact that the sprinkler head usually includes a non-return valve to retain water and prevent lateral pipework draining down when the pressure drops. "This retained water will not drain out when the system drain cocks are opened," Neale points out. "There may be a risk that it will freeze and damage the sprinkler head." There are two possible courses of action. One is to unscrew the sprinkler head to allow the water to escape. This will require a great deal of time and labour. The other is to feed low pressure compressed air into the system. Connection points can be fitted to a smaller system later, For maximum over-winter protection, it is rec- usually within the pump house, but a large system split ommended that the top of electrical solenoid valves be removed complete with soil assem- into two or more separate circuits may require several inlet bly, diaphragm and spring, wrapping the parts in points around the course. The consequence is that most polythene. Illustration: Wright Rain Ltd greenkeepers keep their fingers crossed and hope that if it does freeze, no damage results. One part of the irrigation system which must be left for the attention of the supplier or installer is the controller. The unit must be kept dry and warm, ensuring that heaters are functioning properly. Apart from occasionally running the controller through its cycle during the winter months, check with the supplier as to any specific shutdown advice for the unit. The same applies to the rest of the system. All reputable suppliers and installers should provide a plan of the installation together with suitable information for its winter close-down and start-up in the spring. Most will also offer a contract to carry out these operations each year. It is in the greenkeeper's interests Use the winter months to remove and service not only to become familiar with his system and its compo- system components which have shown signs of nents and capabilities, but to ensure also that the supplier Open all drain valves in the underground wear and tear or reduced performance. and installer provides full guidance on its operation and pipework, not forgetting those crossing streams Pipework left exposed should be sealed against or ditches which are highly susceptible to dirt and moisture. Picture: Cumulus Pump Sets maintenance. freezing. Illustration: Wright Rain Ltd NORTH STAFFS IRRIGATION FLANDERBLADE LTD An Independent Company A family firm with over twenty At North Staffs Irrigation we can offer a range of equipment years experience suitable for your irrigation project. A full design and (twelve as our own company) installation service is provided ensuring an effective and efficient system tailored to your individual We design, supply and install needs. We offer: irrigation systems * Fully automatic Irrigation Systems (including greens, tees, approaches, etc.) * Manual Control Irrigation Maintenance contracts available Systems within the Home Counties and * Phased Installations (allowing a basic water supply the London area to be built upon to achieve full automatic irrigation over a period to suit your available Call Mr or Mrs Laker finance) Tel/Fax: (0903) 724545. Recent contracts include: Bangor, Chirk Golf & Mobile: (0831) 200072 Country Club, Sherwood Forest, Fairhaven, Beau Desert, Prestatyn, Barrow-in-Furness, etc, etc. Flanderblade Ltd., 20 Whiteacre, Contact us on 0785 812706, Fax 0782 395734 or Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 7JA at Ivy Mill, Longton Road, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8TB. FULL MEMBER OF BTLIA AD REF We are founder members of the BTLIA. 217 «

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very workshop needs at least in one of the new free-standing From the employee's point of improving staff morale and the Eone clean, firm, level surface benches which can lift equipment view, he or she will have the right to speed at which a job is completed. where hand tools, small machines from ground level to a suitable insist on mechanical assistance To further improve the ease of and assemblies can be inspected, working height at the touch of a when lifting and to be equipped working on pedestrian mowers and serviced and made ready for button. Operated by air, hydraulics with a work station that can be var- other walk-behind machines, R+R another day. Although a spotless or electric motor, these benches are ied to suit one's personal require- has extended its range with the and uncluttered surface might be expected to become an essential ments. In basic terms, employers Unilift 380 workbench from the the ideal situation, it is not unusual part of workshop equipment in the will have no defence against any USA. Capable of lifting 200kg to to find the workbench used also as a coming months for, as workshop claim made by an employee injured more than lm high, the unit can be table for coffee mugs, and as a place equipment specialists, R+R (UK) at work due to inadequate or insuf- tilted to any angle enabling conve- where discarded service compo- Ltd point out, employers will have ficient lifting or handling equip- nient access to virtually any exposed nents accumulate 'because they to satisfy important requirements ment. Having specialised in work part of a machine strapped to the might come in useful one day^ and under new Health and Safety legis- benches since the mid-eighties, R+R work table. The Unilift's platform is where spanners and sockets lurk lation coming into force at the believes that the incoming legisla- raised and lowered on a threaded beneath a pile of cleaning rags and beginning of 1993. They include the tion should not be the sole dictating shaft driven by vee-belt from a other items. avoidance of hazardous manual factor for investment in a new pow- 0.5hp electric motor. A control If you recognise the scene, then handling operations and the need ered-lift work bench. The company switch automatically stops move- the answer might be to let your for employees to bend or kneel or points out that the equipment has ment of the work table at the top work bench (with a little tidying) have their working position dictated proved it can improve both the effi- and bottom of its travel or it can be remain as a storage area and invest by the job being carried out. ciency and the quality of work, stopped manually at any convenient Yesterday's skills...... tomorrow's technology Jt \\ The reliability and accuracy of an Atterton Grinder is unrivalled, even under the most arduous conditions. Simple to use, an Atterton Grinder allows the operator to precision grind every time. Models include the proven Express Dual - an innovation from Atterton & Ellis. The first and highly successful "in situ" grinder that will accurately sharpen cylinders still fitted to the mowing machine or, alternatively, cylinders may be removed for a full strip down during the less busy periods and sharpened just as accurately.

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23 point in between. Other stan- air hand tools now available to the dard features of the £699 Unilift service engineer. Economically include a 300mm by 965mm (12in priced in comparison with similar by 38 in) opening in its platform to specification electrically-driven allow direct access to the underside tools, they can be easily inter- of pedestrian machines, movable changed and, when used with a wheel channels to prevent equip- mobile compressor, provide full ment sliding when the platform is portability around the golf course. A tilted, and a large tray to carry tools useful addition to any workshop is a and parts. In addition to its range of hand-held powered saw and file work benches, R+R distributes a from CompAir Autopower. Weigh- number of other useful items suit- ing just 1.8kg, this pistol-shaped air able for golf course workshops. tool can accept mini hacksaw blades Of particular note is a 90 degree and files for rapid metal repair or drive adaptor for power drills giving assembly work. The finger trigger improved access for a number of activates a 20mm cutting or filing jobs while also enabling the drill to stroke giving a cutting speed of up be used more easily with grinding, to 2.5m/minute. sanding or buffing discs. Costing For repetitive work tightening or £8.95, the adaptor is suitable for removing nuts and bolts in tight or l/4in and 3/8in drills only and awkward spaces - for example, gives a 2:1 increase or reduction in those retaining scarifier or aerator speed. blades - Harboran's air-powered British manufacturer, Sisis Equip- mini ratchet provides a compact ment, also produces a range of work rapid solution available with either tables for use by engineers working l/4in or 3/8in square drive for use on grass-cutting and other course with standard sockets and exten- maintenance machinery. Powered sions. Maximum bolt size handled is by compressor, the company's three M6 revolving at 200 rpm. Price is a model range Pneumate pneumatic equipment such as powered work In common with their electric sta- competitive £70.60 for either drive work tables can handle equipment tables. Designated AR100 and ble-mates, SIP's petrol-engined com- size. up to 500kg (10001b) at variable AR200, the former has 15m of 3/8in pressors have twin cylinder Tractor tyre removal for puncture working heights, secured for safety internal diameter hose and comes monoblock pumps with aluminium repair usually means calling in a by a mechanical lock at the required with 3/8in BSP female inlet and alloy mainframes for rapid heat dis- specialist unless one is prepared to position. Soon to join the range is a l/4in BSP male outlet fittings. The sipation and cast iron cylinder liners expend time and effort using a new version of the company 'S' AR200 model has 12m of l/2in ID for maximum durability. An inter- sledge hammer, wedges and tyre model, currently still under develop- hose and 3/8in BSP female inlet esting variation is SIP's vertical unit levers to 'break' the bead holding ment but designed very much with and 3/8in BSP male outlet fittings. with the drive motor and pump sit- the tyre to the rim. Now, with the the golf course workshop in mind. It Both models have reinforced PVC ting on top of an upright receiver aid of Bead Buster, one person can will have a larger platform than the hoses and can be used at working vessel. Designed for use where repair punctures in the workshop, existing unit, with access ports for pressures of up to 16bar (230psi). space is at a premium, the vertical without even having to take the easier work on the underside of For delivering hot or cold water at air compressor can be had with wheel off the tractor. The device, machines. Lift capacity is to be high pressures, the Retracta range receivers of 100 and 150 litre capac- which weighs just 4.5kg, is inserted uprated to 750kg (15001b) making now includes model WHPI00 suit- ities suitable for single or three between the tyre and its rim. A few it suitable for most triple ride-on able for water to 207bar (3000psi) phase electricity supplies. Maximum turns on the ratchet handle pro- greens mowers. Air pressure at 95 degrees C. Hose lengths of pressure is 150psi at a piston dis- duces 10 tonnes of pressure - requirement is 7bar (lOOpsi). Price 12m and 15m can be specified, both placement of 14.3cu ft/min. Apart enough to break the bead and push of the 'S' model is expected to be with 3/8in BSP male outlets suitable from its ability to fit into tight cor- the tyre into the rim well, from announced in December. for guns and lances. A useful ners, the SIP vertical compressor has where the tube can be removed, Suitable for hoses delivering air, optional item for use with the com- excellent cooling characteristics in repaired and replaced. Cost of the water, gas, oil, grease or steam, the pany's complete range of retractable cluttered conditions. Bead Buster is £125 plus VAT, deliv- Retracta auto-rewind hose reel from hose reels is a bracket which can be Those who are moving away from ered. Redashe is a neat, tidy and conve- bolted to a work bench or floor for electricity as a power source for rea- Welding is an area which has nient way of storing hoses both in increased portability. sons of safety, limitations on reach seen some considerable advances in and out of use, promoting maxi- Workshops are now turning and, in some cases, cost of installa- equipment and techniques over the mum safety in the work area. The increasingly to compressed air as a tion, will welcome a petrol-engined past 20 years. With safety a prime hose reel is supplied complete with safe, convenient and portable means pressure washer due to be intro- concern in the majority of service up to 15m (50ft) of hose suitable for of powering hand tools and other duced by SIP in the coming weeks. and repair workshops, it is appropri- the intended purpose and a service equipment. Portable and Weighing just 4.5kg but, says SIP, ate that BOC, a leading supplier of wall/overhead mounting bracket. fixed compressors are available in a suitable for all commercial applica- gas for welding purposes, should For optimum ease of use, the wealth of outputs to suit applications, the washer produces 145bar have produced a video on the sub- Retracta has a low recoil tension to tions from paint spraying to drilling (2,lOOpsi) at a flow rate of 10 ject. Costing £11+VAT, the video full extension while a two position and rivetting. Loughborough-based litres/min (2.2gal). It will be sup- provides a concise guide to safe switch provides latching at one SIP offers one of the largest ranges plied with a full lance with operating procedures for welding metre intervals or can give a com- of British-built fixed and portable air adjustable nozzle. and cutting using oxygen and gas. pletely free run to suit require- compressors. Available to suit single The surge of interest in compres- Copies are available through BOC ments. Redashe can supply two or three-phase supply, the electric sors as a safe, convenient and cost- suppliers. auto-rewind air hose reels for use motor versions are conveniently pre- effective means of providing power Metal Inert Gas or MIG welding is with compressors supplying hand wired to a mounted starter incorpo- within and outside the workshop becoming increasingly widespread tools, pressurised air lines and rating thermal overload protection. has been reflected by the range of due to the improvements it 27 THE LEADERS

STREAKS AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION The efficiency of today's highly At the heart of a leader7 is a solid system, fully enclosed canopy that engineered lawn mowers and quality free standing frame with a cast iron reduces noise and dust levels to a of cut can only be maintained with bed and 2" precision ground guide minimum and safety cut out devises correct and accurate grinding of their rails that ensures an accuracy of less that allow the operator to leave the cylinders and blades. than 0.00.5" in 30 inch in machine whilst on automatic The leader7 range of grinders not straightness, whether grinding insitu operation with absolute confidence. only achieves this but offers many or out of frame. features unequalled on any other Coupled with this, great emphasis machine, making them the ultimate in has been placed upon operator For a demonstration and further lawn mower grinders. safety with a self contained coolant details contact:— Linda Adams

s u p R E M E M o w 1 N G Wet Moor Lane, Wath-Upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7LR. Tel: (0709) •87343 6 Fax: (0709) 878005 A Ransomes PLC Company 25 can bring to work rate and welding equipment is available from the finished job. These benefits arise Clarke International and SIP. The from the fact that MIG welding uses latter also produces a combination continuously-fed wire from a reel, MIG/Gasless machine for the ulti- eliminating both the stopping and mate in versatility. readjustment necessary with a Many engineers who do not weld hand-held welding rod. Another regularly - and many who do - will major difference between MIG and appreciate the new Speedglas weld- Arc welding is that instead of using ing helmet from Spaldings, allowing a coated rod, gas is used to protect completely hands-free welding. !n Baelz mobile fuel the weld from the atmosphere, leav- simple terms, this £160 helmet retrievers are ing no residue. Although it is easier enables users to see the work and designed for the and cleaner than Arc welding, MIG welding rod clearly until the arc is safe removal, storage and is more expensive. However, it is struck. The moment light reaches refilling of petrol well-suited to welding thin sheet the helmet filter it darkens, protect- and diesel. Earth and, with different wires and gasses, ing eyes against harmful radiation leads eliminate can be employed for mild steel, alu- and the damaging consequences of risk of sparking minium and stainless steel using the intense light from the welding arc. same equipment. Because gas is Invented in Sweden, the filter in the tasks. A belt-mounted motorised air hose, depending on the model cho- used to 'shroud' the weld, MIG Speedglas helmet uses polarisers filter unit provides a supply of clean sen. welding is not ideal for use outside and liquid crystal cells working in air to the helmet, preventing con- The ability to cut metal cleanly where wind can upset the process. conjunction with photosensors densation and expelling excess car- and accurately, without gas or recip- However, a hybrid combining the which react immediately to changes bon dioxide. rocating blade, will appeal to all best features of Arc and MIG weld- in light intensity. For those who need a supply of involved in fabrication or repair ing is now available, eliminating The welding filter is powered by a cleansed air to the complete work work on mild or stainless steel, alu- this problem. standard 12 volt battery with a life- area, a fully-portable filter extractor minium, brass or copper. Air plasma Gasless welding, as the system is time of about 1,000 hours. It turns from Electac will be the answer. cutters combine the heat of an elec- known, employs a continuously-fed off automatically after 20 minutes. Available in a range of sizes, the tric arc with the force of compressed wire which is cored with a solid As a fail-safe measure, the welding unit extracts welding and other air to cut through most metals of up flux, similar to an Arc welding rod, filter reverts to a dark condition if fumes through a flexible pipe and to 30mm thick, and greater. which prevents the metal reacting the battery fails while in use. nozzle, returning clean, electrostati- Machines from Welding Star and with air. Simple, relatively inexpen- Because the helmet can remain per- cally-filtered air in its place. Quiet SIP feature pilot arcs for easy start- sive and ideal for use outside, the manently in the 'down' position, the running, the extractor can be sup- ing on painted surfaces, with no technique is suitable for bonding all manufacturer recommends the addi- plied with standard, high efficiency pre-preparation necessary. mild steels without the need for a tion of a respirator unit for those or charcoal filters and includes The use of air to force the arc separate gas supply. Gasless MIG carrying out extensive welding 3.75m of 45mm or 65mm extraction Cplasma') through the metal 28

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"It is the best piece of machinery this course has ever invested in, a fine machine that I would recommend to anyone." Mr. John Bashford, Head Green- keeper of the Green Hotel Golf Course, The Kinross Estate. "A quality machine that gives a superb finish to our cylinders, and saves money." Mr. Derek Green, Head Green- 42" capacity Mower Cylinder and Bottom Blade Grinding cutting cylinders ana soiepiaws. sim- Machine. A truly 'precision' grinder, built to last half a cen- keeper of Royal Liverpool Golf Club. ple to operate, fast changeover from tury. Used and preferred by Professionals. cylinder to bottom blade grinding. ERIC HUNTER GRINDERS LTD HOBSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BURNOPFIELD, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NEI6 6EB. TEL: (0207) 70316 FAX: (0207) 70312 Up to 10 tonnes of pressure is produced by the Bead Buster to help remove tyres from rims without the use of hydraulics, pneumatics or very large sledge hammers 27 and to cool the work means No article on workshop equip- less damage to the grass than with that the cut is extremely clean, with ment would be complete without rounded edge or badly ground virtually no distortion, even on very some mention of cylinder grinding. cylinder blades. thin metal. Murex has introduced a Describing back lapping of cylinders For single blade grinding, the highly portable unit suitable for sin- in many areas of the UK as 'a hit cylinder is removed from the gle phase electricity and with an air and miss affair using a variety of mower and mounted in tailstocks pressure demand from 5-10bar (70- home-made concoctions', Derek on the grinder, where it is held 150psi). Weighing 20.5kg, the Cooper of Garfitts International within bearings while the grinding Sabre-arc 40i has a cutting capabil- points out that the practice is a must work. ity of 15mm at 40amps, said to be for most greenkeepers in the USA Of real interest to greenkeepers is almost double that of most 40amp seeking high performance from their Supreme Mowing's introduction of plasma cutters. The result is safer machinery. Hoping to redress the a 4" relief grinding attachment for working with reduced power con- situation on this side of the Atlantic, their range of grinders, which sumption and an extended working the company has now introduced to enables the user to impart a healthy life. Britain an American-made back lap- relief angle on small diameter The handling and storage of ping compound. Described, rather multi-bladed cutting cylinders like diesel and petrol is causing increas- medicinally, as Garfitts reel sharpen- blade from slightly below centre the Ransomes GT or the Jacobsen ing concern to Health and Safety ing compound, it is available in with the grinding wheel. The bene- Greens King. officers, particularly when draining ready-mixed 2kg tubs in fine, fits of accurate relief grinding are Those wishing to grind cylinders equipment tanks prior to major medium and coarse grits. A booklet many fold, according to Mr Hunter: 'in situ', still mounted in a pedes- overhauls or repair work. Mobile produced by its American makers "It is often quicker than the conven- trian mower or within the cutting fuel retrieval equipment from Baelz, describes in excellent detail the rea- tional spin grinding technique in head in the case of a ride-on a division of James H Vickery, is sons for and methods of back lap- Britain", he says. machine or gang mower, should designed to facilitate the draining of ping cutting cylinders. It is hoped "However, from the engineers' consider the Supreme Mowing fuel tanks in accordance with latest that a copy of this booklet or its con- viewpoint, creating a relief angle on 'Leader', a free standing frame with H & SE and COSHH legislation. tents will be provided to each pur- each blade has many advantages. a cast iron bed and 2" precision Available in three sizes - 50 litres, chaser of Garfitts' compound. These include reduction of drag cre- ground guide rails that ensures an 135 litres and 2 x 135 litres - the Relief grinding of cylinders is ated by excessive metal contact accuracy of less than 0.00.5" in 30" retrievers enable petrol and diesel to advocated both within this booklet with the bottom blade, thereby in straightness, whether grinding in be withdrawn, stored and replaced and by Eric Hunter, managing direc- minimising friction and increasing situ or out of frame. with maximum safety and conve- tor of the machinery company working life, fuel economy and the Alternatively, they can choose nience. All retrievers feature an anti- which bears his name. His single time between adjustments". from the Atterton and Ellis Express flash device, earthing straps, braked blade grinding technique produces a Other advantages, points out Mr Dual standard or Professional mod- non-spark wheels, shut-off valve, relief angle of between three and Hunter, include the ability to mow els. Using the spin grinding tech- anti-theft device and contents ten degrees on the cutting edge This in very wet conditions and, because nique, these machines can also be gauge. is achieved by approaching each the cutting action is cleaner, cause used as a separate cylinder grinder.

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28 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1992 More can be done to improve nature's handicap, reckons Dr ANNE-MARIA BRENNAN A lot to live up to e face a daily barrage of statistics. For Wexample, earlier this year the English Golf Union reported that there were almost as many planning applications for new golf courses (1,890) as there are existing courses. Nearer to home, the greenkeeping market in the UK was recently estimated to be a massive £187m per year. Not wishing to be left out, I too have some statistics for the readers of Greenkeeper Interna- tional. Think of the M25... that's if you can bear to! It runs round Greater London and its suburbs, an area of land which roughly equals the total area covered by golf courses in Great Britain. It is a substantial area indeed and is one which is managed by greenkeepers. Returning to other people's figures: a few years ago the then Nature Conservancy Council (NCC) the nation's advisor on conservation matters, published findings concerning the loss of wildlife habitats. These made disturbing reading. In the years since the Second World War Britain had lost 95% of its flower-rich meadows, 60% of its lowland heathland and around half of its ancient woodland. The losses were the result of agricultural intensification, industry, housing and road tributions to our natural heritage. This fact was and let your course continue to be one of Britain's development. Although these losses have slowed acknowledged by Ian Dair the communications unofficial nature reserves. down in recent times, due to a combination of director of English Nature (EN) (England's suc- There's a great deal of conservation potential agricultural recession and government policies cessor body to the former NCC) who highlighted within the average course. Take water features, designed to reduce over-production whilst lessen- the environmental responsibilities of greenkeep- for example: lakes and stream are not only of ing the impact of agriculture on the environment, ers in a recent August edition of Greenkeeper landscape and strategic benefit, they are also a they still continue. Needless to say, Britain's International. focus of attention for wildlife in the absence of wildlife needs all the help it can get in the face of He also stressed that the public perception of the scores of village and farm ponds which have such an onslaught and that is where golf courses the impact of golf on the environment was an been drained. Hedges within and around the come in. important issue that needs addressing. Like many course are also good places for wildlife many of Before we continue, consider the following of my colleagues, I am frequently asked the ques- which do a good job on the course in keeping tale. Among the wildlife frequenting the golf tion "What's ecology all about?" When faced with down pests including worms and leatherjackets. course is the greater-spotted-golfer (Homo golfus) such a question I am often tempted to reply "Oh, Conservation requires planning and fore- of which there are over 2 million in Britain. This just life, the universe and almost everything". It is thought-just like any other management project. species depends almost entirely on golf courses precisely because the environment is so big that With this in mind, does your course have a con- for its existence, where it can be seen foraging on we, all of us, tend to be somewhat overawed by servation management plan? Does it have a tree golf courses during daylight hours hunting for it. planting or agrochemicals policy? Do the mem- small, spherical objects either singly or in groups But it needn't be so. The environment works bers know about the wildlife on their course? of up to four individuals. Greater-spotted-golfers according to a few basic easily understood con- Likewise, do they know of the work you are doing are, by and large, harmless creatures, though cepts. Nature has its own economy and budgets to protect and enhance the environmental value greenkeepers are advised to approach them with accordingly. All living things operate through a of their course? care as they have been known to become aggres- series of checks and balances, cycles and net- Greenkeepers have a great deal to be proud of sive under certain conditions (eg. in inclement works. The skill of an environmental manager... as custodians of golfs living heritage and a lot to weather). The species is breeding well in Britain and here I include the greenkeeper, involves live up to too. So keep up the good work... and and its numbers are growing steadily, in fact golf understanding something of how the environ- keep golf green! courses architects and constructors are working ment functions so that one can work with it hard to create new habitats for the increasing rather than against it. • The author, Dr Anne-Maria Brennan, is a biologist with research interests in the environmental aspects population. So far the story is a happy one. But In the course of researching, writing and help- of golf. If you have any questions, comments or what if the unthinkable happened and 95% of the ing to promote the NCC/EN publication 'On examples of the greening of golf we would like to greater-spotted-golfer's habitat disappeared. The Course Conservation' and its follow up document hear from you... just write care of the editor. two million individuals which now range across on environmental man- 2,000 courses would have only 100 sites on agement planning I have GTC APPROVED COLLEGES which to live, and a single golf course would be seen some many unable to sustain the needs of 20,000 individuals. instances where golf The Centre of Excellence If this ever at happened, not even St Andrews courses are managed for REASEHEATH Á for Greenkeeper miracles could save the greater-spotted-golfer! wildlife to the benefit of Training in the Midlands The above may only be a story, but it is said golf and the environ- and the North West that truth is stranger than fiction. There once ment. Reaseheath College offers a comprehensive range of part-time courses lived in Britain a creature known as the large blue Still more can be done for Greenkeeper training: butterfly (Maculinea arion). It was a beautiful to improve nature's hand- • NVQ 2 Golf Greenkeeping Day/Block Release butterfly and could be seen on bright summer icap. Your course needn't • Phase III Golf Greenkeeping Day/Block Release days flying among the meadows where it lived. have a Site of Special Sci- • Phase IV Golf Greenkeeping Block Release However, as the meadows started to disappear, entific Interest (SSSI) or • Greenkeeping Machinery Maintenance Block Release so did the large blue. It became extinct in 1979. some other recognised Expert staff, an international reputation and superb practical facilities including a Extinction is forever... and that is why conser- designation to be of value 9 hole golf course, make Reaseheath the ideal venue for YOUR greenkeeper training. vation is so important. 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• Through the columns of Green- keeping me fully informed keeper International I wish to throughout every stage. raise a subject which I hope will The wide and varied services merit a reply from some of our that BIGGA offer make it very pro- chemical manufacturers and sup- fessional indeed and a must for all pliers. I refer to the apparent dis- greenkeepers. crepancy in the way in which Any member requiring assis- some chemicals are registered. tance need only pick up the One such chemical regularly 'phone or drop a line to Howard used is Vinclozaline, used as a Evans. I am sure he will help in treatment for Fusarium Patch. In the same way. a one litre bottle marked 'For Once again, Howard, thank you Agricultural and Horticultural Use very much for a splendid service. Only - but with no grass or turf IAIN MACLEOD Head Greenkeeper, recommendations - it costs just Tain GC, Scotland £25. The same chemical from the same manufacturer - in a 'Golf • I write to thank everyone for Course Supplies' bottle costs the really good time I had at the £44.95. The same appears to be BIGGA/ICI National Champi- true of selective weedkillers most onships at Littlestone. This was commonly used on golf courses. my first BIGGA event and, as you Are the suppliers making a know, I was lucky enough to play killing by manipulating registra- well and win some very worth- tion and labelling of chemicals, or while prizes. are there good reasons for these — — A T" My family and I thoroughly anomalies? Outdoor Girl, can do it. public speaking course given by enjoyed ourselves, met some very SANDY BROWN Anyone who sings whilst riding Frank Newberry. fine people and now look forward Crieff Golf Club, Crieff, Scotland a motorbike to work, must make a The three day course gave us to the next event, subject to my success of their chosen career.' an insight into many things, from being in the 'Old Country'. • It was with considerable inter- JOHN LELEAN telling a simple story to present- I would add a big thank you to est that I read in your September Former editor, Golf Greenkeeping ing a paper at a National Confer- all of the sponsors, especially ICI issue of the appointment of Tracy ence. Frank taught us how to Professional Products, for making Ruane to the position of head To David Golding, structure talks properly and gave the event such an obvious success. greenkeeper at the Leeds Munici- Education Officer, BIGGA us confidence to deliver them. I PAUL CORFIELD Golf de Rimaison, pal golf course of Oulton Hall, • I write to express my gratitude came away with much more con- Brittany, France Rothwell. and thanks for the two day 'Public fidence about public speaking. In the second issue of Golf Speaking' course that you organ- The content of the course was • I write to express my thanks to Greenkeeping that I published ised, which I attended recently. excellent, including the building everyone involved in organising back in November 1982, Tracy Having had limited experience in of a US specification green, an excellent two day stay at was featured as a 19 year old presenting one or more talks at annual meadow grass control and Coventry for the Iseki finals. apprentice greenkeeper working various conferences it was even a 'walk on the wild side', Iseki staged this event at con- on the 36 hole Temple Newsam enlightening to discover various covering conservation. siderable expense, providing course under the then head green- methods to make the task easier, What struck me about the accommodation, meals and event keeper, John Rushton. Even then by correct structuring etc. course was the camaraderie team sweaters for all competitors, her enthusiasm for the outdoor Frank Newberry should be con- between greenkeepers, with and must be thanked for their life was unbounded and it was gratulated on the way in which he nobody wanting to see a col- generous hospitality throughout reflected those ten years ago instilled such confidence in the league fail. our stay. I am confident that my when she was utterly convinced group that attended. I would wish In conclusion, I would like to sentiments will be echoed by her promotion path was headed for you to convey my apprecia- thank Frank Newberry for a most everyone who took part. towards becoming a head green- tion. Hopefully, no one that he informative experience, my fellow Events like this provide an keeper. has enlightened will let him down students for an interesting three opportunity to converse with fel- The fact that Tracy has when presenting talks at future days, and last but not least the low members of the profession on achieved her ambition gives me a conferences. If they do, I can people at HQ for making these a social basis whilst, I believe, great deal of pleasure. assure you it is not a reflection of courses available. being of educational value. Iseki I wrote then - 'Tracy is a big his teaching technique. PHILIP TAYLOR Course Manager, are to be congratulated for pro- girl, with big ideas, who is certain I would reiterate my comments Alwoodley Golf Club viding such an platform for both to go far in the world of green- that I felt the course should be • Similar letters of appreciation sporting and educational pur- keeping. Her sparkling personal- extended to two and one half were received from other attendees, poses. ity, enthusiasm and love of life, days, if only to give Frank time to but space limitations prevent publi- My thanks also to John Bayliss coupled with a determination to sleep! cation of them all and his staff for presenting the make a success in a career she Despite this, an excellent edu- course in such excellent condition, feels absolutely right for, will cational event, and one that • I would like to thank Howard despite heavy rainfall before and carry her a long way. should be continued, and sup- Evans, BIGGA's 'financial man', during the competition. To hold down a greenkeeper's ported. for his time and help in arranging JAMES HUNTER Course Manager, job in a traditional man's world DAVID JONES Area Course Manager, my re-mortgage. Though we were Goal Farm GC, Pirbright, Surrey will be no easy task. To excel in Country Club Hotels hundreds of miles apart - he in • Similar letters of appreciation the skills of agronomy will be that South Wales and me in North were received from competitors at much harder, but there is no • Another marvellous course at Scotland - he talked to me over both the National and Iseki events doubt: Tracy Ruane, The Leeds Aldwark Manor. Five of us on a the telephone, assisting me and -for which many thanks. THE CANDIDATES

One step away from IAIN McLEOD moving to Finchley he was head greenkeeper Iain is currently head greenkeeper at Tain at Datchet, having served his apprenticeship Golf Club on the southern shores of the under his father's watchful eye at Bush Hill Dornoch Firth in North Scotland, a post he Park in North London. has held since 1978. He is also the North A strong supporter of BIGGA and its objec- Scotland section secretary and is married tives, Ian has spent six years serving on with three children. He started his green- greenkeeping committees, finishing as chair- keeping career at Nairn in 1973 and after a man of the Surrey section. two year spell in Coventry at the Grange Golf In his leisure time he enjoys being with his Club, where at Tile Hill College of Further family, Callum aged three and Hanah aged Education he sat his Grass and Greenkeeping one, and playing golf when time allows. UEI Examination and achieved a first class pass, he returned to the North of Scotland to IAN HARRISON a job at Tain. He is a firm believer in educa- Ask Ian Harrison for his views on golf course tion, attending seminars and workshops architecture and he will wax poetic on the whenever possible, and is currently trying to delights of Darlington Golf Club, a delightful 0 THE TUB find the time to work through the Accredita- parkland course designed by that doyen of all tion of Prior Learning Modules at Elmwood architects, Dr Alistair Mackenzie, who he College, Fife. regards as some sort of hero. Pride springs to A keen golfer playing off a three handicap, mind as the overriding aspect of his mainte- he has represented the Association in the nance of Mackenzie's fine course, which Kubota, Jacobsen and Ransome finals, with enjoys distant views east to the Cleveland Professional Products proof of his golfing prowess indicated by his Hills and views west to the Pennines, and he winning the Head Greenkeeper's Trophy at nurtures the 90 acre course and nine acre the Scottish Championships three times since practice facility as though both were precious ICI Professional Products, described 1983. He works very closely with his commit- antique gems. on numerous occasions as 'that tee at Tain, serving on both the green com- Ian began his greenkeeping career as an close and caring organisation', are mittee and the finance and general purpose apprentice in 1978 and in 1980 became the again demonstrating just how close sub-committee. first assistant at Darlington, working at differ- and caring they can be by their con- Iain has been an active member of the ent times under the wing of two course man- tinued support and guidance in BGGA, SIGGA and now BIGGA since 1974. agers with very different approaches to sponsoring again the 1992 ICI Pre- He has also been a member of the BIGGA perfection. One, an old Scottish traditionalist, mier Greenkeeper of The Year support team at The Open since 1984. taught Ian how to respect nature and the awards. tried and tested methods of generations past, ICI Professional Products means KEVIN GREEN whilst the second brought modern green- lain McLeod different things to different people: Kevin became interested in turf management keeping philosophies to the fore and pro- to the working greenkeeper it whilst working with the turf department at vided Ian with an excellent contrast upon means technical superiority, profes- the Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley, which to base his own style and management sionalism and innovation in the fine studying for the Wisley Diploma. On comple- techniques. He was rewarded by being made turf care field, whilst to golfing tion he was awarded Best Overall Student for Darlington's course manager in 1984. greenkeepers it also represents that the course and also gained City & Guilds, Educated at Durham Agricultural College, most exciting of golf events, the ICI including Turf Management stages I & II. Ian earned his City & Guilds Greenkeeping sponsored BIGGA National Tourna- Having spent some time at Royal Mid Sur- Management Certificate with a Distinction, ment. rey Golf Club, this before being offered a following this with regular attendance at All these, massive and hugely suc- position at Wentworth Golf Club, he spent six BIGGA management courses during 1989- cessful though they are, pale into years working mostly on the West Course 1991. Married, with two children, Ian enjoys insignificance for the two previous and being involved in the course preparation spending his leisure time with his family, but Kevin Green winners of the ICI Premier Green- for major tournaments, including the PGA still finds time to play golf. keeper of The Year award, Anthony Whyte & Mackay and Suntory World Match- Davies and David Whitaker, who play Championship. DEAN CLEAVER will tell all who care to listen that He has held the working head green- Thirty four year old Dean Cleaver couldn't winning the ICI Premier Green- keeper's position at Filton Golf Club for have chosen a better place to start his career keeper award literally changed their nearly five years. This north Bristol parkland in greenkeeping than The Leicestershire Golf lives. Each will relay stories of per- course is situated on heavy clay, hence the Club, for in 1974 he came immediately under sonal satisfaction and progression need for great emphasis on compaction relief the care of course manager Paddy McCarron, in their already rising careers, sto- and aeration to counteract the effects of over latterly chairman of BIGGA and a hugely tal- ries of achievement, pleasure and 55,000 rounds annually. In the last year he ented exponent of the art of greenkeeping. pride that are guaranteed to has been involved in overseeing an interest- Well taught and primed for further explo- quicken the pulse of the candidates ing project to obtain a private water supply ration into the management field, he joined here listed. Ian McMillan for both irrigation and aesthetic purposes. Rugby Golf Club in 1978, still only 21, as a By a process of elimination the This involved drilling a bore hole, which now head greenkeeper and enjoyed caring for this five finalists have already leapt the feeds two excavated lakes. course and his members needs for some nine first hurdle, but they will remain on He is an active member of BIGGA in the years. tenterhooks until December, when a South West region and as a long term aim In 1987 he moved to Stratford Golf Club select panel of judges will meet at would like to hold the position of course for a further five years before joining his pre- Aldwark Manor to grill them further manager on a course hosting a major PGA sent club, Gay Hill Golf Club, as their course - this before announcing one proud event. manager. In his own words, 'a challenging greenkeeper as 'The Winner'. It will period lies ahead'. all seem hugely worthwhile, for The IAN MCMILLAN During his time in greenkeeping Dean has ICI Premier Greenkeeper of 1992 There can be few greenkeepers who are always been a firm supporter of the Associa- will join the BIGGA trip to the unaware of the illustrious name of McMillan tion and he has in turn been both treasurer GCSAA Exhibition and Conference Ian Harrison in the field of greenkeeping, for Ian's father, and chairman of the East Midland section, in America's Anaheim and San Jack, latterly course manager of Sunningdale and is presently secretary of the Midland sec- Diego in January 1993. For the run- and now a highly respected turfgrass consul- tion, which boasts some 240 members. ner-up there will be a 'swanky' tant, has earned and enjoyed a reputation That he also believes in the value of educa- week-end for two in London, tickets that is second to none. Like father, like son is tion for greenkeepers is indicated by his to a major golf tournament and a term that can certainly be applied to Ian, being regional education chairman, and it is seats for a West End show; with for for he has been in greenkeeping since leaving in this important sector that he gains most third place a weekend for two at school some 15 years ago, 11 of those years satisfaction. Old Lord Walsingham's place, the as head greenkeeper and latterly as course Married and with two children, Dean lives delicious Aldwark Manor. For all manager at Hankley Common, one of Sur- in the small town of Alcester on the edge of five contestants it will be a time to rey's most prestigious courses. Prior to Hank- the Cotswolds and his interests are playing remember - with great pride - for- ley Common, Ian was head greenkeeper at and watching golf, the former to a handicap #Dean Cleaver Finchley Golf Club for two years and before of fifteen. COMPACTION You make it - we'll break it!

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elevision viewers who witnessed Nick Faldo win the Euro- Soil heaped Tpean Open last September were privileged to watch an on one side excellent display of golf played in an idyllic woodland setting. of a mature Despite weather that was not always conducive to exhibiting the tree causes course at its best, Sunningdale did not disappoint traditionalists compaction who prefer to see golf played in a landscape with natural aes- of the root thetic appeal. Established championship courses such as Sun- system. Excavation ningdale were designed and built in an era when optimum to create a heathland locations were still available. Time is also on their lake on the side; their many years of existence has enabled them to develop other side of an established tree cover and to blend in with their environ- the tree ments. Despite these advantages the positive image they portray causes root of golf as a rural land user should not be ignored by those wish- severance ing to develop new courses. and changes Similarly other established courses on heath, forest and park in water landscapes should, like Sunningdale, be aware of the responsi- content of bility of caring for and the problems involved in maintaining the soil, such treescapes. results in the The building of new golf courses poses a potentially greater death of the challenge for modern golf course developers and architects, tree after with a whole range of political economic and environmental two or three years problems to consider. Golf has become a political issue as a result of the pressure on rural land for the development of new courses. This pressure has developed through lower land prices, lower economic returns for farming and a demand for golf that has been quantified as a need for 700 new courses by the year 2000. The response to these market conditions has been a subject of public debate covered extensively by the media as the rush by developers, farmers and land owners to cash in on the golf boom has led to many ill conceived projects, some of which were little more than money making speculations. Many such schemes never gained planning permission, but the damage may have already been done in terms of bad publicity for the golf industry.The opposition view of golf as an artificially imposed and selfish land use began to take credence in the pub- motorway quantities of soil in the process. Their construction lic mind. involved radically altering the relief: lakes and ponds were exca- There is no doubt that although some excellent courses have vated and trees were felled, isolated or bullied into the new been built in recent years, mistakes have been made both eco- design, which on completion bore little resemblance to what nomically and environmentally. The recession of the 1990s has had existed before and indeed exists around the course. not left the golf industry unscathed and it has become evident Most new golf courses are set in rural landscapes that contain that many of the more extravagant and ostentatious develop- a large number of trees. These trees are crucial to the character ments judged the market incorrectly. Smaller, lower cost and and form of that landscape and should therefore be used to help lower impact schemes, not aimed at Britain's limited market of define the character of the new course. On a landscape of bland millionaires, have proved considerably more resistant to reces- topography, existing trees with new plantings can be used to sion. The damage done by some of these over ambitious provide depth, direction and interest. Trees can separate tees, schemes is not just a loss of financial confidence. Many of the greens and fairways, whilst individual trees can break up the projects had little thought for the environment as they imposed monotony of a particular fairway. The treescape can therefore their grandiose schemes upon the landscape. give the hole and course its identity without resorting to man These developments, often American in design, ripped made hills and lakes: as golf course consultant Jim Arthur through the countryside like green motorways, often shifting argued recently, golf is not a watersport. TREES 35 By carefully implementing a landscape of trees into the cubic metres of soil was shifted and nine lakes were created. A design, rather than destroying them, the course can develop and high priority was attached to integrating the landscape with the benefit the local environment. Obviously ideal heathland loca- surrounding countryside. Planting was extensive and most of tions are now in short supply and some alteration of sites that the existing trees on site were retained, the aim being to exist may well be necessary, however a sympathetic approach to enhance the wildlife and ecological value of the area. The the surrounding landscape is still possible. This can be best course has now been open for nearly a year and already there achieved by recognising the value of the existing tree cover and are conspicuous groups of dead and dying mature Oaks and commissioning expert advice on tree care and maintenance. other large individual specimens which are clearly in a state of An arboricultural consultant should therefore be brought in at terminal decline. The general ecological and environmental the beginning of a golf development process to work with the motives of the developers cannot be doubted, but what must be team designing a new course and should remain with the pro- questioned is the actual level of expertise and financial commit- ject through to its completion and beyond. All too often the ment devoted to the most valuable assets of the landscape. Such existing trees on site are left entirely in the care of the landscape tree failures highlight the difficulty of integrating existing tree architect. Few are qualified arborists and they rarely have the cover with large scale changes in relief and drainage without an budget commitment or knowledge needed to formulate a enormous amount of effort, money and expertise. proper long term management plan for existing trees. Without An arboricultural consultant would assist in implementing the advice of an arboricultural consultant, large scale earth any golf course development scheme whilst minimising damage moving may well change soil and water levels around trees, to the valuable tree cover or causing long term tree problems. damage roots or cause compaction and alter drainage, all of Just as important, however, will be the consultants recommen- which can condemn trees to death. dations concerning the long term management of the tree popu- Such tree damage is still widespread in the construction lation. Such recommendations can save money and avoid industry, whether it be the building of new houses or office, expensive crisis management: neglected trees that are damaged commercial and infrastructure development. Despite the efforts by storms may require costly removal or expensive remedial of arborists it is well known that trees may still be a long way works. down the list of priorities of certain developers, it is inexcusable The same principle applies to established courses, where however that this could also sometimes be the case in the golf storm damaged neglected trees may require expensive restora- course development industry. tion works. Such neglected trees may also require dramatic The typical scenario during the course of development is one remedial surgery because they have gradually become haz- in which the landscape architect surveys the trees themselves ardous or totally unsuitable for their location. and draws up their own specification for maintenance and man- Trees are not static entities, but dynamic living growing organ- agement. This will involve a single schedule of minimal works - isms and as such can constantly change the golfing characteris- removing dead and hazardous limbs and possibly raising the tics of each hole. The sudden realisation that a tree or trees is lower crowns without any further thought to future manage- blocking the fairway or severely encroaching upon the green ment. The specification will then go out to tender, the winning may necessitate drastic pruning or even tree removal. Any such contractor being the one that submits the lowest and possibly drastic remedial action imposes a severe and sudden strain on most unrealistic quote. The Contractor may well assume some administration budgets, but will also be a strain for the tree - flexibility in the interpretation of the specification and may be possibly sending it into a state to decline. An arboricultural con- tempted to carry out the works to the minimum requirement; sultant will formulate an on-going management plan that would with the knowledge that there is no on-site arboricultural con- keep each pruning operation to the minimum and this will be sultant to monitor performance. The trees are then ignored achieved by schedules over a number of years, allowing the tree throughout the remainder of the development process, with no to adjust gradually. This is healthier for the tree and allows the effort being made to ensure that they are undamaged. No man- golf course manager to budget for tree works more carefully, agement plan will then exist to monitor the trees reaction to spending a smaller amount of money over a defined period of construction works, or to respond to their future health and time. safety. Trees around greens may cause shade related problems to the It may be sometime after completion that the managers of the greens themselves. Diseases such as Fusarium Patch will often operational course are faced with the quite considerable costs of thrive in a shaded moist environment with poor air flow. Mois- removing large dead and dying trees without damaging greens ture control to avoid humid surface conditions will help prevent and fairways; a greenkeeper's nightmare. The removal of such disease attacks such as Fusarium patch. Rather than trying to trees may well be a large scale process which totally destroys cure the problem by chemical means, which will invariably pro- the character of the course and much of the local ecology. The duce a resistance to the treatment from the disease within the sight of a considerable number of dead and dying trees on a green, better long term results may be obtained by altering the new course could also be extremely damaging politically. surface environment. On a well wooded course with heavy tree The new Wisley golf course in Surrey is an American cover around diseased greens an arboricultural consultant can designed course that cost £5.4 million to construct. The course best advise how to increase aeration and reduce shade and was located on farmland containing large hedgerow, woodland moisture. This may involve removing less valuable and sup- and individual trees, many of them mature Oaks. Over a million pressed trees, whilst carefully thinning and reducing the remaining specimens. With the estimated loss of over forty million trees in recent Stocker tree spade in action on Foto Island. years through storms and disease, leaving a severely reduced Picture: Ruskins Tree Moving Ltd. national tree cover, many arborists believe that we are facing a tree crisis in Britain. This has led to a move towards closer involvement with the golf leisure industry as custodians of a large percentage of national tree cover. 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In the typical tradition of show- ' T business, an Oscar winner always feigns surprise when his or her name is announced as 'the HI winner'. We know it's all an act H; fl^H when they step on the stage and WHÊÊ\\Mmk • "it that secretly they have come well J prepared - with a speech YS? rehearsed and a long list of people A 9 to thank...'without whom I would not be here today'. The sponsors of the Toro/PGA European Tour Student Green- i V keeper of the Year have their own : devilish method of staging a 'cliff- i 1 Sponsors Graham Dale, left, MD of Lely UK, Toro # machinery distributors; and Mark Gunter, hanger', with a span of some eight technical sales manager, Toro Irrigation Europe hours covering interviews from Prize guys: from left, André Woodings, Paul Brannan and Tony Gooch and Middle East first to last - in themselves some- admit that he didn't think he perhaps to headship and eventu- at Linn Park Golf Club, the experi- what daunting experiences and would win and his reaction was ally, who knows, to management ence will be an eye-opener to end not for the faint-hearted. Still on one of total shock! From this the of a championship layout - cer- all eye-openers, with visits to Por- tenterhooks and still sizing up the reader may deduce that Barry is a tainly he has the talent. tugal for a conference in January, opposition, the thirteen candi- most modest person, quiet and The year of '93 will see Barry to Gleneagles for the Bell's Scot- dates then are kept dangling until unassuming, though his modesty reaping the full benefit of his glit- tish Open; and to mainland the witching hour, when cocktails hides a clever brain and a very tering prize: six weeks at the Win- Europe for one of the premier are served at 7pm followed by a positive attitude. ter School for Turf Grass PGA European Tour events - all dinner of some magnitude. Some- Barry has been a greenkeeper Managers at the University of these to put the icing on their par- times one senses that candidate for six years, taking to it like a Massachusetts, a further spell at ticular cake. Both are keen golfers appetites are less than hearty - duck to water after deciding at the Toro Irrigation and Technical and both will find the opportunity after all, in every student's mind the age of 18 that his two 'A' lev- Design Complex at Riverside, Cal- to work at the sharp end - where there lurks the wish, the possibil- els and 8 'O' levels would be bet- ifornia, and practical tours of top players of international repute ity even, that tonight I will be pro- ter directed toward a practical class golf and country clubs in the will be battling for supremacy - claimed ithe winner'. Such a career, this following a brief flirta- USA - ten weeks in all. If he was an exhilarating experience that thought can turn a healthy man- tion with full time college life and dumbfounded by his win, he will will greatly enhance their careers. sized appetite to one the size of a training in manufacturing engi- most certainly be further awed at For the first time ever the spon- canary! neering. His head full of theory, the magnitude of this unique sors made an additional award, to Come the final crunch, results he took the plunge and asked his opportunity. We shall look for- André Woodings (Reaseheath), an are dramatically announced in then part-time boss, the owner of ward with interest to his report all expenses paid trip to the reverse order and - unlike those Whitehill Golf Centre, Keith and observations appearing in the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibi- hardened Oscar nominees - the Smith, for whom he had worked pages of Greenkeeper Interna- tion at Harrogate in January. It winner is always genuinely taken on the course during vacation and tional. was the panel's opinion that by surprise. So it was with Barry week-ends, for a full time job. Student greenkeepers are fur- André had achieved quite remark- Neville, representing Oaklands Whitehill boasts an 18 hole layout ther blessed by the inclusion of able results at his golf club - College, who having learned that and a 25 bay driving range, it is two equally stunning prizes, Rothley Park. Tony Gooch (Cannington) and busy, the membership is full and awarded by the PGA European Though there were but three Paul Brannan (Langside) were to it is positively thriving. Barry saw Tour. The two winners, Tony winners, the thinking behind this share the second place PGA Euro- that his future lay in becoming Gooch and Paul Brannan, will unique award system is that edu- pean Tour prize, was literally fully qualified and he completed gain huge benefit from joining the cation counts - we can look now dumbstruck on hearing of the sin- Phases I & II in Greenkeeping and Tour, working and gaining valu- at the career progress of previous gular honour bestowed upon him Sportsturf Management, with able experience as members of winners and see just how impor- - The 1992/93 Toro/PGA Euro- plans to take Phase IV in Business the regular support team that visit tant the winning has been in fur- pean Tour Student Greenkeeper Management in the coming year. and advise at PGA European Tour thering their professional status; of the Year! Of his future, Barry remain events. 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SOUTH COAST The golfing season is at last coming to a close and to Michael Stokes (Dennis Archer's deputy) and I am pleased to inform members of our December for once I am glad to see it over. Very dry conditions Jane, who will now have their hands full following Competition. Details as follows: during May and June have been followed by the the birth of twin boys. Date: Wednesday 2 December 1992. Venue: Royal wettest August and September on record - with Colin Reilly of Pennard has returned north-west to Winchester Golf Club. Format: 18 Holes Stableford. many courses in the east going into winter in the the Pleasanton GC near Blackburn, taking up his Teeing Off: 10.30am onwards. Fee: £14. Closing worst condition for many years - all due to this appointment on 8 October. I'm sure I speak for us all Date: 23 November 1992. All applications and cor- excessive rainfall. in thanking him for his help over the past three years rect fee to: Mr J Burdett, 40 Church Street, Fontmell I have just heard that a very prominent member - in assisting with seminars and lectures - even staging Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 ONY Telephone Ralph Bullock from Seahouses GC- is retiring early in one at his own club. Colin's deputy at Pennard, Peter 0747 811439. My thanks to Rigby Taylor and New 1993. Ralph has been an ever-present member at Lacey, is now in charge and we wish them both all Forest Farm Machinery Limited who are sponsoring tournaments; lectures, etc., this in spite of travelling the best for the future. this competition. long distances. We wish him a long and happy retire- Tony King has also moved recently, from Moun- Following the above the section AGM will be held ment and send our best wishes to his charming wife tain Lakes to Virginia Park Golf and Bowls Club at at 4pm. I am hoping that our national chairman will Grace, who has had more than her share of illness Caerphilly, whilst a new member to our section, be in attendance to answer questions and outline the over the past year. We hope her recovery is rapid transferring from Scotland, is Robert Johnston, who work of the Board. indeed, in order that she may also enjoy retirement. has taken over at Newport GC., Rogerstone - we The section committee must be elected each year Stuart Crawford, first assistant at Ratho Park has wish them the very best for their future. at our AGM and I would welcome nominations. moved to Broomieknowe GC - our best wishes to The next competition is the Christmas meeting, Please ensure that each nomination has the consent him. followed by the AGM, at Pyle and Kenfig GC on 16 of the nominee and has a proposer and seconder. Finally, please note that the section AGM will be December. Please try to attend and if you cannot Resolutions and agenda items are also invited, please held on 25 November at Kingsknowe GC. A full pro- make the golf at least make an effort to attend the submit before 23 November. gramme has been devised and this will AGM - there are changes planned for 1993 and you If you are unable to take part in the competition be in the hands of members quite soon. will have only yourself to blame if you don't know you can still attend the section's Christmas Dinner This year the programme will be spon- anything about them! which will be served at about 5.30pm. The cost will sored by Sports Turf Services, who will PHIL SWAIN be £12.50 and your cheque should be sent to Joe at also be staging a lecture and machinery the above address. demonstration. EAST ANGLIA An afternoon talk has been arranged for Wednes- WILLIE BLAIR Our happy band of waifs and strays turned up for day 13 January 1993 at Came Down Golf Club, golf at my place on a damp and dreary morning in Dorchester, starting at 2pm. Mr D P Haley of Lloyds SUSSEX September, including one stranger in the camp - of Letchworth will be talking on Grass Care Equip- For our Autumn Meeting the section visited Bognor David White - who came to sample the rustic air, ment. Refreshments are being kindly provided by the Regis GC on a day of fairly kind weather, there being which he then proceeded to pollute with his pipe. company at 3.30pm. Please support this meeting only the odd shower or two. The turn-out was still We are not complaining, however, for it made a with your attendance. somewhat low, with only 27 members and guests change from certain well know fertilisers... In the annual match against the South West Sec- taking part. PLEASE - more members for the Christ- It seems that it is further from Essex to Norfolk tion at Wells GC in September our team managed to mas Turkey Trot at Littlehampton GC on 16 Decem- than from Norfolk to Essex - perhaps it's uphill! The halve the match - yet again! Ours was a 'mixed' team ber. Essex men were noticeable by their absence, but it of section members, one trade representative and a Returning to Bognor, the prizes were donated was quiet without 'HG' Wells (only kidding Dave) SW member. This was the result of members promis- jointly by Roffey's and Parker's, the results being: and come to think of it, it was a long way for him to ing to play but not turning up. However, Paul Morning medal-1st Peter Ray (Haywards Heath) nett travel. Drodge, captain of our team, managed to ring 68. 2nd Alistair Cale (Ham Manor) nett 72. Guest -D Well, I hope those who attended had a good day. around and eventually produced a team who had a Bell nett 69. Nearest the pin - Jim Coppin. Afternoon Certainly we old 'Eatonians' had great fun getting the very enjoyable day. Our thanks to officials at Wells Stableford - 1st Andy Paynter (East Brighton) 39 pts. course ready -if only to prove to our members what GC for their help and support. 2nd Stewart Shelford (Ifield) 37 pts. Guest-R Elder- can be done when management allow us get on with BOB DENNIS field 36 pts. Nearest the pin - Dave Ranger. it! Many thanks to Bognor Regis GC, to Jeremy and The Cromer Crabs came inland and cleaned up yet EAST SCOTLAND his staff; and to the caterers for a superb meal. again - well (spit,spit) done. The prize winners Monsoon conditions greeted us on our arrival for the Roland Hughes also deserves a mention for his ster- were:- 0-18 Roger Plumber (Cromer) 37 pts, 2nd Annual Autumn Tournament at Newbattle GC. A ling waiter service! Steve Freestone (Eaton) 34 pts. 19-28 1st Steve Pig- steady downpour throughout the night and day Best wishes to Mike Butrymowitz on his retire- got (Cromer) 33 pts, 2nd Steve Davidson 31 pts. made conditions tough to say the least, but thanks to ment from Lingfield Park GC - we hope he will con- Trade - K Taylor. Prizes were donated by Pattisson, Steven Dixon and his staff we somehow managed to tinue to attend our future meetings. Rigby Taylor, Colliers, ICI and Haynes. continue with the competition, although it is fair to MARK WILTON In writing of 'the trade', our deepest sympathies go say that many of us chose the warmth of the club- to the family of Ken Sterns, who died recently after a house instead. SOUTH WALES long battle with cancer. Ken was a good friend and a Our grateful thanks - as always - go to the captain Our Autumn Meeting for the President's Shield was cornerstone within our section - he will be sorely and council of Newbattle for the courtesy of the held on 9 September at St Mary's Bay GC, Bridgend. missed. course, to the catering and bar staff for excellent This was a new venue for the section, with the On the matter of BIGGA golf at Eaton, I victuals; and to Steven and his merry men for getting course only having been open for a few years. The do hope the aforementioned event will the course playable in the first place. course was a bit soft in some places but I'm sure we not be the last on our present site and In the absence of our chairman, who was on holi- can all relate to this problem, especially with all the that money doesn't have the last word - day, the speeches were made by our vice chairman, rain that has fallen over the month of August and to be a greenkeeper one has to be the Peter Ormiston. May I say what a fine job he made of beyond eternal optimist. thanking everyone associated with making this the We were lucky with the weather, the rain holding MICK LATHROPE great day it was - despite the weather. The prizes off, and the results were: Presidents Shield - Ian Ellis were presented by the Newbattle green chairman to (Rhondda GC) 69 nett (winning a carriage clock, DEVON & CORNWALL the following rainsoaked players: Scratch- S Melville, donated by our sponsors, Frank Sutton's, John Deere Our section wishes Tony King (South Wales section) Lothianburn. 1st Class-G Ferguson, Duddingston. Tractors, and Raglan. Low gross- Mike Jones 81 a speedy recovery following his recent illness during 2nd Class I Bell, Duddingston. 3rd Class- W Hudson, (Carriage clock/ Frank Sutton's). 2nd nett - Phil the Iseki Final, and congratulates all members of the Liberton. Veteran-J Neilson, Murrayfield. Swain, on countback, 71 (rechargable torch/ Frank Regional team who battled away to finish second in One piece of very important news is that due to a Sutton's). the team event once again. Our best wishes also to mix up of dates, the Annual Dance will now take A raffle was held to help swell section funds, the Mike Pike for a speedy recovery following his recent place at Ravelston House Hotel, Musselburgh, and winners being Leslie Hallett and Dougie Donne, with operation - one which Mike had rather too long to NOT at Turnhouse GC as previously indicated. Tick- prizes donated by Avoncrop Amenity Products. wait. We all look forward to seeing Mike in the near ets for this event are going well, so if you have yet to Congratulations to Malcolm Davies and wife future. book, please do so now. Roberta on the birth of a daughter - Laura Jane, also Many of you have read over the last few months articles by Jon Allbutt informing us on the legislation AROUND THE Neale Venters, currently training at Gedney Hill, covering COSHH and FEPA and warning us that our Lines. Our next meeting will be the AGM Tourna- local Environmental Health Officer will be armed ment, to be held at Kirby Muxloe GC on Wednesday with all the information and ready to crack down on 18 November. Any member who can't make the golf golf clubs. How many of you think that because your or the meal is cordially invited to the AGM itself, club hasn't been visited by an inspector over the last GREEN which should commence around 6.30 pm. decade they have forgotten about you? Well I can Finally, as another year in the life of the section inform you that a club in Cornwall has already been draws to a close, I would like to thank on your behalf visited and has undergone a full inspection. Make the members of this year's committee sure you have made the necessary assessments and if for their help in organising section activ- you haven't there can be no better time ities, and particularly our retiring chair- to do so than now. If you feel that the man, Richard Barker, for two years of section should run a course covering excellent work representing and pro- assessments etc., please let me know moting BIGGA East Midlands. and I will try to arrange something. TONY HOWARTH RICHARD WHYMAN sional Side". Mr A Murray from the IoG is next up with a talk on "Golf Course Maintenance from a MID ANGLIA NORTH SCOTLAND Local Authority Point of View". There follows a break The Mid Anglia AGM will be held on Wednesday 25 Our Autumn Outing was held at Kingussie GC by for coffee and then last but certainly not least we November at Arkley GC, Rowley Road, Barnet (situ- kind permission of their management committee. have Mr E Shiel, the executive consultant of the Joint ated two miles west of Barnet off the A411). For The course was in fine condition, reflecting all the Golf Course Committee, who will discuss "The Way those wishing to play golf, the tee is booked from hard work put in by Mike Wilson and his staff in Forward, an Update", which should be very interest- 2pm onwards, followed by the AGM at around 5pm. Mike's first year in charge. Thanks must also go to ing. To round off the day we will have another ques- Entry forms for the Texas Scramble, to be held at the bar and catering staff who don't usually cater for tion and answer session. South Beds GC on Thursday 3 December, are now such large parties but did so admirably. We feel this will be a very interesting day for any- available from Gerald Bruce (secretary) Tel: 0442 A total of 80 members and guests were present on one connected with the golfing/greenkeeping world. 876765, Chris Brook Tel: 0462 442488 or Paul Lock- the day with 75 golfing. The prize list was as follows. The cost for the day is £10 for BIGGA members and ett Tel: 0525 402550. 1st Scratch - A Williamson, 74; 2nd - G Tough, 75. £12 for others. This does not include lunch which is PAUL LOCKETT Class 1 (0-6) lst-P Murphy 74-5 = 69. 2nd-A available in the college for around £2 for three MacLaren 76-6=70. 3rd-I Carson, 79-6=73. Class 2 courses. Space is limited to 170 dele- NORTHERN (7-12) lst-D Sinclair 79-10=69. 2nd-T Harris, 79- gates, so anyone interested in going By now you all should have received a copy of our 9=70. 3rd-S McBain, 80-9=71. Class 3 (13-28) 1st- who hasn't received a brochure should winter lecture programme for 1992/93. If you do not K Wood, 97-28=69. 2nd-M Clark 86-16=70. 3rd-W contact Mr A G MacLaren on 0479 3365 have a copy, or require extra copies, please give me a Morrison 89-18=71. Veteran 1st - A Walker 91- immediately to see if there are any call. 16=75. 2nd-G Hampton, 79-Scr=79. Apprentice-J spaces left. The first aid course scheduled for 13 January Stewart 82-11 = 71. Trade-R Aitken, 91-18 = 73. IAIN MacLEOD seems to be attracting a lot of interest, so if plan on Guest- N Donaldson, 76-4=72. The Maclean Trophy attending, get your name down as soon as possible. was won by A Williamson; who also won the M&M NORTH WALES This will help me get an idea of how many are actu- cup for Veteran aggregate score. Meldrum Memorial A note in your diaries for section members: a semi- ally attending and to plan arrangements accordingly. - P Murphy, Toro Trophy - A Walker, Committee nar will be held at the Welsh College of Horticulture The Autumn Tournament took place at Scarbor- Trophy - A MacLaren. Longest drive was won by G Northop on Wednesday 18 November where guest ough South Cliffe GC. Unlike our Invitation Day at Robbins and nearest the pin at the 15th was I A speakers will be D. Jones of St. Pierre, D. Green of Northcliffe GC, when the sun shone, it was the exact MacLeod (even though he missed the two foot putt Royal Liverpool, D. Golding BIGGA Educational Offi- opposite with rain falling until the late afternoon - for a birdie!) cer, and N. Park of Lindrick. A fee of £1 will be just as the prizes were being presented the sun dared The lucky winners of our 200 Club were as fol- charged for the seminar, so please come and support to show itself! Despite this soaking, everyone had a lows:- May (£30) no 115 - John Muir, 34 MacDon- us. I'm sure it will be an excellent and informative most enjoyable day, sponsored by our friends Chap- ald Road, Dornoch. June (£30) no 188 - Arthur afternoon,the start of which is approximately 12 lins. Many thanks to Michael Chaplin and Bob Williamson, 38 Kingswell Terrace, Perth. July (£40) noon. Mitchell for their continued support to the section. I no 53 - George Geddes, 14 Meadowbank Place, Tur- Many congratulations to Mr. E. Owen of Dolgellau must also thank our colleague Colin Robinson and riff; and August (£100) no 164 - Gordon Moir, 9 Golf Club, who has qualified to play in Lamanga his team for preparing a first class course for the Carron Place, St Andrews. The winner of the BIGGA Spain in the Rover Golf Challenge. (Must keep an tournament; and the committee of Scarborough GC blazer was Abbey Walker from Stonehaven. eye on his handicap). for making us warmly welcome and giving us the We welcome new members to the section - Ian On the education front, congratulations to ex- courtesy of their course. Gunn, "Fairways", Inverness. John Sturrock, Dundee greenkeeper now trade member Phil Davies of Mom- The results: Division 1 - Scratch Cup S Midgley, District Council. Derek Chisholm, Kingussie and mersteeg on passing the National Intermediate 1st G Potter, 2nd D Collins. Division 2 - Scratch Cup James Stewart from Strathpeffer. Diploma in Turfculture. He has also received two A Gamble, 1st A Smith, 2nd D Cockburn. Under 25 We certainly breed our greenkeepers tough up I.O.G. Awards, the Frank Goddard Memorial Award Shield - M Lealman. Over 50's Cup - L Nelson. Stick here, as witness a story filtering through of one such for the best examination performance and the W. Bill of Rock - N Towse. stalwart in the Aberdeen area who suffered two Bowles Memorial Award for the most promising stu- Don't forget to get names and deposits in for the heart attacks on a Sunday but was back at his work dent (rather mature type). It must be possible to Christmas Golf at South Leeds GC on 9 December . by Wednesday! teach an old dog new tricks! PAT MURPHY Finally, it was nice to see so many of our patrons Anybody interested in going to the BIGGA show at at the Autumn Outing, most of them actually playing Harrogate next year please contact yours truly, on MIDLANDS on the day. We welcome you, thank you for your 0248 713490. We are hoping to get a coach trip On Wednesday 9 September our Autumn Tourna- support, and hope to see you all again next outing. together if the numbers will allow. ment was played at Harbourne GC. The course was North Scotland Seminar News: DAVID PROCTOR presented in excellent condition, thanks to David This month sees the second One Day Conference Dorrell and his team. The course proved to be diffi- staged by the North Scotland section. This year it has EAST MIDLANDS cult on the day, with scores well grouped, that is been put together in conjunction with Dundee Col- The Autumn Tournament this year was held on 7 apart from Mark Cutler who finally won by some 8.5 lege of Further Education, where it will be held on September at Willesley Park where we were pleased shots with a final score of 103.5 for 27 holes. Second Friday 27 November. The conference committee, to have the editor of Greenkeeper International, was R Pullen with 112 and third was T Dorrell with made up of three North section members and college David White, as our guest for the day. 121. The Gross Prize was won by M Hughes with tutor Mr G Carr, started work on the project back in Of the 47 competitors, few managed to overcome 121 and the Trade Prize was won by I Toon with September last year and put together a programme the blustery conditions, as was reflected by the scor- 120. Many thanks are due for the excellent way in of first class speakers from the golf and greenkeeping ing and the bluster in the clubhouse afterwards. The which we were looked after and to the many people world. overall winner was Matthew Buckley, whose 74- who helped make the day so successful. The morning begins with a talk by one of our 4=70 was the only round to trouble par. Section On 9 December we hold our Christmas Tourna- sponsors, Mr S Gough from CSC Amenity, titled "Let winners were Dave Leatherland (81-9=72), Jamie ment at Beau Desert GC with the closing date being us Spray". It is a guide to operator and environmen- Bedford (88-16=72), and Ian Dunmore (99-24=75), 15 November. The event will combine our AGM and tally safe golf course spraying. We then have Mr N with the Associate prize being won by the club secre- this year we hope that many more members will Baldwin from STRI talking on "Turfgrass Pests and tary, Neil Jones. Dave Flavelle hit the longest drive attend. The AGM will take place late in the after- Diseases in Scotland". After a coffee break Mr J and Graham Arnold was nearest to the pin - no noon, following the golf, and members not playing Souter of Souter's of Stirling will give us a talk on mean feat on a day where 'nearest the green' might are invited and indeed encouraged to attend. "Golf Course Construction in the North". We then have been more appropriate. have the secretary of the R&A, Mr M Bonallack with Many thanks to all at Willesley, particularly Ken On 25 November the region will hold the Annual "The Role of the R&A in Greenkeeping Education". and Pam Turney for providing us with a most enjoy- Seminar, again to be staged at the Warwickshire Col- Rounding off the morning will be Mr D Golding, able meal. My thanks are also due to Joe Barsby, a lege at Moreton Morrell. Members BIGGA Education Officer, with a talk on "Education man with food never far from his mind, for his kind should have received details, complete and the Master Greenkeeper Certificate". There fol- gift to myself of six jars of mustard piccalli. I don't with application form, but those who lows a question and answer session and lunch. First know what the stuff does to your insides, Joe, but it may have been missed and would like to up after lunch is Mr P Lloyd from the Scottish PGA to makes a wonderful poultice! attend are urged to contact me on 0789 give us a light hearted look into "Life on the Profes- The section is pleased this time to welcome as new 762912. members André Woodings of Rothley Park; and DEAN CLEAVER n* 50 The most cost-effective way of reaching readers of Greenkeeper International. 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TURF Suffolk NR34 8AX IRRIGATION SERVICES Tel: 050 278 481 Tel: Alderley Edge (0625) 584571/ 8 Whitcliffe Grove, Ripon, Fax: 050 278 729 Railway Sleepers 585143. Fax:(0625) 586130 North Yorkshire HG4 2JW Weathermatic Distributor Tel: (0765) 602941 (0423) 864963 MONEYSTONE Full member of B.T.L.I.A. ASHWELL BUNKER PLANT SALES LIMITED SAND BRITISH OVERHEAD Timber Division IRRIGATION LTD. Criton Industrial Estate, Stanford Road, Orsett Granular and Free Draining • Manufacture Equipment • Essex RM16 3DH Delivered loose bulk, all parts. Telephone: 0375 892576 Fax: 0375 891736 • Design and Install Systems • Water Quality Control For cheapest prices contact: The Green, Upper Halliford, pH and chlorine control and dosing systems for HARDWOOD SLEEPERS Jim Burrows at Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 8RY your irrigation water, for improved turf quality. Tel. (0932) 788301. Fax. (0932) 780437 Nationwide installation and commissioning FOR SALE M & B SUPPLIES service, and advice. Baths Road, Longton, Contact Brian Sykes Ideal for pathway edges, Bridges Stoke on Trent ST3 2JQ HUNTER STRANC0 LTD and Tees, etc. Tel: (0782) 598383 Gear driven sprinklers Commercial Road, Eastbourne, WILL LAST A LIFETIME. Fax: (0782)598174 East Sussex. Tel: (0323) 646163 including the new golf range 12" x 5" x 6'6" available from £9.00 collected Screeners/Shredders S.GJ. Sales or delivered at cost. A National Softwood sleepers also available. 6 Stuart Road, Irrigation Service RSJ or UB to suit sleeper sizes. Market Harborough, Depots South and Midlands Leics LE16 9PQ Consultation Free Tel: 0858 463153 RAILWAY SLEEPERS Fax: 0858 410085 Professional Planning and 8'6" x 10" x 5" NOW YOU HAVE A CHOICE! Design CROSSING TIMBERS 12" x 6" up to 16' long GRAD2ALL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Price quoted for number required. 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KINGSLEY FINE WASHED SAND QUICKSIGNS IRRIGATION ENGINEERS • Feasibility studies undertaken. for Tees • Greens • Bunkers Embossed aluminium and engraved signs for the course, clubhouse and pro shop Installation, Sales and Service LEC Ltd, Nags Corner, Nayland, Colchester C06 4LT. and drainage sands and shingles Pinewood Road, Ash, North West of England, covering Aldershot, Hants GU12 6DG Lancashire and Cumbria For technical and sales enquiries Contact: Paul Rimmer Tel: (0206) 262676 Fax: (0206) 262998 Wintersells Road. Byfleet, KT14 7AZ Tel/Fax: (0252) 341360 Tel: (0772) 601534 Irriserve, Unit 9, Twin Lakes Industrial Park, Bretherton Road, nr Preston PR5 7RF Mower Spares 0932 345616 Tee Mats

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COWIES EASTERN TRACTORS HERE! HORTICULTURAL DIVISION END OF SEASON SALE OF EX DEMO EQUIPMENT Retail Sale Price Jacobsen Green King Mk IV Diesel c/w 1/4" Turf Groomer £16,827.00 £10.995.00 Jacobsen Hydraulic Top Dresser suit Work-horse or Cushman £2,012.00 £1,350.00 Kubota BT1750 HST c/w Beaver GM386 Wrapround Triple Cylinder Mower £15,790.00 £10,700.00 Turner Trojan c/w 30" Rotary Head 30" Flail Head, and 30" 4 Blade Cylinder £5,945.00 £3,800.00 McConnell Dabro Trailer Turf Maintenance System 4'6" c/w core tiner, Outfield Slitter and Greens Slitter £6,046.00 £3,500.00 SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT Ransomes GT Greens Mower c/w Grass Boxes Nett £3,700.00 All prices are ex works subject to VAT at the current rate. Please phone Alasdair or Carl on Woodbridge (0394) 382801 Evenings: (0787) 880480 or (0206) 304407

Turf Machinery Ltd >akley^s £14 Sisis Auto Outfield GROUNDCAR^ inc. delivery Spiker McConnel Dabro 5ft tractor Sisis Auto mounted top dresser £1,600 McConnel 4'6" Greens Slitter Rotorake 7" tines, drum only £500 Tel: (073081) 5775 Agar 72" rear mounted rotary finishing mower £1,300 LEARN Fax: (073081)5844 Agar 48" semi-mounted jumbo sweeper £1,400 Agar A220 84" tractor mounted triple Gang mower £3,800 Ex Demo Jacobsen workhorse HOW TO ADVANCED TURF MACHINERY utility truck £6,100 Ransomes Hydraulic 5, floating heads, new Contact: cylinders, reconditioned as required .. £4,750 +VAT Ed Simcox Ransomes Set of 3 Trailing Gangs, Mk 13, (0939) 290346 Evenings BECOME Pl Magna Cylinders - serviced and sharpened £1,750 +VAT (0743) 235511 Work Ransomes Set of 3 Trailing Sports Cutters - serviced and sharpened £2,000 +VAT

Ransomes 180 Triple Mower, petrol, fixed heads, serviced and sharpened Fencing PROFESSIONAL £2,500 +VAT Allen National 68 Triple Mowers, overhauled, choice of 3 machines from ....£1,250 +VAT Be safe Design and 1 tonne dropside steel tipping trailer c/w construction of high pro- brakes. Shop soiled - new price £1,500, our tective fencing for Golf GREENKEEPER price £900 +VAT Driving Ranges. Com- Tel: (0908) 281660 • Fax: (0908) 281305 plete service from The new GTC Training Manual is designed to support design to B.S., planning, fabrication students embarking on a career in greenkeeping. It comes through to erection. in personal organiser format, with a gold blocked cover and Turf Also complete range of Golf Netting contains 120 pages. Products including boundary nets, • • • Machinery Ltd practice nets, bunker mesh, wind- break nets, stabilisation mesh. With the backing of the golf industry, the Manual includes Ransomes 180D RFE Be Sure to contact: Pelacon all the craft level skills necessary to achieve the Certificate conversion, F/Head Construction part of the Pelacon in Golf Greenkeeping. It fully complements National Voca- Ransomes H/D Five Group at 1 Foundry Lane, Bridport tional Qualification/ Scottish Vocational Qualification. Folding 2 years old DT6 3RP. Tel: 0308 25100 or Fax: 0308 58109 Lloyds 36" Gangs, Sports This comprehensive Manual is endorsed by: • British and International Towed Triple Golf Greenkeepers Association • English Golf Union • Golfing Union of Ryans Greens Aire Ireland • Scottish Golf Union • Welsh Golfing Union • Irish Golf Green- Royer Shredder (choice) keepers Association • National Association of Golf Club Secretaries • Twose Backhoe PGA European Tour • The Royal and Ancient Golf Club • Sports Turf Allen National 68K Research Institute. McConnell/Dabro Spikers KHHfffll Spare units for Roses are red For more information on Greenkeeper Ransomes 180 Violets are blue Training, call David Golding on 03473 640 McConnell Turf Place an ad with us Groomers Cushman Top Dresser And weil sell it for you! Contact the Greenkeepers Training Ryan Turf Cutter Junior Committee, c/o BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF for an Tel: (073081) 5775 Ring 091 413 7218 Fax: (073081)5844 or 0207 570117 NOW Application Form, or telephone 03473 640 RECRUITMENT

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Applications are invited for the position of HEAD GREENKEEPER The challenging position on this new course which has been in play for 2 years requires appropriate qualifications and experience in all aspects of modern course management. The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to be able to control and motivate staff and have a thorough knowledge of machinery maintenance and course budgeting. An excellent salary will be offered to reflect the qualities required and the importance of the position. A 3-bedroom house is also available at the Course. Written applications including a full CV should be sent to: The Secretary Northampton Golf Club Harlestone Northampton NN7 4EF

Adare Manor Golf Club Colony Club Gutenhof, Vienna, Austria 36 hole complex, have the following vacancies: IRRIGATION MANAGER Must have knowledge of Toro SC3000 irrigation Est. 1900. systems and a good understanding of machinery requires maintenance. Salary: £700 net per month, paid 14 AN EXPERIENCED times per year. Studio flat available at the Course. ASSISTANT HEAD GREENKEEPER Must have qualifications in greenkeeping and GREENKEEPER experience with new golf courses. Salary: £600 net per month, paid 14 times per year. Three-bedroomed FOR 18 HOLE PARKLAND COURSE AT apartment available to share with two English ADARE, CO. LIMERICK, IRELAND greenkeepers already on the staff. Both positions carry five weeks holiday per annum, The successful applicant will be appropriately qualified and with a paid flight to Austria, and full club membership. experienced in all aspects of golf course management and All accommodation is free and would suit single machinery maintenance. applicants. Ability to motivate, lead and work with existing staff Send full CV by fax to: essential. Gary Moseley Fax: 010 43 2235 8805514 before the Salary negotiable. end of November, enclosing a contact telephone number. Replies with full CV on/or before Interviews to be held in Birmingham during NEC Golf Friday, 11th December, 1992 to: Trade show. Tom Healy, Hon. Secretary If you have any problems you can reach Gary on: Adare Manor Golf Club 010 43 2235 88055 Daytime Adare, Co. Limerick, Ireland 010 43 2235 8805544 Evenings RECRUITMENT

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\tocîthîr\ BRADLEY PARK GOLF COURSE THE LANSDOWN GOLF CLUB (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire) requires a - Part of the Grounds Maintenance DSO - HEAD GREENKEEPER HEAD (Contract Supervisor) £37 Hours p/wk, £15,669-£16,710 p.a. (all inclusive) GREENKEEPER A Head Greenkeeper is required to supervise the This is a key appointment to an established maintenance and continued development of this outstanding municipal complex, comprising an 18 hole Par 70 course, a Golf Club celebrating its centenary in 1994. 9 hole Par 3 course, a driving range and ancillary features. The successful applicant will be a fully qualified, Applicants will have: experienced Greenkeeper, with managerial skills. * Five years horticultural experience, including fine turf He must demonstrate sound knowledge and cultivation techniques, machinery, and some formal training in job related subjects; practical experience of good greenkeeping, * A sound, basic education; equipment maintenance, staff organisation, * The ability to lead and motivate others supervision and motivation and a proven record of * A current, full driving licence Golf Course management. For further details and an application form, please ring the 24 hour answerphone: (0484) 443696, quoting the Salary negotiable. No accommodation. vacancy number LSV 1828. Completed applications returnable to: Leisure-Recreation Services, High Street Please telephone the Secretary (0225 422138) Buildings, High Street, Huddersfield HD1 2NQ no later for a Job Description/Application Form. than 30th November 1992.

Silvermere Golf Club Wildernesse Club wish to appoint a HEAD COURSE GREENKEEPER 1890 MANAGER required to maintain this 18 hole parkland Applications are invited for the NEW position of Course Manager. Applicants should course with driving range. hold qualifications and experience in all aspects of course management, greenkeep- Applicants must be suitably qualified, ing, and presentation. able to motivate a team and be experienced He/she should have the ability to manage in all aspects of modern greenkeeping. and motivate staff, work within agreed budgets and be fully responsible for main- A competitive and attractive remuneration taining the course to the highest standard. package will be available for the suitable In addition, applicants should have experience of the maintenance of machinery and candidate. irrigation systems. The remuneration package includes a three Apply in writing with full CV to: bedroom detached house, and salary will be negotiable depending on experience Doug McClelland and qualifications. Silvermere Golf Club Applications in writing with full CV should Redhill Road be sent to: Keith Monk, Secretary/General Manager, Cobham, Surrey KT111EF Wildernesse Club Ltd, Park Lane, Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0JE RECRUITMENT South Germany HEAD GREENKEEPER/ require a MANAGER NORTHERN SALES required from 1st April 1993 for new Golf Course (Architect Dave Thomas). MANAGER Please reply with full CV (in confidence) to: Box G.I. 11.1 Farmura Environmental Products, leading suppli- BIGG A, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF ers of amenity and landscape products, are looking to appoint a Sales Manager to maintain existing business and develop further the north of England and Scotland. The Caldy Golf Club Ltd. The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic require a self starter with an imaginative approach, a proven sales record and a knowledge of the amenity industry. HEAD GREENKEEPER Applicants must be fully experienced in all aspects of modern The comprehensive package on offer includes greenkeeping methods, have a practical knowledge of modern machinery and irrigation systems. an excellent salary, quality car and other benefits • Ability to motivate a small staff essential which reflect the importance of the position. • Salary is negotiable Reply in confidence with full CV to: % Accommodation not available. The Managing Director, Farmura Ltd. Apply in writing with CV to: Stone Hill, Egerton, Ashford, Kent TN27 9DU The Secretary, Caldy Golf Club, Links Hey Road, Tel: 023376 241/581 Caldy, Wirral L48 1NB

Hurtmore Golf Club require an ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER IFIELD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB for their newly opened 18 hole pay as you play and members Applications are invited for the position of course. Applicants must be experienced in sand/peat greens and have the knowledge to maintain this FIRST ASSISTANT Peter Alliss, Clive Clark designed course. GREENKEEPER The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2/3 years City & Guilds certificate together with sound knowledge of machinery experience and be conversant with all aspects of greenkeeping required. and modern machinery. Salary negotiable. Accommodation available. Applications in writing to the Directors of Apply in writing with CV to: mJQq Hurtmore Golf Club, Hurtmore Road, The Manager, Ifield Golf & Country Club, Hurtmore, near Godalming, Surrey GU7 2RN Rusper Road, Ifield, Crawley, W. Sussex RH11 OLN

HONITON GOLF CLUB require a FIRST ASSISTANT to the HEAD GREENKEEPER CHIPPING SODBURY GOLF CLUB Applicants should be qualified and have sound practical require a experience and the ability to motivate staff. Excellent prospects with modern machinery for young, EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED enthusiastic applicants seeking career progression. HEAD GREENKEEPER Salary negotiable, no accommodation. Salary negotiable - no accommodation Apply with CV to: Apply in writing with CV to: The Secretary, J.L. Carter, Honiton Golf Club, The Secretary Middlehills, Honiton, Devon EX14 8TR Chipping Sodbury Golf Club Tel: 0404 44422 Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS17 6PU

MORE RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENTS ON PAGE 50 NORTH WEST and everyone connected with London & Hatfield for The annual match between the North West section AROUND THE looking after us so well. The competition was well and the Golf Club Stewards was held at Wigan GC, supported by our trade friends: CMW; Parkers; Sta- Arley Hall. The course, which is nine holes, is a gem Brite and S&G Landscapes - our thanks to them. which played twice works out at just over 6,000 Results: 1st Tony Dunstan (Mill Hill GC) 45 pts. yards. As you might imagine, there are some fine 2nd Ted Dickinson (Hatfield & London ) 41 pts. 3rd holes to be played. The clubhouse is Arley Hall itself, John Jackson (Wanstead) 38 pts. which was built in the 1300s and is surrounded by a GREEN On to 17 September and our Autumn Competi- moat which is stocked with rare and beautiful water- tion, held at Upminster GC. A disappointing turn-out fowl, making the perfect backdrop to a well main- but not surprising considering how busy everyone is tained golf course. The result was a win for the at this time of the year. Only 16 players enjoyed stewards, mainly because some team members failed what was a good day and a clear winner emerged in to turn up despite making promises - nevertheless a the form of Jimmy Jay of Brent Valley GC, with 80 day to remember and enjoyed by all who attended. pts over 36 holes, a long way ahead of second place Now that winter draws in our thoughts turn to »fltfuif man Douglas Smith of Thorpe hall Gc on 69 pts. winter lectures. As soon as I have completed the pro- Steve Paterson of Abridge GC came third with 68 pts. gramme I will ensure that members receive a full fix- Thorpe GC and he is now the trophy holder for Our thanks to Pattissons; Sierra; Fisons; Vitex; ture list covering the winter period. To start the ball 1992/93. Following him closely came the evergreen Rhone Poulenc; Agrimaster and to Dennis Smith of T rolling an interesting talk by Clive Heginbotham of David Salisbury of Burghley Park, with further prizes Parker and Sons for organising all the prizes and pre- ICI on 'Nutrition of Fine Turf will take place at Bury being won by G MacDonald, G Patrick and D Wells. senting the winning shield. Our thanks also to Pat GC on 25 November commencing at 7.00pm, fol- As Aussie Macklin wasn't with us to retain the raffle and all at Upminster for allowing us to play. lowed by our AGM. Please make every effort- to prize, his 'boss' David Salisbury was lucky - again! Our London and SE representatives at the Iseki attend and support your section. The hospitality of Kevin and Liz Morgan in the finals were John Jackson and Norman Exley and One piece of news I am very happy to clubhouse made our day complete - many thanks. though neither brought home any silverware they report is that Anthony Davies and his To club secretary Mr G J Higgins go our were both proud to be part of the SE team - and of family are all making a good recovery grateful thanks for the courtesy London, naturally. following their motoring accident. extended to us. Please contact me with any news on 081 4413216. Any news, views or comment - please The Toft GC (Bourne) fixture on 4 Finally, a couple of movements around the sec- contact me on 051 724 5412. November will have taken place when tion: Brian Moggeridge leaves Mill Hill GC to take his BERT CROSS this report appears - a report will follow. first head greenkeeper post at Royston GC; whilst COLIN SWINGLER Darren Burdis takes over as deputy head at Brook- EAST OF ENGLAND SURREY mans Park GC, moving from Hadley Wood. To be given a jewel is always worth a wait, however On 24 September the Surbiton GC hosted the ANDREW PHILLIPS long, and our return to Kings Lynn GC was certainly Parker's Salver and despite several days of monsoon- worth the two year wait. like rainfall, Tony Witt and his crew managed to pre- NORTH EAST On the last occasion we experienced a cloud-burst sent the golf course in top class condition. The Stocksfield GC was the venue for our Autumn Tour- and play was abandoned for the day, so we were results were: 1st D Box 39 pts. 2nd W George 38 pts. nament held on 10 September. Richard Creane, our really looking forward to this fixture. The Rigby Tay- 3rd R Christie 34 pts, with Brian Wilmott (32pts) chairman, thanked the captain and committee of lor Trophy was played on this superb course set in completing a hat-trick of trade prize victories. Stocksfield for giving us courtesy of the course and birch and heather. The fairways proved a little nar- Thanks to Surbiton GC for allowing us courtesy of for the hospitality extended to us all, also to head row for some of us and the 'give' underfoot was their course, to the catering staff for their hospitality greenkeeper, Tommy Harrison, and his staff for something many of us had not experienced for a and, obviously, to the green staff for a job well done. preparing the excellent conditioned course so well. long time. Special thanks are also due to Ron Jobson for his Our thanks go out again to the usual donating The prizes, which were greatly appreciated, were continued help at golf days with starting, score cards companies: Ryton Gravel Co; Shorts; Maxel Con- donated by our sponsors and trade friends! Steering and the like. struction; Fisons; Stewarts; Rigby Taylor; Thomp- a straight course paid off for Michael Wood of Don't forget to contact a committee member if you sons and Rickerby's, with a special thanks to Abcon are interested in the free travel to Harrogate for the (Top Dressing) for their very substantial donation. BTME this coming Jan- The following golf clubs also provided donations: uary. The Turkey Trot and Tyneside; Alnmouth; Newcastle United; Whitley Bay; AGM will be held at Effin- RECRUITMENT Whitburn; Beamish; Arcot Hall; Parklands; Prudhoe; gham GC, 19 December. Warkworth and Northumberland. ROGER TYDEMAN LONDON Results: Best gross A McLure 71. Best nett (Ran- somes Cup) N Parkin (Hexham GC) 74-4=70. Hand- The section's third and RAC Country Club icap 0-11 Best nett (Greenley Cup) B Wilson final summer competition (Stocksfield) 77-5 = 72 (on countback). Handicap 12- require an was held at Hatfield & 28 Best nett (Foresters Shield) R Bell Slayley G&CC London CC on 11 August. 96-19=77. Other leading scores - I Johnson (Stocks- A field of 32 players ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER field) 83-11 = 72. I Hutton (Consett) 77-3 = 74. J enjoyed the golf - but not Richardson (Whickham) 80-5 = 75. I the odd cloud-burst that No accommodation. threatened to ruin a good Cairns (Closehouse) 86-9=77. Congratulations to Michael Gunn of Please write or telephone for details afternoon - however, the rain held off and most Tyneside GC on finishing third in his and an application form to: players completed a dry category in the Iseki finals. round. Thanks to Peter JIMMY RICHARDSON Mr K Symons, Estate Manager, RAC Country Club, Woodcote Park, Wilmerhatch Lane, COMING UP Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EW October 19-November 27: BIGGA Management Courses (six weeks) - Aldwark Tel: (0372) 276311 Manor, York November 2: BIGGA South East Region Seminar - Colchester Centre, Essex

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