SECTIONAL MID ANGLIA NORTHERN WELSH

Hon. Sec: L. Wakerell, Hon. Sec: D. C. Hannam, Hon. Sec: Philip Swain, 26 Loxley Road, Berkhamsted, 12 Moorfield Avenue, Menston, 7 Elm Close, Underwood Estate, Herts. HP4 3PS W. Yorks. Llanmartin, Newport, Congratulations to Ken and Bee Gwent NP6 2HT Bunting who became proud parents on Telephone: (0943) 72008 Telephone: Newport 413227 August 14th with the birth of Emma On Thursday, 11th September we Louisse. Our October evening meeting will held our Autumn meeting at Langland Ken will buy the champagne at the take place on the 23rd at 7.30 p.m. at Bay Golf Club on the Mumbles coast- Christmas Invitation Meeting which Moor Allerton. The Industrial consor- line. We were treated to some excellent will be held at South Bedfordshire tium, North British Maritime will weather, yet again. present talks and films on their Golf Club on Thursday, 11th December The tournament was a close run over 18 holes. Plese bring a small prize. operations with the emphasis on North Sea salvage. affair with an encouraging attendance This is a popular meeting and by our members. entries must be sent to Ken Bunting Winner of the President's Shield by Congratulations to Paul Nicholas, 1 by 17th November together with the assistant at Calverley Golf Club on /2 a shot was Graham Cox, 111 Vi, who partners name, handicap and £22.00 attaining a distinction in his C&G won a glass rosebowl donated by per couple. phase 2, year two. Similarly to all other Rigby Taylor. Christmas Dinner will be served scholars who did well in their academic Second came Huw Morgan with a about 5.30 p.m. and anyone who would endeavours - Stay with it. score of 112 for a bottle of whisky like to come to Dinner only should donated by Ted Thompson. phone Ken at Little Gaddesden 3359. A piquant golfing interlude took Third was Ted Thompson - 1141/2 Well done the Mid-Anglia lads who place at Easingwold Golf Club in winning a bottle of white wine - did so well at , Roland August, the venue of our 1986 Invitation donated by Brown's of Bristol. Tournament. Reports were highly Hughes, winner of the Ransome Cup Best Gross: Huw Morgan - 124. and Gerald Bruce who took the Golf favourable on every aspect of both Illustrated Cup. Commiserations to course and facilities. Our thanks to Aggregate Gross: Henry Fry - who Dick Bowie who's 75 on Monday would Easingwold's Committee for their takes the Salver. have been good enough for the coming kindness and hospitality. Aggregate Nett: Winner of the of age if he had known what age Rose Bowl - Ted Thompson. qualified for entry. NOVEMBER 20th: We would also like to thank Congratulations to the North West Moor Allerton Golf Club Paul Robinson, Robert Litcher, Alex for their narrow victory in the Jubilee Cambell, Caerleon G.C., John Hopkins Cup thanks to the consistent scoring and Henry Fry for their donations to of anchor man, the "Mere Miracle" We ask ("Are you getting the best our prize table. from your course?") and invite you to Our Christmas competition at Pyle Congratulations also go to our new come along and ask with us. Not only President, J. Hamilton Stutt, who also and Kenfig Golf Club will be held on are we asking but also telling. December 11th at 11.00 a.m. has the unusual distinction of being Providing the words and action, will elected a Vice President. be Malcolm Campbell, editor of Golf All competitors to bring a prize. Monthly, Norman Bey, Green Chairman, Entry available to trade members as West Bradford Golf Club, Rodney well as greenkeepers. CLEVELAND Foster, International amateur golfer Please give me prior notice if you are and Walker Cup Player, Nicholas Park, entering, to help with the catering Hon. Ass. Sec: Roger Shaw, author and greenkeeping principles arrangements. 12 Bede Terrace, Ferryhill, analyst and Peter Wharton from the Co. Durham DL17 8AJ Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs. Our Section was proud to host the Annual Greenkeepers Tournament. Greenkeepers will also present short Harry Lees and the staff at Billingham papers entitled the Professional OBITUARY G.C. had the course in, as usual, fine Greenkeeping View. All wrapped up condition. with coffee, lunch and notes at an WILLIAM BARTLE The three day event was felt to have inclusive fee of £15 per delegate. It is with regret that we report the been a great success, especially by Definitely worth a speculate. death of Mr. Bartle. Mr. Bartle was some of our local members, notably a Northern Section Honorary Life Roger Shaw and Mark Hodgson who Get your Staff, Green Chairman, Member and Honorary auditor. won the Best Nett and Gross respec- Secretary and Captain to join us. His working life included spells tively. in greenkeeping at West Bradford Two trips have been organised this This summer has been a time for and Wilmslow Golf Club. He gave year, the first to Bingley on Oct. 16th arrivals and events. Committee man long distinguished service to the and the second, to the Scotsturf Bob Lupton is now the proud father of Sports Turf Reseach Institute Exhibition on Nov. 12th for which the a second daughter. Mick Tattersall, working on the plots alongside the Section is providing a luxury coach. assistant at West Bradford and Alan former Frank G. Smith and later as Pick-ups are at Middlesborough, Whitaker 1st Assistant at Bradford advisory officer, visiting golf clubs Billingham, and Ferryhill, Golf Club have taken the matrimonial and sports installations in South hoping to reach the exhibition by plunge. Best wishes to you all and Wales, the South West and North approx. 10.00 a.m. congratulations to the ladies involved. East. The A.G.M. is booked for Oct. 1st to A comment made last month implied Bill was also heavily involved be held at Billingham G.C. starting that the R&A had imposed courtesy with STRI's first Director R. B. at 8.00 p.m. A buffet is provided. sanctions on greenkeepers at St. Dawson in the compilation of the Class E Members are entitled to attend Andrews. This information, although classical "Practical Lawncraft". but not to vote. partially founded was incorrect insofar His services to the Northern Section The Autumn Tournament this year as the R&A takes no part in the running were greatly valued, spanning was held at Blackwell, on Sept. 30th. of the Links of St. Andrews, and several decades. His solid, sensible Results in next month's issue. therefore has nothing to do with this approach and interest is a sad loss to our Section. Further details of trips, etc. are latest piece of policy making. The available from your Secretary on Links management made this decision Our deepest condolences to his Darlington 57891 (office hours) or though for what reason it is difficult wife and family. 489297 (home). to understand. V ^ NORTH WEST Hon. Sec: David F. Golding, 38 The Grove, Flixton, Manchester M31 3JH Telephone: 061-748-8592 N.W. Section B.G.G.A. versus N.W. Stewards Association In the first match between the two Associations held at Bramall Park Golf Club, Stockport we unfortunately lost 1 4 /2 - 3Vz. This result again highlights the problem of not fielding a full team. We won the Battle of the Roses because the Northern Section were men short but this time the boot was on the other foot and this was a shame as the day was a great success. In very good company and on a very aood course the seven teams did the Section proud. Our thanks to Duncan McGillvray and his staff for the presentation of the course. The meal was excellent and for once the greenkeepers were upstaged by the Stewards 'comedians' team. The 'after dinner speaking' could have gone one SOUTH COAST SHEFFIELD into the early hours. I hope that this will become an annual event between Hon. Sec: J. R. Dennis, Hon. Sec: G. Brammah, the two Associations as the members Hampshire College of Agriculture, 302 Redmires Road, who played thoroughly enjoyed the Sparsholt, Winchester, Lodge Moor, Sheffield S10. company. Hampshire S021 2NF. Telephone: (0742) 302526 The B.G.G.A. team were sponsored Telephone: (096) 272441 Ext. 288. Please note the change of Section on the day and at very short notice Details of the Sections Winter Lecture Secretary. Frank Barrett has now by Rigby Taylor's of Bolton, so a programme is as follows:- retired from this position after five special thank you to Keith Dickinson November 5th years of sterling work. We will all miss of Rigby Taylor for his continued Mr. Martyn Jones Frank's honest, straight forward support to this Section. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE approach and his often humorous The Reg. Vickers Trophy December 3rd dities in his section reports. We all A special day for us all who Mr. Derek Ganning wish you and your wife good health remembered Reg, took place at THE BELFRY COURSES February 4th and happiness in the future. Warrington Golf Club, Cheshire on Mr. Paul Watson On Tuesday, 9th September we held September 15th. In summer conditions RANSOMES GANGMOWING EQUIPMENT our Autumn Tournament at Matlock thirty-six members played for the March 4th Golf Club. The weather was warm and silver trophy. Mr. Mark Wilton sunny, the course in excellent condition The Section were honoured to have RIGBY TAYLOR PRODUCTS thanks to Roy Ward and his staff. Mrs. Anne Vickers to present the followed by Our thanks to all at Matlock for their prizes. SECTION A.G.M. warm and friendly welcome. I would like to thank the Warrington All meetings will be held at Alresford The winners were:- Golf Club where Reg last worked for Golf Club commencing at 7.00 p.m. 1st: I.Mathews Notts. G.C. 41pts. their help and support on the day. Members are reminded that guests 2nd: D. Wadkin Hallamshire 41pts. The Secretary, Captain, Greens Chair- 3rd: G. Brammah Hallamshire 40pts. man and Head Greenkeeper all played are very welcome to attend our Meetings. Please support our speakers 4th: P. Unwin Hallamshire 39pts. in what for them was a special day in Tony Wadkin managed a hole in one memory of a lovely man. with your presence. Why not bring along your Chairman of Greens or which for everyone who knows Tony The club's Ladies Section presented Club Captain? It will give them the was a very special achievement indeed. Mrs. Vickers with a bouquet and the chance to understand the complexities The weather was even warmer when Section donated the raffle income to of Greenkeeping. the Friends of Wigan Hospice for our section took on the might of the whom Mrs. Vickers still helps. It was Your Committee have invited the Northern Section on September 30th also a pleasure to see so many of Winchester Branch of the Institute of at Hallamshire Golf Club. This epic Reg's family at the presentation and Groundsmen for our first Speaker. battle was preceded in the morning we sincerely hope that this trophy Martyn Jones is a regular contributor by our own 9 hole competition, The will become a major day in the to our Journal and well known as Coach Cup which was won with an Section's golf calendar. a Consultant Agronomist. Don't excellent score of 21 points by David Chappel, One of Reg's closest friends John embarass your Committee by allowing Bond has already offered to host the Groundsmen to outnumber Green- In the afternoon the 18 hole match 1987 Tournament by courtesy of Dean keepers! play saw Sheffield convincingly win 4-2 Wood Golf Club, so I am sure the Holidaying on the Isle of Wight and the Slater Trophy returned to its efforts of all concerned in instigating during August gave me the opportunity rightful place! at last we have found a the day were well rewarded. The course of meeting Section Members not course where guile and skill (with a and facilities at Warrington were first normally seen. Arrangements are in little local knowledge) can defeat the class and from our Section may I thank hand to see if they could attend long hitting Northern men. well and everyone, who made the day so some of our Winter meetings! Yes it enjoyed a good game of golf. An excel- memorable. is possible, or so I am assured by lent meal and a warm and friendly Peter Fleming at Shanklin and Sandown welcome by the Captain and members Winner: Golf Club. In fact it is long overdue of Hallamshire Golf Club made it a very HOWARD ROBERTS (73-8-65) for one of our Summer Tournaments to successful day. We look forward to (Altrincham G.C.) returning soon. 2nd: take place on the Island. Why not DAVID BERRY (68 Nett) July 1988? WINTER LECTURES (Bury G.C.) One new member since my last November 5th: 3rd: report: Visit to Rolawn Ltd. at Elvington DEREK HUTCHINSON (68 Nett) ' Ian Hatch, December 3rd: (West Derby G.C.) Fleming Park G.C., Eastleigh Ransomes Grass Machinery NORTH EAST MIDLANDS Hon. Sec: J. S. Richardson, Hon. Sec: Steve Wood 20 Aston Way, Clavering Park, 58 Guerney Road, Beechdale, Whickham, Tyne <& Wear Walsall Telephone: 886765 Telephone: (0922) 611380

On the 25th September we held our Autumn Competition The Annual match against the Secretaries played on at the Hobson G.C. surely on one of the hottest days of the Thursday 28th August, at Drayton Park Golf Club, Tamworth, year. A good turn out of members, forty in all, who all agreed produced an overwhelming victory for the Section. that the course was in excellent condition thanks to Gordon Once again we had a wonderful afternoon's golf followed Palmer and his staff. by an enjoyable and entertaining evening in good company. My thanks on behalf of the section to the following The Midland Secretaries kindly provided the wine to companies for their excellent support towards the prizes:- accompany an excellent meal. OOui r sincere thanks to the Captain and Members of Drayton Park Golf Club for allowing STEWARTS, RYTON GRAVEL CO., BLAND SHORT, us the use of their facilities. MAXWELL HART, LLOYDS, PATTISSONS, We have now reached the semi-final stages of the Rigby PARKSIDE, GREENLAY, RANSOMES, Taylor Greensomes Cup Competition. The last four pairings TOOBYS, SUPATURF, SISIS being:- John Hughes and Derek Ganning, RESULTS: Arnold Phipps-Jones and Geoff Porter, Best Gross - Salver & Whisky C. HANDYSIDE (Gosforth G.C.) Trevor Morris and Eric Thomas 76 + 38 Total 114(27 holes) Steve Wood and Tony Jesson. Best Nett - Ransomes Cup & Watch On Sunday September 28th at Walsall Golf Club the Annual I. JOHNSON (Stocksfield G.C.) Chris Gough Memorial Trophy was played. An event where 83-14 = 69 45-7 = 38 = 107 Nett members of Sutton Coldfield Police Club are paired with a Green I ay Cup - Decanter greenkeeper from the Midland Section in a Fourball Better B. ( G.C.) Ball Competition. The result was a win for Barry McDonald 84-12 = 72 42-6 = 36 = 108 Nett and Tony Jesson with a nett score of 61. Fewsters Shield - Decanter & Glasses R. BLACK (Ponteland G.C.) The Section would like to congratulate Mick Hughes on 92-15 = 77 41-71/2 =331/ HOV2 Nett winning his club championship at Sandwell Park Golf Club 2 and going forward to represent them in the champion of 9 Hole Competition - Sisis Tankard 0-11 champions at Edgbaston Golf Club. R. HENDERSON (Newcastle Utd. G.C.) 1 37-3 /2 = 33 Nett It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of 9 Hole Competition - Sisis Tankard 12-24 Harry Drewitt, who died aged 90 on the 24th of May. Harry J. HÄGEN (Whickham G.C.) was one of our longest serving members and will be sadly 44-8 = 36 Nett missed. Other Prize Winners: Our sympathy to his relatives and friends. 1 S. Pope (Tyneside G.C.) 82-7 = 75 + 35 /2 HOV2 Nett On Friday 5th September, Burrows G.M. held their Annual 1 R. Henderson (Newcastle Utd. G.C.) 84-7 = 77 + 33 /2 11OV2 Nett Tournament at Brockton Hall Golf Club. The winner was John J. Richardson (Whickham G.C.) 79- 6 = 73 + 38 111 Nett Humphries from Oswestry Golf Club. Following the golf we J. Hagen (Whickham G.C.) 91-16 = 75 + 36 111 Nett returned to Burrows premises to enjoy their exceedingly A. Fiddes (Warkworth G.C.) 90-16 = 74 + 39 113 Nett generous hospitality. On the 16th September we had a joint competition with After a series of break-ins at a number of greenkeeper's the Cleveland Section at G.C. kindly sponsored sheds in the Midlands region, my own club included, please by Mr. Frank Garvey (R.H.). Top marks to Roger Shaw and be security conscious and check all doors and windows. his staff for the superb condition of the course. A credit to Remember some things are irreplaceable, such as my driver you Roger. and putter. The leading scores were as follows: The Rigby Taylor Final will be held at the 1st G. GAINFORD N.E. (Prudhoe G.C.) 40pts. Berkshire Golf Club week commencing October 20th**. 2nd R. SHAW CL. (Brancepeth G.C.) 36pts. 3rd S. POPE N.E. (Tyneside G.C.) 35pts. 4th R. WILSON CL. (Brancepeth G.C.) 34pts. 5th B. WILSON N.E. (Stocksfield G.C.) 34pts. 6th I. JOHNSON N.E. (Stocksfield G.C.) 33pts. Rotary EAST MIDLANDS Hon. Sec: R. W. Willars, Mowers 27 Condor Close, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. Tel: Sutton Elms 283053 This year we are having a new venue and a change to our for Compact normal type of dance for the Annual Prize Presentation. We are holding a Country Dance & Supper on Saturday, 15th November at the Glen Hall on Hillsbrough Road, Eyres Monsell, Leicester. It will be an informal evening, dress to be casual (western style if preferred). Tractors I am quite sure this will be a night not to be missed but we need your support to make it a success. Tickets are now available from your Secretary, priced at £5 each. mmm ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT WESSEX FARM MACHINERY SALES CO.. Congratulations to Richard Barker of Longcliffe Golf Club for scoring a Nett 59 off a 7 Handicap to win the Fison's NEWMAN LANE, ALTON, HAMPSHIRE. Trophy on the Wednesday of the Annual Golf Tournament, TELEPHONE: ALTON 88848. TELEX858755. also to Steve Goode for second place in the same competition carding a Nett 64 off a 12 handicap.