Injurious Weeds

GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL GI MAY 2011 Inside... A ContinentaL APPROACH Germany is the destination as we profile GC Schmallenberg MONEY CAN GROW ON TREES The potential of energy crops is examined by Kelly Harmer The Injurious Five Creeping Thistle is one of the five Injurious Weeds tackled by Dr Mabbett WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR The Open Championship has BIGGA President Sir Michael Bonallack, OBE gone completely green this year Board of Management Chairman Andrew Mellon Royal St Georges Vice Chairman Tony Smith Golf Club Past Chairman Paul Worster Board Members Chris Sealey, Gary Cunningham, Archie Dunn, Arnold Phipps-Jones, Jeremy Hughes, Kenny MacKay, Mark Dobell Head of Learning & Development Sami Collins [email protected] Head of Membership Department Tracey Maddison [email protected] Contact Us BIGGA HOUSE, Aldwark, Alne, York, YO61 1UF [email protected] www.bigga.org.uk Tel – 01347 833800 | Fax – 01347 833801 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL The official monthly magazine of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association Limited. Editorial Communications Manager / Editor Scott MacCallum A greenkeeping giant Tel – 01347 833800 Fax – 01347 833801 [email protected] Design Design and In my case it happened on the Sunday He was a bone fide greenkeeping giant and Production Editor Tom Campbell afternoon of April 3 when John the industry is a much poorer place for his Pemberton called me at home, but it is passing. Tel – 01347 833800 Fax – 01347 833801 something a huge number of people The end of the month saw the [email protected] will be able to recall with complete aforementioned John Pemberton leave BIGGA Advertising clarity. officially and enter a well deserved retirement, which he will no doubt fill with walking, Sales Executive It was the moment I learned that Ian Kirstin Black McMillan had died, very suddenly, of a heart baby-sitting and golf, but not necessarily in Tel – 01347 833800 attack. that order. Fax – 01347 833802 The immediate feeling of shock was Since Harrogate he had been working from [email protected] overtaken by a sense of genuine sadness and home, ensuring that the experience, knowledge concern for Ian’s family – his wife, children, and contacts he has made over the last 18 Sales Executive Jill Rodham father, mother, brothers, nieces and nephews years would not be lost to the Association. John leaves many friends within the industry Tel – 01347 833800 – who have not been strangers to family tragedy Fax – 01347 833802 in recent years. and he knows that whenever he turns up at [email protected] There’s only one colour you’ll see on the course at The Open It says much for a man born into the most any BIGGA event he will always be guaranteed famous greenkeeping family in the golfing a very warm welcome, although be wary if he Championship 2011 at Royal St George’s – John Deere green. We’re world that Ian’s personal achievements make offers to play you for money! exclusive suppliers, providing everything from mowers and bunker Printing him a stand out in his own right. One final note. Brad Anderson, latterly of Warners Midlands Plc, The Maltings, Manor rakes to aerators and utility vehicles. Lane, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH He was the only man to have won both the BIGGA’s Membership Department, has left the Tel – 01778 391000 | Fax – 01778 394269 Toro Excellence in Greenkeeping Award and Association to manage a pub in Harrogate. Our range of more than 150 professional golf and turf products has Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise the BIGGA Golf Environment Competition, Brad had been with BIGGA for over 10 years reproduced without written permission. everything you need. Think about it. One dealer for all your parts Return postage must accompany all sponsored by Amazone, in the same year, while having joined as a fresh faced 17 year-old and servicing. One account to administer. One number to call. One materials submitted if return is requested. No he has managed some of the finest courses in school leaver, and he has been a valuable responsibility can be assumed for unsolicited person to speak to. It’s one decision. materials. The right is reserved to edit the country in Hankley Common, Queenwood member of staff since then, particularly with submissions before publication. and Walton Heath. his outstanding, if a little geekesque, IT skills. How about you? Although every care will be taken, no responsibility is accepted for loss of He will also be remembered for his ability to I’m sure you would join me in wishing Brad manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Opinions think outside the box. all the best for the future and I know he would Freephone 0800 085 25 22 expressed are not necessarily those of the Association, and no responsibility is accepted When we endured the horrendous drought be pleased to welcome you to The Coach and for such content, advertising or product information that may appear. Circulation is by of a few years ago it was Ian who put some of Horses during Harrogate Week, or any time you subscription. Subscription rate: UK £50 per his guys through their HGV tests so they could happen to be in town. year, Europe and Eire £65, Rest of the World £95. The magazine is also distributed to BIGGA drive tankers of water to Walton Heath and members, golf clubs, local authorities, the turf keep the greens alive. industry, libraries and central government. Nothing was too much trouble if it could possible help his golf courses be the best they could possibly be. A tribute to Ian, penned by his own family, appears elsewhere in this issue and I’m sure everyone who knew Ian will have their own ISSN: 0961– 6977 treasured memories which will last them Scott MacCallum © 2011 British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association Limited forever. Editor JohnDeere.com C695.1 E MAY 2011 GI 3 C_695R_1_E_210x297.indd 1 13.04.2011 7:41:33 Uhr WELCOME FROM THE EDITOR The Open Championship has BIGGA President Sir Michael Bonallack, OBE gone completely green this year Board of Management Chairman Andrew Mellon Royal St Georges Vice Chairman Tony Smith Golf Club Past Chairman Paul Worster Board Members Chris Sealey, Gary Cunningham, Archie Dunn, Arnold Phipps-Jones, Jeremy Hughes, Kenny MacKay, Mark Dobell Head of Learning & Development Sami Collins [email protected] Head of Membership Department Tracey Maddison [email protected] Contact Us BIGGA HOUSE, Aldwark, Alne, York, YO61 1UF [email protected] www.bigga.org.uk Tel – 01347 833800 | Fax – 01347 833801 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL The official monthly magazine of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association Limited. Editorial Communications Manager / Editor Scott MacCallum A greenkeeping giant Tel – 01347 833800 Fax – 01347 833801 [email protected] Design Design and In my case it happened on the Sunday He was a bone fide greenkeeping giant and Production Editor Tom Campbell afternoon of April 3 when John the industry is a much poorer place for his Pemberton called me at home, but it is passing. Tel – 01347 833800 Fax – 01347 833801 something a huge number of people The end of the month saw the [email protected] will be able to recall with complete aforementioned John Pemberton leave BIGGA Advertising clarity. officially and enter a well deserved retirement, which he will no doubt fill with walking, Sales Executive It was the moment I learned that Ian Kirstin Black McMillan had died, very suddenly, of a heart baby-sitting and golf, but not necessarily in Tel – 01347 833800 attack. that order. Fax – 01347 833802 The immediate feeling of shock was Since Harrogate he had been working from [email protected] overtaken by a sense of genuine sadness and home, ensuring that the experience, knowledge concern for Ian’s family – his wife, children, and contacts he has made over the last 18 Sales Executive Jill Rodham father, mother, brothers, nieces and nephews years would not be lost to the Association. John leaves many friends within the industry Tel – 01347 833800 – who have not been strangers to family tragedy Fax – 01347 833802 in recent years. and he knows that whenever he turns up at [email protected] There’s only one colour you’ll see on the course at The Open It says much for a man born into the most any BIGGA event he will always be guaranteed famous greenkeeping family in the golfing a very warm welcome, although be wary if he Championship 2011 at Royal St George’s – John Deere green. We’re world that Ian’s personal achievements make offers to play you for money! exclusive suppliers, providing everything from mowers and bunker Printing him a stand out in his own right. One final note. Brad Anderson, latterly of Warners Midlands Plc, The Maltings, Manor rakes to aerators and utility vehicles. Lane, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH He was the only man to have won both the BIGGA’s Membership Department, has left the Tel – 01778 391000 | Fax – 01778 394269 Toro Excellence in Greenkeeping Award and Association to manage a pub in Harrogate. Our range of more than 150 professional golf and turf products has Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise the BIGGA Golf Environment Competition, Brad had been with BIGGA for over 10 years reproduced without written permission. everything you need. Think about it. One dealer for all your parts Return postage must accompany all sponsored by Amazone, in the same year, while having joined as a fresh faced 17 year-old and servicing. One account to administer. One number to call. One materials submitted if return is requested. No he has managed some of the finest courses in school leaver, and he has been a valuable responsibility can be assumed for unsolicited person to speak to.

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