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Your next issue of Greenkeeper BIGGA Board of Management The official monthly magazine of the International will be with you Chairman - Gordon Child British & International Golf by December 6, 1999 Vice Chairman - Elliott Small Greenkeepers Association Past Chairman - Patrick Murphy Editorial Board Members Editor: Scott MacCallum Richard Barker Tel: 01347 833800 Fax: 01347 833801 George Barr E-mail: [email protected] Regulars Robin Greaves Advertising Jim Paton Senior Sales & Marketing Assistant: Jenny Panton News Ian Holoran Tel: 01347 833800 Fax: 01347 833802 Executive Director Pages 7, 8, 9, 10 E-mail: [email protected] Neil Thomas E-mail: [email protected] Sales & Marketing Assistants: 18 Education Administration Manager Cheryl Broomhead, Diane Bray John Pemberton Tel: 01347 833800 Fax: 01347 833802 Ken Richardson gives information on training E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] courses and sets a quiz for readers Sales & Marketing Manager Design Steve Hardy Design & Production Editor: David Emery 20 Membership Update E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01347 833800 ISDN: 01347 830020 Education & Training Manager E-mail: [email protected] Ken Richardson Printing 20 Finance File E-mail: [email protected] Hi-Tec Print, Units 9-10, Houghton Road, Trevor Downing of J. Rothschild Assurance looks at Membership Services Officer North Anston Trading Estate, North Anston, Tracey Maddison Sheffield S25 4JJ ISDN: 01909 550561 financial provision if illness or injury were to affect E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01909 568533 Fax: 01909 568206 your ability to work

Contact us Greenkeeper International: 37-42 Around the Green You can contact The British and Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without International Golf Greenkeepers written permission. Return postage must accompany all Association in any number of ways: materials submitted if return is requested. 48 New Products No responsibility can be assumed for unsolicited materials. The right is reserved to edit submissions before publication. Post: BIGGA HOUSE, Aldwark, Although every cans will be taken, no responsibility is 58 Features Listing Alne, York, Y061 1UF accepted for loss of manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Helping you track down some of Greenkeeper E-mail: [email protected] Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Association, and no responsibility is accepted for such content, International's previous articles. advertising or product information that may appear. Internet: www.bigga.org.uk Circulation is by subscription. Subscription rate: UK £36 per 58 As I see it... Tel: 01347 833800 year, Europe and Eire £46. The magazine is also distributed to BIGGA members, golf clubs, local authorities, the turf industry, Gordon Child enjoys some Swedish hospitality and Fax: 01347 833801 libraries and central government. ISSN: 0961-6977 witnesses a superb greenkeeping feat at Carden INVESTOR IN PEOPLE © 1999 British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association Park at the National Championship

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It was with a touch of trepidation that I walked Features into the most famous building in golf recently and informed the man behind the desk that I had an 22 Championship Gold appointment with Sir Michael Bonallack. After all The Charterhouse/Scotts National Championship was a wonderful, if it's not every day that you meet one of the most slightly damp underfoot, occasion influential and best known figures in the game. Any such feelings of nervousness went as soon as 26 Meet Your New President Sir Michael appeared and offered a warm handshake Scott MacCallum met up with Sir Michael Bonallack who has just and a smile before escorting me to one of the lounges accepted an invitation to become BIGGA's new President in the R&A clubhouse, where we were to conduct the interview which appears on page 26. 31 Liquid Gold That he has agreed to become BIGGA's new President is a tribute to the advances the green- Roland Taylor delves into the mysteries of oil keeping profession in general, and BIGGA in particular, has made over the last dozen years or so 45 Pining for Home and as a successor to the late Viscount Whitelaw Duncan Gray is the master of all he surveys at The Pines Golf Centre in BIGGA could surely not have made a better choice. Dumfries Throughout the interview I was struck by two things. One was the genuine love of golf that was apparent in his every word and the other was his encyclopaedic knowledge of so many elements of the game - including matters greenkeeping, although he modestly admitted to very little on that subject - "minuscule" was how he described his greenkeep- ing knowledge. He was also well aware of how difficult it will be to replace a man of the stature of Viscount Whitelaw, who did a power of work on behalf of the Association and gave BIGGA the credibility it needed in its for- mative years. However he is surely just the man to give added impetus to an Association that is now about to hit its teens. No door in the corridors of golfing power will ever be anything but open to Sir Michael and a quiet word in the appropriate ear at the appropriate time will stand BIGGA in good stead for this next phase of development. In his first year his involvement with the Association will be slightly limited as he recently "drove in" as Captain of the R&A for Millennium year and will carry out all the functions expected of the role. It must surely be unique to retire from the Secretaryship one day and become Captain the next - he still needs reminding to use the correct parking space. However we will no doubt see him at the I Sir Michael Bonallack BIGGA events he can fit into his packed calendar. Once we'd finished Sir Michael took time to show me round the main lounge which boasts enough arti- facts to keep the Antiques Roadshow busy for an entire series. On the way out I mentioned that Walter Woods was taking me to see the new King's Barns course on the outskirts of St Andrews and Sir Michael pointed out the drawings of the course which were on display in the clubhouse foyer. National Championship We chatted about the growing number of courses in the St Andrews area and he commented that it was good news as the more golf courses that were built the more greenkeepers that would Nothing looks better than a course that's completely green.

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Andrew's top appointment at Toro Silent Auction The Toro Company has appointed Bob Buckingham, European Sales silenced Andrew Brown to the new position of Manager for Trie Toro Company, said: Corporate Accounts Manager for Europe, "This is a senior appointment aimed at BIGGA has announced that the the Middle East and South Africa. giving our customers the high level of Silent Auction planned for BTME Andrew, 33, joins the company's support expected from Toro. Andrew 2000 will not now take place. international division, whose European also has a great knowledge and experi- Commenting on this decision, headquarters for sales and marketing is ence of the irrigation side of the Executive Director, Neil Thomas based in the UK at Bournemouth. business. Coupled with sales of machin- said, "Unfortunately it became In his new role he will be responsi- ery, this will give a further boost to the apparent that support from com- ble for working closely with Toro's Total Solutions package." panies within the industry for the national distributors both for com- Having obtained a master's degree in Silent Auction was not at a level mercial turf equipment and irrigation irrigation engineering from Silsoc Research which would guarantee its suc- products, and to a small extent with Institute, in Bedfordshire, Andrew Brown cess. In those circumstances, it consumer machines. Initially he joined the government's Department for would not have been fair to those expects to spend about 50% of his time International Development For three- companies who had donated working in the UIC and-a-half years he worked for them on items, to proceed with an auction Chief among Andrew Brown's respon- a large-scale agricultural project that was which could have proved of ques- sibilities will be to help service Toro's key part of a desert reclamation scheme in tionable benefit to them, and, account customers such as large nation- which may have lacked the whole- al, and international, groups that have f5n returning to England in 1994, he hearted support of BIGGAs partnered with the company through became operations director for a com- membership. The Association will exclusive deals. He will also be heavily mercial landscape irrigation company in continue to discuss with interest- involved in teaming up with distributors Oxfordshire, prior to joining Toro. ed companies initiatives for the to prepare and present proposals for large He is currently chairman of the UK future development of BTME." contracts with new customers. Irrigation Association. Keegan presents Carden with award

Usually the spotlight falls on the Course Manager or Head Greenkeeper at a Club. Now it is the turn of those whose work often goes unheralded to star.

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Name: Mark Brute England football Manager, Kevin The annual award, sponsored by UK Golf Venue of the Year award Keegan, was on hand to help Carden Park Jameson Irish whiskey, is based on all- and, for any golfer planning a trip to Club: Old Colwyn GC celebrate winning a top national honour. round excellence, including the quality the north west, Carden Park is a Position: Assistant Greenkeeper The 750-aae hotel, golf resort and spa, of a venue's golf courses, its hotel facil- must." on the outskirts of Chester, has been vot- ities and the welcome provided by staff. Hamish Ferguson, General Manager Age: 17 ed Best UK Venue by the publishers of Julian West, publisher of Following of Carden Park, said: "We're delight- the best-selling 'Following the Fairways' the Fairways said, "Carden Park has ed with this award, which proves our 1. How long have you been a guide. established itself in a relatively short greenkeeper? status as a major golfing venue - able And the England soccer boss inter- period of time as 'the Gleneagles of 15 months to host some illustrious occasions, as rupted a round of golf at Carden to Northern England'. well as provide enjoyment for indi- 2. What education are you present the Award. "It is a worthy winner of the 1999 vidual golfers of all abilities." currently undertaking? NVQ Level 2 at The Welsh College of Horticulture 3. Which one task do you Information centre at new Association most enjoy doing? Cutting fairways Some of the U.K's most experi- clients with a highly professional ser- Founding Members and Disciplines enced experts throughout the golf vice with the reassurance of working 4. Which one task do you industry have joined forces to form with some of the most experienced Stephen Proctor, Sports Marking Surveys most dislike doing? Ltd - Golf Development Market Research individuals in the golf business. In Alan Ryder, Ryder Golf Services - Golf Edging and raking bunkers. Based near Warwick at the Sports this way we can ensure that the client Also divoting tees Topographic/Survey Services industries Federation, the association receives an efficient and cost effective Robert Taylor, STRI, and David Stubbs, 5. What job other than will provide a point of reference for service. Our nine founding members, Env. Golf Services - Environmental greenkeeping might you have those requiring independent profes- including two from STRI, provide a Management John Ashworth, John Ashworth ended up doing? sional golf consultancy services solid base for the Association's Associates; Dr Falk Billion, Golf My second option was to be a world-wide. future." Management, and Bryan Griffiths, joiner This independent association of The initial cost of membership will Golfconsult International - Development and Investment Appraisal. 6. Who has been the biggest golf consultants will incorporate eight be £250 per annum, and will be on disciplines from the initial develop- an individual rather than a corporate Jeff Perris, STRI, and George Shiels, influence on your career? McMillan-Shiels - Turfgrass Agronomy. My parents have been the biggest ment and investment appraisal basis. Philip York, York & Martin - Water influence, also Gary Edwards, through to operational management Prospective members must demon- Resourcing and Irrigation Head Greenkeeper at Old Colwyn and marketing of golf clubs and strate substantial consulting expertise Ian Bullied, Impetus Golf and Leisure - Golf Club resorts world-wide. and experience in one GCA mem- Operational Management Consultancy Stephen Proctor, on behalf of the bership discipline for a minimum of Graeme Grant, Premier Resorts Ltd; 7. What would you do to Russell Bragg, Premier Resorts Ltd, and improve the life of a Association commented: five years plus references from two Helen McDonnell, Compete Golf and greenkeeper? "Our collective aim is to provide clients commissions. Leisure - Golf Enterprise Marketing. Better understanding from Club Members of the work involved in maintaining a golf course

8. What are your hobbies? Saltex success BIGGA 2000 subscription rates Playing golf with a handicap of 6, The Best New Sportsturf Product and bike riding Subscription rates valid from January 2000 Award at SALTEX '99 was won by Job Title 9. What do you get out of Kubota (UK) for the AM3300 Ride- 2000 rates BIGGA? on Triple Cylinder Mower, said to be Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper £75 Monthly copy of Greenkeeper the only mower of its kind in Europe International, greenkeeper that is able to collect and dispose of Deputy Course Manager/Deputy Head Greenkeeper £60 seminars and outings cut grass without the driver leaving his All other greenkeeping staff aged 21 years and over £50 seat. Although this product is aimed at 10. What do you hope to be Green staff aged 20 years and under £30 doing in 10 years time? local authorities and contractors with Would like to be a Head large grass areas to mow, the judges Full-time Students £15 Greenkeeper or maybe involved in considered that the machine would International Greenkeeper course design and construction also bring benefit to professional £60 sportsturf managers and groundsmen Associate Member £60 maintaining football pitches. Textron's UK Rhone Poulenc Sales title goes Lindum moves into issues safety to Richard the Millennium warnings for Richard Tyrrell, 39, has been Castaway Plus appointed UK Sales Manager for Golf and Turf Vehicles at Textron Turf Care The Pesticide Safety Directorate and Specialty Products. (PSD) recently completed their eval- He joins Textron from the industri- uation of an application to extend the al cleaning division of Karcher where approval of Rhone Poulenc product he held a joint role as Sales and "Castaway Plus". The outcome of the Training Manager. evaluation was a decision to revoke "I see this as an excellent career move the product, based on concerns relat- following Textron's commitment to ing to physical proporties of the massive investment and growth over formulation. the next five years," said Richard. Distributors and users have a two "I will be concentrating my efforts year wind-down period (to the end on the E-Z-GO brand with golf cars of July 2001) to sell or use existing and utility vehicles in the golf and turf stocks. care sectors and also the new range of Rhone Poulenc state that as PSD personnel carriers dedicated to the has allowed a two year sell-out peri- commercial sector," he added. od it indicates that the product is still safe when used as recommended on the label. John Nicholson In the case of any queries please contact Jenny Murphy, Technical/ Associates Registration Specialist at Rhone Poulenc Tel: 01277 301115. John Nicholson, formerly a Director with Eamonn Wall & Co, has formed his own company, John Nicholson Ernest Doe picks Associates. John who is a regular speaker at sem- up Textron award inars including BTME '98 and this year's North West Seminar at Mere Textron Turf Care and Specialty offers an array of services to potential Products held its annual dealer clients. awards at an evening reception at "I can offer expert advice on wood- Lindum Turf has supplied 2,800 square metres of BAyr root Saltex and for the second year run- land design and management, arboreal Washed Turf for a picnic area at the rear of the Millennium Dome ning Ernest Doe and Son, of Ulting, surveys, tree health surveys, removal of and landscaping surrounding a water feature at the northern end of near Maldon in Essex won the trees and boundary hedge planting and Central Park. "I think the quality of the product coupled with our Textron Dealer of the Year Award. hedge laying," said John, who has had professional business approach secured the contract," said David Colin Doe, Dealer Principal, articles published in several magazines Snowden, Lindum's Sales Manager. accepted the silver trophy and com- including Greenkeeper International. memorative plaque from Harold Pinto, Textron's Managing Director Textron dealers from the UK, Eire and Europe attended the ceremony which recognised business excellence Kubota celebrates anniversary in style in all areas. Scottish Grass Machinery of Inverkeithing, Fife scooped two Kubota, celebrated the 20th anniver- dealers, suppliers and staff. operation in the United Kingdom and awards as did European dealers Van sary of the formation of its British Honoured guests who spoke of Ireland under the name Kubota (UK) der Pols, of The Netherlands and operation with a commemorative lun- Kubota's heritage and the major contri- Ltd. headed by a joint Japanese and Svenningsens of Denmark. cheon held at the Guildhall in the heart bution made by the company and its British board of directors. In 1999, of the City of London. products included the Japanese Kubota UK celebrates its 20th anniver- Hosted by the directors and share- Ambassador, His Excellency Sadayuki sary with Mr Massy Miyake and Rene holders of Kubota (UK) Ltd, the Hayashi; the Rt Hon Michael Heseltine Orban guiding the operation as New Kubota luncheon recognised the part played by CH MP; and the President of Kubota Managing Director and Deputy Kubota in advancing the mechanisation Corporation, Mr Yoshikuni Dobashi. Managing Director respectively challenge for of agriculture, horticulture and the con- The Kubota Corporation has over the Spealdng at the celebration luncheon, struction industry within the United past 30 years set up subsidiary compa- Mr Miyake said that he was proud of the Walter Wilder Kingdom and Ireland over the past two nies in all of the major global trading progress that had been made since he decades. The event was attended by markets. joined the company, shortly before its Kubota has appointed Walter almost 300 of the company s customers, In 1979, the company founded its 15th anniversary Wilder, to provide comprehensive sales, service and parts support for existing and future Kubota machinery by Tony Husband Royal Iriverdivot GC... owners in Berkshire and parts of Surrey and south west London. Based near Reading, Walter Wilder has been given responsibility for the complete Kubota product range encompassing market-leading com- pact tractors and attachments, diesel ride-on rotary and cylinder mowers, and garden machinery. Current and future potential customers for Kubota equipment include local authorities, golf and sports clubs, landscape con- tractors, farmers, nurserymen and growers, estate owners, equestrian cen- tres, schools, colleges and domestic and professional gardeners. *ANAG£MfNT^

Editor, Scott MacCallum chats with BIGGA's BTME2000 Exhibition Organiser, Jenny Panton about the biggest and best BTME yet...

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Q: How are preparations going for Q: What else will be different from BTME 2000? previous BTME's? A: We are well on the way to being A: The organisers office has been relo- full. Hall Qis over three quarters full cated to Hall Q in a pre-equipped site and requests are still flooding into while we have new, improved and the office on a daily basis. enlarged catering facilities including a separate coffee bar. In addition there will Q: Hall Q? be numerous TV screens situated A: Yes. This is the first year that throughout the halls used to highlight we will have used Hall Q which is seminars, news bulletins and weather twice the size of Hall G which we reports - with a visual message system. used last year. It has its own main entrance equipped to accept both Q: Anything else? pre and non registered visitors alike. A: Two other main features, situated It is also linked to Hall C and the adjacent to Hall Q in the King's Suite, other halls by an attractive glass will include an exhibitors lounge to walkway enable exhibitors to take a break from the public eye or hold private meetings Q: Can you give us an indication with prospective clients and The Careers of some or the companies which will Clinic which is a series of informal pre- be in the new hall? sentations concerning all aspects of A: Well the BIGGA stand will be recruitment and job hunting from CV there for a start while Rigby Taylor, writing to interview preparation. All to Rhone Poulenc, Amenity Technology help those concerned findtha t ideal job. Rainbird, Sisis, H. Pattisson and Co, Tht press facilities have also been Softspikes, Pentagon Amenity upgraded significantly to include a Marketing and Gem Professional are formal presentation area where compa- among some of the others to take nies can make press announcements or space. hold press conferences.

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This month, Greenkeeper International's bi-monthly series featuring Course Managers and Head Greenkeepers from every Region, looks at Bunkers.

1. How many bunkers do you have and have you added or subtracted Bunkers from that number in the past?

Compiled by Malcolm Huntington MBE

Name: Duncan Peddie Course: Alloa GC Region: Scotland We now have 56 bunkers. We had 58 ten Type of Course: Parkland years ago but took two fairway bunkers Number of Holes: 18 out. Staff: Head Greenkeeper plus five

Name: Vincent Magill Course: Cairndhu GC, Northern Ireland 25 plus one practice bunker. This year we Type of Course: Parkland are having two or three changes, but we Number of Holes: 18 will finish with the same number. Staff: Head Greenkeeper plus four and two students in the summer

Name: Jeremy Duffield Course: Cleckheaton and District Region: Northern We have a total of 48 at Cleckheaton now. Type of Course: Woodland Last year two greenside bunkers were Number of Holes: 18 changed into one. Staff: Head Greenkeeper plus four and a part-time gardener

Name: Jonathan Wood Course: Ross-on-Wye GC Region: Midland We used to have 28 but added another Type of Course: Woodland near the 13th green during 97-98 when all Number of Holes: 18 the bunkers were reconstructed. Staff: Course Manager plus four, plus part timer three days a week.

Name: Paul Jenkins Course: Lilleybrook GC Region: South West and South Wales A total of 32. We added one some time Type of Course: Parkland ago - the greenside at the 14th Number of Holes: 18 Staff: Course Manager plus five

Name: George Barr Course: Ham Manor GC Region: South East We have got 74 bunkers and in last 10 Type of Course: Parkland years we've taken away four and installed Number of Holes: 18 one new one. 2. What type of sand do you have 3. Have your bunkers been designed 4. How often do you do major 5. What is your your policy regarding and what are its advantages? with maintenance in mind or maintenance work on your where the rake is left? would you make any major bunkers and of what does it alterations if given the chance? general consist?

We use Stewart's No 2 which is dark Originally they were designed with brown and very good after heavy rain as it maintenance in mind but over the years Inside the bunkers. This was a club council with constant edging and trimming they doesn't compact and it is very consistent We edge twice a year, fly-mow weekly and decision about five years ago, I believe, wet or dry. We used to have a silicon lost their shape and became ugly. Last after comments on the subject by Peter year after a visit to the King's Course, at the lads take edging shears out with them white sand but it caused problems by once a week. Alliss on television. I always believe that if burning the face of the bunker and tended Gleneagles we copied the Braid design a shot is heading for a bunker it shouldn't to congeal after rain. and are now the subject of good be stopped by a rake. comments from the members.

We are experimenting with Wexford white They were never designed with sand in six bunkers at the moment as in maintenance in mind and we have We top up with sand twice a year and We always keep rakes in bunkers, my opinion it looks quite spectacular. suffered from waterlogging. We are doing edge twice yearly. There is a continous overwise our staff have to keep getting on However, it's a bit expensive at £25 a a lot of work this winter on lessening the programme of strimming and weeding to and off the cutting machines to move tonne and we may go back to filtered slope on the bunkers so they don't retain keep them tidy. them. I also believe that a rake shouldn't sand. too much water. stop the ball from going into a bunker.

Maintenance was in mind when the We top up the sand usually once a year, Moneystone at present. It doesn't blow although obviously more often if needed, I like to put the rake inside the bunker bunkers were designed. We are now re- about as it is quite a heavy sand and it on the greenside bunkers in particular. because if a shot is heading towrds a shaping them as they don't face up, so eliminates sand splash. Edging, fly-mowing and weeding is done bunker it should go there rather than be there is quite a bit of work to be done. fortnightly. stopped by a rake.

We have Bank's GS 5 sand, the advantage being that I didn't want a white When we reconstructed we tried to Our policy is to leave the rakes in the or too bright sand as it wouldn't fit the maintain the original design which has We top up the sand twice a year in spring bunkers as near to the edge as possible. It environment. The disadvantage is that been good from a maintenance aspect. and autumn and trim the bunker edges is possible we could have a 'Y' stand for sometimes it blows about a bit as it is We could perhaps do to enlarge one or every two weeks in the growing season. bunkers in future, as it has been very fine. two. discussed.

A white double washed sand which is not Originally they were, but after 70 years of too fluffy. The golfers like it and it is We edge and trim fortnightly. Four years It is the club policy to have the rakes in compatible with our top dressing so any play they are not perfect. I would like to turf down the banks rather than have ago we drained every bunker and took all the bunkers. Rakes outside can stop a splashed out of a greenside bunker blends the old sand out. bunker-bound shot from going in. in very well. sand all the way to the top.

We edge them maybe three or four times Our bunkers are not maintenance friendly Our policy is that rakes should be placed The sand we use is a Tarmac Top Sports a year, strim some of them and flymow and are a little difficult to maintain at inside the bunker with about six or eight Minstead HMS2 because it is a sand that them. We have a five year written times due to characteristics of a Harry inches of the shaft of the handle coming suits us. It firms up and the ball doesn't maintenance programme for our bunkers Colt design. There are a lot of banks and out of the bunker and the rake should be plug in and it is free draining and for sand replacement so that all the edges on them. We don't maintain them bunkers will have exactly the same sand in pointed at the green. The bunkers are consistant. mechanically - they are all raked by hand. them. It is written down as per a policy raked every day and the staff position the document. rakes as they should be then. IOSGED PROBIOTICS

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Right: Bunkers maintained by mechanical process have to be carefully designed and constructed to ensure that the bunker rake performs to maximum efficiency and without damaging the edges

Bunkers originated from the early The bunker should not only be be that occurring naturally in the Scottish Links courses as hollows cre- strategically positioned to afford the local area. An inland course, unless ated by the forces of nature and maximum discomfort to the golfer built on gravely land will, almost cer- enhanced by grazing animals. The nat- but should also enhance the visual tainly, have a drainage problem. In ural occurrence of these hazards on the amenity of the course. The design of this case, the bunkers should then be early links courses led to some fiendish the bunker will vary from course to constructed with a comprehensive course designer incorporating the sand course with the greatest marked dif- under-ground drainage system. trap into his own course design and ference being between Links courses This consists of gravel filled chan- from there the idea spread. It is report- where wind blow is a major factor and nels in the bunker floor falling to a ed that there is an 18 hole course that inland parkland courses where the main drainage course piped to a soak has over 300 bunkers, but this seems wind factor is less but drainage can away. The gravel layer should be cov- to be excessive leaving little room for be the main problem. ered with a geotextile membrane to the grass. The average golf course has The design of a Links bunker gen- keep the drainage channel free from four to five bunkers per hole, which in erally is small in area, but deep and clogging. The overall bunker should my view can still be too many the sand used will more than likely be designed to channel surface run Right: Bunkers should be strategically positioned, but also enhance the visual amenity of the course.

off water around or away from the bunker. Ideally, the face or the bunker should be no more that 30 degrees from the horizontal, this will enable the sand to hold position and avoid erosion. Once the bunker has been properly designed and positioned, the final and most important ingredient is the sand. option is almost certainly not the best. occur in only a few places in the Trying to cut costs at this vital stage Sand can be too fine resulting in United Kingdom and where these is a false economy. Any old builders poor drainage and crusting, so a nigh deposits exist, sand and gravel quar- sand simply will not do; the cheapest quality silica sand is essential. Tne ries have developed. correct grading is also important; if The material is excavated from the the sand is too coarse the high-pitched quarry face and transported to a pro- ball will plug and the golfers stance cessing plant. The initial segregation will be unstable. The grit particles is to separate the gravel particles from from coarse sand in greenside bunkers the sand by passing them over a large will be strewn onto the green. Too fine vibrating screen. Tne sand is washed and the sand blows away. through the screen and then to a The shape of the particle size is also pump which carries the particles to an important factor and a semi angu- the final selection process which, in lar grain shape is preferred with not most cases, splits the bulk sand into more than 60% of the particles round- three graded sizes - Soft, Medium and ed to well rounded. This is to ensure Sharp. Medium sand is the preferred sufficient drainage and improves the grading for bunker sand and in some stacking angle at the bunker face. cases this sand is re-washed to remove The chemical composition of the excess fines and discolourants. sand has also to be considered and There is no perfect grading for the best sands have a high silica con- bunker sand but the Sports Turf tent; the higher the percentage the Research Institute has done consider- better, as this reduces the impurities. able work on preferred sands and they A low lime content of less than 0.5% recommend "at least 95% of the par- is considered beneficial; this avoids ticles in the size range 0.125mm to the possibility of damage to the sur- 1.00mm with the greatest proportion rounding grass areas. between 0.25mm and 0.5mm. There Silica sand deposits are the small shall be no more than 2% fine gravel siliceous fragments resulting from the and less than 2% silt and clay". The wearingdown action of ice, water and grading is best shown in the grading wind. The ideal sands for bunkers curve shown opposite. The most suit- able sands will fall into the darker the sand in the bunker does not coloured area of the diagram. become compacted. The colour of bunker sand is a mat- In summary it can be seen that ter of taste, but the general trend on bunkers should be carefully designed inland courses is towards the lighter and constructed with attention given to white colours. This lighter sand is to adequate drainage, especially on more likely to occur in the high silica inland courses. Cheap builders sand areas, but even here to get trie best will almost certainly prove to be a false results selective quarrying at the face economy, so adherence to STRI guide- is sometimes necessary prior to the lines is strongly recommended to grading process. ensure that you provide the optimum The depth of sand used in a bunker facilities for your paying customers. can be both too great and too small. This article has not designed to help The recommended compacted depth those paying customers get out of is 100mm. This provides a firm foot- bunkers, but I hope it has provided ing and ensures that the clubface does some technical reasons for tneir fail- not impact with the sub-base. Daily ure, sometimes, to do so! maintenance of the surface is required and this can be done either manual- Keith Thompson is General ly or by machine. Bunkers maintained Manager of Bucbricks Co. Ltd by mechanical process have to be care- of Ardleigh, near Colchester in fully designed. Essex, who for the past 20 years Specifically, constructed to the cor- have supplied high quality bunker rect radius and depth this will enable and root sands to many major the machine to rake the bunker with and championship golf courses in maximum efficiency and without the south-east of England. causing damage to the edges. It is probably more important with a mechanical rake to have clean, high quality silica sand as this prevents clogging of the machine and ensure BIGGA's Education and Training Manager, Ken Richardson gives information on training courses, and sets a quiz for readers REGIONAL TRAINING

Most of this year's Regional Specialty Products, the Learning Scottish Finalist, Jim Gilchrist was B. BIGGA. Training Courses are full. However, Experience 2000 looks set to be a sell shown to have attended Langside C. Golfers. there is still chance to book a place out. Make sure of your place by send- College when in fact he was trained D. The Head Greenkeeper/ on five of the Courses. These are: ing in your completed booking form at GOSTA Training. Course Manager. as soon as possible. Learning Budgeting Experience brochures are being sent Training and Development 3. Who should identify training Inchyra Grange to all golf clubs this month. In the past year, 62% of managers and development needs? 15 and 16 November in the UK have been affected by some sort of organisational change. A. The Greenkeepers' Training Project Management As the greenkeeping industry Committee. Inchyra Grange changes, with new techniques, increas- B. The National Training 17 and 18 November ing mechanisation, new products and Organisation. computerisation, greenkeepers need C. Colleges. Project Management to learn new skills or new ways of D. The Head Greenkeeper/ BIGGA HOUSE working on a continual basis. Whose Course Manager. 22 and 23 November job is it to ensure that greenkeeping staff are trained to a sufficient level of 4. Who should carry out Budgeting competence and to ensure that all staff assessment and give feedback on Newcastle, Northern Ireland continue to develop? Look at the fol- performance? 2 and 3 December lowing questions and see if you can come up with the answers. A. The Head Greenkeeper/ Golf Course Design 2 Course Manager. Belper 1. Who is responsible for the B. Colleges. 15 and 16 February 2000 TORO Student of the Year performance of a greenkeeping C. Internal Verifiers. Competition team? D. Awarding Bodies. Each two day course costs an Last month's copy of Greenkeeper extremely low £80 plus VAT. This International previewed the entrants A. The Green Committee. 5. Who should assess includes accommodation, meals and for the 1999 TORO Student of the B. The Golf Club Secretary. improvements in competence? tuition. Contact Sami now to reserve Year Competition, which for the first C. The Head Greenkeeper/ your place. time. The GTC nominated three of Course Manager. A. Colleges. their Modern Apprentices and two of D. Individual Greenkeepers. B. The Greenkeepers' Training The Learning Experience them, Vincent Gilroy, from the Committee. 2000 Midlands and Michael Bush from the 2. Who is best placed to know C. The Head Greenkeeper/ Applications for the National South West were selected to progess what standards of presentation Course Manager. Education Conference, Workshops, to the Final which took place at have to met by the greenkeeping D. Green Committees. Seminars and the BTME Banquet are BIGGA HOUSE on 25 October. team? flowing into BIGGA HOUSE at a Full results will be published in the Watch out for the answers in next steady rate. Thanks to the continuing December edition of Greenkeeper A. The Greenkeepers' Training month's edition of Greenkeeper support of Textron Turf Care and International. Unfortunately, the Committee. International.

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Above: Tony James receives the wonderful National Championship trophy from Richard Minton, National Sales Manager of Scotts, and David Jenkins, Managing Director of Charterhouse/Redexim

Bottom right: Players and caddies ready themselves before tackling the Cheshire Course The Charterhouse/Scotts National Championship supported by Softspikes, was a truly outstanding event. Carden Park showed its true quality in every way and both on and off the course it was an occasion which will be remembered by all who attended. Pictures by Alan Birch

Sitting six shots off the lead going into were handed out there is no doubting the final round, Tony James' thoughts the real heroes of the event - Course may well have gone back to July and Manager Andy Campbell and his Carnoustie where Paul Lawrie recov- team. ered from ten shots back to win. With five and a half inches of rain If this were indeed the case such falling four a half days before the memories obviously inspired the 30- event and both courses closed the day year-old to some outstanding deeds before everyone arrived and the over Carden Park's Nicklaus Course. Nicklaus course under three feet of Where he had putted poorly over the water in places Andy did a more than first round, with seven three putts and passable impression of King Canute a four putt, he was inspired on the to have them playable at all. greens and shot a nett 64 to snatch The fact that both courses were the title of BIGGA's Champion Golfer played, as per the programme, is a by a single stroke. tribute to the endless hours of work "I got up early on the second day, carried out, often well into the night. bought a course planner and spent an We look forward to returning next hour on the ran^e. I thought I had an year...hopefully after a long dry spell! outside chance,' explained the Tehidy Park Assistant. Results "It is by far the biggest event I've Winner of the BIGGA Championship ever won and I feel just brilliant. 1. Anthony James, Tehidy Park, 139 Nett; "It was a beautiful place to stay and 2. David Cuthbertson, Slaley Hall GC, 140; to play and it was a great honour to 3. Anthony Knight, Kingsdown GC, 142. be a part of the event...an even greater honour to win." 36 Hole Aggregate, Gross 1. Tony McLure, Whickham GC, 147; 2. Lee Since returning to work he has spent Corfield, Golf de Rimaison, France, 149 (better time fielding the congratulations of second round); 3. Greg Evans, Ealing GC, 149. his club members while the replica trophy has pride of place among his 1st Round Winners BIGGA memorabilia in his home. 0-9. D. Davies, 72; 10-17. T. Bremer, 75; While Tony was a deserving winner 18-28. C. Pennycuick, 72. credit must also go to David 2nd Round Winners Cuthbertson, who lea after the first 0-9. S. Harvey, 67; 10-17. A. Howarth, 70; round then chipped in twice at the 18-28. R Neve, 73. beginning of the second round only Regional Team Cup to be overtaken by Tony's late charge. 1. Northern - 1176, T. McLure, T. Weston, The quality or the golf and the D. Collins, D. Davies, D. Hayes, D. golfers was extremely high with 13 Cuthbertson, P. Neve and P. Bowler. entrants at two handicap or better and 2. South West & South Wales - 1181, J. a further 26 between three and five Hamlet, A. Knight, M. Grogan, A. Gawman, T. Smith, A. James, L. Corfield handicap. and N. Webber. The gross prize went to one of the scratch men Tony McLure, whose two Putting Competition round total of 147 was a superb Brian Turner, Sunningdale GC, 33 achievement with the courses playing so long. Par 3 Competition. Allen Lewis, Llanymynech GC, 26 While the honours on the course Above: Did you hear the one about the wonderful After Dinner Speaker? John Simonett involved a huge number of the guests in his act.

Below: It's not how, it's how may. The scoreboard conceals many a story behind its simple numbers.

Above: The Championship Banquet on the Monday evening was a most enjoyable occasion and (bottom) After Dinner Speaker John Simonett did manage to confuse Bert Cross with a knotty problem.

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Above. Anthony Knight finished third on 142 after two solid rounds. Meet BIGGAs

26 Greenkeeper International November 1999 BIGGA's new President, Sir Michael Bonallack spoke about greenkeeping and BIGGA with Scott MacCallum in the R&A Clubhouse, just after the Dunhill Cup in October.

Sir Michael Bonallack is truly a remarkable man. As a golfer he won the Amateur Championship five times, including three times in succession - the last time it was won by the same play- er more than once was by Peter McEvoy more than 20 years ago. He also competed in nine Walker Cups and was twice leading amateur in The Open Championship. He is arguably the top British amateur golfer of the century. He was also recently list- ed as number 132 in Top 200 Male Players in History... of any nationality. Having retired from the top class amateur scene he then turned his attentions to golf administration and, if anything, his achieve- ments in this field have all but eclipsed his playing record. As Secretary of the R&A from 1983 until September of this year he has overseen the well being, and expansion, of the game and masterminded the development of The Open Championship. In both these endeavours he can be justifiably proud of his record and he has handed the reins of the R&A over to Peter Dawson with the game and The Open in rude good health with the future just as rosy. Uniquely the day after he retired from the role of Secretary he "drove in' as Captain of the R&A and the next 12 months will see him travelling the world attending Championships and func- tions in his new role. He is undoubtedly one of the most respected figures in the game and it is therefore a huge honour that he accepted the invi- tation to become BIGGA's new President.

Greenkeeper International: After a lifetime in golf what are your first recollections of the people who look after the golf course?

Sir Michael: I was a junior at Thorpe Hall Golf Club in Essex and the Head Greenkeeper was a Scot called Jock Glass. He was to my mind almost the most important man in the club. As a junior you'd be playing a lot, going round and round and round in the school holidays, and Jock was always there working like a beaver. If you didn't put back a divot or rake a bunker you were soon told by Jock. As I grew up the importance of the job became more and more apparent to me. Whereas nearly every club regarded their club- house as the be-all-and-end-all, you actually went to play the course. You could put up with very inadequate clubhouse'facil- ities but if the course was good that's why you'd remembered it. new President Meet BIGGAs new Resident

Greenkeeper International: Greenkeeper International: no end. They know how to get the What do you remember about the What do you believe to be the best out of their staff. quality of golf course conditioning major milestones that the green- The equipment they now have avail- in those days? keeping profession has passed over able to them is improving, and the last 30 years or so? becoming more sophisticated, all the Sir Michael: The greens were prob- time and this has helped in the gen- ably a bit slower but on the other Sir Michael: Certainly the amalga- eral conditioning. They have to keep hand the overall condition of the mation of the three associations and up to date with it all and know what course was probably as good, if not the formation of BIGGA was the big is right for their course. It's a long way better, than it is now. That's because milestone as it really did focus from the days when they used to cut they didn't have any problem getting attention on to the greenkeeping the greens with a scythe... although I rid of worms and there weren't any profession. don't remember those. I read about inorganic fertilisers used then. It was Also the education programmes them! all very natural. that have been set up to encourage In the summer the grass got very young people to see greenkeeping as Greenkeeper International: burnt but the turf was still good. a profession they can move into. Conversely what would vou say Indeed, they probably had far more The profession has moved from today's greenkeepers need to fcrush up natural, fine grasses in those days being an art to a science and is now on? than we do now. It's only latterly not so much by the seat of your pants. when fertiliser and water came in that The older greenkeepers almost did it Sir Michael: I don't find too many meadow grass really took over. by feel and you can't teach that complaints. Greenkeepers get brow although you can hand it down. beaten by members and good green- keepers don't let themselves be Greenkeeper International: influenced too much by the criticisms What are your views on the current from the members. state of the greenkeeping industry? Having praised their course presen- tation I do believe there is over Sir Michael: I think it is very presentation on occasion. For example healthy. The overall standard of green- with contrived scalloping of fairways. keeping has gone up enormously. There is nothing wrong with reason- There are very few bad greenkeepers ably straight lines and it doesn't look now and if they are baa they don't natural if it is in and out in and out last. That is a very healthy sign. all the way down the fairway. It is a It is a science now. The greenkeep- matter of luck if you finish in one of er has to be an agronomist, he or she the bays on the fairway or in the rough. has to recognise all sorts of diseases and know the appropriate treatment. Greenkeeper International: People expect far more out of a golf How do you feel greenkeepers are course now that they did. Courses regarded by club members generally? used to be closed in the winter now they have to be open 365 days a year Sir Michael: It is altering all the time and stand up to a lot of rounds. now. I think they really do regard the It is also good news that we are get- greenkeeper as a superior technician. ting more young people coming into Many courses have good young keen the job as a profession. They are ambi- greenkeepers who have had the tious and look up to the top people advantage of better education now in the good jobs on excellent salaries than they did in the past. Members and see that the rewards are there if realise that they are looking after their they work hard. greatest asset. They appreciate how Nowadays the Head Greenkeeper valuable a good greenkeeper is and has more responsibility than the Club hopefully the wage structure is reflect- Secretary and a much bigger budget. ing that. In the past greenkeepers very rarely had responsibility for their own bud- Greenkeeper International: gets. Chairmen of Green told them Talking about that are you in favour what to spend on and when to spend of the new Standing Committee on it. Now they control and draw up their Greenkeepers Salaries, rather than own budgets. They are greenkeeper BIGGA, making salary recommenda- managers really. tions?

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2nd Class: 1. Roland Blackburn, much needed funds to help run the sec- Head Greenkeeper, Alex Robertson, who Southerness, 33 pts, 2. Marshall Sloss, tion. There are still four draws left, so only took over this year. It seems he is Beith, 26 pts, 3. Stephen Brown, The you still might win!! putting the same effort into his work as Pines, 24 pts, 4. Ian Donaldson, Finally, I feel I must say how disap- he puts into supporting BIGGA as he Routenburn, 24 pts. pointed I am that the Golf Course can be seen at every event, no matter The patrons award winners for thisyear Design workshop due to be held in where it is taking place. Well done Alex. are Roland Blackburn, of Southerness, Aberdeen has been cancelled as only one Could you please make sure that you As in previous years the Scottish and Scott McLean, of West Kilbride. member applied to attend. This is an have either bought/sold or returned your Region once again offers members a sub- They will receive, among other things, a excellent course and was available in the allocation (2) of "Qub 2000" tickets by sidised package deal for BTME 2000. trip to Harrogate 2000. Congratulations North at a much reduced cost. Apathy the middle of next month. There appears The package includes, coach to to both on this achievement. rules ok! to be a mixed reaction to the commit- Harrogate, entry to all Seminars and That's all the news for this month, any Iain Macleod tee's attempts to raise funds for the Exhibition, three nights Bed and news or views call me on 01505 683278 Section as I have had some tickets Breakfast in en-suite twin rooms in the or maybe I'll see you at Scotsturf. Central returned, in one instance it was by all Moat House Hotel, Harrogate on 18th, Iain Barr The final golf tournament of the sea- the staff from the same club and some 19th and 20 January 2000. son was held at Balbirnie Park Golf Qub, members have even put them in the bin. PACKAGE COSTS £156.00 North Marldnch, Fife on September 21, when We are giving you the chance to win £50 Partners are welcome at a cost of £ 111 The section autumn outing and 50th 40 members enjoyed playing on a course a month for less than 2p per day! for Travel and Accommodation. Anniversary at Downfield, Dundee was in excellent condition and sunshine, fol- John Crawford For booking forms call or fax Peter a great success with a big turnout, won- lowing what must have been the heaviest Boyd, Scottish Regional Administrator, derful weather, superb golf course and a couple of days rain this year. East 10 Meadowburn Avenue, Newton great welcome from all. Paul Murphy Our sincere thanks go to Craig Stafford The East Section held their annual Mearns, Glasgow G77 6TA. and his staff are to be congratulated on (pity about the tie) and his staff for all Willie Woods Invitational Tournament Tel/Fax: 0141 616 3440. the condition of the course and the club- their hard work. To Heather and the courtesy of the captain and Council of house facilities were also first rate. We clubhouse staff for the first class service Glencorse Golf Cub. There was a good Ayrshire were delighted to welcome 95 people on and meals, to club administrator Steve attendance on the day The weather was The sections autumn outing was held the day with 86 playing golf. Guests Oliver for all his support and to Vice very good as prior to the tournament we at the Pines Golf Centre, Dumfries on included BIGGA Vice Chairman Elliot Captain Dr. Krishnaswamy, who pre- had some very heavy rain. We wish to the 30th September. A reasonable Small, Scottish Chairman Jimmy sented our prizes in the evening. thank Ian Bell, Head Greenkeeper, and turnout was in attendance ready to brave Neilson, Regional Administrator Peter With a special thanks to all our Patrons his staff for the great condition of the the forecasted heavy rain and showers. Boyd and previous Section stalwarts for their continued support. Thanks go course and also the clubhouse staff for Fortunately the severity of the forecast John Hint and Willie Milton, who inci- also to section Chairman Archie Dunn looking after us so well on the day The did not materialise and apart from one dentally was Head Greenkeeper at and Phil (five to reach the ladies' tees) scoring on the day was very good as the horrendous shower, which threatened Downfield for many years until retire- Langdon for all their work in starting the results will show: 1. S. Millar/B. Oliver, the afternoon Stableford, the day ment. tournament and checking the cards. Glencorse, 78-14-64, 2. G. Rodgers/I. remained mainly dry All who attended received a 50th Prize winners on the day were as follows: Mackay, Glencorse, 70-4-66 bih, 3. S. The Pines is an 18 hole course and dri- Anniversary lapel badge, but the actual Best Nett Aggregate spring/autumn D. NicholvJ. Findlay, Winterfield, 66-0-66. ving range which was the initiative of prize winners were as follows. Scratch K. McAllister, Ladybank, 143 pts, Best Well done to the Glencorse team with our Chairman Duncan Gray who Peace, Inverurie, 76, 2. S. Herd, Scratch D. Leith, St. Andrews, 71 pts, a fine 64 and also to the other trophy designed, constructed and now manages Strathlene, 77, Class One 1. S. Williams, Best Nett S. Sime, Leven, 63 pts, 1st winners, also thank again to tourna- the complex. The presentation thank Inverurie, 78-6=72,2. B. Cruickshank, Class 1st H/cap D. McAllister, ment sponsor Ian Henderson, Ian you speech was delivered by our Vice Garmouth, 78-5-5=73bih, 3rd P Ladybank, 69 pts, 1st Qass 2nd Fl/cap Henderson Finance, for his continued Chairman, whoever he is, with our chair- Murphy, Downfield 79-6=73. Class A. Dunn, Auchterarder, 70 pts, 2nd support of this event. Next year's tour- man being mine host. Two 1. C. Mackay, Elmwood 80-7=73, Qass 1st H/cap G. Taylor, nament will be played over the links at Duncan was congratulated on his 2. I. Gunn, Strathpeffer, 82-7=75, 3. 2nd Qass 2nd H/cap T Harris, Cupar, Winterfield GC, Dunbar so we hope to achievements at the Pines. Much ster- C. Ogilvie, Boat of Garten, 85-9=76. 71 pts, 3rd Qass 1 st H/cap A. Robertson, see you there. The reason that we are ling work has been done and with Qass Three 1. I. Grant, Strathlene, 90- Grangemouth, 66 pts, 3rd Qass 2nd not going back to the winner's course as extensions and improvements planned, 14=76, 2. G. Aitken, Peterculter, H,cap A. Arnott, Dunnikier, 75 pts, normal is you can only hold it at the the Pines has a big future. I will not elab- 97-17=80bih, 3. A. Wilson, Brechin, Patrons K. Brunton, Greentech, 71 pts, winner's course for two years. As orate as our Editor Scott McCallum was 98-18=80. Veterans 1. D. Patience, Guests D. Walls, Grangemouth, 69 pts, Glencorse have done this and they were in attendance with his notepad and cam- Tarbat, 93-13=80, 2. J. Taylor, Retired Special Prize, donated by Rigby Taylor also second it then goes to Winterfield era. The greenstaff were thanked for the 89-7=82. Apprentice 1. A. Stewart, A. Crawford, Green Hotel, 71 pts, 1998 who were third, so we look forward to preparation and presentation of the Royal Aberdeen, 81 -6=75,2.1. Cowper, Inter Club Tournament S. Sime/A. meeting you and your club officials next course and the catering/ barstaff were Tain 88-11=77. Guest E. Small, Herd, Leven Links. year. thanked for keeping everyone well fed Tulliallan 84-7=77. Trade E Allan, The reason no tee off times were allo- The autumn Tournament and and refreshed throughout the day. Stewarts 81-4=77. The winner of the cated prior to the tournament was that National Tournament qualifier 1st Chairman Duncan Gray replied by card draw for the BIGGA blazer was A. at the closing date for entries I only had round was held at Newbattie GC. This thanking everyone for attending and Wilson, Brechin. The winner of two tick- 13 names. So please return your forms is the first time we have been to hoped everyone enjoyed their day ets to a Dundee United home game in plenty of time in future. Newbattie for about 8-10 years. We did- despite the weather and extended an presented by Rigby Taylor was Robert I suppose I had better apologise to n't actually think the tournament would open invitation if anyone wanted to Patterson, Royal Aberdeen. Thanks to Stuart Sime from that Sporting Club in go ahead as we had torrential rain on return for another game. Secretary other trade members for donations to, Leven as, even in spite of our usual the Monday, so myself and Steve Dixon Derek Wilson then invited Scottisn what was, a large table of raffle prizes. immaculate planning, we managed to paid a visit to see if it was going to be Chairman Jimmy Neilson to present the I had a bad back at the time so was give him the wrong trophy and he has playable on the Tuesday as on the prizes to the following winners: unable to play, which was just as well bet me (not a lot!) that I wouldn't put Monday the course was closed due to Morning, 12 hole Texas Scramble: 1. because we were missing our hard work- it in the magazine. Where's the money the rain. Keith McCartney, Dumfries & Galloway, ing Secretary, Dougal Duguid, who was Stuart? But we shouldn't have worried as Charlie Pickhall, Gatehouse, Jim Smith, otherwise detained and we hope all has We welcome new member Kevin Tuesday morning greeted us with warm Ruffords, and Iain Barr, Largs, 34.8. been setded satisfactorily in the matter Rogalski, from Auchterarder Golf Qub, sunshine and blue sides which led to 2. Kevin Hills, Thornhill, Lawrence by the time you read this. to the Section and it was nice to meet some great scoring on the day There Foley, Thornhill, David Woodbyrne, The four lucky winners of our 200 him at our autumn tournament. That's were a lot of new faces at the tourna- Southerness, and Daniel Waddell, Qub draw were as follows: May £30 No. what I call support; join, then attend the ment which was good to see and we hope Thornhill, 35.6 4 B. Anderson, Aberdeen, June £30 No. first event available. this continues. Some handicaps will seri- Afternoon, Stableford: 1st Class: 1. 112 W Morrison, Aberdeen, July £30 The members at Grangemouth Golf ously need to be looked at. (Thesepeople Brian Aitken, West Kilbride, 35 pts (gross No. 132 A. Holmes, Blairgowrie, August Qub, (the course is owned by Falkirk know who they are, so beware. TTie axe 71 and a new Pines Course record) 2. £100 No. 163 J. Neilson, Edinburgh. I District Council) held a Greenkeepers is due to fall). Lawrence Foley Thornhill, 34 pts, 3. would like to thank all who supported Day recendy to show their appreciation The scores are as follows: Best Scratch Scott McClean, West Kilbride, 33 pts, 4. the section by buying ticketsthi s year as for their staff who were presented with - S. Nichol 68, Best Nett - M. Ewing 81 - Kevin Hills, Thornhill, 32 pts. we sold them all once more and raised over £400. This is indeed recognition for 17-64. 1st Qass: 1. S. Greenwood 71-6-65,2. J. Gallagher 69-1-68 bih, 3. Campbell, and his staff for the condition Amenity Technology, Bathgate Sands, The rain had been lashing down for the I. Bell 72-4-68.2nd Class: 1. M. Ewing of the course which was excellent. Ritefeed and other companies who past 24 hours and decided not to stop 81-17-64, 2. IC Anderson 77-11-66, 3. Also the clubhouse staff (catering/ helped to swell the prize table. when we arrived. Eventually we plucked R. Mullen 80-12-68 bih. 3rd Class: 1. J. barstaff) who were excellent, the meals The main winners were: Best Gross up courage and the match began. The Robertson 90-19-71,2. J. Lockerbie 95- were superb, especially the battered Neil Gravener, Best Nett Dave McEvoy rain did not ease at all, but everybody 19-76 bih, 3. M. Keough 101-25-76. haddock which nearly everyone had. If Vets Cup Bert Cross, Aggregate Trophy continued to the bitter end and we fin- Veteran I. Aitchison 80-11-69, Trade you are ever in Eyemouth give it a try Dave McEvoy ished with a result, match halved. This J. Darling 72-3-69, Guest G. Davidson The refreshments were much appreci- The match against the N/West Golf means that the greenkeepers retain the 80-9-71, New Member A. Jinks F/H 78 ated. Qub Stewards was played at Burnley cup for a further year. Many thanks to SCR, Aggregate Trophy S. Greenwood Last, but not least, to the members Golf Qub on Monday September 27 Burnley Golf Qub for keeping the course 73-65-138, Highest Score of the Day C. of both teams who made it a great day and this time the weather was shocking. open to allow us to play the match, the Moffat - 120. and one we all look forward to eacn The Section would like to thank the year. So cheers see you all next year. Captain and Council of Newbattle Golf Report from the Section AGM and Qub for the courtesy of the course on patrons award winners next month. the day the caterers and barstaff for keep- Chris Yeaman ing us well looked after, the Head Greenkeeper Billy Hudson and his team for having the course in pristine condi- tion, considering the weather we had been having prior the the tournament and Peter Boyd, Scottish Regional Administrator, for keeping the tee run- ning smoothly and letting me get off North West second and not last as usual. Also thanks In September we had two golf tour- for the prizes for our raffle from the trade naments, the autumn tournament at members who were present. So we hope West Lancashire Golf Qub, and the to see you at the spring Tournament match against the Golf Qub Stewards 2000 at North Berwick Golf Qub which at Burnley Golf Qub. I will leave the will be the second qualifying round for reports on the golf until later but first I the National Tournament at Carden would like to congratulate one of the Park 2000. most respected greenkeepers in the The annual dance is just a few weeks country on his retirement. Jim away now and there are just a few tick- Macdonald, Head Greenkeeper at Royal ets left so if you want some, also hotel Lytham & St. Annes, retired on 1/10/99 rooms, get in touch with Steve Dixon after serving 35 years at Royal Lytham. on0131 4430235 (work) or0131 660 He started at Royal Lytham in 1964 3965 (home) ASAP If you still have raf- having been a teacher at Preston College fle tickets for the annual draw get them teaching ceramics. In 1966 he became sold ASAP as they will be drawn at the deputy and eventually became Head dance on the night at Kilspindie House Greenkeeper. Jim has quite a recordhav - Hotel on the 4th (Saturday) of ing prepared the course for five Open December, so hurry and sell all your quo- Championships, the Curtis Cup and the ta and get ticket stubs and money back Ryder Cup. His dedication to green- to Craig Pennycuick as soon as you can. keeping has not gone unnoticed either Well, that's it all this time. If anyone by his club or by the professionals who has anything of interest eg. marriages, have played at Royal Lytham. His club births, people on the move etc or any- have made Jim an Honorary member, thing, drop me a line or give me a call of which Jim is very proud and he has or fax me on the usual numbers. received letters of congratulations from PS: On October 6 the East Section Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Gary entertained the North East of England Player. Section in the Annual Stewart's match. I asked Jim how he would keep him- This year we played the match over the self busy in his retirement and he tells new course at Eyemouth Golf Qub. The me he is involved in two nine hole cours- new layout is a good test of golf with the es in the north of Scotland, and he will greens in good condition also fairways be keeping his eye on them from time to and tees considering it is only two years time. I am sure you will all join me in old. The Qubhouse which sits in the wishing Jim a happy and long retirement. middle of the course, is also superb, high The autumn tournament was played up overlooking the full 18 holes, so if at West Lancashire GC on September you haven't played it yet get yourself 9 and for once the weather was kind to down to Eyemouth because you won't us. The day was sunny with just a gen- be disappointed. tle breeze, and despite the perfect Down to the match which was well conditions, the course lived up to its rep- contested by both teams and ended in utation as one of the best and most a two and a half-two and a half draw, so difficult links courses around. John Muir the North East lads retained the trophy and his staff had the course in great con- they won last year. Well done to them dition, despite the fact that they were but look out next year, at Slaley Hall. involved with installing a new irrigation We will be better, bigger and ready to rstem. I would like to thank John for win the trophy back for the first time in ie lovely condition of the course, West Without doubt, the new \brti- a few years. Hopefully! £Lane s for allowing us the courtesy of Drain Mustang is the fastest, most A big thanks goes out to Stewart & the course, the caterers for excellent rood effective aerator on the market today. Company for sponsoring the day the and the members for their hospitality Captain and Council of Eyemouth GC Thanks also to the Section patrons, Whilst it still features the unique, for courtesy of the course, our bus driver Burrows GM, Acorn Equipment, patented 'heave' action, there are many for doing an excellent job of ferrying us Cheshire Light Machinery, Rigby Taylor, new improvements, including single around, Head Greenkeeper, Allan Bleeper Services. Also L.B.S. Group, point arm adjustment, a stronger tine support system and fewer working parts. club steward for a fantastic meal and the Liverpool L4 9RB. Please rememeber to and our thanks go to Gordon Brammah Results: l.M. Crawshaw40 pts, 2. P stewards for organising the venue. include a cheque for £15, made payable and his staff. Well done Gordon! Neve 37 pts, 3. G. Wells 36 pts. The President's Cup will be played for to BIGGA/NW Our thanks go to Hallamshire for giving Thanks also go to Henton & Chattells at Wilmslow Golf Club on Thursday Bert Cross us the courtesy of their course and facilities. for being the main sponsors for the event November 25 with the tee times from Thanks also to the catering staff for the excel- and to all the other trade members who 10 am. This will be followed by the AGM Sheffield lent meal which I think everybody enjoyed provided prizes. and an evening meal and prize presen- On 15th September we held our There was some excellent golf played and Congratulations go to Jeremy Duffield on tation. All competitors are required to Autumn competition at the Hallamshire the overall winner with the help of local his appointment as Head Greenkeeper at bring a bottle, so that everybody takes Golf Club, and it was a very enjoyable knowledge was Mark Crawshaw who Geckheaton Golf dub bade in his beloved away a prize. All entries to be sent to Bill day even though the sun didn't shine. played some very good golf, well done Leeds. He moves from Doncaster Town Menitt, 225 Utting Avenue, Clubmore, Hallamshire was in excellent condition Moor. Good luck Jeremy!

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Longest Drive was won he will continue to be an active member 3. JohnMathis 39 pts on countback off. Thanks to Steve, Head Greenkeeper, by Steve Mason of Mount Pleasant Golf of the committee. I'm sure everyone will I hope that when John Mathis, our and his staff for all their efforts. Qub and "nearest the pin" by Pete support me in thanking John for his hard Handicap Secretary, cuts the first two The result of the game was a con- Robinson of Knebworth. The Kingpin work in the post for the last five years. his chopper also descends on his own vincing win for a strong East Midlands competition was won by Colin Robinson Colin Robinson, Course Manager at handicap and that of Keith Pinks and Section 41/2 - 1/2. It took a great fight of John O'Gaunt Golf Qub. An 11 hole John O'Gaunt Golf Qub, has organised Bob Rogers who also got 39 pts. The back by John Hewson ana Graeme Texas Scramble was held in the after- a demonstration of Juno and Jupiter putting competition was won over 18 MacDonald to save the Whitewash. The noon, which was won by Gary Boulton, grinders by Erie Hunter Grinders Ltd. holes by Darren Lee with 33 pts, near- E.O.E. pair were three down with three Kevin Armstrong and Pete Robinson. on the 24th November 1999, at 10:00 est the pin only 9' 4" away was Dave to play and then won the last three holes An enjoyable day was apparendy had am. Anyone who wishes to attend, or Jones and the longest drive was Cameron to get a needed half. by all, with particular praise for the who needs further details, please contact McMillan. The shield was presented to Captain course and excellent food. Our thanks Colin on 01767 261416. Unfortunately there have been two Anthony Bindley on behalf of the spon- to Verulam Golf Qub for their hospi- deaths in Surrey recently The first on sors Jim Carr of Chandlers. The longest tality and particularly to Geoff Smith August 25 was Ken Collins, Course drive went to Phil Wilkinson and the and his team of greenkeepers. Mike and Manager at Chobham Golf Qub, and nearest the pin went to G A. MacDonald Simon from Boughton Loam also need then on September 29 Bill Lipscombe, (both E.O.E. Section). Next year will be to be thanked for their continuing sup- from Coombe Hill Golf Qub. hosted at a venue in our section prefer- port and sponsorship of the Section's The following words have been writ- ably on a flatter course. summer event. ten in memory of Bill by Murray Long, Trie annual match between the associ- We are looking to hold next years sum- Course Manager at Coombe Hill. ation of Golf Qub Secretaries and our mer event at Aspley Guise Golf Qub, Paul Lockett "Coombe Hill Golf Qub in Kingston, section took place at Stoke-Romford. which has never been used as a venue Surrey Surrey, report the said loss of Bill The superb Chandlers Cup went back before. This will be subject to Gerald Royal Mid Surrey played host to Lipscombe, its most loyal and longest home with the Secretaries' Captain Brian acquiring a definite booking (hopefully Surrey section on September 14 and we serving member of staff of over 40 years. Harris as we lost again 5-3 on a course in July). Our other plans are to hold the say thank you to Alan McDougall for He was a true gentleman who loved his which was in fantastic condition as usual. spring 2000 event at Hammonds End, the pleasure of playing the shorter inner job and the course. Nothing was a trou- Thanks to Gill, Roy and Brian for all with Mid Herts Golf Qub in line for the course which for myself and many oth- ble for Bill, always smiling and giving the their hard work put in, to make the day autumn meeting. er members was a nrst time experience. younger staff a run for their money up enjoyable, apart from the golf result. Everyone should have received an Although to some golfers shorter can until his sudden death aged 63 years. He Thanks to all the E.O.E. section players entry form for the Midland Regional mean easier, here the scoring showed will be sadly missed by everyone at for playing. Better luck next year. Seminar in the September magazine, that the inner is a tight course and one Coombe Hill Golf Club'. The sponsors were Jim Carr of which is to be held at Mentmore Golf that deserves respect. Sponsored by Our deepest sympathy to his wife Chandlers who put up some great prizes Qub on Wednesday 17th November, Mommersteeg Grass Seed. Sheila, his son Michael and daughter which saw John Scotney take the nearest 1999. Please give the event your sup- The results were: 1. Nigel Colley 36pts on Wendy the pin and Graeme MacDonald take the port as there will be a broad range of countback, 2. with 36 pts Tony Sharman, Brian Willmott longest drive. Phil Wilkinson of speakers and topics to appeal to all inter- 36 pts 3. Alan McDougall, 35 pts Greenpride donated a bottle to the raffle. ests. If you cannot find the entry form, Please will all members make a special Essex East of England Section Team: Kevin please give me a call and I will send note in their diaries that the AGM for With great disappointment I have to Hodges, John Scotney won 3/2, Peter another. It is essential for the financial Surrey section will be held at West Hill report that our treasurer Richard Pride is Fell/Fred Cobb lost 3/2, George security of the Section and Region that Golf Qub after the Turkey Trot on the standing down. I would like to take this Venable/Bill Watkin lost 2/1, Graeme this event is successful - this can only 30th November. Contact Ian Sellars if opportunity on behalf of the members to MacDonald/John Scotney won 3/2, Jim happen with your support. The cost of you have not had the info, his mobile thank Richard for his hard work over the Carr/Brian Slater won 3/2. Adrian the day is £25, which includes lunch, number is 0976 709146. years, not only in setting up the Essex sec- Kitchinson/Russ Moody lost 6/5, Roy teas and coffees. On one of the few dry days at the end tion, but also with his earlier contributions Harrison/Gill Ogden lost 5/4, Josh Our next golf event is the Texas of September, over 45 keen young toward the old East Anglia section. White/Phil Wilkinson lost 4/3. Scramble at Brocket Hall Golf Qub on golfers, myself included, met at Volunteers are welcomed to take up this December 2. Entrance fees are listed on Richmond Golf Qub to do battie for post, please contact any committee mem- Mid Anglia the forms already sent to you by Gerald. prizes at the autumn tournament. Lee ber for further information. The summer Tournament was held at It has been disappointing that entrants in Strutt, Course Manager and fellow com- If you missed last month's magazine con- Verulam Golf Qub, St. Albans, on the the Lodgeway Four Ball this year have failed mittee member, must have had his team taining the application form to attend the last day of August and twenty-one peo- to play matches by the agreed deadlines, cutting grass 24 hours a day to have been South East regional seminar at Writtle ple entered. An 18 hole Stableford was particularly the quarter final/semi-final able to present the course in such a well College on November 16, please contact played in the morning and was won with stages. This causes real problems for Steve manicured condition. Thank you Lee either Derek Farrington on01903 260956 36 points by Kevin Armstrong of John Mason in trying to organise the smooth and thank you Rigby Taylor for spon- or Martin Ibrrester 01245 603131. We O'Gaunt Golf Qub. Richard Saunders running of the event soring the event. need your support for this function in was second with 35 points and Chris John Wells has tendered his resigna- The results: 1. Mathew Lovett, 40 pts order to make it a success.

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Our unique patented belt-driven 44-1622-728-718 46-372-30110 articulating deck design gives you IRELAND an unsurpassed quality John O'Flynn & Son (Cork) Ltd. and accuracy of cut. 353-21-314088 Our next event is a go-karting after- and entry to the BTME show and semi- details no later than three weeks before noon on Friday November 26 starting nars are going fast so to avoid the AGM. Anyone who would like to serve at 1pm, prices are £80 per team of four. disappointment you are advised to return on the committee should also contact Jef. Please contact Martin Forrester for more your booking form as soon as possible. If The last time we were at Hockley was details. you haven't already booked your place for for our Spring Tournament in the early The next golfing day is combined with the seminar or BTME packages don't delay 1980's. I can remember John Dodds, who our AGM at Rochford Hundred Golf call our RA Fkila Humphries today on was the Head Greenkeeper at the time, Club on December 15, please make a 01288 352194. he was reputed to have said "If those note in your diaries as this is an impor- One member who has moved recent- xxxxxxx want fast greens I'll give them fast South-East tant event to air your views. This is your ly out of the section is Nick Rourke who greens". He did! They were like lighten- The first annual Northern Irish Section. Details will be posted nearer to has taken up a new post, we wish you ing, in fact some of the low handicappers Greenkeepers Charity Open day was the date. Don't work too hard! well Nick and thank you for your sup- were finding it difficult to top their putts held at Qandeboye Golf Club on Friday Dave Wells port over the last few years. on the greens. How many members September 3. Over 80 competitors took If you have any news, you would like remember that day? I can think of Peter part on the day playing the Dufferin me to include in the monthly reports March, Ted West and Bob Walker. Still a course. A special mention must go to please let me know in writing, my good day was had by all. Course Manager, Terry Crawford, and address is on the front of your fixture On Monday September 27 our annu- his team for the course was in excellent card, reports have to be in one month al match against the South West Section condition and very well presented. beforehand (reports have to be in by was held at Hampworth Golf Qub near Special thanks to Qandeboye for giving December 1, for the January issue). Salisbury I'm afraid the South West fin- the competitors a courtesy round which Richard Whyman ished up as the victors. I'm sorry I can't enabled all entry fees to go to the chari- Regional Seminar November 24 tell you whose fault it was that the South ty Heartbeat. The sum of £1300 was Cannington College. The theme is South West Coast lost as I have not got any details raised which will go to this very worthy Research and some excellent speakers Gloriously sunny weather greeted to hand. Joking aside, congratulations to charity which treats children with heart including Dr Canaway of STjRI, Dr greenkeepers from the South West the South West. I'm sure it will be back problems. The charily day would not Thorogood from IGER, Prof. Adams Section as they arrived to do battle with in the South Coast's hands next year. have happened without Terry Crawford's University of Wales, Aberystwyth, the Welsh greenkeepers at St. Pierre Ken Lodge hard work organising the event and gath- Stephen Bernhard of Bernhard & Co, G&CC on October 6. ering an impressive array of prizes kindly Dr Daniels of the Levington Research The Welsh were fired up for revenge South Wales donated by the many sponsors. Centre and Steve Jones, formerly of the following their drubbing from the On September 9th the Autumn tour- We would like to thank Qive London Qub. Book your places at £15 encounter in the previous year. The nament held at Swansea Bay Golf Qub Richardson and Horta Soils, John Lindsay per head with Paula Humphries now. South West team were equally fired up was yet again a great afternoon of golf, Adrian Eastwood, Coburns, Oneida BTME Express 2000. Places stricdy as they paraded their new team shirts with the course in good condition the Cutlery Bill Donnell at Stakis Park, Terry limited to 100 on first come basis. List sponsored by Rolawn. By the end of a tournament results were: Best gross/ Magee General Manager Spa Golf Quo filling up fast If you want to come on long day however, the Welsh had President's Cup, Gary Johnstone. and Ken Graham General Manager at this superb value trip get your applica- emerged as the victors with a winning Best Nett/President's Shield, Richard Qandeboye Golf Qub for all the dona- tion form in quickly If you require a score of 4 points to 2. Barnham. Best over 18 handicap, Richard tions of money trophies and prizes. First banquet ticket please state this on book- It was still a great day however and Patterson. I'll bring you up-to-date with prize went to Sidney Spence, Greenkeeper ing from stating your menu choice of A many thanks go to St. Bene for allow- the October fixtures next month. at Spa Golf Qub, 2. Allister Harrison, WD or B and include payment of £40. Entries ing us courtesy of the course and also By the time you read this you might Irwins, 3. John Lindsay of Paula quickly to avoid disappoint- the two team captains for organising the have received a flyer from our secretary Course Manager Alan Strachan and the ment. The coach once again sponsored whole day Thanks also go to Rolawn for or it may have already taken place but greenkeeping team at Royal Co Down by Amenity Technology and the trip kindly sponsoring the shirts. hopefully not. This year's seminar is to Golf Qub and Section members would heavily subsidised by Westurf to give you The next event which is coming up very be held at Pencoed College on the 17th like to wish Walter Beattie Head this excellent value package of £95 pp shortly for the region is the Autumn tour- of this month, with the theme on Greenkeeper at Royal Co. Down a very with second from the same club at £85 nament, taking place at Bristol & Clifton Irrigation and Water Management. The happy retirement Walter has been at pp. Student packages available at £45 pp. Golf Qub on Thursday November 11, fol- day as usual starts with registration and Royal Co. Down for 28 years. Paula Humphries lowed by the AGM. The Christmas coffee 9 - 9:30. Then the guest speak- I would like to remind members of our Tournament will take place on Wednesday ers begin. At Noon -1 pm it s lunch, the regional training course on the 2nd and Devon & Cornwall December 8 at Kingsdown Golf Qub. first speakers can sit back, while the oth- 3rd December 1999 at the Burrendale Once again Christmas is fast approach- I have already arranged a number of er guest speakers will be chewing their Hotel, Newcastle, Co. Down. The course ing and the year 2000, so what better spraying and first aid courses to take narls by now and waiting for the after- is on Budgeting Finance and is pre- way to start the festive season than by place early next year. Once the dates and noon session to begin at 1.10pm. At sented by Brin Bendon. attending our PJ. Flegg sponsored venues have been confirmed I will let around 3pm question time begins and Finally it was nice to meet Tracey Christmas meeting which will be held at you know next month. If you have brings the day to a close. The day will Maddison, Membership Services Officer Okehampton GC on Wednesday already contacted me about attending a cost members £13 and non members again at the I.O.G. Show in Belfast on the December 8 as in previous years num- course, I have already written your name £16. 28th September. On behalf of all the bers will be limited to the first 80 down on the waiting list. If you would December sees the returno f the Winter members within the region many thanks members, so to avoid disappointment like to attend a course next year, please Tournament/AGM/Xmas Dinner at the Tracey for coming over to the show again please return your entry with correct contact me on 01249 783382 Pyle & Kenfig Golf Qub so as soon as this year. money as soon as possible and before Paul Cunningham your reminder and attendance form The section would like to pass on best the closing date. comes to your door fill it in hastily as it's wishes to Walter Beattie on his retirement The day will start as usual with golf- South Coast a day you cannot afford to miss. as Head Greenkeeper from Royal County ing members playing for the PJ. Hegg For those of you who have not got your Moving into year 2000 we will have Down G.C. after 27 years service to the Trophy with the format being green- application forms in for the Regional definite dates tor the evening lectures club. some, for those of you not wishing to Seminar at Cannington, there is still next month but it looks to be the sec- Congratulations to Eamon Crawford on play golf the now customary course walk time, so don't delay, get them in now As ond week of the month on a Wednesday his promotion to Deputy Course Manager will start from the clubhouse at approx- you can see by your seminar agenda, evening to be held at Pencoed College also at Royal County Down. imately 10:30 with Head Greenkeeper, there are some very good speakers. Any with Tony Home in January and Peter Our charity golf day atQandyboye G.C. Richard Wisdom, showing members his queries give Jef a ringo n 01635 846575. Johnstone in February. on the 3rd September was a great success fine work. Lunch will be followed by our As I said in last months report our sec- A quick recap, do not forget the BTME with eighty in attendance raising over afternoon cabaret and the day will con- tion AGM and Turkey Trot will be held at Harrogate International Centre on the twelve hundred pounds for Heartbeat (for clude with the raffles. at Hockley Golf Qub on Wednesday 19th to the 21 st of January 2000, it may children's) charity Many thanks to the I would like to remindyoutha t the regions December 8. This will be followed by be advantageous to book early sponsors, Horta Soils, Coburns, John annual seminar will be held at Cannington our AGM, Christmas Dinner and prize Last but not least congratulations to Lindsay's, Spa Golf Qub, Stakis Golf Qub College on Wednesday November 24 with giving All details can be obtained from Adrian Panks who has been appointed and Eastwood Bookmakers. Also thanks the theme this year being on research. Places Fred Deamen on 01420 86679. 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I Pining forrv homer A visit to The Pines Golf Centre in Dumfries can have you Later, after the golf (during which, incidentally, Duncan questioning your own sanity. Don't get me wrong it's an excel- marked the card of the new course record holder) over the lent new pay-and-play complex boasting floodlit driving range, course that was designed, built, and maintained by Duncan - testing 18-hole courses and an attractive alpine style clubhouse. and between handling queries involving till receipts and range It's just well... let me explain. balls - Duncan revealed that the curry, a popular option on When I drew into the car park for the Ayrshire Section meet- the menu, was his own recipe. Really, we should have known! ing last month I could see Section Chairman, Duncan Gray, Duncan, however, certainly wouldn't want it to be seen as a standing with a group of students on the 1 st tee. It transpired one-man show at The Pines. Wife, Greta, is just as busy and they were from Barony College and Duncan was setting them operates from a disadvantage from which Duncan doesn't suf- a project for the afternoon. He greeted me warmly and sent fer. She's not particularly keen on golf. me into the clubhouse to meet up with the rest of the guys. While both muck in the general division is that while Duncan Having said my hellos and chewed the fat for a few minutes is in charge of everything outside Greta does the same inside. I looked up and recognised the man pulling pints behind the So how did Duncan, a greenkeeper of long standing with a bar. It was Duncan Gray. CV boasting such illustrious names as Prestwick St Nicholas A few more minutes passed and the soup and sandwiches and Lahincn, reach the point where he is Captain of his own arrived. The waiter? Duncan Gray. ship - and many of his own crew members as well?

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"I was in charge of the Kyle and Carrick municipal courses in Ayrshire when competitive tendering arrived and destroyed the budgets to look after the courses," said Duncan as we sat in the living room of the Gray apartment, overlookmg the 18th green. Right: The course has "Greta and I had always talked about established itself well in the starting our own business and, being in short time it has been open golf, running a driving range was an obvious way to go, as we couldn't afford Below: The ever smiling our own course... or so we thought at Duncan Gray the time." A trawl around Ayrshire uncovered a Bottom: With Greta, the couple of possible sites but it was not other half of the team until they widened their search to Dumfries that things began to move. "Being local to Dumfries we knew the town didn't have any practice facilities. "There are about 33,000 people in Dumfries, and another 70,000 within 20 miles, but there was no decent prac- tice area for them at all." "Fortunately we came across an old school pal of mine who had land that he was willing to lease and with the help of another school friend, a solicitor, the deal was struck with an option on the rest of the land, with the long term thoughts on a course. "We looked at planning approval in timers, with a couple of youngsters who using experience gained from design- December '94 and started work in worked as ball pickers in the evenings. ing several courses in Ireland including December '95. With the range up and running Drumoland in County Claire which "We did all the work on the driving Duncan's thoughts turned to the pos- was used for a televised pro-celebrity range ourselves. We prepared the sibility of building the course. golf series. foundations, poured the "I'd already sussed out the ground "The routing was done fairly quickly concrete, did all the slab- and found that there was quite a bit and I always had 18 holes in mind when bing. Even Greta drove of sand. If it hadn't been there we I did the "first holes. I created a loop dumpers," recalled Duncan. wouldn't have been able to build," he with the 7th green beside the 10th tee The project was funded by admitted. and the 14th tee beside the 10th green." equity from the family home He took on some more Skill Seekers He has also used six different types in Prestwick which was sold, and talked with the Enterprise Board of construction on the course. but there were some nasty who provided some labour from the "I've used the course as an experiment surprises along the way. Training for Work programme. as I've always been very inquisitive and "Putting in the electricity "Basically we got a year's free labour what better way to try things than to alone cost £12,000 and we but it worked well because everyone use your own course. You can only had to lay 700 metres worth we used now has full time jobs," said blame yourself," he smiled. of road earlier than expect- Duncan, who also has his D32 and "I've got three greens cut out of exist- ed," revealed Duncan. D33 and trains his staff on site. ing turf, top dressed, overseeded etc and "The range was a great suc- "Initially I built a loop of 11 holes, these are on two different types of land. cess. We had a caravan on including two temporary greens and The 1st is on top of sandy loam while site which acted as a club- these were played from July '97. the 5th and 15th are on agricultural house offering snacks," said "They were a tremendous success soil. Duncan, who along with and we were practically overrun with "Then there are two greens built and Greta lived in another cara- people coming to play, so we thought sodded with my own sod; another two van alongside for about two we'd fire ahead and build the rest of with bought-in turf, while two greens and a half years. the course. We finished the last nine which were seeded with creeping bent. The range was run bv in September '97 and opened the full The rest of the greens are build and Duncan, Greta, a young skill 18 in June '98." seeded with fescue bent." seeker, a couple of part- Duncan designed the course himself Duncan's greenkeeping philosophy is not to do much feeding and he has not again we did a lot of the work our- It's an amazing feat' you think well, we know now we may never have put on a fungicide since the course selves. It was finished in three months I suppose, maybe it is, but because attempted it. It has been so horren- opened. and one week," he said with justifiable we're so heavily involved - basically it dously difficult." "I've never used much fungicide pride. is 24 hours a day - it takes a bit of As well as the benefit to the golfers when I was at Prestwick St Nicholas "Part of the clubhouse contains our the gloss of it." said Duncan. of the I )umfries area - the professional and Lahinch... and here that approach flat which means we are married to the Remarkably Duncan is also gave lessons to 700 youngsters last year also helps to save money," he added. job and can't get away but at least it's involved in the design and building of and the £12 a round green fee is no Another other of the major projects better than a caravan. Greta has been several other courses including one in deterrent to new golfers - The Pines was the clubhouse itself. a real martyr. Not many wives would Dundee, another at Southern Gailes has also done a great deal of good to "When we opened our 18 we were put up with what she's had to." and another in Crete. the local community with 25 people still using the caravan as the clubhouse He is under no illusion that despite "When you're asked to do it it's earning their living through the club. but with things going well we looked the course being open and extremely tempting to say I've got enough on "So from having a boss and working at building a proper clubhouse. busy he still has a great deal to do on my plate but it's not often you get for other people - and having some- "This proved to be a big problem. the course. asked to design a golf course and it one to blame - the boot is on the other We had built the course using income "I need to put in quite a bit of helps to ease the finances. I've only foot and I have many people relying from the range, and had benefited from drainage and will also do some tree started to take a small wage out of The on me now." an interest free loan from the R&A and planting and tree transplanting. Pines." Despite that Duncan still considers a grant from the Enterprise Board. As We've got quite a few trees of good Asked if he would do anything dif- himself to be a greenkeeper through a result we had very little borrowings, size on the periphery and we'll use ferently, given a clean slate, he is and through. but it was extremely difficult to per- our digger to move them. I also want honest enough to admit that perhaps "I still go out and change holes and suade the banks to lend money. It was to put in a few more bunkers, but not they built the clubhouse a bit too soon. cut greens while I don't employ a Head only when we'd run the course and too many." "I think we'd have left it for anoth- Greenkeeper for two reasons. One, shown it to be successful that we were Asked about how he feels, as he sits er year, even although we were living we couldn't afford one and two, I able to persuade them," said Duncan, looking out at the course he can right- in a caravan, because it made last win- wouldn't like it. It's my course and it who suspected that as it was around ly claim as his own, he has mixed ter very difficult. It was only this will be done the way I like it." the time that Loch Lomond ran into emotions. summer that we began to get on top You would certainly be right in think- financial difficulties banks were wor- "I do have feelings of fulfilment but of it again. ing that I )uncan Gray is a one-off but ried about becoming involved in golf. also a lot of tiredness. "That said I don't think I'd have surely, a visit to The Pines would have "We started to build the clubhouse "When you hear other people say- done anything else differently, you believing that there must be more in the first week of June last year and ing 'I don't know how you've done it. although to be honest knowing what than one of him. Genset offer illuminating answer to dark problem

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GROUNDSMAN Mechanic/Groundsman

A rare opportunity exists for an enthusiastic self-motivated person to join a team of five on a large privately owned, continually developing estate. Responsible for all turf maintenance, renovation, machinery etc. Must be physically fit and able to work on own initiative. Gardens maintained to a high standard with rewarding and challenging position for applicant with flair and commitment, but regret no accommodation. Driving licence and PA1 & 6 would be advantageous. Seek the services of a qualified mechanic, to instigate a preventative maintenance schedule and to aid in the restructuring of our workshop Please apply in writing with CV to: facility. Occasional help on the grounds may be required. Interested parties should apply in the first instance to:

Mr C Allison, Gardens Dept, Woodside, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor, Berks SL4 2HL Paul Stevens, Property Manager, The Guards Polo Club, or Phone: 01753 831 247 / 07050 392 300 Smiths Lawn, Windsor Great Park, Egham, Surrey, TW20 OHP

STRATFORD ON AVON GOLF CLUB

require an

ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER Handsworth Golf Club Require a fully qualified and experienced Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years experience and be qualified to NVQ Level 2 with spraying certificates. First Assistant Greenkeeper Accommodation is not provided. Please apply in writing enclosing CV, to:

Applications and CV to: The Course Manager, Stratford on Avon Golf Club, Hon Secretary, Handsworth Golf Club, Tiddington Road, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7BA 11 Sunningdale Close, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 1NP Recruitment THE RICHMOND GOLF CLUB

Require an EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER ROMILEY GOLF CLUB The Richmond Golf Club is a private members club, situated along side the Richmond park. The 108 year old parkland course has a progressive on-going Applications are invited for the post of course development programme. He/she should be qualified to City & Guilds II or NVQ level 2 with a HEAD GREENKEEPER minimum of 3 years experience. A good working knowledge of greenkeeping and modern machinery is essential. This would be an excellent opportunity Romiley Golf Club, founded in 1897, is one of the foremost for any progressive greenkeeper to further their career. Private members Clubs in Cheshire and is located The salary will be negotiable according to experience and qualifications. approximately 5 miles east of Stockport. The successful applicant must have appropriate greenkeeping EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT qualifications, together with a thorough knowledge of modern greenkeeping practices. GREENKEEPER A wide experience of equipment, machinery, computer TEMPORARY controlled irrigation systems and the ability to motivate a The Richmond Golf Club are seeking to employ an experienced team of five to maintain the required standard of excellence Greenkeeper on a 6 month only contract. in course presentation is also essential. He/she should be qualified to City & Guilds II or NVQ Level 2 with a The excellent remuneration package includes a negotiable minimum of 3 years experience. A good working knowledge of greenkeeping pensionable salary. Accommodation is not available. and modern machinery is essential. This would be an excellent opportunity for any progressive greenkeeper to further their career. Written applications with a full C. V. to reach the Secretary The salary will reflect the short term nature of the contract but will be by 22nd November 1999. Please mark your envelope negotiable according to experience and qualifications. "Private & Confidential".

Applications in writing by 31st November 1999 to:

Lee Strutt, Course Manager, The Richmond Golf Club, ROMILEY GOLF CLUB, Sudbrook Lane, Richmond, SURREY, TW10 7AS Goosehouse Green, Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 4LJ

SEAFORD HEAD GOLF COURSE

Seaford, East Sussex ASSISTANT

GREENKEEPER Quality trainee greenkeepers to spend time work/training on top golf courses in the USA.

This 18 hole Municipal Downland Course is of a high standard and has an excellent reputation within the industry.

You must be self-motivated and able to work within a small team of Must be 19-28 years old, have at least one year of qualified experienced greenkeepers and have practical knowledge and formal turfgrass education or NVQ level 2 and be experience of modern machines and computerised irrigation system. able to spend a year in the USA. Experience and qualifications to NVQ level 2 and PA1 and PA2A certificates would be an advantage.

The golf course is well equipped with new modern equipment, including irrigation system and staff facilities. Help with visas, travel plans and insurance. Optional turf classes available. Salary £11,751 to £13,110 depending on experience and qualifications (no accommodation)

Closing date: November 26,1999 Contact Michael O'Keeffe. For an application form please contact Lewes District Council, Personnel Services Unit on (01273) 471600 extension 4234 (24 hours answering service) Phone 001-614-292-7720 Fax: 001-614-688-8611 A minicom system (01273) 484488 is available for those people who have speech or hearing difficulties. K mail: [email protected] state.edu

In promoting Equal Opportunities, the council welcomes application form all sections of the community.

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CLUBHAUS Help shape our future

Clubhaus is Europe's leading owner and operator of Golf and Country Clubs. We currently have 12 Golf Clubs in the UK, with a further 6 in Germany, France and Spain and have plans to add further warm weather resorts to our portfolio in the future. COURSE MANAGERS / HEAD GREENKEEPERS With a secured £90 million to invest further into the growth of the company, we have a number of exciting expansion opportunities in the pipeline, for which we are looking for innovative, enthusiastic individuals to join the company and help take us forward into the new millennium.

Our portfolio of golf courses is second to none and exciting opportunities will be available for ambitious and dedicated professionals. With an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Golf Greenkeeping and a minimum of 5 years experience at a high profile course, you will be proficient in budgetary control and possess inspirational team leadership and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will have practical knowledge of modern machinery and irrigation systems along with a sound knowledge of Health and Safety. PA I, PA2 and PA6 preferred.

Please send your CV to Jane Barton,Clubhaus Recruitment, The Tytherington Club, Macclesfield, Cheshire SKIO 2JP indicating your salary expectations and locality preference.

PYLE c& KENFIG GOLF CLUB

requires a Filton Golf Club HEAD GREENKEEPER Due to the impending retirement of its long serving Head Greenkeeper Paul An old established Golf Club on the outskirts of Bristol Robinson, Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club, a private members club with over 750 mem- invite applications for the post of bers now seeks to appoint his successor. The club, which is renowned as one of Wales' leading golf clubs, boasts a championship course that will be hosting many important tournaments over the next few years including the Welsh Team and Stroke Play Championships, the British Amateur Championships and the Girls International Matches, requires an experience and qualified person.

Reporting to the Club Secretary and in close liaison with the Chairman of Green HEAD the demanding role includes responsibility for the management of all Greenstaff. The successful applicant will currently be an experienced Deputy Head or Head GREENKEEPER Greenkeeper who holds recognised qualifications in Greenkeeping and Golf Course management and will have a good working knowledge of all modern golf The position requires a hands on Head Greenkeeper, who is self course management practices, excellent man-management skills and be conversant with Health and Safety regulations. The person will be able to demonstrate the motivated and hard working with the necessary supervisory skills to tead a relevant skills, knowledge and experience coupled with the determination to team of six in the maintenance and development of an 18 hole golf course. achieve excellence in a team-working environment. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified to NVQ Level 3 or The remuneration package includes a negotiable pensionable salary. equivalent and have a minimum of five years experience on a course with high standards. Accommodation is not available. If you are interested in this opportunity and have the necessary Applications, indicating relevant qualifications including membership of BIGGA, if qualifications and experience please apply in writing including a full CV to: applicable, experience, age and current salary, should be made in writing. Please mark your envelope "Private and Confidential" and send it in strict confidence to: The Secretary, Filton Golf Club, Golf Course Lane, Bristol BS34 7QS

Mr. S. D. Anthony, Secretary, Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club, Tel: 0117 9694169 Waun y Mer, Kenfig, Bridgend CF33 4PU PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO APPLY Feature listing Irani November f97

November '97; Environment Competition; Bank Cutting; Risk Assessment; Pumps December '97; Seed Development; Longhirst Hall GC; Toro Awards; Fertiliser Spreaders; Communication January '98; FEGGA Conference; Buying Power Equipment; Elmwood GC; Mobile Phones; Traffic Management; Spraying; Environment February '98; BTME Review; Overseeding; Royal Mid Surrey GC; Drainage; Thatch A hectic i March '98; Trees, Golf Course Accessories, News from GCSAA, Leamington & County GC, Trevor Smith's BTME Talk April '98; Gleneagles Hotel, Compact month Tractors, Environment, Protective clothing, Rain bird, Internet May '98; Greens Mowers, Suspended Water Table Greens, Seeds, Letham side the coast line, so much tour of the Nicklaus Course where his Grange Resort, Charterhouse profile, sand has been washed ashore staff were hard at work trying to get Security and BIGGA's Fund Raising Campaign they are now looking to con- the water levels down. It seemed it struct a third nine holes would need a minor miracle to be June '98; Interview with Nick Park, Earthworm special, ATVs, Royal where the sea used to be. A playable for the second round on the Porthcawl, Grinding startling contradiction to the Tuesday, but Andy was confident they July '98; Aeration, Royal Birkdale coastal erosion we keep hear- could win the day and so it proved. The preview, The importance of research, ing about. Gala Dinner on Monday night was a Architecture I would eo on writing fine occasion with John Simonett, the August '98; Mill Ride, Fescue, about Sweden for many guest speaker in brilliant form. So on Blowers, Textron, Open Review, pages but Scott has to fit it to Tuesday and the second round. After Nematodes, Training in with everything else, so I'll a delay of 20 minutes play got under- September '98; Nine holers - just say it was a trip I will way in the sunshine. Andy Campbell Tolladine and Fingle Glen, Turf, Steve never foiget. I would like to and his staff had made it, and we owe Clement profile, Drainage, World Scientific Congress report thank Maria Strandberg, them a big thank you. I am not going who organised the whole trip to report on the championship score, October '98; Saltex Review, BIGGA Retrospective, Stirling GC, Toro and escorted us around, and that's Scott's domain, except the Awards Preview, Tree grants the Swedish Golf Federation incredible 64 by Tony James. November '98; Royal Opening, for their generosity A special Now that the Championship dust has Ramside Hall GC, Gang Mowers, mention to Serge Gauthier, settled, it's time to take stock and look Hayter International report, the only other greenkeeper forward to next year. If you missed out Irrigation Systems On the 15th September the resched- in the party. He is Superintendent at this year get in soon for year 2000. I December '98; Toro Awards, uled Cumbria Cup was played at Islemere in Quebec. We had so many cannot end without thanking our spon- Environment Awards, The Appliance of interesting chats at the bar after days Science, Engines, Architects, BTME Penrith. This time the weather was kind sors, Richard Minton, of Scotts, and Preview and we all had a good day Penrith is on the golf course. David Jenkins, of Charterhouse, for January '99; Pesticide Usage, Life in one of those places you look forward At the beginning of October I trav- their help and support in putting this Colorado, Lyshott Heath GC, Worm to returning to time after time. I would elled to Carden Park in Cheshire for the event on the map. Long may it con- Research, Stylo Matchmaker profile, like to thank the North West Section BIGGA National Championship. This tinue! Also to Softspikes who also Temporary Greens for inviting me and presenting me with was the first of our new look champi- helped in the sponsorship. February '99; Westerham GC; a very unusual glass plaque. It was onships. The old National Tournament Last month I talked about the GTC. R&A questionaire results; Finland; much appreciated. We are indebted to which had become less attractive over grass cutting; BTME99 Review; This month I just want to draw your Bernhard and Co Penrith Golf Qub for allowing us the the years, and with the numbers falling attention to our training colleges. Many use of their fine facilities, and to Course we just had to have a new look. My colleges have gone through a period of March '99; Loch Lomond, Worm update, GrassRoots, Softspikes, Care who sponsored this event. thanks go to everyone who helped put change, none more that my local col- Maintenance facilities, Environment In September I was invited by the this championship together. It was a lege at Cannington. They lost two of review, Architecture Swedish Golf Federation to join three great success. The venue, Carden Park, their lecturers last year, both advancing April '99; Carden Park, Canadians and their own team of proved an inspired choice. Having said their careers by taking more senior posts Telecommunications, Water agronomists on a tour of Sweden, tak- that, when we arrived on Sunday both with other Colleges. Cannington has Management, Rolawn, Seeds ing in seven golf courses, three of which courses were unplayable. There had been lucky to replace them satisfacto- May '99; Security, Bude and North we played. We also stayed over at been so much rain even the roads were rily, and with Nick Rigden who is semi Cornwall GC, Spraying Regulations, flooded and in some areas of the cours- retired, helping in a hands-on capacity Jim Arthur, The Acid Theory, Jonkoping for the trade show and sem- Amenity Technology profile inars, which were excellent. Our tour es, there was as much as 3ft of water, What this does show, is, that without and you could only see the handrails June '99; Thorpeness GC, started in Malmo and ended in the help and guidance from green- Millennium Bug Busting, Irrigation, Stockholm, stopping to visit or play golf on one bridge over a stream. We were keepers some colleges will not be able Scotts profile, Company adaptability courses on the way One course we vis- left wondering if we were going to have provide the sound knowledge and train- July '99; Carnoustie, Golf Course ited was the links course of Falsterbo, a washout, but by mid morning Andy ing we all look for. So, it's up to us to Furniture, Spike Research, Toro situated in a nature reserve at the tip Campbell and his staff had worked take interest in what our local colleges profile, BIGGA Silent Auction of Sweden's south west peninsular wonders, and the Cheshire Course was do and teach our students. Again August '99; Viscount Whitelaw where the waters of the Sound and the open for play, and some got in a prac- Cannington is lucky to be able to call tribute; Open review; Merrist Wood; Baltic Sea meet. A bird watchers par- tice round. on Jim Arthur along with greenkeepers Saltex preview; Turf; Trees; Grass Cutting; BIGGA Golf Day review; adise which attracts thousands of At 7:30am on Monday the first round in the area, but I just wonder if others Redexim profile migrating birds. The course was found- got underway on the Cheshire Course. are as fortunate. September '99; Slaley Hall; Tyres; ed in 1909, consisting of 9 holes later As I walked up to the 1st tee I was Spotlight on Thatch; Elmwood extended to 18 in 1930. Walking met by our sponsors, Scotts and College Awards; National around the links I was told that my old Charterhouse, who were supported by Championship preview friend Jim Arthur had been their advi- Softspikes, dishing out caps and mak- October '99; The Manor House, sor for many years and they still have ing everyone feel welcome. Even the Castle Combe; Aeration; Saltex sun came out to greet the first to tee review; Mycorrhizas; Toro Award fond memories of his visits. One very preview interesting fart is that while the course off, and stayed that way all day In the was built against the sea and ran along- afternoon Andy took three of us on a Gordon Child More than just a magazine - let Greenkeeper International help you find the right products or services for your golf course - for free! 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