th e Golf Course APRIL 1990 Development Keith Brain reports on the construction of the first of two courses at a deluxe complex in Cheshire European Mike Merrick in charge of Monte Carlo a course on top of the world Maintenance Canvey Island a course under pressure - can sand greens take the strain European Tour A full rundown of all tournament venues with course managers for the 1990 season

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Publisher I Golf Course Michael Coffey

Executive Editor John Lelean Monte Carlo Harbour

Contributors Jim Arthur BSc Agrie. APRIL 1990 John Campbell 22 Volvo PGA European Tour A full list of venues and their course managers Advertising Production 23 Monte Carlo Linda Baker A course in Europe's most exclusive resort with its own management problems 26 Advertisement Manager Canvey Island John Campbell looks at a municipal course under pressure Mark Pierson 28 New jewel in Chesire's golfing crown 0255 507526 Keith Brain reports on the deluxe development Fax: 0255 508483 in the grounds of a private estate

Departments INSTITUTE OF 4 EUROPEAN Resume GOLF COURSE 7 Greenside Comment MANAGERS The EGU are already taking 'The Way Forward' to heart with seminars around the country for chairmen of Green Committees 10 the Golf Course A key to the future New moves from the Institute of European incorporating Golf Golf Course Managers Greenkeeping is published by 11 Clippings by the Mower Park View Publications Ltd. 14 129a High Street, Dovercourt, Out and About Harwich, Essex. C012 3AX Latest news from the golf course industry Tel: 0255 507526 31 New Developments Fax: 0255 508483 Luxury Hotel and golf course in East Anglia for sale 35

© Copyright 1990 From the Fairway The Golf Course Readers respond to feature on qualifying as a golf course architect ISSN 0953 6043 38 Typesetting and artwork by Buyers Guide Fore Golf Publications Ltd., Dovercourt, Essex. A product and service information guide to suppliers Printed by J.B.Offset, Marks Tey, Colchester, Essex. 51 Appointments RÉSUMÉ II FRENCH SPANISH. GERMAN La politique agricole de la CEE, respon- La Política Agrícola de la Comunidad Die Landwirtschaftspolitik der EWG, die sable de la création d'enormes excé- Económica Europea, causante de la überall in der Gemeinschaft für riesige dents de produits laitiers dans l'ensem- creación de enormes excedentes de Überschüsse an Milchprodukten verant- ble de la Communauté, a probablement productos lácteos por toda la wortlich ist, hat wahrscheinlich in plus affecté les exploitants britanniques Comunidad, probablemente ha afecta- Großbritannien einen größeren Einfluß que ceux du reste des pays de la do al granjero de la industria lechera auf die Meiereien gehabt als in den Communauté. británica más que a la mayoría en meisten europäischen Ländern. L'abondance d'une herbe de bonne Europa. Reichliches Qualitätsgras, niedrige qualité, une main d'oeuvre bon marché Extensa hierba de calidad, bajos costes Lohnkosten und volle Automatisierung et une mécanisation totale ont triplé le de mano de obra y la completa mecan- haben die Producktion verdreifacht, bis rendement jusqu'à ce que les quantités ización han triplicado la producción, die Milch-, Butter und Käsemengen den de lait, de beurre et de fromage aient, de hasta que las cantidades de leche, man- Bedarf weit übertrafen. Nun werden die loin, surpassé la demande. Maintenant tequilla y queso se han hecho mucho Bauern aufgefordert, ihre Produktion zu qu'il est fait appel au fermier pour qu'il mayores que la demanda. Ahora se ha reduzieren, und es wird ihnen Geld réduise sa production et que des sub- pedido a los granjeros reducir la pro- angeboten, wenn sie das Land ander- ventions lui sont offertes pour qu'il ducción y se les ha ofrecido dinero para weitig benutzen, und viele sehen den utilise sa terre à d'autres fins, l'un des dedicar sus tierras a otros fines. Ellos Ausweg aus ihrem finanziellen moyens pour lui d'eviter la ruine est de ven la salida de la ruina financiera en la Untergang darin, einen Golfplatz anzule- construire un terrain de golf. construcción de un campo de golf. gen. i Beaucoup de fermiers ont la terre qui Muchos tienen terrenos apropiados, Viele Landwirte haben geeignetes Land, convient à cet usage: peu nombreux pocos tienen el dinero para explotar el aber nur wenige haben das Geld das sont ceux qui disposent de fonds suff- sitio y casi sin excepción, no tienen los Gelände zu entwickeln, und sie besitzen isants pour exploiter le site et, presque conocimientos sobre diseño y construc- fast ausnahmslos keine Kenntnisse in sans exception, aucun d'eux ne sait ción de campos de golf. Golfplatzdesign und Konstrucktion. comment dessiner et construire un ter- En el número de este mes, "Nuevas In der Ausgabe dieses Monats rain de golf. construcciones", figura el campo Portal "Neuentwicklungen", wird der Portal Dans ce numéro, 'New Developments' en el nor-oeste de Inglaterra, en el cual Golfplatz in Nordwestengland présent le terrain Portai au nord-ouest un granjero, que también es el jefe de beschreiben, wo ein Landwirt, der gle- de l'Angleterre où un fermier, qui est una importante firma constructora, está ichzeitig Leiter einer größeren Baufirma aussi à la tête d'une grande entreprise convirtiendo su granja lechera en uno ist, dabei ist, seine Meierei in einen der de construction, est en train de trans- de los mejores nuevos complejos de besten neuen Golfkomplexe in former sa ferme laitière en l'un des plus golf en Gran Bretaña. El primer campo Großbritannien zu verwandeln. Der erste beaux nouveaux complexes de golf de no estará listo para el juego hasta den- Golfplatz wird erst in 12 Monaten Grande-Bretagne. Le premier parcours tro de otros 12 meses; el trabajo en el bespielbar sein, die Arbeiten für den ne sera pas prêt à jouer avant douze segundo campo y en el hotel de 100 zweiten Golfplatz und ein Hotel mit 100 mois et les travaux sur le second par- habitaciones se inicia en la primavera. Zimmern werden im Frühjahr beginnen. cours et sur l'hôtel de 100 chambres Casi todos las construcciones impor- Fast alle größeren Entwicklungsprojekte commenceront au printemps. tantes en Gran Bretaña están finan- in Großbritannien werden entweder von Presque tous les grands développe- ciadas, ya sea por grupos hoteleros o Hotelgruppen oder Hausbaufirmen ments de Grande-Bretagne sont por firmas constructoras, y en la mayo- finanziert, in den meisten Fällen von financés soit par des compagnies ría de los casos, por ambos en Partnerschaften zwischen den beiden hôtelières soit par des entreprises de sociedad. Bereichen. construction, plus souvent par une En la actualidad, los Country Club Country Club Hotels, eine Abteilung der association des deux. Hotels, una división del gigantesco riesigen Whitbread Brewery Group, L'organisation Country Club Hotels, une grupo Whitbread Brewery Group, son besitzt zur Zeit zehn Golfplätze, alle mit division du géant de la bière, Whitbread propietarios de diez campos de golf, Luxushotels. Die Taktik der Gruppe liegt Brewery Group, possède actuellement cada uno con un hotel de lujo. Su políti- darin, bestehende Golfplätze dix terrains de golf, chacun avec un ca ha sido la de comprar campos de aufzukaufen, zu verbessern aud erweit- hôtel de luxe. Sa politique est d'acheter golf existentes, mejorarlos y extenderlos ern und jeden Golfplatz mit den best- des terrains existants et de les améliorer para que cada campo ofrezca las möglichen Hoteleinrichtungen auszus- et de les agrandir, en équipant chaque mejores prestaciones hoteleras posi- tatten. terrain d'installations hôtelières de bles. Es bestehen Pläne, in den nächsten grand confort. Hay planes para añadir 20 campos más zehn Jahren noch weitere 20 Golfplätze Il est prévu d'ajouter 20 terrains au dentro de los próximos diez años, y al hinzuzufügen und gleichzeitig eine cours des dix prochaines années et, en mismo tiempo desarrollar una cadena europäische Kette zu entwickeln, von même temps, de développer une chaîne continental, la primera a construirse denen der erste Platz außerhalb von européenne, la première à se construire fuera de Hamburgo. Hamburg angelegt werden soll. en dehors de Hambourg. Para aquellos granjeros con tierras, pero Für Landwirte mit Land, aber geringer Pour les fermiers qui ont de la terre mais con poco respaldo financiero, los arqui- finanzieller Unterstützung, haben die peu de soutien financier, les architectes tectos internacionales, Hawtree & Son, internationalen Architekten Hawtree & internationaux, Hawtree & Son, ont han diseñado un esquema de sociedad, Son einen Partnerschaftsplan entwick- élaboré un plan d'association pour qu'il de tal manera que es posible construir elt, so daß es möglich ist, einen soit possible de construire un terrain de un campo de golf a un standard acept- Golfplatz akzeptabler Qualität auf einer golf d'une qualité acceptable fonction- able en base a una politica de jugar y "Pay and Play" Basis anzulegen. In nant sur une base de paiement à la par- pagar. Aqui es donde existe la mayor diesem Sektor besteht der größte tie. C'est dans ce secteur qu'il existe la demanda para campos de golf: atendi- Bedarf für Golfplätze, die für Golfspieler plus grande demande: celui du joueur endo al jugador que no puede obtener offen sind, die nicht Mitglied eines Clubs qui ne peut pas obtenir de devenir la tarjeta de miembro de un club. weden können. membre d'un club. "J"he Iron swoops in perfectly. Contact is nature, giving a surface that has an sweet and true. Your eyes roll upwards to unparalleled ability to stay flat, dry and SEND FOR FULL DETAILS TO: follow the ball as it lifts steeply on course healthy. The massive root structure BritAg Industries Ltd, Waterfront House for the next hole. is augmented by a Skeldergate Bridge, York YO1 1DR Beneath your feet random matrix of unique the turf is virtually micro-grids which ensure intact, only the that any damage inflicted minimum divot dis- will heal rapidly and lodged. 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CONTACT BLAKEDOWN SPORTS VICTORIA BUILDINGS, LEWIN STREET, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE CW 10 9AT TELEPHONE: (0606) 846917 ast month we commented on the a very sympathetic response. Contro- Llack of discussion, the R & A's versy spreads like wildfire and few in document - The Way Forward has re- the golf course profession will not have ceived among the intended recipients, had their attention drawn to a letter the Club Committees. published in the Sunday Telegraph, Nothing has changed that view, in fact from a Ken Rumsey, signing in as presi- it has been confirmed by officials of the dent of Darlington Golf Club. English Golf Union. Mr Rumsey takes grave exception to an However, it is pleasing to report that the article by Michael Williams supporting EGU themselves have taken very posi- greenkeeper training and suggests in tive action and this has resulted in a jaundiced terms, greenkeepers do not number of seminars around the coun- need university degrees to become try aimed specifically at Chairman of highly-qualified tractor drivers. He goes Green Committees. on to say that his club have paid to send The response has been overwhelming, their greenstaff on courses in the past, so much so that over a hundred club but the main result is that they regard members representing their course themselves as 'qualified experts*. committees, met at the Askham Bryan There is some satisfaction that Darling- College near York to listen to presenta- ton Golf Club have since stated that Mr tions by officials from the STRI, the Rumsey was representing his own Greenkeepers Association, turf grass convictions and not that of the club, educationalists and the Secretary of but nevertheless it is sad that a man the EGU, Keith Wright. with such bigoted views is in a position When one considers most of these men, to scuttle the personal development (there was not a Lady Green Chairman opportunities of the club employees. in sight) had taken a day off from their A point perhaps for future comment business activities, no doubt at consid- was a suggestion from the Secretary of erable expense, it emphasised the de- Ganton Golf Club that clubs had previ- gree of enthusiasm that these often ously followed the recommendations of maligned club officials, put into their the Agricultural Wages Board. These appointment. have been superseded by thewage scales Not only had they come to listen to the published by the greenkeepers them- expertise of the speakers, most had selves, though they had no backing pertinent questions to put, which if from either the EGU, the R & A or any nothing else, demonstrated a more than other organisation in golf. intelligent grasp of the responsibility of He proposed that discussions between course management and a desperate the various bodies might consider these need to understand more about the scales, a suggestion overwhelmingly techniques of turf maintenance. approved and agreed by the EGU. EGU official, Peter Wilson, who chaired the conference, was hard pressed to find sufficient time for the question sessions and although it must be said he failed to satisfy all among a waving sea of hands, it was a brave attempt to spread the debate through the clubs from Cleveland to the Nottinghamshire borders. A subject, recently aired in the national press, Greenkeeper Training, received To create a finer putting surface

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A KEY TO THE FUTURE

t times it is important to take a step back from your everyday job and take a look Ainto the future. What will the future be for our profession? What will it be for the golf industry? What will it be for each of us as individuals? Right now most golf course managers or head greenkeepers have been prepared for their careers by a combination of education and experience. A formal education programme has most likely included technical and scientific studies in agronomy and other related subjects. These have proved successful for many golf course managers over a number of years. However, now is the time to take a look at what could be needed in the future - will this path of education combined with practical experience of work on a golf course meet the demands of the profession in the 1990s? Businessmen involved in the golf industry whether in private clubs, public operations or some other type of facility are keen to see economic factors are brought in just as in any other business. The rules and guidelines of a business operation will be put into practice at more and more golf clubs. The golfing public are going to put more pressure on their golf facilities to hold the line on costs and keep golf affordable. For the golf course manager this will mean much more involvement in such things as financial management, cost accounting, marketing, insurance and legal obligations, as well as the traditional areas of employment and budgeting. Golf course managers will be held more accountable in the future for the bottom line of their part of the golf facility operation. We cannot close our eyes to the world as it is developing. Golf course managers will need to increase their skills in many new areas plus broadening their base of information and learning process. The message to the golf course manager who wants to prepare for the future is - take time to get involved - enrol now in the Institute. We will keep you informed on all the latest developments taking place in your industry. Its not only the future of our profession that is at stake, it's your own personal future too! CLIPPINGS By The Mower

Jolly Jaunt to Lousiville The Garden Machinery Association, together with the organisers of their forthcoming exhibition at Kempton Park in September are inviting members to visit an international Expo in Kentucky. The cost of this three night extravaganza to Louisville in July - just a few quid short of £900!

P-I-Y Training Nick Bisset, the principal lecturer for greenkeeper training at Yorkshire's Askham Bryan College, told a gathering of Green Committee Chairman that some young trainees had to pay their own fees and use annual holidays to attend courses, because the clubs would not cover the costs or give time off. Golf Club Committees who adopt this attitude towards their staff should be thrown out of their county union.

"A rose by any other name . . French greenkeepers are being asked by their Association to vote on a title for themselves. Among the proposals are Gardien du Vert (Guardian of Green); Guardien de la Pelouse (Guardian of the Greensward); Capitains du Parcors (Captain of the Course); Marguillier du Golf (Warden of Golf); Intendant de Parcours (Steward of the Course); Intendant de Golf (Steward of Golf); GK, or just plain Greenkeeper. Whilst we are still battling over the decision to elevate our head greenkeeper to the status of course manager, the French, with such a descriptive language, will be able to debate this issue for months to come.

New Kubota Mower costs just a pound ! Burnley Golf Club made a shrewd investment of a £1 when they added this amount to top the minimum donation of £200 in order to be eligible for the Kubota Draw. A total of 79 golf clubs making a donation of £200 plus to the Golf Foundation Annual Appeal last year, had their names into a hat to win a Kubota G1900S Diesel Mower, worth £5,000 and the Burnley Club's name was drawn out by Peter McEvoy after they raised £201 on Captain's Day. As a result of the annual appeal and the Kubota prize, £56,436 was given to the Golf Foundation, by clubs in Britain, to support junior golf.

Illegal use of the wedge John Huston a professional on the US tour circuit was made to change his shoes, before competing in the Florida Honda Classic, because they were built up on the right side so that his weight would be thrown on the front foot when playing the shot. The shoe was deemed to be in contravention of Rule 14-3b by the US Golf Association, under the heading of Artificial Devices and Unusual Equipment, which might assist him in making a stroke. The sequel to the ruling, resulted in Huston winning the event by two shots, wearing conventional shoes, over Mark Calcavecchia, but that is far from the end of the affair. The manufacturers of "Weight Rites", the shoes in question, have now taken out an injunc- tion against the USGA saying that they don't see anything in the Rules of Golf governing shoes. Not another Ping-Eye saga we hope!

Roy prepares for Britain's first tour event St. Mellion, head greenkeeper, Roy Battishill is hard at work getting the Jack Nicklaus designed course ready for the £350,000 Benson & Hedges International Open on May 3. Fierce gales and torrential rain last month has made the j ob difficult and to add to his troubles, contractors putting up the tented village, sliced through the drains and electric cables. Roy has however, assured "The Mower", that everything will be right on the day. Jupiter — a new slender creeping Red Fescue. Swift to establish, bright emerald green and suited to both close mowing and no mowing policies. Jupiter has good disease resistance, drought tolerance and maintains good summer and winter colour. And now Jupiter is universal throughout the J-Range mixtures — a superb range for all sports and amenity purposes. Alongside varieties like Waldorf, Epsom, Banner, Dawson, Arno and Ranger, Jupiter puts the J-Range light years ahead. JRangp% JOHNSONS e SPORTS AND AMENITY GRASSES WW Johnson & Son Ltd, London Road, Boston Lines. Tel: (0205) 365051 Branches at Haydock, Merseyside and Woodley, Berks TURF MACHINERY THE PROFESSIONALS CHOICE Units 3 & 4, Wedglen Industrial Estate, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 9RE. Tel: 073081 5775/6/7

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HAS THE CUTTING EDGE complete the job by the end of September. The system operates in up to 4 zones TURFLAND KEEP BROUWER Weisley, a neighbour of the Royal Horti- concurrently with a station timing from 1- DISTRIBUTION cultural Gardens, will be the first syndi- 30 minutes. An indefinite cancel feature cated members golf club in Britain, but at suspends watering without de-program- Ransomes, who recently acquired the a cost. ming at any time. When necessary the Canadian based Brouwer Company as A share and a debenture will cost £31,300, automatic programmes can be over-rid- part of the Cushman Ryan deal, has an- limited to ten units for each purchaser and den to manual. nounced that there will be no change to these will be put on the market by the An additional feature is the ability to store Brouwer distribution in the UK. developers - Marlin Estates through the specific programmes on independent disks Outside of North America, Ransomes stock brokers, James Capel this month. so irrigation meets the exact requirements Commercial Division, based at Ipswich, Each unit will allow companies to niminate to suit the conditions. now have the responsibility for marketing annually, only one member per unit and a As the system is computer based, coding Brouwer worldwide and intend re-appoint- ceiling on membership has been set at is completed within the central unit so that ing Turfland Professional Equipment Ltd 750. all "slave" units installed in the field are Cheshire to continue selling and servicing identical and do not require any field set- the complete Brouwer range in the UK. IRRIGATION CONTROL - ting up or coding to operate. Each slave Ransomes Sales and Marketing Director, SOPHISTICATED BUT SIMPLE unit controls up to 9 outputs and the unit Keir Wyatt, said, "We are pleased that can control up to 40 slave units giving a Chris and Janet Watmore will continue to A new irrigation controller for golf course system capacity of 360 stations. This gives handle the Brouwer line. They have a very watering systems is being produced ex- easy extension of the system at any time experienced team, and we are confident clusively by Irrigation & Slurry Services of simply by adding required stations to the they will develop further, this important Salisbury, the Toro Area Distributors for disk data. sector of the market." the South of England. The ISS 'Aquaflow' The managing director of ISS, Gary Parker The Brouwer product range is principally irrigation system controller is said to pro- believes the 'Aquaflow' system is not only comprised of turf harvesters, handling vide to a flexible, reliable method of golf extremely flexible, but very simple to use. systems, vacuum trailers and gang mow- course watering control, easy to use and "Operators need know nothing about ers. Brouwer are the market leader in turf requiring no computer knowledge. computers", he said. harvesting equipment throughout the Based on a computer- world. ised full colour monitor, keyboard and disk data TIS WIN WISLEY IRRIGATION storage principle, the CONTRACT 'Aquaflow's' printer provides a print-out of Probably one of the largest contracts ever all data, so that a log of awarded in this country, the 27- hole Wisley the system operation golf course irrigation system has been can be built upthrough- won by Toro Distributor Turf Irrigation (TIS) out the season. Full Sandbach. information is provided Delighted by the news, Robin Hume, of total sprinkler/station managing director, TIS, says that the operating times in £560,000 system - covering greens, tees hours/mins plus gallons and fairways calls for no less than 750 used sothere is an easy Toro '670' model pop-ups! check on water use. The Control System will comprise a Toro The system is menu VT2 central controller and 49 VT4 satel- driven from the full lites. This is the first time that this combina- screen display (without tion of Toro sprinklers and controllers have LED/buttons). Stations been specified in this country - or Europe. are called up by hole Construction work, by Southern Golf, number, such asgreen (Warwicks) is already underway on the 7 or tee 6. The system Robert Trent Jones II Wisley course which allows for 4 automatic will include a hotel, country club and 18 starts each day, on a and 9 hole courses. The developers are separate daily pro- Marlin Estates. gramme, together with Turf irrigation have scheduled installation 2 automatic syringe of the 670 system for March and aim to cycles. The multi million pound Hellidon complex end of the year of study is around 85%, but SEED FIRM LAUNCH CATALOGUE developed by Daventry businessman higher in the case of greenkeepers as Stuart Nicoll is based on a policy of provid- there is a desperate shortage of trained Bentley's 1990 Amenity Catalogue issued ing exclusive golf for a restricted member- greenstaff in France, growing week by this month with an attractive green cover ship of 500. Already 650 enquiries have week as more and more courses are and redesigned full colour pages. been received, reports Mr Nicoll, following developed. The new style is designed to make product the recent launch by former England soc- France is now the European country lead- referencing and ordering much easier for cer star Bobby Charlton. The course opens ing the golf course development boom the 'professional user'. Amenity Products officially in January 1991. with a high concentration around Paris, are listed by product type - chemicals, Brittany and down the west coast towards composts, equipment, fertilisers, pots the Spanish border. sundries, tools, tree planting and turf care. FRENCH "ACADEMY" FOR Product name, size of pack, net price and GREENKEEPERS AND CLUB Bentley's computer code, plus full colour DIRECTORS MORE SUCCESS FOR BAGCC pictures of the products are featured in a MEMBERS new easy to identify layout. A 27-hole golf course, just 10 kilometers The 138 page catalogue contains approxi- from Montpellier, in the South of France The constructor members of The British mately 6500 products, all coded and in- has become the training centre for French Association of Golf Course Constructors dexed. In the front of the book is a mes- Greenkeepers and Golf Club Directors. have landed a number of notable con- sage from Bentley's new managing direc- Established in 1987, the "International tracts already for 1990. Land Unit Con- tor, Vaughan Foster and details of how to Academy of Golf Careers", runs 12 month struction have been awarded the con- use the catalogue. courses starting in September each year, struction of a 36 hole course designed by The new catalogue is the first to be issued consisting of eight months of theory and Hawtree and Son for Burhill Estates on a since Joseph Bentley Ltd. came under the four months of practical tuition at a chosen site near Nottingham. CDC Golf and Lei- ownership of Good Life Holdings Ltd - a golf course. sure Developments are working on course company with wide interests in Horticul- Recruitment for the various courses com- alterations at Dale Hill Golf Club East ture and Agriculture. mences in May and continues until July. Sussex, Waldringfield Heath Farm Golf Competition for a place is intense and Club, Suffolk, Ely City Golf Club, Cam- candidates must have a university degree bridgeshire as well as the construction of LAW MAN HEADS POSSE ACROSS in either management, social sciences, 18 hole courses at Deben Valley Golf and THE LAKES commerce or in the case of the greenkeep- Country Club, Woodbridge Suffolk and ers, the equivalent is agriculture or horti- Windmill Golf Club, Cleethorpes, Humber- Membership of Hellidon Lakes Golf Club, culture. A further qualification is what is side. Another interesting project being the championship course featured in our described as "a good level at golf - at least undertaken by CDC is the installation of March issue is growing rapidly. a handicap of 24-28!" synthetic tee surfaces at Belhus Park Golf Heading the swiftly expanding list of new Applicants must sit an entrance examina- Club at Thurrock in Essex. members is David Jarratt, a police super- tion, followed by an in depth interview to Brian D Pierson Contractors Ltd have been intendent with a passion for golf. assess their suitability for the course and awarded the contracts to build the second David, an 18 handicapper and one time level of motivation to succeed; highly 18 hole course at Portal, Tarporley, Chesh- captain of Staverton Golf Club, has joined necessary to reduce the annual 300 appli- ire, the original course being featured in Hellidon Lakes with his wife Joyce, a for- cations to the final 35 available places. this issue of 'the Golf Course'; An addi- mer lady captain. He is a detective super- The training period is spread over 1,000 tional 18 holes for country club hotels at intendent of Northamptonshire Police 'B' hours with tuition in accountancy, man- Breadsall Priory, Derbyshire. Piersons Division based at Towcester. agement skills, administrationtechniques, have also won a contract for an 18 hole "I consider myself very lucky and hon- general commerce and turf culture spe- course at Longham near Poole, Dorset as oured to be the club's first member. The cific to the golf course. well as undertaking two 18 hole course Hellidon Lakes course is going to be sec- As well as the formal study sessions, the constructions abroad one at Treuvelberg ond to none in the area. The design is French Golf Federation, Golf Journalists, near Hamburg and the other at Chateau superb, and with 10 lakes coming into play Golf Club Directors and other profession- Des Vigiers near Bordeux. it is going to be atesting golf challenge, but als related to the game of golf are brought Whilst in Scotland Sportworks Ltd are a very enjoyable one", said the number in to run conference style lectures. working on the Inverurie Golf Course near one member. Weekends are not for time off. For two Aberdeen with a view to a possible con- "While you may have to pay a little more for weekends out of three, the students are tract for additional tree planting as well as membership at Hellidon, in the long run we sent out to the Massane Golf complex for new greens and tees. are going to benefit from a well developed practical work on club administration, As reported previously Southern Golf have and well manicured course where the mem- running competitions, or in the case of the been awarded a multi-million pound con- bers are the sole priority. A lot of people greenkeepers, course maintenance and tract to build the British Aerospace course play golf these days, and the last thing you presentation. at Wisley, the first course in the UK to be want is the hassle of a crowded course." The success rate for finding a job at the designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr. Machines for professionals (made by professionals)

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RANSOMES MONOPOLY SHOCK EAGLE PROMOTIONS LAUNCH NEW ORLANDO TO PARIS FOR LASER MEASURING SERVICE GCE '90 Within days of Ransomes announcement that year end profits had increased by Eagle Promotions, who specialise in pro- Ellen MacGillavry, project manager of the £1.1 m to £14.4m, Trade Secretary viding quality scorecards in the UK, are Golf Course Europe Exhibition which this Nicholas Ridley has decided to refer the launching a new laser measuring sen/ice, year moves from the inaugural event in company's Cushman aquisition of the using a laser measuring system, to com- Wiesbaden to Paris, flew out to Orlando to Westwood Garden Tractor and Ride-on- plement their existing business. see how the GCSSA run their annual Lawn mower company to the Commis- The laser is portable and light-weight - event. sion. weighing only two and a half pounds - and She found it to be a "swinging show", It would appear that the Office of Fair is powered by a 4 amp pocket sized bat- attracting hundreds of exhibitors, many Trading have some misgivings over the tery. It is accurate to + or - 3mm over 1000 taking massive stand space to show exclusive dealer system. Ransome deal- meters. The equipment has been commis- their full range of turf maintenance ers now carry the Cushman range and sioned and designed by Eagle Promo- machinery. there is concern that local authority buying tions, who have a client base of over 350 Also impressive was the range of options might be restricted. golf clubs and are rapidly expanding. conference subjects, presented by the Ransomes Chief Executive, Bob "It's all part of the service we offer", says leading agronomists from five continents Dodsworth, told 'the Golf Course' as this Eagle's partner, Philip Mclnley. "Primarily as well as the Golf Course Superinten- issue went to pressthat the company were we provide our client clubs with a top dents themselves. very unhappy over the situation as this quality scorecard. These clubs often carry Although there is still growth on the Ameri- was the second referral in a month out improvement programmes on their can Continent for golf, manufacturers and concerning Ransomes' expansion plans course and we able to quickly remeasure, suppliers are aware of the even greater and is involving the staff in a great deal of issue a new English Golf Union growth potential in Europe. work. sanctioned certificate and make all the Continental golf ten years ago was "As you know there is a lack of statistical necessary amendments to their simply a rich man's sport. The standards in information in the grass machinery scorecard." the club houses proved the point though industry, but we are doing our best to The advantage of using the laser system is this was not always reflected in the help." that golf clubs can have their course presentation of the course. All this is "We are trying to build up the company to measured accurately and efficiently, with changing with projections of 1000 to compete in Europe as well as the UK, with no disruption tothose playing. Philip Mcln- 2000 new courses, more if the political sights on a world market", said Bob ley comments: "Many established courses barriers are removed and Eastern Europe Dodsworth, "but the Government seem to have not been measured for years. The moves towards a western style want us to work with our hands tied behind old traditional 100 meter chain, or the economy. our back." meter wheel, have been responsible for The Paris Exhibition - GCE '90 is to take Countering the suggestion that dealer- many inaccurate measurements, which place at Le Pare des Expositions du ships are too exclusive, Bob Dodsworth can often make a difference when calcu- Bourget from 28th to the 30th pointed outthatthepreviousten Cushman lating standard scratch. Clubs can have a November. dealers, with the exception of Huxleys as yardage chart and a full three-tee certified After Ellen MacGillavry's trip to Florida it is the main distributor all carried Ransome course measure, with the on-course sur- expected that a large contingent of US products. Outlets have now been expanded vey taking only four hours and receipt of manufacturers will want to test the Euro- to 28. certificates within three days." pean market as well.

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The Volvo Tour, sanctioned by the PGA European Tour, this year has on offer a record £13m in prize money. Starting in February, the first event was held in Portugal, moving on the United Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. The decision by the USPGA to restrict European players to only five tournaments a year, apart from the majors, unless they are prepared to contract for 15 events has persuaded Faldo, Langer and Ballesteros to opt for the European circuit in 1990.

European golf has become such a force in the last few years, stamped by two wins and a retention of the Ryder Cup, that the rank and file US Tour pros are more than happy to vote the players on this side of the Atlantic out of a chance to compete for their prize fund. By restricting competition to five events for our Europeans, they no doubt hope that it will also put them at a disadvantage in preparation for the major titles. Time will tell.

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erched high on the rocky slopes of rick was following a typically home- to London considering the implica- PMont. Agel, some eight hundred spun career as a greenkeeper. Learn- tions!", said Mike with a grin. metres above the smooth Mediterra- ing his trade on the Worthing and And what implications. Mike had not nean and the sun drenched principal- Beaconsfield courses, Mike was ap- even had time to consult his wife, ity of Monaco, the Monte Carlo golf pointed head greenkeeper, at the Strat- Mandy. He didn't speak French and he club provides a tranquil contrast to ford-on-Avon club in 1986. Then fate had never worked outside the UK, the hustle of the world famous resort stepped in. never mind look after a mountain-side from which the club takes its name. George Shiels, who had been advising course. At sea level, Monte Carlo presents a the Monte Carlo club on greenkeeping A five week evening crash course in kaleidoscope of cosmopolitan inter- matters, offered Mike Merrick the French, a frantic rush to complete all ests. Its highly manicured parkland, chance to take over this particular role the necessary arrangements plus a colourful flowers and shrubs, vividly - on a part-time basis. family Christmas gathering provided green lawns, sparkling fountains and Ostensibly visiting Monte Carlo to little time for second thoughts! palm trees provides a marked contrast discuss and agree this arrangement, Following Henry Rey's advice to "bring to the historic Casino, the ultra-mod- Mike was suddenly confronted with a nothing but yourselves", the Merricks ern Lowes complex, some astonishing totally unexpected situation. arrived on the Cote d'Azur, in January roof gardens, traditional French archi- "The objective of my meeting was to 1987. tecture, modern high rise office blocks, finalise plans for a week's advisory Looking back to that momentous day, sophisticated underground shopping stay on a quarterly basis. I was to Mike says that as far as he (and Mandy) arcades and busy multi-level road- advise the course foreman and his was concerned it was the right deci- ways - part of which forms the For- team of the finer points of golf course sion. "I had found the challenge I was mula I Grand Prix circuit. preparation and management", Mike looking for." At the City's hub, the Place du Casino Responsibility? "That was rather bustles with life almost twenty four unnerving" says Mike. "I had no one to hours a day! guide me, no greens committee chair- Viewed from a pavement table, at the man to talk to, (there isn't a greens internationally popular Cafe de Paris, committee) it was all down to me!" you can sit, relax and literally watch Absorbing himself totally, Mike's the world saunter by, observe celebri- immediate task was to improve his ties coming and going from the Hotel French, educate his assistants to his Paris one of Winston Churchill's re- way of doing things and set them work treats - or view the stream of shiny schedules. Mercedes, Porches, BMW's and Rolls Royces purring slowing around the he first job Mike handed out was central, palm shaded circular road- Tcutting and shaping all 18 holes way. so that, in his words, the combination On the nearby 'Rock", Prince Rainier's of tees, greens, fairways and rough palace stands regal guard over the fine looked like a golf course. harbour, its calm blue waters reflect- That accomplished, they then set about ing the polished metal and gleaming improving the course generally, and in white hulls of rows of luxurious yachts particular, preparing it for the June anchored within its walls. Mike Merrick "Le Boss" at Monte Carlo '87 'Johnny Walker' PGA tournament. Packed into a relatively small area of Leading by example, "Le Boss", as land, the principality is dominated by told me. Mike is known locally, established the mountain range which overlooks Instead, the discussions took on a himself by demonstrating that he the coast-line from Menton to Nice. completely new dimension when Harry would and could tackle any job he Towering upwards, the mountain's sun Rey, the Monte Club captain, sud- asked his team to carry out. bleached rocky faces reach a high denly looked up and offered Mike the At the end of his first year Mike's team point where players, teeing off from position of head greenkeeper - perma- had learned much, they had reacted to the 14th, on the golf course can, peer nently! his enthusiasm, they could see the over the edge and enjoy an eagles eye This to say the least, was something of improvement in the course themselves. view of the city below . . . a conversation stopper. Pausing for a The second year of Mike Merrick's But enough of the travelogue! Let me few moments to collect his thoughts, development plans for the Monte Carlo tell you about the Monte Carlo course Mike followed his convictions and golf course majored on the provision of and how an Englishman has helped to agreed. an up-to-date irrigation system. give the club a technological lead in "Having committed myself, I later had Initial discussions had started half- the art of greenkeeping. the questionable pleasure of spending way through Mike's first year on the Just over three years ago Mike Mer- the whole of my 90 minutes flight back course because, as he described it, Sylvan setting. The tree lined approaches to the par 3 14th hole at Monte Carlo "The existing system was nothing more "The decision was taken, The new from Toro - mainly through European than a hotch-potch of Rainbird Weath- system specified was to be the Toro Sales Director, Carlos Ochoa, and ermatic, Perrott and Toro sprinklers Network 8000 including a Weather Technical Service Manager, Mark and equipment - 1988 was to be the Station. Designed to provide the latest Gunter was tremendous. year of the irrigation system." forms of data electronically, the sys- "Mark helped commission the system Water, or the lack of it at some 2,600 tem also offered the benefits of sophis- shortly before the 'pro-tournament was feet above sea level was (and still is) a ticated 'computer controlled' watering due to begin and then, would you big problem. Supplied by a local water in direct proportion to the entire believe it, it rained so heavily we didn't company who have the right to switch course's needs - measured every 24 need to use the system - at that moment off supplies at their discretion, con- hours. in time." servation of resources was upper most It was the very first Toro system of its What, I asked Mike Merrick, did he in Mike's thoughts. "How, he asked, kind to be installed in Europe. Sup- think of the Network 8000 system can we best utilise what initial water plied by Sadimato, the Toro Sales dis- after a full season's use on the Monte we have . . tributor for France, installation of the Carlo course? The upshot of a series of deliberations Network 8000 system commenced in "It is a very fine management tool - to between Mike, the brothers Rey and the September of '87. my way of thinking it is the way for- other members of the Monte Carlo ward - yes, even for club's in Northern club's management committee ended n the event, the installation of the Europe including the UK," he told me. with invitations to Rainbird and Toro Ihigh technological elements involved "The weather station really does a to submit designs, costings and rec- in the system provided a number of great job of measuring soil moisture. It ommendations. technical headaches. "I think we all eliminates for example, the risk of over "Give or take the odd embellishment, learned something during the instal- watering which in turn substantially both submissions were identical" says lation period - after all, we were pio- reduces the casual introduction of Mike. "So we carried out a final analy- neering electronics of the type not undesirable grasses on greens and sis breaking down each related factor seen on a European golf course before" equally important in my case, the close - good points and bad points, the pro's commented Mike. control of watering enables me to util- and the con's with an emphasis on - "I learned a great deal about comput- ise very limited resources to better ease of control." erisation and automated electronic effect". "On a personal note, I voted for the systems during the installation period "Here on Mont Agel, I have some Toro system because of the consider- - so did my assistants. As the 1988 220,000 gallons of water at my dis- ate, helpful and knowledgeable advice PGA tournament drew ever closer, we posal. I really need twice that amount I had previously been given by both mucked in to help complete much of but Network 8000 does a great job of the Toro Irrigation and mower people the work. It was an invaluable experi- helping me use limited supplies to that I had worked with back in Eng- ence." maximum effect." land." "The high-tech, back up we received "Before the system was installed I estimated that my fairways required 15 minutes watering per night. Net- work 8000 tells me that 13 minutes will do the job - these two minutes gives me 3,000 extra gallons to play with. Over seven nights that's 21,000 gallons of water for use on other parts of the course!." "Lastyear I printed out a full 12 months data provided by the weather station covering wind speed, wind direction, rainfall, humidity and solar radiation. Relating these factors to daily temper- atures measured in the autumn and spring enabled me to work out a useful guide to temperature ranges affecting over-seeding or top-dressing." "Having said that, it is my opinion that the most important factor which I, as a greenkeeper, should take notice of is solar radiation/ "In my experience, solar radiation has Reaching for the sky. A Toro 690 in action against a rugged backdrop looking towards Chateauneuf a critical influence on evapotranspor- hen walking the Monte Carlo Taken under the wing of the Societe tation and the need for watering - Wcourse I must say that I imme- des Bains de Mer, the club consoli- much more so than allowing for rain- diately felt at home. Perhaps it was the dated throughout the sixties and sev- fall. You can hear, see and feel rain but sight of so many fine evergreen oaks, enties. Now under the guiding hand of solar radiation? At best one can haz- silver birch and pine trees which fringe club president, M. Jean-Charles Rey, ard a guess on the basis of direct the sloping boundaries and fairways. a lawyer, the Monte Carlo club cur- sunlight or cloudy bright or dull con- Maybe it was the glint of autumnal rently has over 400 members. ditions. The Network 8000 weather leaves dancing across the green turf - This figure is more than doubled by station eliminates guesswork, it meas- a mixture of rye grass and fescues - or the constant stream of visitors of all ures solar radiation accurately - and the surprise of finding late blooming nationalities who turn up to play each has often provided answers that I've roses, close by the club house. year. not expected." Whatever the reasons, it came as no Competitions-including medals, sta- "I've learned for example, that a clear great surprise to learn that the origins blefolds and inter play tournaments hot sunny day can produce a lower of the club were influenced by the feature throughout a full and busy solar radiation/ET rate while low cloud British. twelve months club programme. plus high solar radiation can reverse Around 1911, a small group of Ed- Events reach a climax each year when the situation/ wardian golfers got together and cre- the Monte Carlo 'Open' draws the "In real terms and with some eighteen ated a few holes on Mont Agel, mostly worlds top pros to the course. months experience of the Network8000 for their own amusement. During the winter months, the British under his belt, Mike claims that he is Developed piecemeal over subsequent influence in the shape of Bob Halsall - now able to use limited water resources years, today's par 71 championship is evident on the course. Now an active to maximum effect. I calculate that I course really took shape parallel to the 74, Bob comes over from Royal Birk- am saving 25% of water at my disposal advent of the post war travel boom, dale where he started his professional yet getting 50% more effective cover- golfing holidays and the emergence of career as a caddie, to teach the finer age because of the system." the PGA tournament circuit. points of the game to ardent admirers. He also teaches at the Monaco Golf School. Bob, I am told, has been making this journey for over forty years. At the time, Henry Cotton used to add his experience to Bob's depth of knowl- edge! That was before Portugal lured Henry away. Yes, I quickly felt at home when visit- ing Monte Carlo - it is that sort of club. Can you imagine sitting down to lunch in the clubhouse with the club's head greenkeeper and his wife for company? I did, and very enjoyable it was! In contrast, the club does not take kindly to members who fail to replace divots. If spotted, an automatic three months suspension is imposed. Visitors? Their green fees are Danger, men at work! Because of surface rock, the 10th was remodelled under the direction of returned and they are gently shown Mike Merrick to eliminate this problem . . . the door. Will the sand only greens at Canvey Island take 40,000 rounds a year . . . asks John Campbell

ssex's 18-hole public golf course Ebuilt 3 years ago for Castle Point District Council is steadily maturing and proving to be a popular venue for local golf enthusiasts and visitors to that part of the Thames estuary. The course has been laid out on a flat expanse of open land on the edge of Benfleet Creek not far from Southend - on-Sea. The site chosen is reminiscent of an exposed links land course where the bracing atmosphere and ferocity of the elements can combine to play a major role in the golfing strategy. The course is managed on behalf of the local authority by Golf Landscapes Ltd., Brentwood, Essex, who designed and built the layout at Waterside Farm on the north fringe of Canvey Island. Ray points out clumps of gorse he has planted in the semi-rough to add a bit of colour and Golf Landscapes extensive experience character to the course in the recreation and golf course con- struction industry makes them spe- the short or long hitter. In actual fact we have tried to do this with a little cially qualified to cope with a growing a good public course should be de- more imagination and careful fore- demand to undertake course mainte- signed for all to play and derive pleas- thought to create more interest for nance contract work as a follow up to ure and that is exactly what has been golfers at the same time facilitating their design and construction activi- done at Canvey Island. The golf course easier maintenance. Trees in long rows ties. They have their own contract there provides a fair and enjoyable test look unnatural and too artificial on maintenance division which seems to without being too long - 6153 yards, the golf scene - so we have strived to be kept fairly busy with a large volume par 71. The greens are of good average plant everything as nature would have of work. size with minimal surface" contours. it, in small copses and natural group- Looking over the course quite recently Tees, bunkers and other features have ings to beautify the landscape and I thought it was in quite good condi- been subtly landscaped for ease of improve the character of the course". tion and a credit to Ray Mitchell, head maintenance and economical upkeep. "As you can see all our greens are in greenkeeper and his staff of 3 men. He Large tees are a good feature at every healthy shape and they survived the was telling me how he graduated from hole to spread the wear and tear which long period of drought last summer in looking after cricket wickets and every public course has to accept and reasonable condition for which I am bowling greens to his present job and take in its stride. quite pleased. They are sand-only he waxed enthusiastically and knowl- ay Mitchell said, The course was greens sown with a bent/fescue mix- edgeably about many aspects of Rconstructed before I came here ture - there has been some poa annua greenkeeping. He also seemed to have but I think it is important to have the invasion here and there but I do not a good rapporte with his boss, Peter head greenkeeper on the site right believe one can avoid that. The greens Dunning, Golf Landscapes, director. from the beginning to follow through putt smoothly and are always firm and To create a public golf course of suffi- every stage of the work progress. If resilient through the winter period cient interest for all kinds of golfers there are problems he will want to be and being a public course we are never out of a dead flat piece of land is not a aware of them for he knows that it will closed and are expected to take quite simple task unless unlimited financial be his responsibility to bring the course a lot of play - it probably works out in resources are on hand for extensive to maturity so he will want to be satis- the region of40,000 rounds a year and earthmoving and landscaping fied that the work gets done properly." numbers are steadily increasing as operations. But it is surprising what The local authority has planted some the course becomes more popular." can be done even on a modest budget trees gorse and broom on the course to "Each green is treated on an individ- when an experienced company like add a bit of colour and break up the ual basis due to the fact that the sand Golf Landscapes is engaged to under- open aspect of the landscape. Most of depth varies on some and occasionally take the work with all their know-how this has been done in haphazard and fescue die-back occurs during the and expertise of building champion- regimented fashion without consid- season. Verti-cutting is carried out ship courses in this country and eration for the strategic value this with care particularly on those greens abroad. could add to play. However, due to a where the sand depth is shallow. Rais- There is always controversy as to shortage of labour they could not ing the blades slightly on certain ones whether a course should be designed complete this and we were asked to helps to eliminate any unnecessary for the low or high handicap player, or continue the planting programme, so surface damage in thin, weak growth areas. It is really quite remarkable fertiliser used. Its all a matter of know- gation systems advanced as they are, how deep grass roots will go down in ing your own greens and being able to still leave much to be desired. In a 3 to the sand, in some cases we have come discern when vigour is tailing off suf- 5 mph breeze there is literally no across root penetration down to 7 ficiently to require more nitrogen". margin for error. Excessive moisture inches depth. Variations in sand depth ome American superintendents infiltration rates emphasise the need certainly show up on the surface by SI have talked to are very critical of for an efficient under-drainage sys- the density of growth - all this has an sand-only greens and say they need tem. Rapid nutrient leaching is an- effect on the speed of the green." more 'baby-sitting' or nursing, par- other factor in sand-only greens that "Another necessity with sand-only ticularly during the summer months calls for higher nutrient levels. Is build- greens", said Ray, "is reliable irriga- to ensure uniform water distribution ing greens that require more nitrogen tion equipment for you cannot afford for continued replenishment of the and high volumes of water a move in to be without water too long when the small water reserve held by the sand. the right direction? weather begins to get hot. We have a Lower microbial activity - sand-only There has been much discussion on computerised system of pop-ups which greens are likely to be less active the pros and cons of sand-only greens seems to function quite well. It was microbiologically than mixtures con- and I do not believe this method of really put to the test during the drought taining soil and there is a much slower green construction is likely to find last year, we had some minor hiccups response to growth in the spring. A much favour among discerning green- but came through with flying colours. lack of moisture reservoir in sand- keepers in this country - they are more Make no mistake sand-only greens only greens is a serious concern. Irri- suited to warmer climes of the USA. can dry out very rapidly and it requires constant vigilance through the sum- mer to keep abreast of water require- ments." "My policy with nitrogen applications during the growing season has always been little and often to counteract the effects of rapid leaching in the sand. As a rule this means a light fertilizer dressing of iron sulphate every 3/4 weeks, to maintain a reasonable amount of colour and vigour through the summer. More frequent feeding called for by the needs of the hungry sand can be a source of encourage- ment to annual meadow grass so one has to be careful with the amount of The pop-up irrigation system has computerised controls

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The short 13th o someone like myself, born and nine hole municipal complex at will become something of a golfing raised in agricultural Cheshire, Knight's Grange, near Winsford. For meccas, perhaps destined torival some Tit is sad to see the once flourish- decades it has been virtually impos- of the traditional Scottish haunts of ing farming industry going through sible to obtain membership of any of English golfers who in a week would hard times. As a golfer, and someone the three private clubs. But all that be in a position to play a different golf who has made a living from the royal seems set to change in the next couple course every day and still have some to and ancient game for over two dec- of years. In the borough ofVale Royal spare yet never travelling more than ades, the decline in farming in my alone there are currently plans for the half-an-hour to any one venue. native county is, however, now pro- establishment of no less than seven Whether that actually happens or not, ducing some startling and exciting new golf courses, a new driving range there will certainly be a great deal of prospects for our golfing future. has been built and opened, and others golfing traffic heading for the village of The last five years have produced some are planned to follow. Tarporley near Chester. For it is there, unforeseen changes for dairy farmers. Maybe, in the ensuing years, the area, on the Portal estate, that the jewel in To some degree they have become so close to the historic city of Chester the Vale Royal Borough Council's golf- victims of their own success by pro- and within easy reach of the conniba- ing plans, is being created. ducing a more efficient cow and creat- tions of Manchester, and Liverpool, John Lilley moved to the area twenty ing tremendous surpluses around the years ago after a long and successful world. E.E.C. regulations have been business career in which he built the changed drastically to such an extent giant Norwest Hoist construction that it is now estimated that around company into one of the biggest and half of Britain's dairy farmers are most successful concerns in the land. looking for alternative uses for their At Portal, and on the adjoining Arderne land. Many of them, particularly in estate, he created a thriving farming Cheshire, are turning to golf, and empire which became one of the big- creating new courses as a solution to gest operations in Europe, with even- their problem. tually the largest Freisan herd under Take the ancient borough ofVale Royal, one roof in the whole of Europe. right in the Cheshire heartlands, for Like all his farming colleagues, how- instance. The area boasts two fine ever, he was forced to examine other championship courses at Delamere possibilities when the new E.E.C. Forest and Sandiway, used as pre- regulations were announced. There qualifying tests the last time the Open were many options but in the end he Championship was held at Royal Liv- opted for the golfing syndrome. erpool, when Roberto de Vicenzo had "This is a beautiful part of the world that emotional victory over the Hoylake and I want to retain the character of links. the area but at the same time create In addition, there exists another pri- something really special. Meanwhile I vate members club at Helsby and a View of the short 3rd hoped that the creation of new jobs View from the 1st tee would help to stop the decline of rural prise that Donald Steel said before Agram, Wintergreen, and Lustre Chew- job prospects in the area", he said. starting the project: This is one of the ings Fescue together with Baron Poa What has already happened is that the best pieces of land I have ever seen. It Pratensis and Highland Browntop for first of two eighteen hole champion- is sojiill of variety and character that it fairways and tees.The result has been ship courses has been created. Work has the potential of becoming as fine an a superb cover and excellent uniform- on the second course starts this spring inland course as we currently have in ity in all the playing surfaces. as does the hotel project which will see the United Kingdom". It is the variety of golf holes and the the creation of a 100 bed hotel and a He must be delighted with the creation avenues of trees which line some fair- leisure complex which will incorpo- of the course which, although now ways which immediately appeal. rate the best of off-course facilities completed and virtually ready for play, But among the collection of memo- more readily associated with an Ameri- will not be open until the middle of rable holes are two in particular on can type country club than a Euro- next year, because of the desire to this 6,955 yard course which may well pean golfing complex. allow the new course time to settle and be talked about more than any others. The first course, designed by Donald mature. An unusual feature of the They are the 540 yard par five fifth Steel and constructed by Brian Pier- construction was that the entire course which will be one of the longest in Eu- son, has already been acclaimed by a was seeded, not just tees and greens ropean golf. The drive, from an ele- number of golfing scribes. Covering but rough and fairways. Hunters of vated tee through an avenue of trees over 200 acres of rolling countryside Chester supplied Olympic Supreme must be perfect, followed by a wood or and with a huge number of mature for the greens, Olympic Sovereign for long iron, leaving a good position for trees on the site, it comes as no sur- the rough and a special mixture of the shot to a tightly bunkered green The house with water coming into play at the love of the land and his passion for skills against the course. Like every- front edge of the putting surface. Water, creating beauty is clearly visible from one else, however they will have to be in fact, plays a major role in several the moment you step on to the first patient. holes though there are no vast tee. The great feeling at Portal is one of John Lilley is watching his own per- stretches of water, over which players space. There are many holes on the sonal dream come true. His aim is to have to hit the ball. The short thir- course where you could reasonably be provide golf and leisure facilities at teenth is typical of the holes where forgiven for thinking that you were the Portal unrivalled in Britain which will water does come into play. From an only player on the course, such is the eventually gain world-wide recogni- elevated tee the hole is only 125 yards layout. tion and bring to the area top people away. But, apart from the trees which Centre-piece of the Portal complex will and players from all parts of the world, guard the entrance to the green, the be the fine timber-framed courtyard who like everyone else, will have the major hazard is a pool, beautifully house which, although built in 1906 chance to play either of the two courses designed and sculptured right across was copied from Tudor mansion times. on a pay-as-you-play basis rather than the front of the green with waterfalls a membership type club. giving a cascade effect from each side Architect Donald Steel "We have taken expert guidance from of the green into the pool below. Constructors Brian D. Pierson a number of people and we have had Anyone looking for a safe route and (Contractors) Ltd, Head as our guests many influential and thinking that by going up a couple of Greenkeeper Mark Proctor knowledgeable people from the world clubs and playing big would be re- The house is now a listed building and of golf. They all assure me that at warded, would be mistaken. At the externally will not be altered in any Portal I have something which is really back of the green is another pool way although there will be extensive special and I am delighted to hear making this virtually an island hole. internal alterations to provide restau- their opinions. We set out at the begin- But it would be wrong to give the rants for golfers and hotel guests. From ning of the operation to create some- impression that Portal is an artificially the great south facing bay windows thing that was different and memo- made golf course with water every- guests will have a panoramic view over rable and everyone tells us that we where. Where pools have been intro- the extensive gardens and beyond, have succeeded. But we don't want to duced they have been done carefully right through to the Peckforton hills. ruin everything that has been achieved and tastefully to enhance the hole and European Tour stars Derrick Cooper by opening too early", he said. its surrounds. But beauty is in es- and Denis Durnian planted commemo- Therefore everyone will have to wait sence the keyword at this course and rative trees at the ceremonial opening another twelve months or so, before one of the major reasons for that is of the new complex to signal the start the Portal complex and its courses that John Lilley, surprisingly a non of the development in the spring last become generally available. golfer himself, has a passion for the year. Since then they have both been There can be little doubt, however, land and for gardens. back to inspect the course. Like every- according to all experts, that this lat- He readily admits that he sees Portal one else who is involved in golf and est jewel in Cheshire's crown will be not simply as a golf course but as a associated with the Portal complex well worth waiting for. huge extension to his gardens. His they can't wait to tee up and test their I, for one, cannot disagree. FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY HUNTERS OF CHESTER A company steeped in tradition, yet fully conversant with today's requirements of the leisure industry, Hunters has been at the forefront of grass technology for more than a century. Its skillfully-blended range of Olympic mixtures has brought together outstanding varieties of grass seeds from many parts of the world. Send for our new leaflet Hunters of Chester Ltd The Old Estate Office, Oulton Park, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9BL Telephone: 0869 760644 Fax: 0829 760526 NEW DEVELOPMENTS

landowners have ideal sites but feel lim- Hewn out of the natural Northamptonshire RECONSTRUCTION AT EAST ited by finance. landscape, Staverton represented a sig- DORSET Now Hawtree & Son, the Oxford based nificant change in direction in golf course international golf course architects, have construction when building started nearly Proposals for the construction of 9 addi- come up with a revolutionary idea for what 15 years ago. tional holes and the reconstruction of the in essence are do-it-yourself golf courses, The brief to architect John D Harris from existing 18 holes have now been submit- in which they submit a simple design and proprietor David Green was simple, create ted by the club's course architect, Martin then allow the farmer and his workforce to a course of spectacular dimension that is Hawtree of Hawtree & Sons. build it in their own time, while maintaining enjoyable to play 12 months a year. Work on the new 9 holes should start in a supervisory role. The late Commander Harris was the ideal April and it is anticipated that they will By this method the Oxford-based practice, man for the job, having established a come into play in 1992. Reconstruction of is making golf course ownership more reputation throughout the world in the field 10 of the holes on the existing course will attainable. The first example of this new of golf course architecture, with projects start in May and by turfing the greens, it is concept is the Sandford Springs Golf Club as far afield as Runway Bay in Jamaica hoped that they will come into play next near Kingsclere in Hampshire on the site and Canberra, Australia. He also recog- year. Work on the remaining 8 holes of the of Sandford Farm owned by Raleigh Place. nised the need for aesthetic features on existing course will start in 1991 and these The complex was opened by Nick Faldo courses with a particular penchant for sand should be back in play at the same time as US Masters champion, earlier this year. and water, both of which feature signifi- the new 9 holes. Simon Gidman, Hawtree's on-site archi- cantly at Staverton Park plus the need to By that time the club will have an 18 hole tect for the project designed the layout for have clear vision of both features and course some 7000 yards in length from the the farmer and his partners to produce an hazards from tee. back tees with an additional 9 hole course 18 hole 6050yard par 70 course. Through- Work started at Staverton Park in 1975 - all tees and greens having been out construction the architects were on with the original course being designed relocated and reconstructed to modern hand to advise and check each stage of around mighty elm trees, which provided standards. development. the definition on a number of the holes, Landscaping of the area in front of the The second example is an 18 hole golf large sand traps, large sand greens with clubhouse will include a new large putting course at Wrag Farm just north of Swin- suspended water table construction and a green, and the clubhouse itself will be don. The construction work has now been number of constructed water features. enlarged, with additional car parking space. completed and the course is scheduled to The original 150 acres of farm land on Martin Hawtree is working closely with open in 1991. which the course was built required con- Eddie Hadgkiss the club's recently Over the next few years it is hoped a form siderable "re-forming" in order to provide appointed course manager. It is of joint venture between architect and the necessary contour ideal for a golf interesting to note that Martin's father farmer will lead to many new golf courses course. This involved the movement of Fred was the Architect for the extensive as no-frills development costs are kept to approximately 600,000 tons of earth and improvements on the John O'Gaunt a minimum, but to a high specification. the laying of 10,000 yards of land drain- Golf Club when Eddie's father was the age. head greenkeeper there - like father, like STAVERTON PARK HOTEL AND The sand construction of the greens on top son! GOLFING COMPLEX OPENS FOR of the suspended water table provide the The East Dorset Club's General Manager, BUSINESS ideal surface for maximum drainage and it David Thomas, sees the overall construc- is this facility above all other that makes tion programme as an exciting one al- Staverton Park, the established parkland Staverton such a popular course during though current members may suffer a little course near Daventry and the course the winter months. during the next couple of years. However, where Nick Faldo's coach David Lead- The greens, sown with Pencross Bent by 1992 they should have an excellent 27 better began his successful career, have combine all the elements that make them golf holes with clubhouse facilities to match opened its impressive hotel complex. ideal for play throughout the year - snow or - not forgetting the recently opened floodlit The initial phase of 30 bedrooms to luxury heavy frost excepting, winter greens are a driving range. standards, complements the golf course, rarity at Staverton. before, further20 roomsfeaturing 6luxury Sadly the Dutch Elm blight that decimated DIY GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION suites with jacuzzi spa baths and glorious the country in the eighties, left its mark at SCHEME panoramic views of the golf course will Staverton Park and a major tree planting open in the spring. A health and fitness programme has been in operation for the Many farmers are deterred from convert- suite for hotel guests including a trimna- last ten years. ing their land into a golf course because of sium, sauna, solarium and snooker room Now open for nearly 13 years, Staverton the high production costs involved. With add to the facilities. The complex should Park is maturing into a very fine course, its 700 courses required by the year 2000 AD appeal not only to lovers of golf but to open fairways encourage players to open to meet demand, the irony is that these anyone seeking a relaxing leisure break. their shoulders from the tee, but beware dorian ¿Pierson (Contractors) Limited

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half and a toddler Francis at 20 months. They now live in Daventry and are starting to settle into the Northamptonshire way of life. Howard has worked at Staverton for some months and plans to develop the course to its full potential. He describes the course as being well laid out with many attractive features, the large sand constructed greens giving all year round play ability. Howard and his team of three greens staff have recently planted 1,000 trees, birch, oak, alder willow, lime, sycamore and scots pine to add to the beauty of the course in years to come.

Staverton Parks new luxury hotel the careless 2nd shot, despite the decep- lege, Derby, where he was top student. tively large greens, each is surrounded by Howard, aged 29, held his first major Commander Harris' hungry traps and if position at Pinegrove Country Club where they don't get you, the cunning borrow on he was head greenkeeper for two years. these huge greens (some nearly 1/2 acre During that time he built a large bowling in size) certainly will. green and a putting green from scratch. Each hole enjoys a character of its own at He then moved on to Pontefract Golf Club Staverton Park, none too hard, but none where he was head greenkeeper for too simple, ensuring an enjoyable day out three and a half years. He directed the for golfers of handicaps both high and low. reconstruction of all the bunkers, built Greens and tees are irrigated by an auto- new tees and developed the course. He matic Watermation system installed at also took control of a major tree planting construction. Water is pumped from a main operation. pond on the course to a reservoir pond by Howard (below) plays golf with the the 1st tee. From here water is circulated Green-keepers Association and is a back around the course with tees, ap- section member of the Greenkeepers proaches and greens being irrigated. Committee. Married to Debbie, who he Because of the natural clay subsoil a met while playing at Tankersley Park Golf number of springs feed the water through- Course some time after leaving there, they SEPTEMBER OPENING FOR PAXHILL out the year ensuring ample irrigation in have two children, Gavin aged three and a PARK even the driest of conditions. These ponds also play an important part in The construction of the clubhouse of the the aesthetics providing a natural habitat new Paxhill Park Golf Club at Lindfield has for both indigenous wild life such as, coots, just begun and is scheduled to be com- moorhens, swans, ducks but also, the pleted before the opening of the club this occasional foreign visitor such as Canada September. Geese. The 6,128 yard course, which was Due to its rural location the course is a designed by PGA professional Patrick Tal- haven for other natural inhabitants, includ- lack (pictured above) and built by his con- ing foxes, rabbits, hares and even the odd struction company is creating tremendous mercurial badger. interest in the area and the club have Head Greenkeeper, Howard Middlesbrook opened an application list for members. served his course manager apprentice- Patrick Tallack told us "We are all de- ship at Tankersley Park Golf Course for lighted with progress and the amount of seven and a half years, where he studied interest shown already is very encourag- for the city and guilds greenkeeping certifi- ing indeed. The golf club will soon estab- cate, and then passed with three distinc- lish itself as one of the finest in Sussex. tions and three credits at Broomfield Col- The setting and views are superb". NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Suffolk parkland, not far from Constable rent owner David Watson when he com- CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE FOR EAST country and is only ten minutes from the missioned the international architects to ANGLIA main A12 London-Yarmouth road. design a course alongside his hotel. Eight greenkeepers will work under the Over the next three months 200 trees-a- A new 18 hole championship golf course is direction of Charles Burke, formerly head day will be planted mainly saplings, in and to open in East Anglia. Hintlesham Hall greenkeeper with the Stowmarket Golf around the perimeter of the 150 acre Golf Club, four miles west of Ipswich, will Club. parkland course. Charles Burke currently attract the world's leading golfers. Membership has been restricted to 400 for leads the team undertaking this forward The 6835 yards Par 73 golf course, de- the coming season. This number will looking project and by the time the course signed by Hawtree & Son the Oxford- consist of corporate members and those opens it will benefit from 8,000 new trees. based architects, responsible for over 300 paying annual subscriptions. By restrict- It is expected that the character of this courses worldwide is scheduled to open ing the use of the course initially, the picturesque course will change dramati- officially later this year was built by Land intention is to allow it to mature at a natural cally as the woodland matures and compli- Unit Construction Ltd of Milton Keynes. pace. ments the famous 16th century country Nearing completion the golf course The course architecture follows in the house. adjoins the 16th century country house classic tradition of Augusta National, in Despite heavy rainfall in the Ipswich area previously owned by Robert Carrier, the that placement of shot on the fairways, in February, Hintlesham Hall remained internationally known restaurateur. The rather than avoiding savage hazards, is relatively unaffected, after a week in which present owners Ruth and David Watson the primary test. almost two inches of rain forced many converted Hintlesham Hall in 1984 to an In essence Hawtree & Son has steered coursestoclose. Through it all, Hintlesham exquisite 33 bedroomed hotel and they clear of blind holes and random unfair remained unaffected. have now put the whole development on penalties in favour of a more honest and All 18 greens at Hintlesham Hall have the market through Humberts Leisure for open test that will challenge the best play- been constructed on three layers. A stone £7.5 million as a going concern. ers as well as the club golfer. carpet, binding layer of coarse sand and The course covers 150 acres of rich This was the primary objective of the cur- finally a top mix of soil and sand.

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Dear Sir, standards must not be rushed, every course is unique and it can Steven Marnoch summed up my sentiments perfectly in his article take between 18 months and two years from it's conception to the in your February 1990 issue. I can appreciate the problems he opening day. has had in getting into a career in Golf Course Architecture. I have I am concerned that due to the present shortfalls in facilities, received equally demoralising replies to job applications too. developers may begin to accept lower standards as a result of I am now studying for the same Education Programme Steven their urgency to satisfy the demand for new courses. Whereas, mentioned in his article and only now do I feel that I am making the BAGCA by setting up the Education Programme, are promot- some progress. Although the course set up by the BAGCA is the ing an awareness of a higher standard approach. This may take best thing that could have happened for someone like Steven or a little longer to establish, but will benefit many more golfers in the myself, I cannot emphasise enough, how important an under- long term. I can only hope the developers take the latter choice. standing of the construction side of the industry is. Fortunately, Jonathan C. Gaunt Golf Landscapes Ltd, are providing me with this excellent ground- Golf Landscapes Ltd ing. A comprehensive understanding of construction techniques will Dear Sir, inevitably give the Golf Course Architect a much wider knowl- I was interested to read Steve Marnoch's article regarding golf edge and ultimately, with the BAGCA Education Programme, a course Architects. much more professional approach. I too, way back in the days of the Beatles and mini skirts had the With regard to this professional approach, I was surprised to read desire to become involved in the design of golf courses. a comment in a letter from Graham Hurst of Glebe Consultants. From an office bound job I moved to the "great outdoors!" In pusuit He stated that, "If we wait for the day when all courses will have of my passion for golf I managed to get a job on a golf course. This been designed by qualified architects, may we not be overtaken was mainly due to an understanding head greenkeeper who was by events." willing to give me a chance. The following two years I learnt the Is he suggesting there is suddenly an insatiable need for golf basics in the art of good greenkeeping. This period was one of the developments! happiest in my career. I have fondest memories of incidents The demand has been growing rapidly from the 70's, and no thathappened at this time of my impetuous youth: e.g. wrapping matter how quickly these courses are designed and built there will the 6th green around a Pattission spiker; looking back and seeing always bethe demand for more, due to a greater availability of the the head greenkeeper standing in the back of a stationary tipper sporttothe individual, dueto increased leisuretime, the televising trailer, as I merrily roared off along abumpy track with my Fordson of all major golfing events and Europe's success in the Ryder devoid of coupling and hydraulic pipes flailing. Or the time I left a Cup. Surely the last thing the golfer wants is the rushed building perforated hose to water a green, only to find on my return, that of new courses. Rapid development of a golfing facility can lead the green had been re-modelled by several large humps and the to short cuts taken in the construction stages, such as poor ma- rest of the surface resembling a water bed! While I had been terials supply and specification, or the installation of insufficient away, a golfer who was determined to make his double bogey, drainage systems, or poorly specified irrigation systems, which had moved the hose. In doing so he had inadvertantly aligned will cause inevitable problems in the future. several holes in the hose with old solid tine holes which had the The modern golfer is not looking for a barren turfed green space effect of injecting water under the turf. Of course with modern to hit a ball around, he/she is looking for something of quality, methods of green construction and maintenance it is unlikely that which has been designed with him/her in mind. A course that this would happen today! challenges all levels of golfer, which is sympathetic to the aes- Some years later, I too, like Steve Marnoch, wrote to BAGCA thetic quality of the surrounding landscape, a course that can be enquiring into golf course design. maintained by experienced greenkeeping staff with ease, and At that time I was working as a Grounds Maintenance Officer with that entices the golfer back again even as he/she walks off the Berkshire County Council designing and supervising the con- 18th green. Golf courses which provide a facility of such high struction of playing field and sports facilities.

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