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BOARD MEMBERS Richard Barker Patrick Murphy JUNE 1995 FREE READER Gordon Moir Robin Greaves REPLY SERVICE George Barr Chris Mardon Gordon Child Harry Diamond Use the post-paid EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Reader Reply Neil Thomas B.A. Contents Card facing Page 50 for ADMINISTRATION MANAGER further John Pemberton information on SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER Fourth and final the products and Bill Lynch services advertised in this EDUCATION OFFICER Championship Ken Richardson issue. Just state f^sSs®**""" Walter Woods says he's as the companies' Ad MEMBERSHIP SERVICES OFFICER Ref numbers, post the card to us Sami Collins nervous about this, his and we'll arrange for further information to be sent to you Where to contact BIGGA fourth Open as he was direct. Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, about his first in 1978. ADVERTISERS' INDEX York, North Yorkshire Y06 2NF Scott MacCallum talks Tel: 01347 838581 a quick reference guide Fax: 01347 838864 with BIGGA's first Chairman, who retires later this year, on the Ad Ref Page hallowed St Andrews links Pages 14-15 All Seasons 375 32 Atterton & Ellis 7 28 Bob Andrews 381 36 Blec 98 30 Tackling theft and vandalism on the course Charterhouse 130 24,25 Closed circuit television, secure sheds, burglar alarms... Hugh D&E Turf 323 26 Dixon & Holliday 214 16 HBKRm Earth Anchors 486 8 International Tilley examines a myriad of ways to keep the criminal is the official monthly magazine Eric Hunter 73 12 of the British & International fraternity at bay Pages 8-10 Grass Roots 479 35 Golf Greenkeepers Association Hawtree 47 16 Hayters 90 51 EDITORIAL How a green committee should be run Jonathan Gaunt 480 31 Editor: Scott MacCallum Today's golf club membership is more active than ever before JD Greasley 461 32 ADVERTISING LE Lubricants 481 12 Sales and Marketing Manager: Bill Lynch in its pursuit of even higher standards. John Hacker reports on Lely 61 40,41 Senior Advertising Sales Executive: Lewis Equipment 10 30 Carol Dutton the true role of the people who matter Pages 27-30 Lindum 38 50 Exhibition and Marketing Executive: Meetens 151 37 Louise Lunn Outdoor Power Products Telephone: 01347 838581 Next stop Tunisia 413 16 PRODUCTION Pattissons 35 16 Design and Production Editor: Vastly differing environments, extremes of climate, not to Panelite 487 10 Tim Moat, telephone 01904 610611 Prime Watermen 283 29 PRINTING mention what's happening underfoot, makes the architect's job Ransomes 9 52 Hi-Tec Print, Unit 7, Universal Crescent, a real challenge. We look at what's involved ....Pages 31-32 RCS 488 8 North Anston Trading Estate, Rhone Poulenc 59 2 North Anston, Sheffield S31 7NZ Rolawn 34 33 Tel: 01909 568533, fax: 01909 568206 Rufford 5 35 Greenkeeper International: winner Sisis 176 11 of Certificate of Merit in Magazine Regular features Standard Golf 421 18 of the Year category, Editing for Terra lift 483 35 Industry Awards 1994 and 1995 Times Mirror 462 13 Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise BIGGA in focus Neil Thomas welcomes key personnel to the Association reproduced without written permission. Return Colleges • 38,39 postage must accompany all materials submitted whilst bidding a fond farewell to a staunch supporter Page 4 Buyer's Guide • 42-46 if return is requested. No responsibility can be Classified • assumed for unsolicited materials. The right is News A greenkeeper's local paper embarrassment... new appointments... new 47 reserved to edit submissions before publication. Recruitment • 47-49 Although every care will be taken, no kit... and BIGGA's bid for National Lottery Fund cash Pages 5-7, 13 responsibility is accepted for loss of manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Opinions expressed are Education The Association's library is about to open its doors to members. not necessarily those of the Association and no responsibility is accepted by the Association for Check out the impressive tomes available Pages 40-41 such content, advertising or product information that may appear. Circulation is by subscription. Subscription rate: UK £34 per year, Europe and Eire £44. The magazine is also distributed to BIGGA members, golf clubs, local authorities, the turf industry, libraries and central government. £50 CASH IN OUR ISSN 0961 - 6977 Cover BUYER'S GUIDE © 1995 British & International COMPETITION: Golf Greenkeepers Association The 14th hole at St Andrews Old Course. Picture by Keith Hailey TURN TO PAGE 42 ADVERTISING WORKS IN GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL:
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t is a pleasure this month to will enable us to influence a 1987 at the STRI offices in Bing- Iwelcome Geoff Hills as our first wider audience through both ley. It was Peter who welcomed employee Regional Administra- general golfing magazines, press us there and provided us with our tor. Geoff comes from a green- and TV. This is not an easy task first 'home'. For the 18 months keeping/secretarial background as the greenkeeping side of golf is we were based there, Peter and I within golf and is looking for- usually far from media minds shared adjoining offices and it ward to the tasks which lie ahead other than in a crisis - the inces- was in early conversations with with enthusiasm and an eager- sant rain of 1988 during the him and such as Jeff Perris and ness to get involved. His appoint- Open at Lytham comes to mind Mike Canaway that I was first ment has resulted directly from as does the condition of the golf imbued with the doctrines of an initiative by the South East course for the 1991 Open at Birk- greenkeeping and the vagaries of Regional Board who felt that the dale. Crisis coverage is one thing, greenkeepers. How fitting there- time had come when the Associa- educating the golfing public in fore that as Peter leaves the STRI, tion could no longer place the BIGGA in focus the importance of greenkeeping the relationship of our two bodies demands of regional administra- BY NEIL THOMAS and greenkeepers is quite has never been closer. We are tion upon working greenkeepers. another. It is the latter which we currently nearing production of 'A To signify their commitment to need to tackle with increasing Practical Guide to Ecological the new appointment, the South vigour as the vast majority of the Management of the Golf Course', East Region together with its con- golfing public are quite oblivious detailed below, which has been stituent sections ie Kent, Surrey, to the realities of golf course jointly commissioned by BIGGA London, Sussex and East Anglia maintenance, to the technical and the STRI with the aim being have agreed to forgo their annual expertise necessary to present golf to provide a practical source of subscription refunds in order to courses in pristine condition and information to the practising golf part fund the post. Initially Head- indeed to the fact that the golf greenkeeper. This will be fol- quarters will supply any supple- club's most valuable employees lowed by a booklet dealing with mentary finance that may be are its greenkeeping staff. Part of grass identification whilst we are necessary although I know that Scott's brief therefore is to work also cooperating on the produc- the Region hopes to indepen- in this area and he will be looking tion of a training video on the dently finance the post in total in Geoff Hills: BIGGA's first employee to members to provide practical reconstruction of a green. These due course. One particularly Regional Administrator assistance where appropriate. are all exciting projects made important aspect of the position resultant benefits for green- This month I have covered the possible through the Education will be the contact with golf clubs keeper, golf club and indeed the arrival of two newcomers as and Development Fund and for and the greenkeeping staff. This Association. Geoff will have a BIGGA employees and we look to which the support of the STRI contact will have two prime large territory to cover and them to contribute much to has been essential. So as Peter motives ie to promote the welfare overnight results should not be BIGGA's future progress and leaves centre stage I thank him of greenkeepers and to introduce anticipated. However, in the development. As we say hello to for all his assistance over the past new members to the Association. medium/longer terms I expect Geoff and Scott, it is time to bid eight years and I suspect that he For the first time a region will this appointment to have a signif- farewell to the STRI's Director, Dr will remain a busy man. On have an individual able to devote icant impact and I know that it Peter Hayes. As Peter fast behalf of members and staff I the time to 'grass roots' contact has been welcomed throughout approaches retirement, I reflect wish him a happy and healthy and I feel sure that there will be the South East Region. I wish back to BIGGA's beginnings in retirement. Geoff every success. On the subject of new appoint- Is it worth ments, Scott MacCallum has now Ecology book out this month the risk? commenced his editorial duties A new book which will soon with Greenkeeper International prove invaluable to As a result of using BIGGA's magazine. Scott has a strong greenkeepers all over the Legal Advice Service, a journalistic golfing background country will be available this greenkeeper received £15,000 and will now immerse himself in month. in settlement of a claim arising the greenkeeping world. With the 'The Practical Guide to out of unfair dismissal - change of an editor comes the Ecological Management of the available only if you are a paid opportunity to reflect on the Golf Course' was written after up BIGGA member. Personal quality, content and direction of BIGGA identified the need to accident cover up to £5,000 is the magazine. The magazine is assist greenkeepers, golf club also available only if you are a very important to the Association officials, especially chairmen paid up BIGGA member. and the prime means of contact of green and anyone Then there's legal advice, with our membership. We do interested in ecology of golf accident cover, employment therefore need the thoughts of courses. protection - vital in today's our readers and constructive Written by Mr R S Taylor, world for today's comments and suggestions are an STRI ecologist, the 103 greenkeepers. Thousands of always welcome - no more so page book, illustrated in full greenkeepers already enjoy than in the current change-over colour, was produced with the of the many benefits of BIGGA period. Please let Scott have your assistance of Jacobson E-Z Go £3 for BIGGA membership. ideas particularly on future con- UK Ltd and the BIGGA Gold members and £10 for non Can you really afford not to be tent and direction of the maga- and Silver Key members in co- BIGGA members. a member? zine. It is a members magazine operation with the STRI. You can reserve your copy Remember, payment can now and members' voices should be It can be purchased from now by telephoning Samantha also be made by Visa/Access. heard. Increasingly we hope that BIGGA headquarters at a cost Flint on 01347 838581. Scott's background and contacts LYING DIVOTS
A young English trainee has earned the once-in-a- lifetime chance hone his skills at the feet of a master. Chris Knowles (20) of Telford Shropshire will spend 12 months in the USA by studying under one of the nine Master Greenkeepers in the World, Terry Buchan. Cynthia's marketing challenge Chris, who earned a Cynthia Larbey, pictured, has been appointed Group Marketing diploma in Turf Science and Manager of Ransomes pic taking on responsibility for the mar- Sports Ground Management keting functions of all Ransomes' group companies world- at Myerscough College, wide. Lancashire, will work under Based at Ransomes' headquarters at Ipswich Cynthia has Terry at Double Eagle in marketing experience in both the consumer and industrial Columbus Ohio. sectors. Colin Montgomerie laid the I "Working alongside Ransomes' existing sales and market- final brick at Chobham Golf ing teams worldwide I shall be ensuring that all our market- Club's new clubhouse less ing aims and objectives are truly consumer led," said Cynthia. than two years after DC Leisure first began constructionof the Surrey club's course. The new clubhouse Greenkeeper backed facilities include the 'Colin Montgomerie Suite' of function rooms, a bar and a la carte restaurant, pro shop in public slur outrage and changing rooms. Monty's ceremonial piece Dunfermline Golf Club Head we have also used it to fill in div- ough and Ronnie always does of brick laying represented Greenkeeper Ronnie Cunning- ots around the course and I think what he says he is going to do." the conclusion of the ham had a nasty shock when he this is why certain members have With the special meeting construction phase of DC picked up the local newspaper felt that the course has looked approaching Steve Isaacs of the Leisure Group's first golf club and discovered a public notice untidy. It's been so dry that there STRI was invited to make an management project. informing members that a special has been no growth and every inspection of the course. • Hayter has appointed Tim meeting would be held to discuss course in the area has suffered. "He thought it was a real emer- Yardley as its new Marketing 1. The general condition of the We also have to water by hand," gency when he was asked to visit Manager. Tim, golf course and 2. The perfor- said Ronnie. but said that the course is better pictured, arrives mance of the greenkeeping staff. "I have not even been invited this year than it was last year," at Hayter from The meeting, due to be held on to attend the meeting. Is it any said Ronnie. Hunter Plastics June 2 has been called by a group wonder you hear of young green- This was backed up by Mr De where he was of disillusioned members keepers having breakdowns and Rose who also spoke with Steve Product unhappy with the condition and attempting suicide?" he added Isaacs. Marketing genera] untidiness of the course ruefully. His view is that the course is Manager and and does not have the approval "The green committee and the the same or better than every has also worked with of the club. According to club sec- council are not in agreement with other course in the area," he Marley Excursions. He is a retary Bob De Rose, 49 year-old those who have called the special explained. member of the Chartered Ronnie has the full support of the meeting but it is in the constitu- "I hope that his positive view of Institute of Marketing. Says club's council (committee) and tion that a special meeting must the course will mean some of the Kim Macfie, Hayter's Sales green committee. be held if 50 names are put to a petitioners changing their minds and Marketing Director, "This "This has come from 59 mem- petition," said Mr De Rose. and that there will not be enough is a key appointment to the bers out of a total membership of "It is our view that Ronnie is names for the meeting to go Spellbrook team and Tim 600 and it's totally unwarrented," doing a very fair job. I sit in on ahead but it is very unfortunate brings with him a large said Ronnie, adding that he had a the green committee meetings that the greenkeeping staffs rep- variety of relevant great deal of support from among which are always extremely thor- utation can be called into ques- experience." the other members. tion in such a public fashion. • Germinal Holdings Ltd, the "My team - there are four • Wareham Golf Club Mud sticks." wholesale seed merchants experienced men and two greenkeeper Steven Campbell Club President Bill Kennedy group which includes Samuel apprentices - have worked was awarded damages after had a slightly different view of McCausland Ltd in Northern extremely hard in difficult cir- winning an unfair dismissal the situation than the club Secre- Ireland, David Bell Ltd in cumstances and it is disgusting tribunal. tary. It was his view that some of Scotland, Germinal Ireland in the way we have been treated. The club had made him the Club's council were not in full Ireland and British Seed "In the three years I've been redundant after a chemical support of the greenkeeper and Houses in England, has here we have continually reaction killed off 11 off the that the same was true of the appointed three new directors improved the course by making greens and the club had lost green committee. to the Board of Directors. the tees bigger and redoing the £10,000 in revenue. "Those who are complaining Roger Saunders, Oliver bunkers. We put in new sand and The club said that it could are not in a position to discuss Vaughan and Michael before we did it we got samples not afford to keep him on but the technicalities of greenkeeping Shannon come from the the tribunal found that Mr for the members to look at and but are unhappy about the gen- English, Irish and Scottish Campbell had not been they approved of what we were eral untidiness of the course. I arms of the group consulted over his redundancy doing. would say that there is room for respectively. and awarded him £696. "The new sand was white and improvement." HÎH3F1ÎÎ i m
Working for the good of the fine turf industry Food for thought as plans hot up for BTME The 1995 BTME at Harrogate is already guaranteed to be a huge success. A total of 131 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance at the Exhibition on January 24- Slaley Hall looks to John Deere kit 26 and they, and the visitors, will Slaley Hall has brought a range 3235 lightweight fairways course, ensuring that it remains enjoy facilities, including cater- of nine John Deere machines to mower; two 2243D diesel greens- at the top of the premier league ing,which have been substantially boost the maintenance pro- mowers; two Gator 6x4 utility of the golf world," said Stuart improved on previous years as a gramme on its championship vehicles; a 2653 utility tees Brown, Director of Golf. result of the introduction of dedi- course. mower; a 755 20hp compact Dan Sexton, Marketing Coordi- cated restaurant areas. The equipment was supplied tractor with 60in mid-mounted nator for Britain & Europe flew to In addition for the first time all by local John Deere groundscare mower and two E35 lawn edgers. Slaley Hall from Deere and Com- four home Unions are being dealer Greenlay Ltd of Chopping- "Slaley Hall is already recog- pany's Head Office in to USA to invited to attend and will be pro- ton which will be providing a full nised as a leading course in the hand over the machines. vided with stand accommodation after sales and parts back-up ser- north of England and the pur- Slaley Hall is host to a number at no cost. Hopefully they will be vice. chase of the new John Deere of important events this year and able to take up the offer and in The new range includes: A equipment will enhance the its Hotel will open on August 1. doing so further enhance the growing stature of the Exhibition as an event not to be missed. The comprehensive education Architects programme featured in the week at Harrogate includes the sign Council National Education Conference on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23, the agreement Educational Seminar Programme The recent British Institute of on Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 Golf Course Architects 1995 which runs concurrently with the Conference at Wentworth Exhibition. New to '96 will be saw the signing of an practical workshops allowing agreement between British, smaller groups to work together French and European on specific topics Society of Architects' Groups Ken Richardson, BIGGA's Edu- to establish a Council of cation Officer said: "The pro- European Golf Course gramme is almost complete and Architects. will be the most exciting ever The new Council which will seen at Harrogate and certainly meet initially in England in the most comprehensive any- It's looking good: Mike Sheehan and John Souter June will discuss ways of where in Europe in 1996." collaboration and co- Last year 16 companies left it As part of a £4 million vice Hepworth's now offer to its operation between all bodies too late with their applications for development programme customers. in golf course design in exhibition space and were disap- at Mere Golf & Country Club The green was constructed Europe, particularly in areas pointed and this year already near Knutsford, Cheshire, a new using Hepworth's Chelford root of education, ecology, the there is only 15% of the expanded 700 square metre putting green zone which is produced to USGA environment and safety. square metreage remaining. has been laid in front of the club- specification. Bill Lynch, Sales and Marketing house. "We have seen over three Manager, said: "Despite introduc- The excellence of the new inches of root growth in only Canada date ing a new hall and increasing the green is a tribute to the work of three weeks in early Spring while The 47th Canadian size of the exhibition by 25% Mere's Course Manager Mike the weather is still cold," said Turfgrass Conference and only 15% remains with eight Sheehan and John Souter, a turf- Mike. "Hepworth's service has Trade Show at Vancouver months to go. In '95, 16 compa- grass consultant acting for Hep- been tremendous, especially with Trade and Convention nies unfortunately couldn't be worth's Minerals & Chemicals. the assistance of John Souter, Centre, Vancouver, British accommodated. If any company is Hepworth's products were sup- and the product itself is first Columbia, next year will be thinking about exhibiting in '96 plied for the contract by distribu- class, very consistent with each held on Saturday March 2 to they really should contact Louise tors Moneystone Ltd and John's delivery. I'm looking forward to Tuesday March 5, 1996. Lunn on 01347 838581 now." consultation was part of the ser- creating a great surface." Magazine collects its second 'Oscar' Hot pot, Bill Greenkeeper International again Beaumont, showed what a well respected magazine it is in the publishing a folk group world by being honoured at the Editing for Industry Awards for the second year in succession. and golf at The magazine received a Certifi- cate of Merit at the dinner held in BIGGA's the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, and it was presented to new editor National Scott MacCallum, pictured right, by Labour MP Ken Livingstone. Tournament "The Award is a tribute to the work of Tim Moat the design and BIGGA's National Tournament production editor and my prede- is set to be one of the best yet cessor Chris Boiling and I was with 27 prizes up for grabs delighted to collect it on their over the three days as well as behalf," said Scott. some excellent post golf "I will be working hard to entertainment. ensure that the magazine contin- With St Annes Old Links, at ues to win awards," he added. Lytham the venue, the occasion will have a true Lancashire flavour. "As well as prizes for the best 36 and 54 hole scores 4 It could be us: BIGGA we will have separate competitions each day so if you have an off day you can still bounce back the next day applies to Lottery Fund and win an excellent price," said Bert Cross, the North- BIGGA has applied to the small room in the STRI offices in avenues of potential grant aid. We west secretary who is National Lottery Fund for a grant Bingley and since it moved to the also hope to attract donations and organising the event. to boost the Association's recentiy- present premises at Aldwark grants from other bodies or indi- launched Building Fund aimed at Manor in May '89. viduals associated with the indus- Timetable securing new office premises. "Aldwark Manor suited the try," explained John. Sunday July 30: Registration. "The Building Fund was created Association's purposes extremely The search for potential new Monday July 31: The Fison's as a separate fund for the pur- well until the last 12 months premises is on-going with the ulti- Bowl - 18 hole medal. poses of attracting money to be when expanding activities high- mate purchase price dependent Evening: Miracle Amenity used to either buy suitable office lighted the acute shortage of very much on the type and loca- Care Evening - Lancashire accommodation with or without space and a need to look to the tion of suitable property. It is theme open to all the family additional land or, alternatively, future," said John. envisaged that this will be within with Lancashire buffet converting or improving leased The Building Fund was the current locality to avoid staff (hotpot, black pudding and accommodation if it is ultimately launched with a transfer of £5,000 relocation problems. scouse) and a Lancashire folk seen that this is the best option," out of general BIGGA funds and The existing lease on Aldwark group. said John Pemberton, BIGGA's has an initial target of £250,000. Manor is due for renewal in Tuesday August 1: Standard Administration Manager. "The Association is in the pro- December 1997 by which time it Golf Trophy - 18 hole medal. The Association's needs have cess of applying for financial sup- is hoped that the Association will 36 hole prize - 0-14 handicap grown steadily since its inception port through the National Lottery be in a strong position to look for -David RoyleCup, 15-28 in 1987 when it was based in one Fund and is exploring other alternative accommodation. handicap - Paterson Trophy. Best Gross 36 hole score - Toro Trophy. The Vitax Putting saw Viscount Whitelaw fit a visit Cup - 18 hole putting Viscount Whitelaw to Penrith into his busy schedule. competition. "I know the Viscount's detective Evening: Tournament Dinner attends new cup and that encouraged me to write with speaker Bill Beaumont. and ask if he would attend. I was Wednesday: William competition delighted when he agreed," Hargreaves Trophy (Sisis) - The inaugural Course Care Cum- explained Ian. 18 hole medal. 54 hole best bria Cup got off to a wonderful Course Care Managing Director Gross Hardi Amenity start when it was honoured with a Philip Arundel and John Wood, Sprayers' Trophy. 54 hole visit from BIGGA President Vis- the Marketing and Development best Nett Miracle Amenity count Whitelaw. Director both attended the day Care Trophy. The competition, held at the and Philip presented the prizes. Wednesday afternoon: Prize beautiful Penrith Golf Club, of Viscount Whitelaw flanked by Philip Such was the excellent response giving and departure (around which Viscount Whitelaw is a Arundel, left, John Wood and Ian to the day that it looks certain to 5-6pm). member, was the brainchild of Holoran become a permanent fixture on Anyone seeking further Northern Chairman Ian Holoran such that it is difficult for some the golfing calendar. information regarding the who knowing that there was a members to get to some tourna- The overall winner was local event should contact Bert long established Cleveland Cup ment venues so I thought it would man Marshall Monkhouse who Cross on 0151 724 5412. sponsored by Course Care be a good idea to launch a Cum- raked every bunker before playing Accommodation information approached the company about bria Cup. Course Care agreed and in the afternoon. can be obtained from the possibility of sponsoring a Results: Cat 1. 1. B. Storey 36 pts; 2. J. their sponsorship was a wonderful Irvine 33; B Hovarth 32. Cat 2. 1. M. Samantha Flint at Cumbria Cup. boost to the event," said Ian. Monkhouse 37; 2. J. Thompson 34; 3. G. Mes- Headquarters, 01347 838581. senger 28. Cat 3. 1. G. Forbes 21 (on count- "The nature of our region is It was also Ian's initiative which back); 2. A. Turnbell 21; T. Stevens 18. Worldwide ®© 1991 • Protect your machines NOW! with the unique RCS security system. Under • Whether you own one or several machines you are a target of theft. Golf course security shouldn't rely on luck and a few flimsy padlocks to keep the insurance • The RCS system works on a company happy, says Hugh Tilley nationwide basis through golf clubs, manufacturers, dealers, hire shops, insurance and finance companies etc. s a general category golf protecting many location is to • If you would like to become part of Acourses must rate alongside open them up, illuminate them or farms as the premises which are even have someone living on site. our network please do not hesitate least protected from theft and Lighting for car parks, machinery in contacting our office. vandalism. But this is a generali- compounds, and buildings is a sation because a number of clubs simple deterrent, and in some cir- have learnt the hard way that cumstances such lights can be keeping what is rightfully theirs linked to passive infra-red (p.i.r.) 01753-831553 requires some thought and atten- or other sensors. Access points or write to: PO BOX 1455 tion. For the majority, however, such as gates may also be worth all that protects them from an illuminating. Closed circuit TV Windsor insurance claim is luck and per- (CCTV) can also work well in Berks SL4 1QR haps some flimsy padlocks. conjunction with lighting, nor In preparing this feature it does CCTV need to work continu- seemed logical to ask the local ously to have a deterrent effect. crime prevention officer about his Obviously sitings will be all experience, but his good fortune important to effect, it is no good was that in what is still a largely it there are vulnerable points rural area the greatest risks are which are hidden. Typically members' parked cars and the greenkeepers' sheds are hidden ROOTFAST gaming machines in the club- away beyond the ninth and have house, and the greatest deterrents all round access with vulnerable THE PROVEN ANTI-VANDAL are lights and staff quarters on areas such as windows at the the premises. Nevertheless there back. 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There are purpose made requiring specific protective secure buildings such as those action to be taken before ANCILLARY ANCHOR supplied by Groundhog and Type AA-25 renewal. There may also be small another alternative is to build print which says that items are with security in mind. Swinton not covered unless actually in Park outside Manchester did just view or locked away. Either way that, although it was not a cheap if a likely investment in security option. Their building holds all 25mm diameter prevents hassle and disruption it their kit as well as housing office, zinc-plated tube. must be well worthwhile. rest area and workshop etc. Again AA 25 is installed Many courses have footpaths, it is not the prettiest of buildings, using a 41b. hammer. byways and other public access with two steel doors, no windows and these can be a double edged and a solid flat concrete roof, but sword, they give ready access to it is vandal proof as well as being vandals and those of criminal highly resistant to theft. The vul- EARTH ANCHORS LTD. intent, but they also give access nerability of the doors to ram- 15 CAMPBELL ROAD, CROYDON, to potential witnesses, and there ming is avoided by a steel beam SURREY CRO 2SQ is nothing the former like less locked in front perhaps somewhat m Tel: 0181 684 9601 Fax: 0181 684 2230 than having a witness. 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much as the probability of joyrid- Increasingly modern plant, of what equipment they actually ers taking them for a scramble including tractors and mowers own and what should be in the around the course, an occurrence are being made vandal resistant shed. The police suggest that all which can be more expensive and by the manufacturer, in the past equipment is marked distinc- have greater effect on play than it has been too easy to steal bat- tively, and permanently. Many simply losing the machine. teries, put dirt in the fuel or oth- clubs have a logo, emblem or liv- Other effective means of pro- erwise render the machine ery, use of such will help render tection are to chain and padlock unusable. If your course is vulner- equipment un-resaleable, thus Items to buildings or other sub- able consider this when buying valueless to the thief. A bright stantial structure - even a post new equipment. Data tagging is and distinctive colour may also Earth Anchors concreted into the ground, and another option offered by at least have safety advantages on the supply a while It may be possible to go one major manufacturer, while it course. It may also be worthwhile variety of into any locksmith or traditional is possible to fit one of the track- investing in proper signwriters anchors to ironmonger and get chain and ing systems which will at least paint brushes and seeing if any- secure external locks, there are specialists in almost guarantee that the item is one on the staff can make a rea- equipment. plant security such as Lincoln found. Whether these are cost sonable job of painting the club's Their range of Master Products who provide effective for golf course machin- name on major items. Rootfast proven products and technical ery is another matter. There are many types and sys- anchored anti- vandal know how. Their experience has Simple precautions such as tems of intruder alarm, and these furniture is been with the plant hire industry keeping the serial numbers of have become more sophisticated guaranteed for and contractors plant where plant everything which you acquire will and reliable with expanding three years theft has been rife. The plant hire help should the item be stolen, it demand. There are also many industry usually lets equipment is also useful if ordering parts, experienced suppliers and fitters, tends only to result in lost sleep, out on the basis of hirer's risk, so and it may help establish both although there are cowboys catching someone red-handed is beware and protect hired items as value and provide a stock check. around. A quiet word at the probably more fiction than fact. if they were your own. Some clubs have little knowledge police station may produce some Detection can be as simple as suggestions, off the record of the common p.i.r lighting, invest- course. ing a little more than the cost of a Deciding on a system and the DIY shed unit will give better reli- level of protection required will ability and discrimination, or as depend on many factors, such as sophisticated as a complete how great the risk is, proximity of linked system with multiple sen- staff housing and so on. There is sors, an autodialler and video no point in fitting elaborate elec- recording. Once you get to these P ANELITE tronic detection when there is a levels you may as well include a good compound, or strong build- fire alarm so you have double ings, or even if the location is so protection, but beware of smok- remote that no one would get ing, lighting a bonfire close by or MODULAFORM there in time even if called. burning the bacon. 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Walter Woods is gearing up for his fourth and final Open Championship - and his course is already in great shape. Scott MacCallum reports from St Andrews
here are some jobs which are thLinke ultimate Woods who, as Links Superintendenst at S t Tin their field. I'm not talking about being Andrews, is guardian of the most revered paid vast sums for doing not a lot or even one stretches of golfing land in the world. During of those bizarre jobs which we know don't his 21 years at St Andrews Walter has seen his really exist but for which we've had a secret greenkeeping skills not only come of age but hankering anyway - like Chief Sun Tan Lotion mature to the extent that he is one of the most Applier on Baywatch. respected figures in the business. No, I mean a job where you are in constant Approaching his fourth, and final, Open touch with greatness and gives you the chance Championship - he retires at the end of the to leave your mark in some small way. There year - Walter is confident that the man who are a few people lucky enough to have one of joins his elite club of Champions - Jack Nick- these jobs - keeper of the Crown Jewels; laus, Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo - will mechanic on a Williams Renault Formula 1 have climbed to the peak of the leaderboard car; trainer for the Brazilian football team; on a course as close to perfection as nature From two years before the Championship editor of Greenkeeper International; chef at the would allow the greenkeeper is working closely with the Savoy Hotel; caddie to Laura Davies. All of "There is something about the Old Course R&A and its team with the emphasis very these positions give the holder a privileged which brings out the best in the best player of much on working together as a team. chance to walk in the shadow of greatness and the time and they always appreciate the way "You won't get the R&A stipulating width of in some small way help it along its way. the course is set up and hopefully it will be the fairway or speed of the green for a champi- Another of the jobs belongs to Walter same this time," said Walter in his office deep onship. The Championship committee meets in the heart of the hallowed links. the greenkeeper many months before and will Walter and Head Greenkeeper "Coming up to my fourth Open I worry ask his opinion about how he thinks the Eddie Adams discuss the work ahead about it just as much as I did the first. I've course should set up. If the committee has been lucky to have had good Opens and touch anything to say it will do so right there and wood I'll have another one again but the pres- then. The R&A has its own agronomist and he sure is so much greater now than it was in my is very knowledgeable and experienced. He's first Open in '78. Just look at the amount of got a broad outlook on all the championship money riding on it. It attracts millions to an courses. area, possibly as much as £15 million to this "The greenkeeper is ultimately responsible area, and there can be so much riding on just but he gathers knowledge from every area. one putt. When it comes to your greens you know that "It means huge responsibility on the green- they have got to be firm and that the grass has keeper. If the tented village blows down it can got to be on the lean hungry side during the be put up again but if there is something tournament. wrong with the course it can crucify you." "The only thing that can create a problem is You get a strong feeling of cautious confi- the weather and you have to be prepared to dence talking to Walter about The Open expect anything to happen and be in a posi- because he knows that however much you tion to cope. Forecasting is extremely good prepare and no matter how good you are it nowadays but on a links the wind can whip up can sometimes go wrong. suddenly and dry the course out very quickly," With an Open Championship, however, said Walter, before adding that at St Andrews there is very little left to chance thanks to the they have wall to wall irrigation and a huge R&A and its hugely experienced staff who 357,000 gallon reservoir to draw on. offer as much back-up as any greenkeeper This year a radical new technique has been could possibly want. applied to ensure that the course will be seen 14 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL June 1995 at its best for the Championship. tional lines and he now thinks how I think," Alfred Dunhill Cups which involved having "At St Andrews we always attract a lot of Walter chuckles. "He's learned the old fash- the course in tip top shape in late October visitors. It's the home of golf and people from ioned ways. For instance when we spread fer- when many other courses are put down to all over the world want to come and play and tiliser we don't use a spreader we do it by sleep for the winter. divots are one of our biggest problems. A few hand. I've taught all my young men to spread "Greenkeeping has reached a stage where years ago Carnoustie began using astrotuf by hand. we can do virtually anything at any time. Not mats and we thought we'd follow suit. We use "You might think it dirty and slow but it only has knowledge improved and I've learned an oblong piece of astroturf a foot by six keeps your fertiliser down to a minimum, is a from greenkeepers all over the world but huge inches and a tee peg in it and the players carry skilful way of applying it and you're guaran- strides have been made in machinery. them with them and this has helped us quite teed not to make a mistake. The one way a "I've got triplexes which can cut beautifully. dramatically, because our fairways are virtu- greenkeeper is sure to lose his job is to make a I've got aeration machines that can aerate ally divot free.They are looking quite different mistake. So you do everything on a champi- leaving barely no marks. I've got machines from anything I've ever seen. They are onship course with patience with skill and which can aerate down to 16 inches, absolutely perfect." how you are taught from the people who have unknown years ago." The mats have led to some strange sights on done it before. Now Eddie has learned those Working at the Golfing Mecca means that the Old Course with some innocent visitors things he puts it into practice and he is com- Walter must prepare the course at the same using them on the greens and even in bunkers ing into a championship with a great deal of time as thousands of golfers are enjoying their while many mats have joined tins of short- responsibility." once in a lifetime visit but he doesn't see that bread and tartan bonnets as valued souvenirs. During the Championship Walter will also as an inconvenience. Walter is lucky to have a fine team of young have the help of the BIGGA Greenkeeping "It gives me great of satisfaction that we can greenkeepers working under him who will all Support team consisting of 45 British green- prepare a championship course in superb con- be available to add weight to the Open prepa- keepers, two from Sweden and one from the dition and still be open to thousands of visitors. rations in addition to their own work on the USA who walk with every match to rake Anybody can have a great golf course if nobody other St Andrews courses. bunkers and generally assist with the evening is playing on it, but just think how great it is to "I've got five head greenkeepers and they divoting. prepare it for lots of people to enjoy golf at the are responsible for their own course through "The Greenkeeping Support Team started at same time. How many people have come to St me. Eddie Adams is Head Greenkeeper for the the Open in '84 but when BIGGA was formed Andrews and taken up the game?" Old Course." and took over the organising of it it has gone It's a thought which obviously gives Walter Born and bred in St Andrew Eddie began from strength to strength," said Walter, great pleasure. his career in St Andrews and he works closely BIGGA's first Chairman. with Walter. In addition to The Open every five years or Pictured: St Andrews' wall-to-wall irrigation system "I've groomed Eddie to think on the tradi- so Walter has prepared the Old Course for ten in action. Photographs by Scott MacCallum If you want a safe and easy way to mow banks and slopes A or to mow small confined areas - COURSE
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AD TELEPHONE: 0161 -320 8100 FAX: 0161-335 0114 REF 47 Send your letters to The Editor, Greenkeeper International, YOU SAY Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF or fax them on 01347 838864 Replacing divots on tees: British views are sought by American eager to learn This letter is to enquire about Research then) and long before the opinion of the British and that old greenkeepers were not- International Golf Greenkeepers Comparisons make me ing the adverse effect of agricul- Association on the subject of tural fertilisers, including basis replacing divots on tees covered think again about temporary slag, applied to feed the sheep by cool-season grass (normally, I on the course. Their stand-by suppose, either creeping bent, was soot, a purely nitrogenous Kentucky bluegrass or perennial greens and trolleys 'fertiliser'. Certainly immediately ryegrass). The subject seems to I would like to congratulate keepers in this country who after the war, my colleagues and be one of increasing disagree- you on the article comparing need to use temporary greens. I at St Ives Research Station ment. Some will argue that Middlesbrough Municipal Golf In the article it states that were advising as standard prac- golfers should replace divots on Centre with its 80,000 rounds Royal Worlington is built on a tice ammonia, blood, hoof and tees to relieve the workload for of golf a year and Royal Wor- superb parcel of land with a horn and iron - and that was the greenkeeper. Personally I lington Golf Club, with its 350 sandy loam soil. For this rea- only echoing what was standard have always understood that one (some very part time) mem- son and the fact that Royal practice, on links courses any- should not replace divots on bers. It was extremely interest- Worlington only has 350 mem- way, before the war. Are we to tees, since this only leads to ing to read how the two Head bers (many of whom only play dismiss the proven soundness of loose and inconsistent turf tex- Greenkeepers manage their once or twice a year), I can advice and practice over a cen- ture, slow play and unsatisfac- courses with their different soil understand why Mr Gee does tury, merely to further the gim- tory recovery results due to the conditions and play conditions. not need to use temporary mick of frequently repeated frequent scattering of divots. However, as a greenkeeper greens. However, some of us chemical soil analyses, which at In my experience, I have found at a private club where are not as lucky as he. best merely confirm what an two general approaches to main- members have come to My second point con- experienced eye, be it of green- tenance of tees: One is the place- expect all year round cerns trolley keeper or agronomist, knows ment of soil-seed mixture in golf, I feel I would like restrictions anyway? divot marks, carried out in to raise two observa- / # during winter I would be the first to admit accordance to, and immediately tions from the arti- months. On that many trials could be faulted following the changing of the cle. We are situated some courses it for sloppy techniques or on tech- tee-markers (on a daily to on the Chiltern has become a nical foundations. STRI trials weekly basis, depending on the Uplands on a soil necessity to be and others were not with con- ambitions and budget of the classed as Pebbly able to restrict ventional root zones but with club). The other is hand plug- Clay. Although trolleys because of sand-only and it is fully accepted ging with fresh sod from the free draining increased winter that such sterile root zones need greenkeepers' turf nursery (if he during periods play. I totally agree not only NPK but lime and even has one), also carried out after of excessive that there is as much trace elements, but these are the tee markers have been rainfall, I am very aware weight on the bottom quite atypical. Nevertheless shifted. However, the art and that the soil is open to com- of a trolley as there is there are trials (and I have read science of greenkeeping is a paction. on the bottom of a pair of feet. them in detail) where the link is dynamic affair, and there may I have been lucky enough to However golfers with trolleys proven, but even if this were not well be a new order of the day, have played Royal Worlington will navigate a very similar true, then hundreds of experi- so to speak. As a non-green- and have to agree that it is an path, leading to worn turf sur- enced head men and advisers keeper, I can therefore only hope outstanding test of golf, with faces and compacted soils. have first hand experience of the to be aware and appreciative of free draining firm and very We all realise from first hand invasion of annual meadow the new and improved tech- true putting surfaces. experience that golf is now grass into fine bent or fescue turf niques. I shall be looking for- However, I feel the com- more popular than ever before, as a result of one incautious dose ward to hearing from you. ment, "There should not be and courses are expected to be of complete fertiliser. James H Duncan MSc (Civ temporary greens anywhere in presented to higher and higher We are told that most soils Eng), 106 1/2 Linn Street, this country because the standards. Only with the use of contain too much phosphate ITHACA, NY 14850, USA weather is not that bad. If you temporary holes and trolley even in agricultural work. Pre- look after the greens in the restrictions can some courses cisely! So why apply more, wast- summer, you will not need achieve this. ing money and producing 'Illogical' ideas temporary greens in the win- G Bruce, Head Greenkeeper, negative results. There are many ter", is slightly unfair to green- Berkhamsted Golf Club excellent examples of bent/fes- cue greens with soil analyses need clarification showing 3 ppm of phosphates Apropos the article on the link deductions need to be chal- fertiliser form) encourage annual and hundreds of very bad over- between phosphatic fertilisers lenged. meadow grass invasion, is ques- fed annual meadow grass greens and annual meadow grass inva- The basis of greenkeeping over tioned. Yet this was the basis of with levels of around 1,000 ppm, sion of bent/fescue turf, it does the past century or longer, that the acid theory of the twenties as proven by surveys reported by seem to me that the illogicality phosphatic fertilisers (as (on which STRI was formed as STRI (reference Hayes, Arthur: of Mr Laycock's views and opposed to phosphates in non- the Board of Greenkeeping 'Greenkeeper'July 1986). YOUSAI 'It is perhaps healthy that the basics of our STANDARD GOLF profession should be FOR ALL YOUR COURSE examined and indeed EQUIPMENT The rugged Pro-Line Standard Tee Console is designed and constructed modified if the need is to last for years. The tee data information sign, hole number, par, handicap and yardages are engraved on tough, resilient acrylic material, and the background colour of the proven beyond doubt' sign matches the ball washer and litter caddie colours. You can specify up to four different yardages which From previous page students and starters who may should be coloured to match the tee It is admitted that applying markers. be encouraged to reject proven £309.59 complete PLUS VAT phosphates on alkaline soils will truths - they should listen to the bring in annual meadow grass, advice that I received when I You will but today most root zones are on first joined Bingley immediately appreciate the the alkaline side of neutral. Acid after the war. "We have made classic, subtle soils lock up fertiliser phosphate many mistakes in the past and beauty of our - which was the basis of the old you will be no exception, but for new Green acid theory - so on both counts * goodness sake do not copy the Fairway Signs it is at best wasteful to apply & Directional ones we have already made"! Arrows. The phosphates in fertiliser form. J H Arthur BSc (Agric) bright white Most top dressings today contain type is highly quite enough phosphate to meet My ideas on visible and the very modest nutritional readable. And needs of fine turf. since they're It is perhaps healthy that the moving forward manufactured from cast aluminium, very basics of our profession I propose a building fund be they'll last for years and years. should be examined and indeed adopted and all monies raised go Fairway signs £17.31 each modified if the need is proven directly to purchasing a building 11" Directional Arrows £12.86 each beyond doubt. We have to accept solely for BIGGA office use. I 15" Directional Arrows £23.24 each that modern pressures on golf envisage two ways in which capi- PLUS VAT courses make old techniques tal could be raised: Our Economy Rake is priced so low, you impracticable, but this does not 1 A £10 levy on all members on can order several for each bunker! The mean that the principles are top of their annual subscription. full-size 15" head is made from high- wrong and one can but deplore 2 Life Membership to be made impact, molded plastic, and the 4' bright the current tendency to dismiss available for a maximum of 100 yellow handle is available in wood or long all the practical experience and members. The figure of £1,000 lasting fibreglass. NB: we no longer fit countless examples which prove per person for this scheme spikes as standard. our basic beliefs in favour of appears favourable. Complete rake w/Yellow Wood Handle: some modern gimmicky analyti- I suggest we do away with 'gim- £4.70 each plus VAT in packs of 12 cal approach which means noth- micks' for membership - such ing. What does it profit us to items as the wallet and pen. Ask for our full colour 1995 Catalogue and Price List know what the levels of certain These items cost money, and I plant foods are in soil or vegeta- am sure we could manage with- Driving Mat 1.5m x 1.5m guaranteed for 12 months tion, when there is little that we out them. The sticker 'A Cut @ £195 each (or £165 each for nine). can do to reduce levels that are Above the Rest' is a way of Contact Paula or Lisa at: Standard Golf (UK) Limited, too high. Hence my fairly jaun- advertising BIGGA, but I person- diced view on the value of chem- Maxwell Hart Business Centre, ally do not believe in cheap ical (not physical!) analyses and advertising. PO Box 297, Lightwater GUI8 5HJ my comment that, "The ideal pH I do hope you find the above AD Telephone Lo-Call 0345 125398 is the one you have got - since it suggestions useful and that they REF Fax: 01276 452616 is hard to reduce it on greens". may raise a discussion at your 421 The real danger of these heresies next meeting. is not to experienced men but to Anthony Davies Driving Force Leisure (Europe) Ltd Seeds, Chemicals; Fertilisers, Golf and General Sports GRASS ROOTS TRADING COMPANY Equipment Suppliers Rhone Poulenc invite you all to improve your Authorised Distributors swing on our unique golf An outstanding range of stocked products available at next day delivery throughout the South. Please telephone simulator stand at Southturf '95 for your free price guide and product catalogues. 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For a realistic and commonsense solution to your irrigation problems Call Carol or - or an installation from scratch - contact us now: Louise on Irrigation Systems & Equipment Oundle Road, Lutton, 01347 838581 Peterborough PE8 5ND I'L'S Phone/Fax: 01832 272450 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL June 1995 19 Around the Green Keeping in touch with news and comment from the regions South Coast North West The recent seminar at Sparsholt College was Our spring tournament, held at Wilnslow GC on excellent being both well supported and of good EVENTS DIARY April 13, was attended by 38 greenkeepers and information value. The speakers included Arthur June 21: South Turf, Motspur Park, South West eight guests who, according to their comments, King of the EGU, David Golding, Education Offi- London enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The course, built cer of the GTC, John Pierson and George Shields. July 20-23: The Open Championship, St Andrews in 1889 and the second oldest in Cheshire, was in Our spring tournament was held at Covehamp- July 31-August 2: National Tournament, St Annes Old beautiful condition thanks to Steve Oultram and ton GC on April 10. Played in delightful spring Links Golf Club, Lytham his staff. Steve said that the course was covered in sunshine the 36 hole Hayter Qualifier was September 13-14: Hayter Challenge Tournament Final, frost when they arrived for work and had to wait enjoyed by all. Thanks to Mark Webb for running West Lancashire Golf Club, Blundellsands sometime before they could cut the greens. the event. the fast greens. I would like to thank Tony Laurence, Secre- Results: Results: tary/Manager and the Wilmslow committee for Gross. 1. Darren Miller 147, 2. Paul Fitzjohn 161 Gross 1. J. Texeira 73 (on count back) 2. S. allowing us courtesy of the course and also Mrs 3. Tony Gadd 162. Nett.l. Andy Doolan 143, 2. Adby 73. Nett. 1. G. Butler 64 (on back nine) 2. L. Chason for a great lunch and evening meal. Phil Wentworth 143. NITA Simson Trophy. 1. Joe Liliton 64 3. M. Shelton 67. Results: Newman, 2. Bob Walker. Under 25s Dave Wad- The wooden spoon was won by Andy Goodall - Best Gross, Paul Pearse; Best Nett, Mark kins. apparently he collects them. Ha! Ha! Only kid- Broughton; Veterans, Bert Cross. We are grateful to our sponsors and Cov- ding Andy. The prizes went down to 13th nett thanks to ehampton Golf Club for their support of this The following players qualified for the Hayter the support of the following companies:- Acorn event. Also to the sponsors of the Sparsholt Col- Beaver Regional Final to be play on July 6. Supplies, Cheshire Sand and Top Dressing, Henry lege seminar. Cat 1. J. Texeira, S. Adby, L. Anderson, T. Royle Ltd, Turner Groundcare, Sisis, Grow, High It is encouraging to note that membership of French. Speed Lubricants, Cheshire Light Tractors, Martin the section continues to grow rapidly. Cat 2. M Shelton, G. Walsh, G Wheeler, D. Bros, Strike Top Turf. BOB CULLY Childs and B. Plain (reserve). Your support is always appreciated. Cat 3. G. Butler, C. Lileton, J Socket and J. Incidently the 13th place was won by Arthur Cleveland Bevan. Moorey and the prize was an edging iron and a Head Greenkeeper, Barry Lee, tells us that the If any of the above can't make it can they rake so I can assume that the bunkers will be in new six holes at Chester-Le-Street were officially please contact me as soon as possible. great condition at Didsbury GC when we play the opened on April 1 by the Earl of Scarborough. A special thanks to Risboro' Turf, Sta-Brite, autumn tournament there in September. The first part of the March meeting was taken CMW, Parkers, Standard Golf and Rigby Taylor The spring tournament was also a qualifier for by Ian Webster from Houghall College in Durham for supporting the event. the Hayter regional final an the qualifiers are. and was on the National Vocational Qualification Thanks also to Bill Lynch of BIGGA for a lively Cat 1. P. Pearse, C. Hulme, B. Merritt. which has been introduced bring about common after dinner discussion. Cat 2. M. Broughton, P. Harley, T. Manning. standards in the assessment of task, knowledge Finally thanks to my playing partners Geoff and Cat 3. S. Mosley, N. Berry. J. Fitzgerald. evidence and equipment presentation. Mark for putting up with my boring golf (straight The regional final will be played at Middles- NVQ is achievable without going to college as down the middle!). The next golf event is at Blue bourough on July 4 and I wish you all good luck. creditation is given for prior learning. Assessment Mountain on July 5. See you all there. Anyone The next tournament will be the summer meeting at work by Head or first assistant, who must be a with points of view should contact me on 01491 ' at Hazel Grove GC on July 17. All entries to be qualified assessor. 578147. sent to Paul Pearse, 1 Swan Close, Poynton, To qualify to be an assessor we must attend a Football results to be printed next month. Stockport SK12 1HX Tel: 01625 859258 with a training day at a D32 Creditation Centre of Learn- LINDSAY T. ANDERSON deposit of £10 not later than July 12. Lunch will ing. and present a portfolio of evidence for assess- be served between 12-lpm and tee times are ment to verify NVQ competence in all units. Good North East from 1-1.30pm. Tee times will be allocated on the Luck! On April 27 we had our annual spring competi- day. The second part of the March meeting was a tion at Alnmouth village's nine hole course. What On a more serious note, approximately 120 talk by a Vitax technical rep, on disease control. a pleasure it was to play there. The hospitality we members North West members have not renewed Fusarium, active pathogen, environment - Turf received from the club was excellent and the their membership for 1995 so if you are reading Surface; Stress and how to manage it; Anthra- course was a delight to play. Credit must go to these notes in someone else's magazine, get your conose - sealed surface and water on surface.; too Barry Weddell, the greenkeeper. Thanks also the subs paid and read your own magazine. The many pin positions on the same area = severe the club committee for giving us the courtesy of whole membership package is value for money. compaction. Aeration in summer is vital and sea- the course and for coming to our rescue at such Finally any queries or problems ring me of 0151 weed is of great value, avoid weak growth and short notice and to the stewardess and the match 724 5412. reduce surface moisture. secretary. BERT CROSS BRUCE BURNELL Donations were from Shorts, Rickerlys, Turf Care, Aitken's, Border Services, Boldon GC and Northern Bucks, Berks and Oxon Swardland Hall GC. Thanks to them and to Terry The first of this year's tournaments got under way The season's first golf event took place at Bea- Charlton on the nearest the pin at the first short on April 12 - the Hayter's qualifier. We could not consfield on April 5. However the turnout was hole won by Barry Wilson. have wished for better weather. It was as if sum- less than expected with 25 entries including some Results: mer had arrived early at Hessle GC. trade members. From a membership of 250 this is Gross. M. Lathan, Hexham GC 74; Nett. D. Results: poor. I have to say that it is very disappointing for Street, Boldon GC, 70 (86-16) Cat 1. 1. A. Anderson, 2. A. Gerrard, 3. G. Pot- everybody involved expecilly to trade members Assistant's Cup Nett 1. C. Parkinson, Slaley ter; who provide excellent prizes for the events. So Hall, 71 (76-5) Better inward nine; 2. B. Wilson, Cat 2. 1. D. Collins, 2. R. Johnson, 3. R. Smith; come on, let's make an effort for the remaining Stockfield GC 71 (77-6); S. Quince, Alnmouth Cat 3. 1. D. Cockburn, 2. A. Gamble 3. L. Kirk- events of the season. GC, 71 (76-5). bright. Those people who did play had a cracking day's Qualifiers for Hayters Tournament. I would like to thank all the sponsors for their golf on a superb course. An extra incentive to play Cat 1. B. Wilson, C. Parkinson, S. Quince. support our our event. They were: Hayter, Martin was the chance to play in the Hayter Beaver Reserves R. Black, M. Lathan. Bros, Trident and Rhone Poulenc. Many thanks Regional final. It's not the easiest event to host Cat 2. D. Street, S. Pope, D. Dalby. Reserves W. once again. I would also like to thank the green being so early in the season (a greenkeeper's Holden, G. Atkinson. staff and catering staff of Hessle GC for making it nightmare) so thanks to Bill and his staff for pre- Cat 3. B. Hughes, A. McDonald, T. Mooner. such an excellent day. senting the course in excellent condition. Judging Reserves K. Rutherford, A Wright. I have been asked to inform you about two by the scores there were plenty of putts holed on JIMMY RICHARDSON members who have recently moved to different courses. John Waite has left Temple Newsome to and a place in the next round of the Hayter Chal- take over as Head Greenkeeper at Scarthingwell lenge. Many thanks to Kevan Sharpe and his staff near Tadcaster and Andrew Flemmings has taken Around the Green for their efforts and presenting the course so well. over as Head Greenkeeper at Filey GC. John The competition was played over 18 holes Medal Heaton has taken over Andrew's position of assis- with the winner overall being Bill Chapman on tant head at Filey. I would like to wish them all countback with a score of 74 nett 69. The prizes the best for the future. were presented by Mike Lincoln-Smith of Hayter Our next golf competition is President's Day at Mowers. Woodhall Hills GC on June 8 at 2pm. Please con- Results: tact me as soon as possible if you would like to Cat 1.1. B. Chapman 74 nett 69; 2. A. Sheehan take part. Tel 01274 601195. ^faftlf itifd 80 nett 75 (countback); 3. M. Virley 84 nett 75; MARCUS CORDINGLEY ishing touches to our fixture card for the forth- 4. & Reserve. P. Howard 82 nett 76; 5. & Reserve. coming winter programme which should be with R. Pride 83 nett 78. London you shortly - once again our cards will be spon- Cat 2. 1. I. Willett 85 nett 69; 2. D. Wells 87 The Hayter qualifier was held at Sudbury GC in sored by Devon Garden Machinery. Before our nett 71; 3. M. Peters 91 nett 74; 4. & Reserve. A. April. The weather was excellent and the course winter programme gets underway members will Jenkings 96 nett 77; 5. & Reserve. A. Day 91 nett was in fine shape. I would like to thank Jeff have the opportunity, by kind permission of Mike 77. Robinson and his staff for preparing the course Duval of WBB, to visit its sand works at Corn- Cat 3. 1. S. Curtis 90 nett 69; 2. E. Hart 91 nett for our first event of the year. As we all know wood Quarry near Plymouth on September 27. 70; 3. L. Upham 98 nett 70; 4. & Reserve. T. Hud- growing conditions have not been favourable Numbers are limited to the first 20. The agenda dlesden 96 nett 72; 5. & Reserve. S Millard 96 since the start of the year and the course was a for the day is as follows: nett 77. credit to Jeff. 9.30am-lpm. Visit Cornwood quarry sand The first three in each handicap section have The overall winner was Chris Carpenter with plant, workshops and clay processing plant. 1pm- qualified through to the South East regional final an excellent score and he also managed to win 2pm. Lunch at Cornwood Inn provided by WBB. of the Hayter Challenge to be played at Stockley the nearest the pin. The qualifiers for the next 2.15pm to 3.15pm. Visit Shaugh quarry sand Park GC, Middlesex on Tuesday June 6. The guest round at Stockley Park are as follows. plant. 3.30pm. Depart. prize went to Dave Gaunt 82 nett 68. Many Cat 1. 1. C. Carpenter 2. R. Phillips 3. M. Sher- If you would like to attend and see behind the thanks as always to the members of the trade ris 4. D. Burdis. scenes please contact me as soon as possible to who support the section, not only with prizes but Cat 2. 1. A. Macindoe 2. P. Creeber 3. D. Bad- avoid disappointment Tel: 01288 353438. also with their presence on these enjoyable meet- ham 4. R. Washbrook. In conclusion a reminder to all our Cornish ings. Cat 3. 1. R. Elderfield 2. D Smith 3. P. Gee 4. D. members that the summer evening meetings are Prizes from:- CMW, E. Does, Eastern Tractors, Dunne. now well under way with the next venue being at Hayter, Levingtons, Parker Hart, Pattissons, Rush- The longest drive prize was won by Mick Sher- Perranporth GC on June 20, followed by meetings brook and Sons, Sisis and Turf Actant. ris on the 18th hole. at Lanhydrock GC on July 19, Newquay GC on Sam Sylvester's crusade to get all members I would like to thank Sudbury GC for allowing August 23 and Bude GC on September 20. For wearing official BIGGA ties stepped up a gear us to use the facilities and a special thank you to more details contact organiser Steve Evans Tel: when he demanded a 50p fine from everyone not the catering and bar staff for looking after us so 01208 863647. wearing one. It was such a shock I think all con- well. I would also like to thank the club Captain RICHARD WHYMAN cerned paid up. Mr Mark Brazier for presenting the prizes, the The next meeting will be June 6 at the Warren General Manager Mr Alec Poole and the Greens GC, playing for the "P. Tuckwell Cup" and "Spring South West Chairman Mr Graham Jones who all joined us for Trophy". This unfortunately coincides with the the day. It was nice to see such enthusiasm from A smaller attendance than last year visited the Westurf Exhibition at Long Ashton GC. Neverthe- Hayter Challenge but I am sure we will have a club officials and we thank you for taking the good turn out. On the subject of dates you should time to join us. I would also like to thank the less, putting aside, the weather which was proba- bly the reason for some absences the show again all have received a fixture card for '95 sponsored trade for its support and, in particular, Dennis by P. Tuckwell/John Deere. If you have not proved successful thanks to the meticulous prepa- Smith for acting as starter. received one and you are a member of the East ration from Gordon and Marion Child. Thanks Any information regarding forthcoming events Anglia section please contact Dave Wells and I am also to everyone within the section who con- can by obtained from Don Wilson or myself. sure he will get one in the post to you. tributed both before, during and after the day. Please remember to keep me informed of any Geoff Shelton became a father before Christ- It was to Bowood Golf and Country Club on news which could be used in the magazine. Con- mas and wife Yvonne and daughter Alice are both April 6 that we gathered for this year's Hayter tact Don Wilson on 0181 440 3361 or me on well. Another new arrival is William, the latest off Qualifying competition. This young course con- 0181 959 5629. spring of Andrew Cooke, also born just before TONY DUNSTAN structed on land owned by Lord Shelburne holds Christmas. enormous potential on reaching full maturity and Welcome to John Shurvell of Bury St Edmonds was prepared brilliantly on the day by Course North Wales who has recently joined BIGGA. Manager Duncan Bawcutt. Our Hayter qualifier took place at Abergele & The West Suffolk Greenkeepers Challenge was Pensarn GC on April 19. A good response of about 60 meant a busy time won by Gog Magog GC (Lyndon Upham, Julian A total of 94 competitors took part and it was for the caterers who provided an excellent roast Hill and Peter Mallows), the Atterton & Ellis/Toro fortunate that it will be the excellent condition of dinner to complete the day. An excellent course Trophy was presented by Roger Denson of Atter- the course that the day will be remembered by meant some good scoring with Marc Haring, Dun- ton & Ellis in the company of David Cole, Sales and not the bad weather that members and their can Smith and Sean Sage all winning their cate- Manager and Larry Pierman, Area Manager of guests had to put up with. gories. They, along with four others and a reserve Toro UK. I would like to thank all those who contributed from each category, play at Carmerthen GC, Finally Turf Actant is looking to hold a seminar to making the day such a success - the staff of Wales in the Regional Final with the winners then morning followed by a cricket match in early Abergele and Pensarn, the members and guests, competing in the National Final at West Lan- August. Anybody interested in either of these who took part and all the sponsors who donated cashire GC on September 13 and 14. events please contact Edward Clarkson of Turf prizes. Thanks to Hayter for the day's sponsorship; to Actant for further details. The nine who qualified will be give the oppor- David Gwilliam of Gwilliam Kellands for present- STEPHEN MILLARD tunity to go forward to the next round which will ing the prizes and to all at Bowood for their hos- be held at Middlesbrough Municipal on July 4. pitality. Midland They are P. Valentine, D. Davies, J. Hughes, K. The qualifiers and scores for each category are As we are getting the courses ready for a busy Jones, R. Walker, K. Jones, H. Jones, J. L. Jones as follows (all scores nett): season ahead, some sad news has been given to and P. Davies. Cat 1. 1. Marc Haring 72; 2. Gary Cook 75; 3. me. Richard Clarke, Course Manager of Trentham Michael Fawcett 78; 4. Nick Perkins 81; 5. John Park GC has died suddenly. May we all send our TP EVANS (Competition secretary) Hogg 82. sincere condolences to his family and friends, Cat 2. 1. Duncan Smith 71; 2. Jon Scoones 75; from all at the Midland section. Devon and Cornwall 3. Anthony Knight 77; 4. Mel Dawson 78; 5. Paul The first golf tournament of '95 was held at As Chairman of our Region I would like to Ferragut 78. Kenilworth GC, on April 26. Forty-two greenkeep- express the region's gratitude and congratulations Cat 3. 1. Sean Sage 75; 2. Chris Sealey 77; 3. ers and seven trade members played. The to Gordon and Marion Child who organised and Martin Ford 78; 4. David Bateman 79; 5. Wayne weather was a trite windy, with the north easterly ran this year's Westurf trade show superbly. Also Dunster 81. wind chilling us in the morning but the sunshine on behalf of all the members in our region I KEVIN GREEN in the afternoon gave us a little welcome warmth. would like to thank all the companies which took This was to reflect in my golf, being a little poor trade stands at the show. The success of Westurf East Anglia am and average pm. Mind you, I needed some of is vital to our region, so we are able to continue Braintree GC hosted our first meeting of '95 with the trees pruning around the semi-rough, with my our commitment to greenkeeping education. 50 greenkeepers playing for the "Winter Trophy" ball finding them a magnetic force! As you read this article I will be putting the fin- SOUT B1GGA MotspurParTURFk 21 June 10am—4.30pm I Pack your trunk for the premier show in the South East of England * Trade Stands * Demonstrations * New Products i Golf Simulator * Education Pavilion i Refreshments FREE ENTRY * FREE PARKING • FREE CATALOGUE • RAC SIGNPOSTED Keith Weston and his staff did a wonderful job relating to greenkeeping and provoked many in preparing the course, with the fairways and comments and questions from the floor. An enjoy- greens looking excellent. Some very good golf able session and long may they continue. was played by the competitors, and the keenness Around the Green Our spring competition and Hayter qualifier and enjoyment was plain to see with the good took place over the Creigiau course near humour in the clubhouse later on. One competi- Llantrisant. The weather ranged from warm sun- tor was so keen he started playing another shine through to thunder and lightning, hail player's ball, just to be like Nick Faldo. stones and snow. This was my first visit to the Thanks to John Hammond for starting us off, course and I was pleasantly surprised. It is excel- Burrow's for supplying the wine at dinner, Mike lent, in a beautiful setting with a blend of natural Lucas from FootJoy, and all the other trade mem- features, including water, presented to an bers for their donation of prizes. A big thank you jSLftrfill^extremel y high standard. to Kenilworth GC for the use of the course and Congratulations to Robert Frater and his team the clubhouse facilities, with a mention to Keith, the series with nearly 40. but also to Bill Malcolm, Chairman of Green at John Lee, Peter and Lisa for the drink and food. The recent South Wales Seminar "Mecha- Creigiau, for his suppport of the greenstaff which It was nice to see all the new faces playing and nisaton on the Golf Course" held at the St Mary's undoubtedly helps Robert to maintain high stan- supporting the section. New players are welcome. Golf and Country Club was hailed as a great suc- dards. Thanks to all at the club for making us so We now have the new handicapping system up cess by all those who were in attendance. very welcome, the Secretary Mike O'Dowd and and running which means they can play two tour- Despite a few minor hiccups early on the day the Captain, Graham Joseph, for their hospitality naments and receive a BIGGA handicap. So come got off to a grand start with Howard Storey of and the caterers, headed by Sally Baxter for a along to the Warwickshire on August 17. John Deere UK Ltd giving a very informative talk superb dinner. The results: on "Maintenance Vehicle v Compact Tractor". A huge thanks to Hayters for sponsoring the 1. (Gross) P. Woodham 111; 1. (Nett) V. Lee Howard's presentation was based on an unbiased day. 101; 2. P. Richmond 106; 3. P. Holtman 108.5; 4. view in selecting the right machine for the job - Results: T. Livingstone 109; 5. M. Hughes; 6. K. Davies costings, purchase options etc. The winner on the day, winning the Cardiff (on count back) 111; 7. J. Palmer 111; 8. K. Blake John Deere tries to bring out six new products Cup on home turf with the best nett was Robert 111.5 9. A. Roberts (on count back) 112. every year and we at the seminar were in the Frater. Winner of the Browns Shield for best gross privileged position of being the very first in the Rufford Top Dress Supplies Nearest the Pin. T. was Gerwyn Price of Maesteg GC. Cheese. Longest Drive M. Cutler. UK to view the new John Deere 1200 A bunker Hayter Catergory winners were: Cat 1. Robert Trade Cup was won by I. Toon with (on count rake. Frater; Cat 2. Andrew Hatcher; Cat 3. Alan back) 112. Greenkeeping Support is still required for Critchton. The draw for the single and doubles matches the Walker Cup to be played at Royal Porth- was done by Brian Booth from Rigby Taylor. The Congratulations to Ceri Richards, formerly of cawl on September 9-10. Anyone available the Mountain Ash GC, on his appointment as new qualifiers for the Hayter Challenge Tournament and willing to help over the period Septem- will be notified and the names will be in next Head Greenkeeper at Worcester GC, near Eve- ber 6-10 or part of that time should contact month's magazine. sham. Congratulations also to Steve Elms, for- Peter Lacey, telephone: 01792 233923. merly of the Pare GC, Newport who recently flew Finally our thanks to R. Thomas for organising out to Switzerland to take up his new position as the event. Head Greenkeeper of Mittelland GC near Ober- This month we welcome new members Peter John Turner of Toro Lely UK Ltd followed on entfelden. We wish them both well for the future. Whitworth, Neil Orton and Darren Homer. with his lecture "Developments in Fairway Mow- Another congratulations, albeit for something If any member wishes to write about events or ers". Joe took every one on a trip back through entirely different, to David Gladwin who com- any topical information for the magazine then time and the history behind the birth of fairway pleted the London Marathon in a time of four contact myself on 01527 524217 or Scott MacCal- mowers from the first horse drawn to the first hours 20 minutes - despite taking more than 20 lum at Aldwark Manor. motorised gangs - claimed to be Toro - up to KIM BLAKE minutes to cross the start line. today's ultra modern marvels such as the Reel- Lastly, thank God I hear you cry, (I don't think master 5100 with "ACE" Automated Controlled I've every written such a long report) our good East Midlands Electronics - a diagnostic computer which not wishes to the Richardson family of Cefn Golleu Not a lot to report this month and I'm sure you only controls reelspeed ensuring cuts per yards Farm, Three Crosses, Gower on the opening of will find this article about the smallest I've ever but also registers faults and leeks etc. their new venture the Gower Golf Course this written. After lunch Paul Watson of Ransomes Sims summer. The 140 acre course has splendid views This month sees the move of Adie Porter from and Jefferies Ltd made his presention "Diesel v overlooking the Louchor estuary, Carmathen Bay Crockett's Manor GC to Greetham Valley GC. I'm Petrol v Electric Mowers", a fitting title for the and the Black Mountains. It was designed by Don- sure all members would like to wish Adie well in only company which at present makes all three ald Steel an is looked after by former Morriston his new position. types of ride-on mowers. The E Plex all electric Head Greenkeeper Steve Mills. A reminder to all entrants of this year's pairs greens ride on mower is causing quite a sensa- PETER LACEY and singles competitions. Please make sure your tion at the moment and Ransomes claims that it match is played before the closing date for each cuts running costs by up to 50%. Also the newly and every round. Mid Anglia launched G Plex range, that Ransomes claims to Royston GC was the venue for our first tourna- This month we welcome the following new have developed in consultation with greenkeep- ment of the year - a 36 hole event. An 18 hole members to our section. Stephen Mackie of ers. medal was played in the morning, which was the Wellingborough GC; Kenneth Payne and Scott Lastly a sincere thanks to Keith Morgan, our qualifier for the Hayter-Beaver national tourna- Purdy of Ashbourne GC and Bryan Paton of local Jacobsen dealer, who came to the rescue ment, followed by an 18 hole Stableford in the Melton Mowbray GC. when Paul Withers of Jacobsen UK Ltd, could not afternoon for those who were up to it! If any member has any news they would like to attend as a result of circumstances beyond his The course was in fine condition for so early in see in this column they can contact me on 0116 control. the year and our thanks go to Tim McCreadie and 2890301. Keith delivered Phil's excellent lecture "Triplex all his staff. Thanks to Royston GC for the cour- Mowers v Pedestrian Mowers" admirably and ANTONY BINDLEY tesy of the course and for looking after us so well amusingly. Again the presentation was packed on the day. Rigby Taylor was once again the with technical information, facts and figures. Did sponsor so thanks to Rodger Bowles for providing South Wales you know that in 1832 the first cylinder mower the prizes and to all the other companies which At our last winter evening lecture Jim McKenzie, replaced scything? supported the event in which 45 golfers took part. Course Manger of Celtic Manor Golf and Country To all our speakers thank you and our sincere Results: Club, gave an up-date on the multi million pound thanks to the sponsors, Toro Lely UK Ltd, Ran- Morning Round. developments going on at the Newport site since somes/R S Bird Ltd, Jacobsens/Keith Morgan 1. P. Briars, Chesfield Downs, 68; 2. D. Cole- his presentation last year. Mowers Ltd and John Deere UK Ltd/Frank Sutten man, Leighton Buzzard, 69; 3. S. Cherry, The first course, the 7028 yard championship & Power Cut for your continuous support. Thanks Woburn, 69 "Roman Road", will open on August 1 with the also to St Mary's Golf and Country Club and to Afternoon Round. second course, a 4132 yard par 3/4 short course Peter Gillard and Pencoed College for their help 1. C. Toms, Woburn, 40; 2. K. Cheshire, "Coldra Woods" opening on September 1. in making the day such a success. Tilsworthj 38; 3. J. Blair, Brocket Hall, 38. The development is causing quite a buzz The Welsh Golf Union seminars which took Nearest the Pin was won by P. Judd, Bucking- around the Newport area and we as a section place recently at the Morriston and Pontypridd ham, and the Longest Drive by A. Grew, look forward to an arranged visit to view the Golf Clubs were thoroughly worthwhile if a little Berkhamsted. The Trade Prize went to C. Ayers, complex and its facilities first hand shortly. poorly attended. Lodgway Tractors, with 39 points. Our thanks to Jim for finding the time to make A panel consisting of representatives from the The regional final of the Hayter-Beaver will be his presentaton and who, for the second time in WGU, the GTC and the STRI covered most topics held on July 5 at Erewash Valley GC. The quali- succession, brought in the largest attendance of fiers are as follows. Surrey Cat 1. S Cherry, Woburn; G. Boulton, Dunsta- Any members wishing to participate in the Eng- ble; R. McKeown, Arkley; J. Moorhouse, Brocket Around the Green land v Scotland match should contact either Hall. Reserve. J. Burton, St Neots. myself for the England team on 01737 832 015 or Cat 2. P. Briars, Chesfield Downs; P. Judd, Dougie Fernie for the Scotland team on 01372 Buckingham; E. O'Hanlon, Chesfield Downs; R. 740516. Numbers are limited to 12 a side and a Lawrence, Berkhamsted. Reserve. A. Barker, venue has still to be decided. Tilsworth. Congratulations to Drift GC's greenkeeper/ Cat 3. D. Coleman, Leighton Buzzard; P. Lock- mechanic Ted Stiles upon reaching 65 although ett, South Beds; M. McLoughlan, Woburn; D. Ted assures us he is not yet ready for retirement. Hand, Chesfield Downs. Reserve. T. Louch, Ches- ittftf f m f|| On behalf of the section I would like to wish Don field Downs. Major of Betchworth GC all the best on his retire- If for any reason any player cannot make the the first football match between Central and West ment. regional final you MUST let me know so the sections was held at Dalgety Bay Sports Centre. Members interested in the dinner/dance should reserve can be drafted in. Roger Wlllars, the Honours were shared with West scoring with the contact their committee members for tickets regional administrator will send you starting very last kick of the game to tie the score at 4 all. which will soon be on sale. The venue is to be the sheets and directions nearer the time. The Central team was selected on the day with all Reigate Manor Hotel on Nov 18. Tickets priced Next month sees our summer tournament shapes and sizes forming a formidible outfit. Ian £18. which this year is being held at Brickendon Menzies and Kevin Brunton made up the back John Hardy celebrates 70 years employed with , Grange. The section has not visited before so it four (there wasn't room for anyone else) with West Surrey GC. Born in 1910 John joined West will be a good chance to play a new course. Entry some young talent up front. Surrey when he was 14 and went part time when forms should be sent to Richard as usual. The The match was played in great spirit (not the he reached 65. It was a slight stroke last year meeting will be 36 holes and is on July 18. Get liquid kind) and everyone enjoyed themselves which convinced him to retire and his immediate your entries in nice and early please. with not a cross word being heard - until that last plans in full time retirement are to sleep and } Finally Brocket Hall is confirmed as the venue goal went in! smoke. Well done John. for the autumn tournament on October 26. This The return match was played at the all weather The Huxley Bowl showed good support again will be 18 holes followed by the AGM in the after- pitch at Ibrox on March 20 and a very even game with 34 pairs entered. Forthcoming events noon. was expected. Unfortunately due to some late include the MacMillan tankard at Sunningdale GC call-offs by our top players we were left with our on August 3; the Parker Salver Invitational at PAUL LOCKETT young colts to do their utmost. Playing into a very Tryells Wood GC on September 5 and the strong wind (almost too strong to spray) we Autumn tournament at Home Park GC on Octo- Central quickly went two goals down but we improved ber 4. April saw the first of the season's tournaments when playing with the wind and only conceded with the spring outing being played at Aberdour one more goal. West were therefore comfortable DAVID GIBBS GC. We were honoured to have Association Chair- winners at 3-0 so well done to them and bring on man Barry Heaney and his lovely wife, Joan, and the next challengers. Ayrshire Scottish Chairman Gordon Moir as guests. The Membership of the section is still increasing at There have been no reports for the past two weather was superb and with the course in excel- a steady rate and we extend a warm welcome to months as nothing has happened in the section lent condition, the food and drink just as good, John Stewart, Stephen Oliver, Stuart Cribbes, area - or so it would seem from the deafening we could not have asked for more. Alexander Barlow, Hamish Buchanan, Bruce silence from the members. Everybody enjoyed themselves and our sincere Wedderburn and Michael Ewan. There has, however, been a couple of events thanks go to all at Aberdour GC for their help and Congratulations to Kevin and Lindsay Brunton over the past month, the first being a quiz night to everyone who contributed to the prize table. on the recent birth of their first baby, Lindsay and held in the Parkstone Hotel in Prestwick. This was Results: Alice are both doing well with Kevin discovering an excellent form of entertainment especially Best scratch. D. McAllister, Ladybank, 72 times of the night he never knew existed. He will from some of the answers and some of the team Best Nett, A. Wallace, Dollar, 68 (On count- probably be putting on the "Hard Sell" act now names. The winners were "I'll have a Pee Bob" back). that he has a family to support. which gives some indication of how seriously the Cat 1.1. G. Wallace, Westerwood, 70 (On Committee member Norman Wood has evening went and how much everyone enjoyed it. countback); 2. R. Hensbey, Tulliallan. 70. resigned as Head Greenkeeper at Burntisland GC Don't miss the next one as I'll even make sure the Cat 2. 1. K. Duncan, Dunfermline. 68; 2. J. after 18 years to take up a similar post at quiz masters have the right answers. Oliver, Pitreavie, 71 Haddington in East Lothian. Billy Easton has left Our second event of the month was the spring Cat 3. 1. G. McRae, Aberdour, 78; 2. A. Stirling GC and moved down south to Royal outing at Kirkcudbright GC which was held in Nimmo, Alloa, 94. Blackheath GC. Best wishes for a successful lovely spring weather for a change. The Kirkcud- Stewart's Quaich A. Dunn, J. Sievwright, future go to them and everyone else who has bright course has gained immensly in stature over Auchterarder, 146. moved or gained promotion in the past couple of the past few years since expanding to 18 holes Patrons. K. Brunton, Souters, 73 months. and this was our first visit for an outing. The gen- Guests. J. Rudigan, Kirkcaldy, 74 The first round of the sections Inter-Club tour- eral consensus among a large turn-out of mem- Two ball foursomes. A. McGregor and J. Clark nament has been played and the winners will bers was that we would certainly love to go back 27. now move onto the next round. In an effort to some time soon. Qualifiers for the Hayter Challenge. Cat 1. S. keep as much interest as possible in this competi- Our thanks to the club committee, secretary McAllister, G. Wallace, R. Hensbey, C. Powrie. ton the first round losers will form a second John Sommerville, caterer Mary and her merry Cat 2. J. Oliver, K. Duncan, A. Wallace, S. league to play through to a final as in the main crew and last, but certainly not least, to Sammy, Syme. draw. Peter and the boys on the green staff for giving Cat 3. G. McRae, A. Nimmo JOHN CRAWFORD such good conditions to enjoy the golf. Match Report by "The Selector". On March 12 The competiton was intense especially with the THE UNIQUE VERTI-DRAIN Redexim Unique patent adjustable parallelogram forced heave Simple tine design Leaves playing surface in superb condition •Bra THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONSHIP 0 Hayter qualifing places up for grabs. thank Scott Ballantyne and his staff for their Results: efforts in preparing the course. Considering the Cat 1. 1. Keith McCartney; 2. George Brown; 3. Around the Green weather it was in very good condition. Derek Wilson; 4. Kevin Hill. The committee is considering running a mini Cat 2. 1. Steve Farrish; 2. Duncan Gray; 3. bus to the summer outing at Dornoch. The Jimmy Johnstone 4. Kenneth Haddow. arrangements, provisionally, would be to travel Cat 3. 1. Jim Paton; 2. Gary Crosbie; 3. Steve up on Sunday evening, stay overnight, then McWhan; 4. Sam McConnell. travel back either on Monday night or Tuesday Hopefully we are in for a good summer, both morning. Those interested should contact the from a greenkeeping and the weather point of secretary as early as possible. view, so I hope to hear a few snippets of news iLnff hH Finally, I hope everybody has a good season (even one would help) to put in the column. and may I extend a warm welcome to the new DUNCAN GRAY did not renew his membership this year. I have members - Henry Farrell, Colne Valley; Martin copies of magazines in case this happens, so Miller, Gleddoch House; Edmund Magee, Gled- East Scotland anyone who has this problem please contact me doch House; James McCann, Gleddoch House; Bright sunshine, no wind! What a day to pick for for a magazine and then I can inform Head Douglas Murray, Gleddoch House. our spring outing at Glen GC. I hope you all Office to get it sorted. Hopefully I can persuade Remember if anyone has interesting informa- enjoyed the day as much as I did. this person to rejoin now that I am aware why tion please phone the aforementioned number. Special thanks must go to the Captain and he left. STUART TAYLOR council of Glen GC for giving us courtesy of the I bumped into Robert Hardy recently back course at such short notice. Thanks to all who from a year in Malaysia and looking really Kent donated raffle prizes. They were very much tanned. He is working at the Kings Links in April 20 found the section at Littlestone GC for appreciated. Congratulations to George Paterson Aberdeen. Welcome back Bob. Still in Aberdeen the Hayter Qualifier. The weather was fresh to and his staff for an excellently turned out course. George Mitchell has left Royal Aberdeen to take see the least but the course was in excellent Results: up a similar position at Newmacher. We also condition which given the amount of rain that Best Scratch. G. Ferguson, Duddingston, 75 (on wish Paul Murphy all the best in his new posi- we had had this winter is due testament to the countback) tion as Head Greenkeeper at Downfield GC, skill and professionalism of Malcolm Grand and Best Nett. M. Pagan, Goswick, 75-6-69. 2. S. Dundee. his staff. Greenwood, N. Berwick, 81-7-74. Having missed my D36 Advisor Assessment in Results: Cat 2. 1. C. Yeaman, Swanston, 87-12-75; 2. A. Edinburgh, along with Alisdair McLaren, Nethy- Cat 1. 1. M. Smith 71; 2. M. Morgan 73; 3. S. Gordon, Duddingston, 94-17-77; 3. R. Thomson, bridge and Alan Holmes, Blairgowrie, I had to Suttle 74; 4. I. Rawlins. 80. Reserve. J. Wakelin Peebles, 91-13-78. go to Aberdeen Airport to do it and be assessed 86. Cat 3. 1. A. Russell, Torphin Hill, 88-18-70 (on in the departure lounge with airline passengers Cat 2. 1. J. Bean 67; 2. N. Rourke 69; 3. M. countback); 2. J. Thow, Gubeon, 88-18-70; 3. R. filing by all the time. Seriously it wasn't that bad Arthur 73; 4. J. Fuller 74 Reserve. S. Anderson Hogarth, Innerleithen, 92-21-71. and thanks must go to Margaret Ashby for flying 75. Veteran. R. SMith, Harburn, 83-8-75. Trade up from Manchester in the morning, assessing Cat 3. 1. W. Banks 69; 2. P. Hiest 76; 3. M. Winner. I. Thomson, Provan Chemicals 90-18-72. and flying back at 2pm. That's my D32 and D36 Mewitt 76; 4. M. Grand 77 Reserve. J. Roots 79. Guest Winner. T. Ross, Uphall, 74-5-69. completed only D33 to go, so if anyone needs Congratulations to the winners and good luck The Hayter Qualifiers were: advice or assessment you know where to come. in the following rounds. Thanks should also go Cat 1. M. Pagen, G. Ferguson, T. Murray, A. Finally I have been warned not to mention to the members and committee of Littlestone Homes. Reserve S. Greenwood. the weather again, some people think it's my GC as well as all the bar and catering staff who Cat 2. A. Gordon, C. Yeaman, C. Pennicuick, P. fault for that all the bad weather we had after I worked so hard on our behalf. Ormiston. went on about how good it was early winter. As I mentioned in last month's piece Steve Cat 3. R. Hogarth, A. Russell, G. Hobbs, W. My forecast for the next month is Johnstone of Gillingham GC has taken over as Hudson. our section secretary and at last month's meet- Finally if anyone has any information that he IAN MACLEOD ing he allocated the committee jobs. Rob Lucas or she thinks might be useful for this column is the section treasurer, Andy Arthur is adminis- please do not hesitate to call me on 01721 West of Scotland tering the handicap system and Peter Biscoe 722832. Since the last article a couple of things have will be moving among you all with a question- happened of interest. The return football match naire aimed at finding out exactly what you ROBERT HOGARTH agains Central section at Ibrox turned out to be require of this section. less exciting than the first encounter. Central I understand Rob Lucas' first job was to open North missed their midfield muscle men and as a up new bank accounts closer to his home and I Welcome to Scott MacCallum, the new editor of result went down 3-0 to a superior West section have it on good authority that he has lodged all the magazine. We hope Scott, who hails from on the day. monies in an ultra safe account held at William up here, will keep up the standards of our great A tournament for five-a-side is being consid- Hill's. magazine and even make it better... as long as ered for later in the year depending upon an The only other change in personnel is that we he allows my articles. (Flattery will get you interest. If your club wishes to put forward a have a new regional administrator in the shape everywhere! Ed) team (greenkeepers only), then please contact of Geoff Hills. The section welcomes two more new mem- me on 0141 942 5554. The next golf day will be held at Heme Bay bers, Bradley Wood, assistant greenkeeper at The secretaries verses greenkeepers match on GC and all members will be contacted soon with Deeside GC and Paul MacKay, apprentice at April 3 over Cowglen was a very enjoyable day. dates and times etc. I am sure that this will be Banchory. While on the subject of membership I the greenkeepers were eventual winners 5-3 an excellent day with a high turnout. recently heard of a member last year who did thanks to the old timers. The section wishes to RICHARD PAGE not receive his magazine for three months so ITS EFFECT IS SHATTERING Charterhouse,Dee p aeration on an intensively used golf course is vital if the which we require are to survive. We purchased our first Verti-Drain back in 1983 and very quickly bought a second. Both these machines have been working on a continuous basis providing ^ excellent results and utilising only a nP ,V minimum of spare parts. Comment From Walter Woods St. Andrews Links Golf Course supervisor A ¿K / URSES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD Good response to West Country show... and now it's all eyes on Southturf Thumbs up for the seventh Westurf he seventh annual Westurf proved very productive for us," TExhibition at Long Ashton he added. Golf Club in Bristol, at the end Steve George of Bristol-based of April, proved a huge success BS Mowers said that the num- for one exhibitor who launched ber of sales leads this year was a brand new Core Harvester at on a par with last year. the show and sold one that "The crowds were down same day. which was disappointing and I Pro-Seed Equipment was able feel that the show would have to demonstrate the equipment had a greater impact if it was to Bernard McGowan of A and I run over two days as it would Machinery of Dublin, and allow greenkeepers who were clinched the sale with an option committed to the one day to go on one other thus saving them- on the other," he said. selves a trip to the Emerald Another company which * > r Isle. enjoyed the day was Roffey "I've just returned from the Bros which took orders in United States where I secured excess of £30,000 for top dress- The Pro-Seed core harvester sold at Westurf further orders for the Core Har- ing and root zone mixtures as "We got some excellent feed- keeper education which in turn vester and of the 14 orders we well as for its new fertiliser, back from many exhibitors but helps the golf clubs in the now have I would say five of Gypronite. we really would like more of region." them were a direct result of Marion Child, who organised the local greenkeepers to make Next year's Westurf will be showing at Westurf," said Ken the show with her husband an effort to attend. Westurf is on May 1, when hopefully the Knowles, of Pro-Seed Equip- Gordon, agreed that the atten- run for them and their golf weather will be a little warmer, ment. "We invited several dance was not quite as good as clubs and the profits from the and will again be at Long Ash- clients to the show and that they had hoped. show go to promoting green- ton. Southturf show has GREENS plenty of promise UNDER The second Southturf Exhibi- tion at Motspur Park on Wednesday June 21 looks set to SOUTI STRESS! build on the success of the inaugural event. TURF A large proportion of last In season aeration with the year's exhibitors are returning greatly appreciated," said Geoff Toro Hydroject again many with new products Hills, the recently-appointed or updates and improvements South East Region Administra- Combat your compaction on existing products while new tor. exhibitors will, for the first Among the exhibitors who problems using water time, get a chance to sample have confirmed their atten- injection the unique Southturf atmo- dance are:- Atterton and Ellis sphere. Ltd, Avoncrop Amenity Prod- Apply wetting agent at the Among the stars of the show ucts, Barmonset, Better Meth- will undoubtedly be the Grass ods-Europe, Bowcom Ltd, City same time Roots stand which will feature Irrigation Ltd, Golf and Turf a golf simulator which will Equipment, Grassliner Prod- Contact: David Stephenson Tel: 01388 608620 allow visitors to play a hole at ucts, Grass Roots Trading Com- D&E Turf Maintenance Ltd Fax: 01388 609552 Torrey Pines in the United pany, Leisure K, Hadlow St John's Schoolhouse States or Mauna Kea in Hawaii College, Lubrication Engineers without leaving the show (South East) Ltd, Meetens Central Parade ground, never mind the coun- Industrial Engines Ltd, Miracle SHILDON, County Durham DL4 1DL try. The simulator can also pro- Amenity Care, Nescot Oaklands duce a swing analysis which College, Parker Hart, Pattis- will be available to the visitors. sons, Plumpton College, Ris- The Underground operation "The event provides valuable boro' Turf, Sparsholt College, income and exposure for Sovereign Golf (UK) Ltd/Envi- for top level RESULTS! BIGGA and a good turn out of rogreen Ltd, Turf Machinery members and representatives Ltd, Turf Management Systems, from their clubs would be Vitax. We Judge Our Greens Mowers at the Same Level Your Golfers Do jg • ohn Deere made a big decision ference immediately. A measurable well as any cutting units they'd ever • back in 1991. We decided to difference. A difference you can see seen. invest over two million dollars into using tools like the prism gauge. We listened. Now, every John our Horicon, Wisconsin factory to They told us they liked the fact that Deere reel mower features common begin designing and manufacturing these cutting units mowed tight and cutting-unit advantages, in 56-, 66-, our own cutting units. true, were easy to adjust, and held and 76-cm (22-, 26-, and 30-in.) sizes, Greenkeepers noticed the dif- both their edge and adjustment as From the 2653 Utility Mower, to the riNG UNITS j f 3235 Lightweight Fairway Mower, So please take time to read more distributor, or more information on to the new 220 Walk-Behind Greens about our new John Deere 220 our full line of golf equipment, call Mower. And it's no coincidence that Greens Mower as well as the job- or fax us today. i "exceptional quality of cut" is the proved 2243. Experience the dedi- phrase that gets repeated over and cation to quality as well as customer over when greenkeepers evaluate service at your John Deere dealer. any John Deere reel unit. 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Indeed deficiencies in the golf course itself are often used for excuses for poor play as players are less willing to accept the "rub of the green" So who would be a member of a Green Committee Committee at a time like this? Green Commit- tee members often have to be very thick skinned to be able to fulfil the duties and obli- gations of their office. There can be great sat- isfaction from seeing the golf course in should immaculate condition, and the membership be run enjoying its golf. However, it is usually impos- sible to satisfy everyone and many clubs have a group of dissidents who will complain what- keeper worth his salt. But if running the efficiently and still work within an agreed ever happens. course on a day to day basis is not the role of long term programme. So before we start discussing the role we the Green Committee what is? It is surprising that the most important role should give three cheers for those individuals of any management committee, that of form- who are willing to give up their free time to Duties and Roles ing a policy, has been often neglected within receive a lot of flak and ear-ache from other The duties and roles of the Green Committee the golf club. However, it is very pleasing to members who are more vocal but less active will be defined by each individual club. They see that a number of clubs are seriously in running the club. will have a different set of circumstances addressing the problem and are developing which will define what they require of their policies to deal with the future. The English Who then makes up the Green elected members. However, the following Golf Union has been undertaking a number of Committee? roles and duties will probably be required of workshops on policy documents to show good The exact composition of the Green Commit- every Green Committee. practice to all member clubs. tee can vary from club to club. It usually con- tains members of the ruling body, be it a Policy Determination The Employer council, main committee, or board of direc- The prime function of any executive is to The role of the employer is usually delegated tors. A Chairman will be elected who may be determine policy for the future. It is amazing to the Green Committee when it comes to the in office for one or more years with other how many clubs seem to go from year to year greenkeepers. As an employer the Green Com- committee members taking their turn. Mem- changing with the whims of every new elected mittee will have a number of legal obligations bership may include past Captains, the Secre- body. This is extremely poor management as including making sure the green staff are tary, the Professional and, of course, the Head far as the greenkeeping staff are concerned as abiding by the law when handling chemicals Greenkeeper. Representation from the mem- they have no idea of their long term aims and and working with machines. In addition, the bership would hopefully include a range of objectives. The club should therefore be able Green Committee will need to monitor stan- playing abilities so that the course is not set to develop a simple and straight forward pol- dards on the course. Clearly the standard and for either high or low handicappers. In addi- icy on how they wish to run and develop the rate of work is very important and this can tion, there may be other groups within the golf course over the next 20 to 30 years. From often be an issue when new demands are club which may wish to be represented but if this policy document an implementation docu- being made on green staff due to the the committee is truly representative it can ment can be developed. increased demand for quality and excellence. become unwieldy and very difficult to manage Within the policy document items such as Often the greenkeepers do not have the and requiring strong Chairmanship. course layout and development, course recon- resources in materials and machines necessary It has been said that the Green Committee struction, course shaping and presentation, to achieve those standards seen on the tele- should contain no more than one member ie course ecology course manning levels, vised competition courses. While the Head the Chairman. However, this is extremely machinery and responsibilities should be dis- Greenkeeper is generally in charge of hiring unrepresentative and may lead to conflict in cussed. and firing it is the Green Committee's ultimate the club but clearly if decisions are to be made The club can also be "with it" in manage- responsibility to hire and fire staff including quickly and efficiently there should be as few ment terms by developing a "Mission State- the Head Greenkeeper. Similarly, while the people as possible involved in the decision ment" for the future which gives a simple Head Greenkeeper should deal with minor maldng process. At the sharp end I would sug- statement of the aims and objectives of the aspects of staff discipline, the ultimate sanc- gest the Green Chairman, Secretary and Head club and its staff. tion will be an interview with the Chairman of Greenkeeper are all that need be involved in The implementation document will discuss the Green Committee and written warnings the day to day working of the course. The Vice maintenance or reconstruction programmes from him. Chairman of the Green Committee would designed to implement the policy earlier Along with hiring staff comes the require- deputise for the Chairman when he was itemised. This will contain a number of plans ment to determine pay and conditions of ser- unavailable. It must be remembered though, for the future to include long term programme vice. These will vary from club to club that the running of the golf course has usually (20-30 years), a mid-term programme (10 although BIGGA has suggested rates of pay been delegated to the Head Greenkeeper who years) and a short term five year rolling pro- and conditions of service for greenkeepers in is a full time professional. There is nothing to gramme. This will enable the club to look at the UK. With greenkeepers becoming more be gained from the Chairman of the Green all aspects of the course including tree plant- professional, the general standard of golf Committee deciding to take on the role of ing for the future and next year's maintenance courses is improving with higher rates of pay Course Manager. Such intrusion into the day programme for today. Having a five year and better conditions in which to work. It is to day running of the course will only cause rolling programme enables the Head Green- now common for greenkeepers to be allowed frustration and difficulty for any Head Green- keeper to use his initiative to utilise resources to go for training/education to colleges to GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL June 1995 27 "Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a formal request from our Greenkeeper that we discuss the benefits of purchasing our own grinding equipment. He has researched the market and concludes, without any doubt that Atterton grinders are the finest available..." "In-situ grinding - huge time savings" "Separate cylinder grinding - the ideal time to sharpen" "The cutting unit sits on a flat bed - avoids angled set-ups" "A single action foot pedal to set-up - simple one-man operation" "No more high service cost outside sharpening - reduced costs" "Choice of machines, Express Dual '1000' or the new multi-featured '2000', with new features as shown - a relief may be ground on the cylinder cutting edge and our heavy gang units can now be positioned on the grinding table by one man" "Anglemaster the ideal partner for grinding bottom blades - simple set-up makes this the only choice for the job" "Costs are reasonable and we'll be able to keep on top with the grass Heiier grinding attachment cutting - the members will benefit and the GREEN ISSUE will be a thing of the past!" "That's a unanimous vote in favour I believe - I'll advise the Greenkeeper to go ahead" ATTERTOIM & ELLIS LTD Manufacturers of Fine Grinders for over 100 years Iron Works, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8QH Tel: 01440 702312 Fax: 01440 712138 Electric drive lifting table How a Green Committee gain and improve their knowledge of green- Notice boards are sometimes a point of con- keeping. For Head Greenkeepers additional sternation as many people consider that the training will be required with regard to super- should be run best way to keep a secret is to write a notice vision of men and management of resources. and pin it to the notice board. However, the The working conditions of greenkeepers are notice board is in part a place where the also beginning to improve. The days when In addition, there are many informal ways agreed policy document and monthly work greenkeepers were found in decaying sheds when the Green Committee can inform the plan could be pinned to enable members to hidden behind trees without electricity or membership of what is happening on the see up and coming work programmes. Major water are hopefully fast fading. It is now very course and gain reaction from them. This renovation works can be notified to the mem- important that, to gain the high quality of staff includes general socialising at the bar and bership on the board to prevent disappoint- required, facilities should be suitable for the club social events as well as when playing ment or upset at the time of the work being 1990s. This will include providing a clean competitions. It is also very important that the done. In addition, clear liaison with the Secre- mess room with cooking facilities, adequate greenkeepers be encouraged to be friendly tary and Competition Secretary is essential so toilets and shower facilities, the correct and informative on the course when meeting that the major work is not undertaken at machines for the job and adequate workshops members. Clearly this does not mean them times of major events. The Head Greenkeeper and sheds in which to maintain and keep the stopping work every five minutes to have a has a very clear role here in making sure that machines. Clearly, to have the best men you chat, but does mean some form of informal the course work runs smoothly with the run- must provide good facilities. Good greenkeep- and friendly communication when appropri- ning of competitions and playing of golf on ers do not wish to work in 19th century condi- ate. the course. tions, nor should they have to. Other common means of liaising with the membership include having a suggestion box Expenditure on the Course. Liaison with the Membership and putting items of importance upon the The standard to which the course is main- As an elected body, the Green Committee notice board. Often, though, suggestion boxes tained is far the club to decide. While many needs to liaise regularly with the membership. can be mis-used with members putting in criti- Head Greenkeepers see themselves as the This can, of course, be done in many ways, cal comments without wishing to add their defenders of standards on the course this is, in informal as well as formal. The formal chan- name. Any suggestion or comment made by a reality, a false assumption. There can be no nel of communication will be through the reg- member who is not willing to put his or her doubt that it is for the members to decide the ular main Committee or Council meeting held name to it should, in my opinion, be thrown standard of maintenance they require. It is, perhaps monthly throughout the year. in the bin immediately. however, the role of the Head Greenkeeper to Weather X mafic Xi The heart of a good irrigation system Weathermatic has developed and manufactured specialist turf irrigation quality products for 50 years. This wealth of practical experience and product, through local dealers, offers those in the sports turf industry the very best irrigation system design, installation and service. AD REF Freephone 0500 888820 to contact your local dealer. 283 How a Green Committee let the membership be aware of the standards gate Head Greenkeeper and should leave tl^ that can be achieved if the resources are avail- professionals to do the job that they are able. It is very easy for the Head Greenkeeper should be run employed to do. Fundamentally, the role is to box himself into a corner by setting stan- one of initially determining policy and then dards far higher than the club can resource. seeing that policy implemented by liaising This leads him to undertake excessive over- reconstruction on the course. Commonly with the Head Greenkeeper on a regular basis. time in an attempt to maintain the standards many clubs are rebuilding and enlarging tees, To enable that policy to be implemented will he would like to see on the course. If this con- rebuilding defunct soil based greens, improv- require regular liaison with the membership to tinues, then the Head Greenkeeper can be ing pathways and rebuilding bunkers. Such ensure that continued support and funds are frustrated and disillusioned as he tried to new construction needs to be planned years in available to undertake the necessary work. achieve the impossible. Having said that most advance so it can be adequate resource. The secret of success is to develop what clubs are trying to strive for standards higher It should be noted that some clubs see the might be called the "Green Team", a true liai- than in the past. Clearly this requires addi- control of the budget as one of limiting expen- son and rapport between the Green Commit- tional resources than those provided in the diture and not controlling expenditure. While tee and the Head Greenkeeper and his staff. past. Resources include the number and qual- these two are often taken as one, they are The Green Committee needs to support, facili- ity of staff, the budget available for mainte- completely different. It may be that the club tate and communicate regularly with the nance, the general machinery budget for will need to increase expenditure to maximise green staff if both parties are to be successful. repair or procurement of new machinery and its resources and achieved the desired stan- Whatever members might think, there is general funding for sundries on the course. It dards. A large initial capital outlay to purchase one thing that the Green Committee and is the job of the Green Committee to deter- new machinery might enable the course to be green staff both want ardently and that is to mine expenditure and put forward a budget to run more efficiently. This could have two ben- provide the best golfing facilities for the mem- the main Committee or Council. Ideally, this efits, either additional part time summer bership. Once again three cheers for the Green budget should be drawn up by the Head labour that is normally taken need not be Committee member for there can be few other Greenkeeper and discussed with the Green employed, or that labour can be redeployed to club members whose handicap increases the Committee prior to submission. The Head increase and improve course presentation. more time they spend at the course. Greenkeeper is the professional who does • John Hacker is senior agronomist with PSD know the requirements for the standard set. In Conclusion Agronomy. addition to the annual maintenance budget The role of the Green Committee is therefore This article first appeared in Horticulture & there may be a requirement for additional diverse and wide. It is not in any way a surro- Landscape Ireland in June 1994 (LjEjWjl |S wdger LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT MULTISCRAPER VARIGRADER The Ideal Compact Backhoe loader for maintenance around the golf course. 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Combined or ent soils, the one sand and bro- individually these hardly suggest ken shell, the other Cotswold that the site was suitable for a brash with an alarming quantity golf course. For an architect, of stones - the first job was to however, there is always some- instigate a complete mechanical thing to be thankful for and in stone-picking and stone burying the case of Djerba it was the lack operation. Djerba was a ready- of conditions laid down by a made golfing landscape with planning agency. dunes and rolling terrain right That cannot be said to be the down to the beach with a scatter- case at Minchinhampton where ing of palm trees throughout. the site, included within an Area Cherrington, on the other hand, of Outstanding Natural Beauty, was stone-walled , treeless and at was the subject of a full-scale first sight not an inspiring canvas Planning Inquiry. Permission was despite its Area of Outstanding eventually granted subject to con- Natural Beauty status. A very ditions attaching to earthworks shallow valley floor and fairly and landscaping - no change of uniform gradients were the only level greater than 1.5 metres, native material. JOHATHAIi GAUNT Dealing with contrasting sites and contrasting problems, how does a golf architect make the most of the golfing opportunities without ruining the varied environments in which he works? Noel Forester reports ne can only imagine about both tending to test the limits of Othe life of a golf architect the thermometer? and the requirement to perform It cannot be easy to cast aside when under the influence of lag, those extremes of climate when Golf Course Architect BA Hons Dip LA not so much induced by jet or the summer temperatures on time but by local environments. Djerba - Homer's island of the Architect of Ram side Hall Hotel G+CC A respected golf architect plies Lotus Eaters incidentally - can Currently working at Linden Hall Hotel G+CC, Northumberland his trade far and wide and deals soar into the not altogether with any number of conflicting soporific 40s while the opening and contrasting problems as he day in May at the new Cherring- 44 Stan more Road wrestles with several different ton course at Minchinhampton London Ell 3BU projects at any one time. struggled to reach five degrees. How easy it must be to jump to How can an architect cope with an all too hasty decision when the huge demands these extremes standing on the windswept place not only on himself but on Telephone 0181 532 9181 heights of the Cotswolds, follow- the grass. After all the golfer has Fax 0181 532 9553 ing hard upon a flight back from a choice about whether to brave Tunisia. What might there possi- the elements but the grass had no bly be in common between the such luxury. Associate of (he British Institute of Golf Course Architects island of Djerba off the coast of If you continue to peel away southern Tunisia and the corn- the onion-skins of the Djerba and AD GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT REF fields at Minchinhampton in Cherrington projects you will dis- 480 Gloucestershire apart from them cover more and more the differ- The 5th green at Golf de Djerba If, however, you turn away from the manifold differences between the two sites and search for something which might unite them in the work of the golf architect it is clearly to do with the artificiality of the intention and how the architect integrates that artificiality with the site and defends the charge or landscape ruination. An environmental cynic would recognise the colours and textures of the one site trans- posed to the other and the shapes and features of the other imported back to inland Britain. But it should not stop there. The principle aim, and it is one that would surely be shared by all golf architects is not to allow the surrendered to artifice, self-pro- strategically retained palm trees. defining the limits, scale, style artifice to conceal the original motion, gimmickry and introver- It is about using the character or and intensity of the artificial site. When you cannot see the ori- sion. the site as a form of discipline design which are appropriate to gins and history or a piece of land It is not simply about leaving and restraint in the design and the particular site. you are playing golf over, then a shadows of the former site, construction processes. It is about In the last analysis it is about large part of the spirit and pur- encouraging the golfer to play getting under the skin of the site losing part of the architect's per- pose of the game is lost and sensi- over Cotswold stone walls or and using all of the architect's sonality in the site itself. 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Some of this learning is directions. Many greenkeepers Advantage greens turf. This unique and ^Dt^^^u the result of formal research done will acknowledge they are spend- proven top quality turf has a very high bent )) at universities, yet much of our ing more and more time on the grass content in the finished turf. practical knowledge comes from job with each passing year, but field experience and observation. less and less time is spent actually INDEPENDENTLY TESTED BY THE STRI. After all, we often learn more on the course. "When I got into Rolawn Advantage greens turf is purpose grown and from our mistakes than from the this business I didn't have to put specially maintained on the finest sandy soils in the UK. activities that turn out well. Let's in this many hours with non-turf- Advantage greens turf is harvested at an average age of face it, an important aspect of grass related activities," is a com- improving ourselves is recognis- mon response. just 12 months. ing our mistakes and then learn- Is this a young man's profes- This means rapid and trouble free establishment on your ing from them. sion? Or is it time to simplify and course so your greens will come into play sooner. Each facet of a golf course get back to the basics, and if so, maintenance program overlaps how can we do that? and ties in with all the other com- How about playing the game? ponents. Nevertheless, each prob- How can a greenkeeper prepare RANDOM PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF lem area needs to be identified, the golf course for play if he or ROLAWN FIELDS* evaluated, and considered indi- she does not play regularly? How Very fine sand 1.2% Fine sand 11.7% Medium sand 61.5% vidually before it can be com- can solid decisions and diagnoses Coarse sand 15.8% Very coarse sand 0.4% Silt 5.8% Clay 3.6% bined with others and seen as a be made without spending some Soil classification - SAND Total sand 90.6% package. time carefully scouting the All grades of Rolawn Turf are available washed using the StrathAyr An article in last month's course? To accomplish this, it system of soil extraction. 'Independent soil analysis is available. Greenkeeper International dis- takes more than the greenkeeper cussed the top 10 maintenance just being aware of the need. It pitfalls of greenkeepers as identi- requires an owner, president, or REMEMBER ROLAWN HAS A NO MINIMUM fied by the USGA Green Section green committee chairperson ORDER POLICY - YOU CAN BUY AS LITTLE OR AS in a survey of its staff. The article becoming involved and encourag- MUCH TURF AS YOU NEED. (All orders are despatched received lots of response, with ing, or even mandating, that the within 24 hours of receipt). the most common question being, greenkeeper play weekly or at "What are the second 10?" The least walk the course on a regular Advantage greens turf is available locally from one of staff was surveyed again, and the schedule. The greenkeeper also Rolawn's nationwide turf depots - THERE WILL BE results follow: needs support to hire specialty ONE NEAR TO YOU. staff, like a secretary, a good Telephone 01904 608661 and ask our customer services assistant greenkeeper, an experi- Time on the Golf Course for details. 11 enced foreman, irrigation and/or The greenkeeper is hired to spray technicians, which allows supervise the maintenance of the for a more realistic workload so golf course. Sounds like an obvi- that quality time can be spent out ous statement, doesn't it? Well, on the course. We cannot afford it's amazing how often the agro- to lose sight of the fact that golf nomics of golf course mainte- course maintenance still is a nance takes a' back seat to the "hands-on" profession. Rolawri many other hats worn by today's BRITAIN'S FINEST TURF greenkeeper. That is, of course, Documentation AD until problems develop. Then, 12 REF everyone wants to know what's Documentation involves a sys- 34 happening to the turf, and the tematic programme of recording further activities of importance. Record- Jit falls There is always something that keeping practices we see range of golf course needs attention, and this is why from very good to non-existent in the greenkeeper is such a key golf course maintenance opera- maintenance component in the game of golf. tions. In a world that is scrutinis- Yet, no one can work 10-plus ing pesticide usage more and hours every day of the week for more, it is vitally important to months on end without paying a record every detail leading to and price. The price may be including the decision to actually "burnout," lack of effectiveness apply a chemical. The days of future. Document what you and tenance. Look carefully before on the job, or eventually the pur- making notes on a desk blotter your staff actually do! you leap, and be very sure of suit of a different career. Mar- concerning pesticide usage are your information source. If you riages have failed and families long gone, or they should be. The Bandwagon are not sure, be conservative and have been shattered by the pur- With the computers available Syndrome wait and see. Never hesitate to suit of a perfectly conditioned today, pesticide applications, The "Bandwagon Syndrome" ask questions about new products golf course. Every greenkeeper inventory status, and payroll and refers to those times we do some- or procedures. Avoid jumping knows he/she must leave home budget tracking all can be done thing or try some thing just onto bandwagons too quickly! to go to work, but how about quickly and professionally. Every because the golf course down the leaving work to go home? Are operation is different, and the use road is doing it or someone told The Rules of Golf and you living to work or working to of a computer can be as simple or you he was. Does it really work? Marking the Course live? complex as a particular operation Is it agronomically sound for your What value would our roads and Take a day off every week. may need. That's the beauty of course? It must be - isn't the motorways be if drivers did not Have and pursue some type of today's personal computers. Nev- highest budgeted/best golf course follow the laws? Can you imagine hobby or non-golf-related inter- ertheless, there are relatively few in town doing it? It must be the what would happen if people est. Spend quality time with your operations that are using comput- right thing to do! were allowed to make up their spouse and family. Take time for ers to full value. Some control An example of this would be own rules while driving their refreshment and revitalisation so their irrigation systems with com- the use of the new "lightweight cars? It is not a pleasant thought. you can meet the needs of your puters, but most golf course rollers." It is amazing how many Golf is similar in that golf without family and yourself. maintenance operations have not course officials ask about rollers. rules is something other than the To accomplish these things, tapped into this valuable In most cases, they have heard game we all love. If you do not every greenkeeper needs the sup- resource. Computers are some- the course down the street is play by the rules, you are not port and encouragement of man- what like golf carts - they are using them. playing golf. It follows, then, that agement. Green chairperson, here to stay. If you cannot use a "Will they make the putting to properly maintain and mark owner, course official - do not computer to its full potential, surfaces faster?" the course on which the game is allow your greenkeeper to burn either hire someone who can, or "Absolutely," is the quick played, a greenkeeper must have the candle at both ends. Do not take time to learn. response from the course down a working knowledge of the allow the short-term conditioning It is not uncommon to visit a the street. rules. of your golf course to cloud the golf course and see a nice "Is there danger of surface What is the difference between long-term picture or the personal improvement project that has compaction?" a "hazard" and a "lateral haz- life of your greenkeeper. Continu- been completed by the green- A frequent answer is, "Possibly, ard"? What are the options for ity over the long run is more keeper and staff. Projects like but we haven't seen any problems putting a ball back into play important than course condition- bunker renovation, tee additions, yet." when it has been lost in a "haz- ing on any one day. and even the construction of a Let's hope your course won't be ard" or "lateral hazard"? What is Take or make time to rest, new putting green are clearly the exception to the rule. As with the procedure when a ball is hit relax, and recharge your batteries over and above routine golf most every thing in our industry, into a pile of grass clippings wait- and relieve stress. It will make course maintenance. The docu- rollers are tools which can be ing to be removed? Is it possible you more effective, and remem- mentation of improvement pro- used or abused. to have an illegal hole location? ber - golf is, after all, a game. jects with pictures or video can be What about chemicals, soil What is the difference between very worthwhile when, a few amendments, plant growth regu- illegal and unfair? How about the months ldfer, the golfers forget lators, or bio-stimulants? Too so called "winter rules"? These Q Test Plots what it used to look like and who often, the same reasoning is are only a few examples of ques- The value of on-course testing actually made the improvements. applied: If the well-known course tions every greenkeeper should cannot be overemphasised. How A camera can be an excellent tool or greenkeeper is using it, then it be able to answer. This is not an can you know that a new product to help document the work being should work for us. However, you area that should be left just to the or technique will work in your done on a golf course. It is amaz- should ask yourself if university golf professional. Knowing the maintenance programme without ing how valuable pictures can be testing has been done. Also, has rules and staying up with changes doing some controlled evalua- when budgets are being consid- the testing been repeated enough is some thing we all need to tions? Controlled means working ered or salaries reviewed. in the field to suggest that it will actively pursue. with enough area to obtain a fair Documentation is a lot like work equally well at most sites? evaluation without affecting the communication - you are doing it What do the Green Section Lack of Outside budget or the playability of the all the time. It is either planned agronomists think? The "Band- Interests golf course. A turf nursery is a or done by default. It will either wagon Syndrome" can and has There are no perfect golf courses, very good place to do controlled work for you or against you. led to wasted time and money. In either in design or maintenance. testing. Every golf course mainte- Review what you are doing in a few situations, both turf and As such, the job of maintaining nance operation should have at this area and take the time to lay jobs have been lost. There are no and conditioning the golf course least one turf nursery. a positive foundation for the miracle cures in golf course main- is never completely finished. 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A well-thought- good way to determine the effec- out master plan that has been tiveness of the product. This maintenance approved by those in authority makes it possible to determine if can help bridge the gap in conti- the pesticide application was nuity when greenkeepers or really needed. Nobody particu- course officials change. As a mat- larly likes leaving control strips, ter of fact, a good master plan but it is the only way to really can help increase the longevity of know what degree of success you tional conferences, field days, and cur rent with the fast-changing the greenkeeper simply because are achieving from a product or seminars. Subscribe to industry technology of our industry. Do he/she has a much better idea of procedure. magazines and read them while not allow the hectic pace of day what is expected and where the Take the time to do on-course they are reasonably current. Take to-day golf course maintenance to operation is headed. Everyone testing. Keep the boss and others advantage of publications from prevent you from staying benefits from this combination. who need to know informed of BIGGA and the STRI, as well as informed about tomorrow. Long-range plans can include the results. They, too, will be the USGA, GCSAA, and others. time being set aside for the interested in what is happening A tremendous amount of infor- greens to be aerified each year, Long-Range Planning on their golf course. The informa- mation is available, but you have 18 allowing golf events to be sched- tion you gather should help save to take the initiative to take As the old adage says, "When you uled around maintenance activi- time, money, and aggravation the advantage of it. Too often, the fail to plan, you plan to fail." This ties without deferring next time the application or pro- demands faced by today's green- is true for course improvements maintenance work or eliminating cedure is carried out. keeper will affect his/her ability as well as for maintenance. Long- it altogether. There are no sur- to stay involved with the informa- range or master plans allow the prises; everyone knows when the J Keeping up with tion gathering process. Course greenkeeper and course officials work will be done and what to I I Technology officials need to make sure that to establish obtainable goals and expect. The continuity and direc- Attend local, regional, national, both time and money are avail- objectives. This makes it possible tion that are established through and even international educa- able for the greenkeeper to stay to establish realistic budgets for long-range planning pay dividends BUYING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT IS A PAIN v ...BUT WE OFFER PAINLESS EXTRACTION! The latest Diesel Walker 42" RIDER-PICKUP mower with its zero turning facility is guaranteed to do the work of three men with walk-behind machines. However sometimes, even the prospect of saving real money is not enough to justify a major capital expenditure. Many Authorities, Golf Clubs and Landscapes, today find themselves in a financial cleft stick. Income is steady or even rising but finding a lump sum is just not on. So, what's to do? Increasingly our Walker owners are using Leasing to make a cost and labour saving purchase possible. A brand new 42" WALKER pickup mower powered by a water- cooled Kubota 16.5 h.p. Diesel (RRP £8900 + VAT) can be leased for as little as £300 per month + VAT over a period of three years. Of course we'll happily do special quotes for special •¡¡^•IIIB circumstances ... just tell us the problem and we'll give you a solution. For instance, in some cases, if outright purchase if preferred, we'll accept 6 equal monthly payments INTEREST FREE WALKER - FREE DEMONSTRATIONS COUNTRYWIDE. your ultimate-mowing a- "" Phone, fax or write for "The only way for a small company to enter an Brochure and further details BOB ANDREWS LTD established market and stay there is to design and/or demonstration to BILTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE LOVELACE ROAD-BRACKNELL Dept GRI products with unchallengeable superiority and BERKS *RG12 8YT Bob Andrews Ltd Tel: (01344) 862111 • Fax: (01344) 861345 uncompromising quality." (Bob Walker; President WALKER MFG. CO.L Delegate responsibility to the people hired to assist you in a better-managed golf course. network, begin at the 18th green and work backwards around the Training and course. If there is a problem area Delegation where golf cart traffic is hard to A good indication that a potential manage, begin the network problem exists in this area is the design at this point. It is impor- need to have a pager, mobile tant to locate the cart path where phone, or two-way radio in con- it will be used. However, try to stant use. If it is that critical that stay at least 30 feet, or 10 yards, KOHLER you are reachable every second of from a green or fairway. Where every day, maybe it's time to possible, avoid ball landing areas, spread some responsibility to though no path location is other key employees. This also immune to shots hitting the sur- ties in with the need to have out- face. Under the Rules of Golf, MAG side interests and low-stress per- relief is given from an artificially sonal time. If the greenkeeper is paved surface. On the other carrying the entire load alone, hand, no relief is allowed from sooner or later something will the bare ground or thinned turf snap. that often results from concen- A good rule-of-thumb to follow trated golf cart traffic. in training key employees is to Be sure to construct a golf cart help that person learn to do all path with a good base, and Kubofo that you do. Don't be insecure preferably it should be eight feet about this. It takes a person with wide. This allows maintenance confidence in his/her ability and equipment to use the paths and the capability of seeing the big makes it possible for one cart to picture to delegate authority. pass another without leaving the Investing in people is what life is paved surface. Properly built and all about. A supervisor who is located cart paths also can be good at training and delegating is used as channels for surface respected by his/her staff and water runoff when pitched or usually enjoys life a lot more. sloped or with curbing installed. Improving the skills of training Give serious thought to the cur- and delegating is a never-ending rent and future usage of golf carts task. We all can improve in this at your course. While cart paths area. do involve some cost initially, SACHS over the long run they can pay Managing Carts and for themselves in increased cart DOLMAR Cart Paths usage, especially during This ties in very closely with the inclement weather. When the eighth pitfall. That is, Amount of course is wet but playable, the Play. More and more mainte- sign would read, "Golf Carts INDUSTRIAL nance operations are installing Restricted to Paths." Isn't that tee-to-green golf cart path net- better than, "Course Closed to ENGINES LTD works. While no one likes the Golf Carts"? idea of having paved surfaces on For all your engine and spares a golf course, a well-built golf Conclusion cart path offers the best wear This listing of the second 10 pit- requirements from stock control and maintenance options falls, follows in the footsteps of where heavy cart traffic exists. the first 10 in last month's maga- Tel: 0181-946 4244 Ropes, signs, and fencing can be zine. The intent has been to dis- used to help control golf cart traf- cuss maintenance pitfalls, as seen Fax: 0181-947 2595 fic and wear, but these usually by Green Section agronomists. offer less than ideal results and Once identified as a concern on 261-269 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon, London SW20 0RH AD REF increased maintenance costs. It is your course, a strategy can be 151 amazing how people ignore signs developed to make the necessary and ropes! changes. It is never too late for In designing a golf cart path change! E COLLEGES AND TI The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) are continually reviewing the approved to re-think their training policies and the GTC will be issuing guidelines for the golf status of colleges offering greenkeeper training courses. greenkeeping industry as to which colleges employers and their staff should be sup- The directory shows colleges offering courses to craft, supervisory and management porting. levels, but it must be stated that until the GTC review is completed only the green Until the report is complete, anyone with a query regarding greenkeeper training coded colleges are approved to train greenkeepers beyond craft level. should contact the Greenkeepers Training Committee at Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, The introduction of vocational qualifications into industries, has caused the colleges Alne, York Y06 2NF, telephone 01347 838640. ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE Askham Bryan, York Y02 3PR. Contact Christine Biglin, registrar. Tel: 01904 702121. Full time courses: National Certificate - Horticulture; National Diploma - Amenity Horticulture; Higher National Diploma - Horticulture (golf management options). Part time courses: NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds Phase III and IV Greenkeeping. CITY COLLEGE MANCHESTER Wythenshawe Park Centre, Moor Road, Manchester M23 9BQ. Contact Peter Riley/Martin Webb. Tel: 0161 957 1526. Day Release and Full Time courses leading to NVQ Level II Amenity Horticulture with the Greenkeeping option. HOUGHALL COLLEGE Durham College of Agriculture and Horticulture, Houghall, Durham DH1 3SG. Contact Tony Milan. Tel: 0191 386 1351. HOUOball time courses: National Certificate in Horticulture/Greenkeeping and Groundsmanship - 1 Year; National Diploma in Horticulture 1\irf Option - 2/3 years. Part time courses: Greenkeeping and Sportsturf c o l p E a t Management Level II - Day Release; C&G Phase III Enterprise Management - Afternoon Evening. Short Courses: Health & Safety Legislation; T\irfcare; Machinery and Mechanisation. All courses contribute towards NVQ Levels I and II. MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE Myerscough Hall, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY. Contact Martyn Jones. Tel: 01995 640611. Fulltime fc Myerscough courses: National Certificate in Groundsmanship and Greenkeeping - 1 Year; BTEC National Diploma in Hirf Science and Sportsground Management - 3 Years; BTEC Higher National Diploma in Turf r College Science and Golf Course Management - 3 Years (Both these courses include one year's paid industrial experience). Part time courses: NVQ Level II Greenkeeping; NVQ Level III Sportsturf Maintenance; Certificate and Diploma in Hirf Irrigation (in conjunction with BUIA). A range of short courses including FEPA etc. ^ REASEHEATH COLLEGE Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DF. Contact Dennis Mortram. Tel: 01270 625131 Fax: 01270 625665. Fulltime:BTECFHW RE ASEHE ATH Diploma Horticulture (Sportsturf Option) - 1 year BTEC National Diploma Horticulture (Sportsturf Option) - 2 years. BTEC Higher National Diploma Golf Course Management - 3 years. Part time: HNC Golf Course Management - college Distance Learning. NVQ Level 1 Greenkeeping - Day Release. NVQ Level 2 Greenkeeping - Day/Block Release. NVQ Level 3 Greenkeeping - Day/Block Release. C&G Phase IV Greenkeeping - Block Release. IoG National Intermediate Diploma in TUrf Culture - Day Release. IoG National Diploma - Day Release. Short Courses: FEPA Chemical Safety; Safe Lifting; Chainsaws; Off-Road Vehicle Driving; First Aid. BRCOKSBY COLLEGE Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 2LJ. Contact Ann Hurt. Tel: 01664 434291. Full time courses: National Certifícate in Horticulture, Greenkeeping and Sportsturf Management. National Diploma in Horticulture. Part time courses: Day Release training to NVQ Level II in Amenity Cuét¿4i*1±—f tit fiM^t Ly Horticulture - Greenkeeping option. The course is based around the GTC Training Manual. Short courses also available in Horticultural Machinery and Arboriculture. BROOMFIELD COLLEGE Morley, Ilkeston, Derby DE7 6DN. Contact Admissions Officer. Tel: 01332 831345. NVQ Level I and Level II Amenity Horticulture (Greenkeeping) Block Release course. Two years duration presented in 12 one-week blocks following guidelines of GTC Training Manual. NVQ Level III gained by 9x 3-day blocks, or APL service. rogsi CAMBRIDGESHIRE COLLEGE Milton Centre, Landbeach Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire CB4 6DB. Contact Martin Crimmins. Tel: 01223 860701. Part time - Day Release over two years leading to NVQ Level II (Greenkeeping Options), including the GTC Training Manual requirements. Autumn term commences September/October 1995. RODBASTON COLLEGE Rodbaston, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5HG. Contact Nigel Foskett. Tel: 01785 712209. Courses offered: Craft Level NVQ Level I, II and III. Day Release. Duration: Over two years, each of weeks duration (September - June). Registration Date: Please contact the College. WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE Moreton Morrell, Warwick CV35 9BL. Contact J.J. Rees. Tel: 01926 651367. Greenkeeping courses - day release - NVQ Level I; NVQ Level II; NVQ Level III; NVQ Level IV; IoG courses - National Practical Certificate; NVQ Level II, National Intermediate Diploma in Turfculture; Full time two year BTEC National Diploma in Horticulture (with option in TUrfculture); Professional updating courses include: Groundsmanship, Machinery Maintenance and Repair, Managing Conservation Areas, Plant Identification, Hedgelaying, First Aid, FEPA Spraying Courses, Chainsaw Courses. BRINSBURY COLLEGE North Heath, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 1DL. Contact Keith Harrison. Tel: 01798 873832. FUÜ time courses: New Entrant to Greenkeeping Course - 36 weeks. NVQ II Greenkeeping option plus core. Approximately a third of the course is delivered on college's and local golf course. Part time: Day Release to NVQ II level. Both full time and part time students with work both to the NVQ II work book and the Greenkeeper manual. NVQ Level II (National "technical Certificate) with Inst, of Groundsmanship manual may be delivered as an evening course. NVQ Level III Greenkeeping. ND Landscape Studies (Option - Sportsturf Management and Greenkeeping). Néw courses and qualifications: National Technical Certificate (IoG), National Practical Certificate (IoG), Intermediate Diploma (IoG), National Diploma (IoG) HADLOW COLLEGE Hadlow College of Agriculture and Horticulture, Hadlow, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0AL. Contact Keith Backhouse. ijAyL®iY_ Tel: 01732 850551. NVQ Level II and Level III Part-time Day Release over two years with two periods of Block Release. Level II in Amenity and mmom™* Groundsmanship Courses with Day Release. NVQ Level III Golf Greenkeeping new as from Sept. '95. Centres at Hadlow, Canterbury and Maidstone. A MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3PE. Contact the Academic Registrar. Tel: 01483 232424. Mer n^Xood time courses: National Certificate in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management. Part-time: NVQ Amenity Horticulture Greenkeeping Level 1, E'R,S 00 NVQ Amenity Horticulture Greenkeeping Level 2, NVQ Amenity Horticulture Sports Turf Maintenance Level 3. NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey KT17 3DS. Contact Dr S Shaw. Tel: 0181 394 I NeSCOt 3099/3111. NVQ Levels I, II and III in Amenity Horticulture (Greenkeeping options) Training and assessment for the Greenkeepers Training Manual. Part time, Day Release. Duration: Two years to Level II. FEPA Spraying Courses. • "JMJÑIMG COURSES AVAILABLE KEY TO COLOURS Please note that all college details on these pages were provided by the colleges themselves. Currently GTC approved Currently GTC Currently QTC as Regional Training Greenkeeper International takes no responsibil- approved for approved for " Centres, offering Pending QTC training courses ity for accuracy of information provided. courses at Craft, training approval for up to Supervisory Supervisory and courses up to all courses Contact the colleges direct for prospectuses and level Craft level only International Management levels comprehensive information. OAKLANDS COLLEGE Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts AL4 OJA. Contact Ian Merrick. Tel: 01727 850651. Part time courses leading to NVQ Level II Greenkeeping, evening courses leading to City & Guilds Phase IV Business Management. One year full time NC Greenkeeping & Sports Turf Management. Courses start September 1995. OTLEY COLLEGE Otley College, Otley, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 9EY. Contact Student Applications. Tel: 01473 785543. Full time courses: BTEC National Diploma - Sports TUrf Management. National Certificate in Horticulture, option in Sports TUrf Technology. Part time NVQ 2 Golf Greenkeeping and NVQ 2 Groundsmanship, NVQ 3 Sports Tlirf OTLEY COLLEGE Management. IoG Intermediate and Final Diplomas (Evenings). NVQ Horticultural Mechanics. FEPA Courses PAI, PA2, PA6. Otley College • Developing individuals • Achieving more. PLUMPTON COLLEGE Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AE. Contact David Blackmur. Tel: 01273 890454. Full time courses: National Diploma in Amenity Horticulture (options in Landscape and Sportsturf); National Certificate in Amenity Horticulture; First Diploma; All BTEC. Part time courses: NVQ Level II Amenity Horticulture in Arboriculture, Interior Landscaping, Hard Landscaping and Greenkeeping, Sportsturf and Sportsground Management; NVQ Level III Amenity ft Horticulture; Phase IV Business Management. WRITTLE COLLEGE Chelmsford, Essex CM1 3RR. Contact Dai Edwards. Tel: 01245 420705, Fax: 01245 420456. Put timecouna tadwfe nvq Levels I, II, III and IV Sportsturf & Greenkeeping. Day Release. Includes training and assessment of Greenkeepers Training Manual. Full time courses include: BTEC First Diploma (1 year), BTEC National Diploma with Option in Sportsturf and Golf Course Management, 3 year sandwich course; BTEC Higher National Diploma with Option in Golf Course Management 3 year sandwich course, BSc (Hons) Degree course in Landscape and Amenity Management. Short courses for FEPA, Irrigation, Fork Lift TVucks, Chainsaws and First Aid also available Associate students welcome, progression routes identified, accreditation of prior learning possible. CANNINGTON COLLEGE Cannington Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2LS. Contact Nick Rigden. Tel: 01278 652226. HNC Golf Course Manage ianninglon ment' BTEC First DiPloma- BTEC National Diploma in Golf Course Management. BTEC Higher National Diploma Golf Course Management (inc. European Studies). &Q0JL&3IE NVQ Level 1 and 2 Golf Greenkeeping. NVQ Level 3 Greenkeeping and Supervisory Management. NVQ Level 4 Greenkeeping Management. FER\ Training, Chainsaw Certification, Off Road Vehicle Certification, Greenkeeper Mechanics. Hartpury House, Nr Gloucester GL19 3BE. Contact D. Kirkham. Tel: 01452 700283. Fax: 01452 700629. Amenity and ¡ARTPURY HARTPURY COLLEGE ^COLLEGE Decorative Horticulture - NVQ Level II and III, First Diploma, National Certificate, National Diploma and HND Und Use. Greenkeeping and Sportsturf Management, thrshm SPARSHOLT COLLEGE Sparsholt College Hampshire, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hants S021 2NF. Contact Bob Young. Tel: 01962 776441. NVQ Level 2 Greenkeeping Practice, NVQ Level 3 Greenkeeping Supervision, City & Guilds Phase IV Management Studies, GTC: Greenkeeping Certificate, GTC: Certificate in Golf Course Supervision, FIPA: Short Courses, Chainsaw: Short Courses. All courses, other than Phase iy are offered on Block release. Full residential facilities available. niirAA^ ELMWOOD COLLEGE Cupar, Fife KY15 4JB. Contact Carol Borthwick. Tel: 01334 652781. Fax: 01334 656795. Craft Level courses. Block-release "rJiiRfli® and full"time' following SVQ Level II and the GTC Training Manual. Six week specialist modular programme (January-February), including Golf Course Construction, Pes =wOLiiKuE— tlcl(je Application and Plant Protection Procedures. Distance Learning supervisory course, with one week in College. SVQ Level III available from September 1995. HNC/HND Golf Course Management available as full-time, day-release and distance learning. FEPA, COSHH and Health & Safety short courses also. KYLE AND CARRICK DISTRICT COUNCIL Burns House, Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1UT. Contact Lesley Keenan. Tel: 01292 281511. SCOTVEC National Certificate in Greenkeeping - Day Release up to three years. SVQ Level II Amenity Horticulture. Students can enrol at any time. LANGSIDE COLLEGE GLASGOW Langside College Glasgow School of Horticulture, Woodburn House, Buchanan Drive, Rutherglen G73 3PF Contact Colin S Urquhart. Tel: 0141 647 6300. SCOTVEC National Certificate - 3 years day release or 1 year full time. Higher National Certificate in Golf Course li Management - 2 years day release. SVQ Level II Amenity Horticulture with Greenkeeping options plus a range of NC and HNC Horticulture programmes including G SVQ Level III. Short courses on a range of subjects including Tractor Operations and the Safe Use of Pesticides can be negotiated. OATRIDGE COLLEGE Ecclesmachan, Broxburn, West Lothian EH52 6NH. Contact Steve Miller. Tel: 01506 854387. Full and part time courses: Higher National Certificate in Golf Course Management; National Certificate in Greenkeeping; National Certificate Modular and Scottish Vocational Qualification Level I and II. National Certificate in Hort. Machinery. Short specialist courses - including safe use of chemicals, operation of greenkeeping machinery. GREENMOUNT COLLEGE Greenmount College of Agriculture and Horticulture, Antrim, BT41 4PU. Contact Geoff Jenkins. Tel: 01849 462114. Day release courses leading to (i) Level II Certificate in Greenkeeping and (ii) Level III Certificate in Golf Course DEtAKTMlNT^ OF^AGMCULTUM Irelan d Supervision. Norther n TEAGASC COLLEGE Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Contact Pat Suttle. Tel: ^•^•cogasc 003531 371 636. Phase II Greenkeeping - Block Release two weeks, three times per year. Phase III Greenkeeping - Block Release, one week, EIR E three times per year. PENCOED COLLEGE Pencoed, Mid Glamorgan CF35 5LG. Contact Peter Gillard or Richard Browning. Tel: 01656 860202. Day Release m .-rmVdi. courses in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf at Craft, Advanced Craft, Supervisory and Management levels to GTC requirements, incorporating the Training Manual of the Greenkeepers Training Committee. WELSH COLLEGE Welsh College of Horticulture, Northrop, Mold, Clywyd CH7 6AA. Contact GM Wright. Tel: 01352 840861. Fax: 01352 840731. Full time courses: ND - Golf Course Construction Option - equivalent to NVQ Level III. NEBSM - equivalent to NVQ Level III. BTEC First in Landbase Golf Greenkeeping NVQ Level II. Part time courses: NVQ 4, 3, 2, 1 all available on block weeks. Short courses: Pesticide PA1, PA2, PA6, 1-3 day courses (training and testing); COSHH Assessments; Safe lifting and carrying; PICKUP courses. Home study learning at NVQ Level II Option Greenkeeping. Education Update BY KEN RICHARDSON Be well read with Title/Author Subject Golf Architecture/Dr A Mackenzie Architecture THE BIGGA LIBRARY team or golf club. Remember, that the compe- Hazards/Aleck Bauer Architecture Some Essays on Golf course Architecture/H S Colt and C H Alison The BIGGA library is continuing to expand, tition aims to award the "unsung heroes", ie Architecture The Whitelaw Memoirs/William Whitelaw Biography with new titles being added regularly. A full those greenkeepers getting the best from their Tony Jacklin The Price of Success/Liz Kahn Biography The Complete Idiot's Guide to PCs/Joe Kraynak Computers list, as at May 19 1995, is shown below. Up to courses, on low budgets etc. There is an extra DOS 6/Sue Plumley Computing date lists may be obtained from BIGGA HQ or prize this year, which will reward the winning Introduction to Databases/James J Townsend Computing Microprocessors A short Introduction/Eric Morgan Computing from regional administrators. greenkeepers team with £500. So don't be The ABCs of Windows 3.1/Alan Neibauer Computing Word For Windows 6/Sue Negus Computing At the last BIGGA board meeting, it was shy, enter now. The Golf Course Planning Construction And Maintenance/FW Hawtree Construction decided that BIGGA members should be given Golf Course Preparation/John Hacker and George Shiels Course Management full access to the library by introducing a book TORO/LELY/PGA EUROPEAN TOUR An Environmental Strategy for Golf in Europe/European Golf Association Ecology Unit Ecology lending scheme. STUDENT OF THE YEAR Landscape Restoration Handbook/D Harker, K Harker, S Evans and M Entries for this competition should have been Evans Ecology Therefore, as from June 1 1995, books and Golf Course Management and Construction Environmental Issues/James C videos, except those marked 'Reference' may sent to Aldwark Manor by May 31. Any col- Balough and William Walker Environment A Year at St Andrews Golf be borrowed by BIGGA members for a period lege intending to enter a student(s) who have Golf - The Scientific Way/Editor:Alastair Cochran Golf Golf Monthly's Lessons With Mr X/Mr X Golf of up to six weeks. not submitted application, should do so as Golf in Britain/Geoffrey Cousins Golf Golfer's Handbook 1988/Laurence Viney Golf Each member may borrow up to two soon as possible. Golfing Art/ Phil Pilley Golf Great Golf Courses of the World/Andre-Jean Lafaurie Golf books/videos on each occasion. Members are Peter Alliss An Autobiography/Peter Alliss Golf The Glorious World of Golf/Peter Dobereiner Golf responsible for returning books to BIGGA HQ. NATIONAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE The Open Championship 1986 Golf The Punch Book of Golf/William Davis Golf If books are not returned by the due date then 1996 The Royal & Ancient Golfer's Handbook 1993/Mark Wilson Golf borrowers will be invoiced for the cost of a I would be interested to hear from greenkeep- The Walker Cup at Sunningdale/Various Golf The World Atlas of Golf /Pat Ward Thomas, H W Wind, C Price and P replacement. ers who have had and overcome problems Thomson Golf World of Sport and Leisure Golf Golf A book loan application form is printed with dry patch, fusarium, moles, earthworms, Code of Practice For the Use of Approved Pesticides in Amenity & I HSW Manual of Trees and Shrubs/Hillier Horticulture opposite or contact Regional Administrators or or other pests, diseases or other turf grass Trees of Great Britain and Europe/A Mitchell Horticulture From the Woods to the Tees/Tom O'Connor Humour BIGGA HQ for more details. problems who would be willing to take part in One Flew Over the Clubhouse/Tom O'Connor Humour Golf Course and Grounds Irrigation and Drainage/Albert R Jarrett Irrigation a Practical versus Theory session, jointly with TORO Irrigation Catalogue Irrigation consultants from the STRI, during the Wastewater Reuse for Golf Course Irrigation/USGA Irrigation ZENECA PREMIER GREENKEEPER Budgeting A Practical Guide for Better Business Planning/Terry Dickey The response to this year's competition has National Education Conference 1996. Sessions Management Creative Decision Making/H B Gelatt Management been encouraging. However, there is still time would last for 40 minutes and public speaking Foundations of Cost and Management Accounting/Roy Dodge Management Guidelines to Giving Effective Presentations/John Kirkman Management for head greenkeepers/course managers to training could be given to greenkeepers inex- How to Communicate Effectively/Bert Decker Management How to Manage Budgets and Cash Flows/Peter Taylor Management enter or be entered by their greenkeeping perienced as public speakers. Managing Information/Peter Grainger Management The finest of turfs - that's what this greenkeeper achieves with Toro s unique bowling green, cricket wicket or tennis court, Hydroject complements water injection Hydroject aerator. Able to tackle very wet or rock hard conventional aeration methods. And for large turf areas, Toro's Fairway ground conditions, it allows play to resume immediately. On the golf green, and HC4000 heavy duty aerators cover up to 1.5 acres per hour with ease. r , BIGGA LIBRARY BOOK y?Jl APPLICATION FORM BIGCA the BIGGA library » \ Subject to the terms as detailed (left). Managing Operations/Peter Grainger Management Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 46 1969 Reference Managing People/Peter Grainger Management Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 47 1970 Reference Managing Recruitment/Elizabeth Sidney Management Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 48 1971 Reference Managing Resources/Peter Grainger Management Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 49 1972 Reference Please supply: Speak for Yourself/Richard Denny Management Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 50 1973 Reference The Business Plan Workbook/Colin Barrow et al Management Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 51 1974 Reference The Business Plan Workbook/Colin Barrow, Paul Barrow and Robert Brown Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 52 1974 Reference Management Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 53 1975 Reference Coaching Mentoring and Assessing/Eric Parsloe NVQs Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 54 1976 Reference Competence-Based Assessment Techniques/Shirley Fletcher NVQs Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 55 1977 Reference Designing Competence-Based Training/Shirley Fletcher NVQs Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 56 1978 Reference NVQs Standards and Competence/Shirley Fletcher NVQs Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 57 1979 Reference Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Ornamentals/Anne R Leslie Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 58 1980 Reference Pest Mngmnt Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 59 1981 Reference Managing Turf Grass Pests/Thomas Watssche, Peter Dernoeden, David Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 60 1982 Reference "Shetla" " r Pests Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 62 1984 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1949 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 63 1985 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1950 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 64 1986 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1951 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 65 1987 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1954 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 66 1988 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1958 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute No 61 1983 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1965 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute Vol 8 No 30 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1966 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute Vol 10 Nos 35-38 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1971 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute Vol 11 No 39 Reference Name: British Golf Greenkeeper 1973 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute Vol 8 No 28 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1974 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute Vol 8 No 28 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper 1975 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute Vol 8 No 29 Reference British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1952 Reference Journal of the Sports Turf Research Institute Vol 9 Nos 31 -34 Reference Membership Number: British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1953 Reference The Secrets of Telephone Selling/Neil Johnson Sales British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1955 Reference Grounds Maintenance A Contractor's Guide to Competitive Tendering/Philip British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1956 Reference Sayers Tenders Address: British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1957 Reference How to Develop and Present Staff Training Courses/Peter R Shea Training British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1959 Reference Identifying Training Need/David Reay Training British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1960 Reference Implementing Training/David Reay Training British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1962 Reference Portfolios for Development/Warren Redman Training British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1963 Reference Selecting Training Methods/David G Reay Training British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1964 Reference Understanding How People Learn/David Reay Training British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1967 Reference Grasses A Guide to their Identification Uses and Distribution/C E Hubbard British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1968 Reference Turf Science British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1969 Reference Natural Turf for Sport and Amenity Science and Practice/W A Adams and R British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1970 J Gibbs Turf Science British Golf Greenkeeper Jan-Dec 1970 Reference Science and Golf II Proceedings of the 2nd World Scientific Conaress/A J British Golf Greenkeeper Jan Dec 1972 Reference Cochran and M R Farrally Turf Science British Golf Greenkeejper Jun 1976 Reference Science and Golf Proceedings of the 1st World Scientific Conference/A J Dod's Parliamentary Companion/Michael Bedford Reference Cochran Turf Science ' ipedia of Employment Law and Practice Reference The Complete Golf Course Turf and Design/Claude Crockford Turf Science External Works incorporating Landscape 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Mr David Fry: Tel/Fax: 01995 640180 Fax 00-353-1-2885414 The Ridge Golf Club HEAD GOLF C L U E GREENKEEPER An experienced working Head Greenkeeper is required for this 2 year old 18 hole Golf Course. Applicants must be fully experienced in all aspects of greenkeeping with appropriate qualifications and have knowledge of modern equipment and the ability to direct and motivate staff. Accommodation is not available - relocation allowance available. Handsworth Golf Club Salary negotiable according to experience. For further particulars apply in writing to: G R Sones, Secretary, The Ridge Golf Club, Chartway Street, REQUIRE A FULLY QUALIFIED East Sutton, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3DL AND EXPERIENCED First Assistant The Lansdown Golf Club M requires a 1894-1994 Greenkeeper LANSDOWN GOLF CLUB COURSE MANAGER Applications are invited from experienced persons of proven ability Accommodation is not provided with managerial, leadership and supervisory skills to lead and motivate an enthusiastic team. The successful applicant will be Applications and CV to responsible for organising work programmes, budgetary control, the use and maintenance of modern machinery and implementing Hon Secretary Health and Safety regulations. Handsworth Golf Club Applicants must hold PA1 and PA2 Certificates. 11 Sunningdale Close Salary negotiable, no accommodation. Handsworth Wood Please apply in writing with full CV to: Mr G W Rees, Secretary, Lansdown Golf Club, Bath BA1 9BT Birmingham B20 1NP Closing date for applications: 14th July 1995 RECRUITMENT West Essex Golf Club Limited Coventry Hearsall Golf Club (Est. 1900) invite applications for the position of COURSE MANAGER/ HEAD GREENKEEPER HEAD GREENKEEPER Applicants must be suitably qualified, experienced and The successful candidate will be self motivated, have a self motivated with proven ability in organising and proven working knowledge of a parkland course and carrying out work programmes, preparing and working possess recognised qualifications in all areas of course to budgets and working to health and safety management and maintenance. As a working course requirements. A sound and practical knowledge of automatic irrigation systems and the use and manager/head greenkeeper, you will lead and motivate maintenance of greenkeeping machinery is also staff, organise work programmes, carry out continual required. The ability to enthusiastically lead, improvement plans and have knowledge of budget motivate and organise an established team control, machinery maintenance and health and safety of greenstaff is essential. requirements. Golfing experience would be Salary and conditions negotiable in accordance advantageous. with qualifications and experience. No accommodation available. Salary negotiable. No accommodation. Applications in own handwriting with full CV to: Please apply in writing with full CV to: D A Peacock, Secretary Manager, West Essex Golf Club Limited, Bury Road, Secretary, Sewardstonebury, Chingford, London E4 7QL Coventry Hearsall Golf Club, Beechwood Avenue, Coventry CV5 6DF Closing Date: 30th June 1995 Carmarthen Golf Club Northwood Golf Club (Founded 1891) requires a require a HEAD GREENKEEPER COURSE MANAGER For our 18 hole course situated in West Wales. Applications are invited for the newly created position Applicants must possess a recognised of Course Manager at this long established Club with a qualification and be experienced in all aspects of fine parkland course situated in a pleasant area of course management. North-West Middlesex. The ability to lead and motivate staff, organise Applicants must be fully qualified in all aspects of work programmes and maintain health and greenkeeping, including course management, machinery safety requirements is essential. maintenance, irrigation systems etc., and possess the Practical knowledge of modern greenkeeping appropriate qualifications. The ability to develop skills of and budgetary control is also required. the existing staff is essential. Accommodation is not available. In return, the remuneration package will reflect the importance of the position. Accommodation could be Salary is negotiable according to experience. available if required. Applications in writing with full CV to: Confidential applications in writing, giving full careei Secretary/Manager, details and salary requirement, by 30th June 1995 to: Carmarthen Golf Club, Blaenycoed Road, The Secretary, Northwood Golf Club, Carmarthen, Dyfed SA33 6EH Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Tel: 01267 281588 Middlesex HA6 2QW RECRUITMENT — 3— HEYDON GRANGE • ===== SPORTSTURF LTD Golf & Country Club Require a Privately owned, established May 1994 TECHNICAL SALES requires a REPRESENTATIVE WORKING COURSE for YORKSHIRE, LANCASHIRE MANAGER and NORTH MIDLANDS The course consists of 27 holes, constructed on Applicants should have a knowledge of amenity 300 acres of free draining downland, with a mixture of horticulture or experience in golf course or sports turf memberships and pay and play. maintenance. Sales experience would be helpful but not Applicants should have suitable qualifications and the necessary. ability to lead, work alongside and effectively The position requires calling on golf courses, motivate staff. local authorities and landscaping contractors to promote The successful applicant will have the following skills, sales of fertilisers, pesticides, grass seeds and equipment. knowledge and experience: Full product training will be given. • Greenkeeping qualifications Salary is commensurate with experience and company car • Knowledge of irrigation systems will be provided. All applications will be treated • Health & Safety regulations in strict confidence. • Machinery maintenance. Replies in writing only with full CV to: Salary is negotiable and accommodation is available. Mr P. Fell, Sales Manager, Aitkens Sportsturf Ltd, Please apply in writing with full CV to: Unit 18, Moor Lane Trading Estate, The Proprietor, Heydon Grange Golf and Country Club, Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire LS25 6DX Heydon, Royston, Hertfordshire SG8 7NS Tel: (01977) 681155 Ellesborough Golf Club Applications are invited for the position of LECTURER IN HORTICULTURE HEAD (Greenkeeping and Sports GREENKEEPER Turf Management) Applicants must possess recognised £14,574 to £19,677 qualifications and be experienced in all aspects Our College, at the very heart of the English countryside, is of golf course management, including renowned for the quality of its educational programmes. maintenance of machinery. You will make a valuable contribution to the Horticulture, The ability to lead and motivate staff, organise Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management courses. work programmes and maintain health and For this key role you will need to be educated to degree safety requirements is essential. level or its professional equivalent, have teaching Practical knowledge of modern greenkeeping experience and a wide-ranging knowledge of the subject methods, budgetary controls and computer area. literacy is also required. For a job description and application form, please Applicants must have a minimum of five years telephone the College on 01926 651367, ext. experience preferably as Head Greenkeeper. 256. Closing date: 16 June 1995. Interviews will Handwritten applications with current CV be held on 26 and 27 June 1995. to be sent to: Warwickshire The Secretary/Manager, WARWICKSHIRE College exists lo Ellesborough Golf Club, Butlers Cross, COLLEGE ^ ie/ps'in* Aylesbury, Bucks HP17 OTZ i achieve their full MORETON MORRELL potential. TALKING HEADS Muck and magic aside... ne of the major Dr Peter Hayes, tory testing, construction and I changes I've seen in pictured, Director of the drainage consultancy and ecol- o the last 14 years is in Sports Turf Research ogy. the quality of golf greenkeepers. Institute at Bingley Of these Dr Hayes has been The degree of professionalism has retires at the beginning responsible for introducing the improved particularly over the of June after 14 years architecture and the ecology last 10 years. I was Chairman of during which time he departments and the others have BIGGA's conference at Harrogate has presided over a all expanded. A total of 70% of this year, and will again next, period of the Institute's work revolves and I've been extremely pleased unprecedented success around golf. by the performance of greenkeep- for the Institute and "I'm most grateful to the R&A ers in their ability to present witnessed many which has given us grants of themselves. I also sit on interview changes in the industry. roughly £50,000 a year for the panels and the quality of candi- Just before his past eight years to undertake dates is now excellent compared departure he talked research on various subjects. For with ten years ago. Much of the with Scott MacCallum. example at the moment we are credit must to BIGGA and the researching into earth worm biol- training courses and seminars it has seen the turnover rise from most marvellous things - I even ogy and control and into root- holds. There is no doubt they are £300,000 to £1.5million. ask if they will restore my hair - zone mixes for new greens. The beneficial. "Research work and new ideas but the problem is compounded R&A has financed that. "The second big change con- are also better accepted but I'm because they don't just use one "All our research work is pub- cerns the amount of money golf disappointed at the number of at a time, they put on two or lished and is available to every- clubs are prepared to spend on greenkeepers who tend to still three and can cause real prob- one, even our direct competitors," their course. When I first came use "muck and magic" products lems." he added. they didn't buy much equipment which they think are a solution to He also has some bad tidings There have always been consul- or pay staff very well. That has all all their ills. for a large number of clubs in the tants competing for the same improved," said Dr Hayes who "These products can all do the country which are looking at the business as the STRI, but none of need for major course surgery in them can offer the same across the next few years. the board expertise. "The time has come for a lot of "We've got experts in turf dis- golf clubs to dig up all 18 greens ease in fact one of our rivals and put down something to a bet- sends its turf diseases to us. We ter specification. There could be have a turf diseases lab, a soil four or five hundred inland chemistry lab and a soil physics courses which are getting to a lab. In addition we have special- stage that major reconstruction ists in the varieties of grasses and should be high on their list of pri- ecology. So all the expertise is orities. here." "The greens will not withstand Another initiative introduced in the play that's expect of them. the last few years has been the Aw Mature turf is harvested The clubs will have to work out regionalisation of STRI whether to do it in three sixes or agronomists. nto strips and then a soii is two nines, but it costs a lot of "We have five and by the end t Turf remove' d by the patente" d money." of the year we will have three Dr Hayes explained the reason Ideal for all sports: StrathAyr BAyr Root Turf washing more in the London area. It why the courses have reached the Golf allows us to build up a relation- process. crisis point. ship with the clubs, cut down on Football "No-one used to play golf from travelling and react more quickly Athletics The resulting vegetative mat, free November to April and the if there are any problems." Bowls of soil, has many advantages: demand for winter golf was not One of the main problems fac- Equestrian there. Now the young people ing the industry, and the STRI's Cricket No impediment to drainage joining clubs want to play all the new Director, Dr Mike Canaway T e n n i s Rapid root development, year round but the courses were who moves into the hot seat from N O quicker establishment just built with summer play in heading up the Institute's mind. They didn't expect hun- Research Division, is the No soil contamination dreds of people trampling on increased threat of litigation. Eliminates sheer plane, them in winter. Everyone from suppliers, archi- The STRI's aims and objectives tects, consultants and contractors duces have been the same since the are going to have to be wary of LIMEJM & Institute was formed in 1929. It the threat of legal action and Lighter weight acts as advisors to golf clubs - insurance premiums are bound to currently over 1,200 in the UK, go up. 4 ^^ V* Easier to handle & lay Ireland and continental Europe; But that won't concern Dr An 1ElS PEF West Grange, Thorganby, York Y04 6DJ Tel 01904 448675 Fax 01904 448713 general turf advisory service; Hayes. He'll be back in Northern 38 research, education, consultation, Ireland writing and enjoying his advancing turf technology golf course architecture, labora- main hobby of photography. Our greenkeeper. Truly way out in front, the T44 is the self-propelled gang mower. The only choice you need to make is 10" fixed or 8" floating heads with 6,8 or 10 knives. Ample power, advanced controls, weight transfer, four-wheel drive and differential lock combine to make this machine your perfect greenkeeper. To proceed further in your quest for perfection, call us today for full details and to arrange a demonstration. 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