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Official publication of the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association OCTOBER 1993 International CONTENTS Getting to Use the post-paid Reader Reply Card facing Page 46 for further information on Kingsknowe you the products and services President The Rt. Hon. advertised in this issue. Just Viscount Whitelaw Nestling on the outskirts of state the companies' Ad Ref K.T., C.H., M.C., numbers and leave it to us. Edinburgh and managed by D.L.
BIGGA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT staunch BIGGA supporter ADVERTISERS' INDEX Chairman: John Crawford Vice-Chairman: John Millen Willie Blair, lies city course a quick reference guide Kingsknowe. David White Ad Ref Page BOARD MEMBERS All Seasons Dressing Ivor Scoones George Malcolm examines this 'wee gem' - 375 46 Gordon Moir Barry Heaney Allen Power 126 26 Huw Parry Dean Cleaver when he eventually Atterton & Ellis 7 22 Roy Kates George Barr Bob Andrews 381 27, 33 manages to find it... CLC 424 9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Pages 17-19 Compact Machinery Neil Thomas B.A. 14 4 EDUCATION OFFICER Enterprise Buildings Ltd Debbie Savage 425 18 Double figures for Education fund Eric Hunter 73 24 Golf Mats UK 426 32 More good news for greenkeeping as a career as the Hayter PLC 90 25 John Deere 103 13 BIGGA Education and Development Fund presents a Lamberhurst Equipment 427 4 plaque to its tenth member Page 7 Land Recovery 417 33 International Lely (UK) Toro 61 20 mmmManaging wate r effectively Lockwood Grass Machinery EDITOR David White 418 21 Tel: 0323 891291 • Fax: 0323 895593 MJT 382 32 David Hemstock looks at the science, rather than Monomet 428 9 DESIGN/PRODUCTION EDITOR the art, of using water for effective golf course Multicore 347 32 Tim Moat Pattisson 35 35 Tel: 0904 610611 • Fax: 0904 643074 drainage Pages 8-9 Ransomes 9 2 Rhone Poulenc 59 36 SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER Hayter Challenge Tournament Rigby Taylor 127 16 Bill Lynch Risboro' Turf 386 32 Tel/Fax: 091 413 7218 Rufford 5 48 Heavy rain failed to dampen enthusiasm for the SCATS 429 4 SALES AND MARKETING ASSISTANT eagerly anticipated final of the prestigious Hayter SISIS 176 47 Louise Lunn Standard Golf 421 29 Tel: 0347 838581 • Fax: 0347 838864 Challenge Tournament Pages 10-12 Supaturf 164 34 Supreme Mowing 57 28 ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Tillers Turf 292 17 Carol Dutton Students line up for glittering prize Verde Sports 291 4 Tel/Fax: 0207 570117 Wessex Farm Machinery It's time once again for the Toro/PGA European 210 34 PRINTING Colleges • 7 Hi-Tec Print, Unit 7, Universal Crescent, Tour Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award and Buyers Guide • 38-42 Houghton Road, North Anston Trading Classified • 43 Estate, Dinnington, South Yorkshire S31 7JJ eight hopefuls prepare for battle Pages 14—15 Tel: 0909 568533 • Fax: 0909 568206 Recruitment • 43-45 Greenkeeper International is the official mag- azine of the British and International Golf DEPARTMENTS Greenkeepers Association and is published monthly at BIGGA Headquarters, Aldwark Faces and places Up to the minute news and views of all that's hap- Manor, Aldwark, Aine, York Y06 2NF. pening in our industry - and a challenge for turf Tel: 0347 838581 • Fax: 0347 838864. 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• The STRI will hold four five-day courses at Bingley in the nine hole family course at Bondhay complements the existing autumn of '93 and spring of '94, on the theory and practice of driving range and the new 18 hole course, which opens in 1994. turf construction and management. The courses (Monday-Fri- • Cedric Johns has been appointed by the day) will cover soils, grasses, turf diseases and pests, drainage, British Turf & Landscape Irrigation Association watering, fertilisers, machinery, ecology and conservation man- as its press officer. Involved in the UK irrigation agement. market since its early days, his knowledge and The 'Golf Only" courses begin on 1 November and 8 Novem- journalistic skill will be utilised to improve stan- ber '93, and in '94 on 21 February and 28 February. The cost for dards of technical awareness - both in the indus- • A new '93 is £185 (members) and £230 (non-members) and for '94 try and in the education of potential end users recruitment will be £195 (members) and £240 (non-members). Prices do responsible for sports turf. consultancy, Golf not include VAT, accommodation or meals. Details: Mrs M Cur- Speaking of CJ's appointment, BTLIA chairman Paul de Rham Personnel UK, has ran, STRI, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1AU. Tel: 0274 said "with him on the BTLIA team we plan to step-up our pro- been set up in Horsham, West 565131. fessional presence in the market and broadcast the message that Sussex, by Jessica • Allan Stow, left, technical sales advisor at high standards of irrigation design, installation, its use and the Maddin, above. As Vitax, was seen sporting a larger than usual grin conservation of water should be taken seriously by our industry the name implies, on his monicker at IoG. When quizzed by editor and end-users alike." Golf Personnel UK White he spoke of upcoming wedding bells, or • The Toro Division of specialises in golf trade related whatever the equivalent tune is played at the Lely (UK) Ltd announced vacancies: club 'registry'. So to Nina, the lucky gal, and to recently a programme of pro's, secretaries, 'Stowie', the lucky lad, every happiness and good nationwide 'Workman Field stewards and, of fortune! Days', where the acclaimed course, —j • What is believed to be Fife's first commercial Workman 3000 mainte- greenkeepers - and jfl^^^m pay and play golf course, perhaps even the first nance vehicle, left, will be makes no charge to applicants. •P^HHi in all of Scotland, Charlton House is due to open demonstrated and made Tel: 0403 823828. v j to the public next year. Head greenkeeper David available for personal test drive; including the use of a wide MacOwet is busy putting finishing touches to the range of attachments. Full details of the programme may be parkland course, which overlooks the Forth, hard obtained from Toro dealers. Already well underway (it started by a cluster of such famous member clubs as on 13 September), the programme is proving most popular with Elie, Leven and Lundin Links. greenkeepers and will continue until 29 October. • Parker Hart has announced the closure of its Warrington • Driving Force Leisure have appointed David Murphy, latterly depot, declaring the operation insufficiently profitable. The with Sta-Brite Supplies, as their rep. for Herts, Beds, Cambs, company will now concentrate its resources in the south, where Northants and Warwicks. the appointment of Richard Gooding as sales director of their • The Irish Golf Greenkeepers Association is holding its first sister company, Roffey Bros., is seen as strengthening further Turf Maintenance Exhibition in early November. This will bring their selling operation in the south-west. together in Dublin suppliers of materials and services, both Irish • Golf course architect, Martin Gillett, has developed a most and international, and will be the essential event for greenkeep- distinctive style in his many years of designing courses, with an ers and those who maintain sports and leisure facilities through- emphasis placed clearly on strategy. out the UK and Ireland. The dates are 4-5 November and the Not afraid to create something different, Gillett has designed venue is the Royal Dublin Society Showground, Ballsbridge, • Congratulations one of the longest holes in the country, the 18th at Crondon Dublin, which is easily accessible. Details and invitations from to Alastair Holmes, Park, Essex. It measures a full 645 yards - though golfers will Fairlink Ltd., 58 Clonard Court, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Tel: + top, latteriy head be pleased to know it's downhill all the way and normally plays 353 1 8411362. Fax: + 353 1 8412934. greenkeeper at with the prevailing wind. An additional feature at this Gillett • Under the by-line 'they don't Goswick, on his designed course is a 19th hole, designed as an extra to be incor- make 'em like that anymore', it was move to course porated when one hole needs to be taken out of play for main- good to learn from John Phillips at manager at Seahouses GC. Also tenance - or simply to change the length and payability of the St David's City Golf Club, Pem- to Paul Seago, course. brokeshire, that he still uses a turf pictured below Martin Gillett's current commissions include the acclaimed cutter (by Pattisson, I believe) Alastair, latterly pay and play at Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, one of a number which he thinks may first have seen head greenkeeper of such courses the development of which Martin believes are the light of day before World War I. at Royal West Norfolk, who takes What's more, John tells me it still essential to the future well being of the game. Three Gillett on the exciting task designs have opened in the past year. Details: Tel 0277 231371. works perfectly. Does anyone know of course • David Mclnnes, 31, has been appointed sales its history? management at East manager for the south of England by turf, • As a finale to their full time year of study, 15 National Certifi- Lothian, stage amenity and landscape equipment specialist, cate Greenkeeping students from Elmwood recently took a managing those rare week long study tour to the Rhone - Alp region of France. beauties - Gullane Turfmech Machinery Ltd, Hixon, Staffs. One, Two and Three. Working from Bicester, Oxon, David takes on Based at the 'Lycee Horticole' they also visited France's oldest We wish them good responsibility for sales of Turfmech machines, course, Golf Aix les Bains founded in 1913, and the six year old fortune. including vacuum collectors, tractor-mounted layout at Correncon en Vercors, which at over 4000 ft is under blowers, fine cut rotary mowers, stone buriers snow for four months of the year. (During this time the head • Members in greenkeeper works as a ski instructor). The 36 hole Golf Club de Scotland and and the recently-introduced trailed top dressers. throughout the • I don't know if league tables are kept of such things, but I Lyon, and the nine hole Golf 1' Isle d'Abeau were also visited country will be understand from Whitnell Contracts Ltd, the Essex based golf during the study tour. Aspects of the design and layout and turf saddened to hear of course construction company, that they lay claim to a record by maintenance were discussed, and compared to the students the passing of Harry constructing 18 holes (and numerous water features) at Bletch- studies at Elmwood. Diamond's wife, Greta, after a long ingly GC in just 36 working days. In this period all works up to Of course there was also time to relax; two of the clubs vis- and valiant struggle topsoil return and preparation were completed in readiness for ited offered free use of their practice area. A free day enabled a against illness. Our turfing, which was undertaken by another contractor. look round Grenoble, then there was the coffee and croissants, deepest sympathies • The first pay and play course to be constructed in the warm sunshine, cool beer, alpine scenery... All things consid- are with Harry and Sheffield region for over 20 years opened for play recently. The ered a successful tour was enjoyed by everyone. his family at this time. • MOVING FORWARD WITH BIGGA • MOVING FORWARD WITH BIGGA • MOVING FORWARD
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HAYTER CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT 1993 THAT'S THE
hree and a half inches of rain - whilst Midlands team captain, Tdumped on Sand Moor's eigh- Dean Cleaver, was often at his side, teen holes in twelve hours or less whispering words of encourage- adds up to an awful lot of wet stuff ment. - enough, I fancy, to fill a fair-sized Playing the hunch again, I nipped lake. Also, it occurred to me that if back a couple of holes to watch Bill the Great Controller In The Sky bore Francis, a 'banker' for the South East a grudge on Yorkshire, which of if ever I saw one, finding him well course was a ridiculous thought, the out of character in shooting the spot chosen for His extra irrigation rapids, visiting parts of the course must have been Leeds. Dire warn- best left to wild beasts. On two ings predicting floods, pestilence, holes I watched him poke his tee doom and disaster, in Leeds above shot into the boondocks, twice mar- all other places, frequently inter- velling as he recovered with con- rupted every radio station as I trav- summate ease. It says something for elled to Sand Moor, and though I Bill that he's not given to panic, but may have swum through deeper it is not fair for an editor to hover at rivers, there seemed a distinct possi- such moments of stress, so I pushed bility that sixty three golfing green- off elsewhere. Later I learned that keepers, along with their team my hunch was correct again, Bill's managers and cheer-leaders, would score of 107 in category one leading soon be opting for an early bath and the class by 4.5 shots from Northern a return to base. As it poured and Ireland's Jonathan Guest (nice chap, poured, playing the Hayter Chal- full of strong, vibrant feelings for lenge Tournament seemed less and the occasion) and five less than Jon less likely. Moorhouse, the Midlands corner- Thankfully, the deluge abated, at stone. least the heavy stuff, and though Predicting winners in the second players would experience the odd category isn't so easy, even practice puddle of 'casual water', the stout- rounds make 'em edgy, they're the hearted green staff of Sand Moor, 'anything might happen' brigade. managed so capably by Bobby Well, I'm telling you, when I spotted Barnes, were able to enact their Chris Hulme early in the round, game-plan according to King spied him through a camera lens, I Canute, keeping most of the waters couldn't believe my eyes. He has a at bay on this free-draining golf ten handicap, swings like a three, course. That stated, even Bobby and hits the ball a country mile and is oh his crew were powerless to repair all so tidy around the greens. Not sur- of the damage wrought by such liq- prising, then, that he should romp uid ferocity, for though many home, leading second placed bunkers were washed thin of sand, Mathew Blake (S.W & S Wales) and there was no time for replenish- the ever grinning Owen O'Connor ment; the game had to continue! (Eire), by eight glorious shots. Greenkeepers love the Hayter and The seasoned reporter ( for that Hayter's love greenkeepers. In fact, matter, the seasoned golfer) must there is no argument amongst the never write off those dark horses in cognoscenti, the most eagerly antici- category three, for with literally pated event in the calendar is that Winners all: top, Bill Francis, first in category one; main picture, Chris Hulme, first handfuls of shots, they often can which is now titled the Hayter Chal- in category two; and Paul Jackson, first in category three prove an enormous upset. Whilst it's lenge Tournament. After all, players easy to kid oneself, it's tough to pick in the Hayter don't get to compete a 'banker' from these ranks. Paul just by being good guys, rather they REPORT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID WHITE Jackson hails from Bournemouth, earn their spurs the hard way, victo- working and playing at Ferndown, rious in examinations of golfing myself a dab hand at picking win- Hughes won the premier trophy of which by anyone's reckoning is a prowess that include both section ners, kid myself I can spot a champ the meeting, the Hayter Challenge tough old test of nerve. A player and regional qualifying events, play- after a mere dozen shots have been Cup, with a nett score of 102.5. It holding 19 handicap at Ferndown ing golf to a higher level than their fired. Playing the hunch, I drifted was the same golf course for every- might easily be a 14 elsewhere, such peers. To qualify for the final is a with the first game of the day, green body, it just happens that Mike is its test of severity. class act in itself, to win is every with envy for the fluidity and sup- Hughes is the man with the trophy. So, was Paul Jackson one of my greenkeepers dream. Ironically, as pleness of Martin Scothern and his I've watched Mike quite a bit over bankers? I'm sorry to say that he this event is determined first by plus one swing, mindful also of the the years, impressed always by his was not, though around the turn at handicap, it is not such a crazy innate talent of Mike Hughes, workmanlike approach to the game. Sand Moor he revealed how lacking dream after all, for winning is always a danger off his handicap of The moment he bagged a majestic my powers of observation had been within the reach of every golfer, as five. These two were my first four at the second, after floating a to miss him - this guy is really hot previous finals have often shown. 'bankers' and, bless their hearts, soft wedge that could so easily have mustard, he hits the ball with mean- Wet weather makes for difficult they both paid dividends. It was found the green into the greenside ingful vigour and must be regarded playing conditions, and whilst Sand Martin Scothern who produced the bunker, splashing out, and ferreting as a 'soon to be' candidate for cate- Moor's greens remained true, firm lowest gross score, 111 for a round the putt, I knew this was to be his gory two, his score of 104.5 almost and speedy - enough to test any and a half of glorious golf under try- day. That he went on to fire a clus- proving the upset of the day. Unlike man - there was no measurable run ing conditions, certainly acting as ter of birdies spoke volumes for Mike Hughes or Martin Scothern, I'll through the green. As a professional the lynchpin for the soon to be vic- Mike's power of concentration - bet Paul can look back over his 27 golf watcher over the years, I fancy torious Northern team, whilst Mike even he began to fancy his chances holes and say 'if only I hadn't missed Come with BIGGA to the GCSAA Conference SPIRIT! and Show A
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America will be holding its 65th International Golf Course Conference and Show in Dallas from 4-7 February. BIGGA's party attending this major international event will assemble on Sunday, 30 January at the Moat House Gatwick Airport, leaving the next morning on a direct flight to Dallas Fort Worth Airport and arriving back at Gatwick on Wednesday, 9 February. In over 150 years, Dallas has grown from a cabin on the banks of the Trinity river into an internationally recognised commercial and manufacturing centre thanks to the discovery of Texan oil and In the swing: Martin Scothern, left, who achieved lowest gross score and William the tenacity and spirit of its people. It is a major cultural centre of McMeikan, under 21s winner skyscraper banks and offices; elegant shops, fine restaurants and hotels. Neighbouring Fort Worth, originally a military outpost, such and such a shot'... but such is regarding the right elbow! retains a 'western' atmosphere and continues to be headquarters the agony of golf. Suffice to say Of the Scots, I must report less for the cattle industry. Fort Worth's clubs feature country and west- Paul's 104.5 was streets ahead of than perfect results, perhaps ern music whilst its western heritage is most evident at the Historic the second placed 112 of Toney Liv- explained by the 'entertainments' Stockyards Area where there are frontier-style shops and cafes. ingstone, and 7.5 stokes to the good enjoyed with those wild men of the GCSAA will be organising more than 70 educational seminar of third man, Chris Powley. Chris Emerald Isle the previous night. also collected a nice award for being Whatever, it was left to Alex Wal- sessions and forums, a three-day, 190,000 square foot trade show closest to the pin on a selected hole, lace and young William McMeikan with more than 600 manufacturers and distributors of golf and turf whilst for the longest drive of the to bring a smidgen of comfort back industry products, supplies and services together with a gala day we turned to the incredible to the Scottish team, Alex's 118 tak- banquet featuring performances by the Oak Ridge Boys and Brian Mulholland, Northern Ire- ing the 'over 55's' award, William's country star Crystal Gayle. land's answer to John Daly and of the 'under 21's' with a score of not dissimilar stature. Brian is huge 116.5. An exciting trip is in prospect and bookings with full payment must be received by 19 November. fun to be around, has a reputation When the accolades were given, for wicked humour - and we know there was a sense of elation in the ITINERARY he has a deft touch equal to Daly victorious Northern team 12 Sunday, 30 January All participants assemble at the Moat House Gatwick Airport, overnight accommodation with FREE car parking is included.
Monday, 31 January Depart Gatwick for Dallas Fort Worth Airport on British Airways -10.05 hours - arrive 14.40 hours. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel Loews Anatole, stay 8 nights.
Tuesday, 8 February Return transfer to Dallas Airport and depart on British Airways -16.40 hours - arrive 07.30 hours on 9 February. Return transfer to Hotel to collect cars and drive home.
Price £724 per person based on twin shares; £1,060 per person based on single room accommodation, plus comprehensive travel insurance for the duration: £35. Included are: flights UK to Dallas and return; US Airport taxes; Hotel accommodation in the Loews Anatole including taxes, room rate only; Full comprehensive travel insurance for the duration.
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It's a gift: Alex Wallace, left, over 55s winner, receives congratulations and a Prize from Kim Macfie of Hayters 'The spirit lives - it's called the Hayter Challenge Tournament'
11 camp, for Ian Holloran and Bob Lupton a reward for RESULTS all they had done behind the The Hayter Challenge Trophy: scenes, whilst no greater Mike Hughes (Midlands) 102.5 applause was ever heard than for the new sponsors of Low gross score: this wonderful tournament, Martin Scothern (Northern) 111. Hayters PLC. Over 55's: Taking over an established Alex Wallace (Scotland) 118 tournament is never easy, but Hayters have properly Under 21's: stamped the mark of 'A1 William McMeikan (Scotland) 116.5 First Class' on the whole she- Category One: (0-9 handicap) 1st: Bill Francis (South East) 107 bang, bringing a profession- 2nd: Jonathan Guest (Northern alism and a sense of real Ireland) 111.5 purpose to a tournament that 3rd: Jon Moorhouse (Midlands) 112 is now rightfully their very Category Two (10-18 handicap) own property. In everything 1st: Chris Hulme (Northern) 106 the Hayter professionals 2nd: Mathew Blake (S. West & touched, the trophies, the Ha S. Wales) 114 (countback) yter presentation packs, the 3rd: Owen O'Connor (Eire) 114 Hayter flags, and the display Category Three (19-28 handicap) of nifty looking Hayter Above: Hayter 1st: Paul Jackson (S. West & S. machinery (I hope you all Challenge Winner Wales) 104.5 took a good, long look), the Mike Hughes, 2nd: Toney Livingstone (Midlands) event shone clear. This event centre, receives 112 is very much the right stuff, a his trophy from 3rd: Chris Powley (Northern) 113 BIGGA Chairman civilised haven for a few pre- John Crawford as cious days, an escape from a Nearest the pin: Kim Macfie looks Chris Powley world that all too often is on. tainted by greed and grossly Left: Members of Longest drive: over-paid sportspeople. The the Northern Team Brian Mulholland (Northern Ireland) spirit lives - it's called the receive their prize Team Prize: Hayter Challenge Tourna- 1st: Northern 916 ment. 2nd: Midlands 943.5
Financial Assoc'»»0" Services to Members Mtinbc" rotes*01 The Association is pleased to announce that with the help of Peter Hoare & Co Ltd., a panel of F.I.M.B.R.A. registered bro- kers has been set up which is able to give pensions and related advice to members. The panel will consist of a total of 35 brokers across the United Kingdom enabling a local service to be offered. Each broker will be monitored to ensure a high standard of service is maintained. comp1«* Initially members' enquiries should be sent to BIGGA Headquarters Ibe at Aldwark Manor, to be forwarded to the local contact. „soci»»0"
Members' attention is drawn to the enquiry.card (postage paid) at the front of this issue of Greenkeeper International and it is proposed to feature this every alternate month.
kO All brokers in the panel have joined BIGGA as Associate mem- bers and there will be a strong representation at BTME '94.
In the meantime, members requiring information on the scheme should contact either their local secretary or John
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Traditionally, there have The reason is low com- always been two types of paction. Even fully loaded, utility vehicles: Either they the Gators have only 7.1 - were built for rough, off- 7.5 pounds per square inch road work, or for on-turf (0.49 - 0.52 bar). By com- applications. Both Gators feature high flotation, low The 6x4 and 4x2 have low sound levels, parison most all-terrain pressure tyres for work on turf. perfect for a golf course environment. But now, two new utility vehicles have 20 and 22 psi vehicles threaten to send them the way of the dinosaur. (1.38 - 1.52 bar). Now you'll understand why we're the The Gator 6x4 and 4x2 from John Deere. Vehicles only utility vehicles making impressions by not leaving made to take on the off-road as well as work on turf. any. Like their namesake, the Gators are rugged and For more information about the Gator 6x4 and 4x2, durable. A heavy-duty, arc-welded body and a ribbed- see your local John Deere dealer or contact John Deere box construction create a tough hide. Ltd., Tel. 0949 863299. On grass, however, these Gators turn into gentle creatures. NOTHING RUNS LIKE A DEERE Alexander McAuley Bridie Redican lain McCulloch Jonathan Oldknow Meet tomorrow's
'championship' golf courses for them all! Open. What a busy schedule Bridie has packed The winner, who will enjoy a Toro spon- into her life, with a good deal of golf course sored expenses paid trip to the USA, including experience, including construction of tees, student membership of the Winter School for greens and bunkers, in such far flung places as Turfgrass Managers at University of Mas- Australia and Michigan USA, all this before Student \sachusettes , will be featured in the next issue joining the team at Mount Juliet under Aidan of Greenkeeper International, as will the two O'Hara. runners-up, whose prizes will take them to a Bridie started her career by studying Horti- European Tour event as part of the PGA Sup- culture at An Grianan College, though since © [jjiiili! iiiliJjPljjl H port Team. The event takes place at Aldwark becoming a full time greenkeeper she has fol- Manor on 11 October. lowed the time-worn path of studying City & Guilds in Greenkeeping, working now toward Phase II with plans to continue with Phase III The Candidates: on block release. ALEXANDER McAULEY Pat Suttle, Bridie's tutor at Teagasc, praises * * IMS k * nominated by Greenmount College, her conscientiousness and is fulsome in his Northern Ireland admiration for her ability to compete - and to he field of greenkeeper education, or Thirty six year old fitness fanatic Alex is not win - in what is often considered a male domi- Tmore specifically the training colleges the sort you would care to upset, for in a jiffy nated profession. Like many who enter green- around the country and across the Irish Sea, he'll likely have you on the deck! Joking aside, keeping, Bridie is hooked on golf, though she has seen a hive of activity lately, with the Alex is an avid and highly accomplished practi- does not have a handicap just yet - no matter, selection process to find the 1993 Toro-PGA tioner of the art of ju-jitsu and boasts a yellow watch out Laura Davis! European Tour Student Greenkeeper of the belt - which means he's pretty damned good. Year reaching fever pitch. In previous years He's also made impressive in-roads toward IAIN McCULLOCH 'approved colleges' were invited to nominate a carving a solid career in greenkeeping, having nominated by Langside College, Glasgow student candidate, who then went forward begun his fine turf education as an apprentice We may assume that Iain McCulloch has a automatically to the final. This year it was with the City of Belfast, working at numerous strong right arm and a splendid pair of lungs, decided by both BIGGA and the sponsors that different sporting locations and including a for he is a member of the Scottish fly fishing all colleges offering greenkeeping courses at lengthy spell on the underrated but signifi- team - a Scottish Youth International no less - craft level should nominate their 'Student of cantly important task of nurturing a bowling and he also plays the bagpipes as a member of the Year', with regional finals staged to select green to the standard demanded of champi- the local band. He's just 20, took to greenkeep- the final eight candidates now featured. onships. ing first as a seasonal employee before catch- Six regional finals have been held recently, Now with the Ballyearl Golf and Leisure ing the eye of his employers and being offered the first at the Welsh College, followed by Centre, he's been their head greenkeeper for a three year apprentice at Torrance House GC. Oaklands, Cannington, Warwick, Askham some five years, during which time he's tucked Iain has taken all modules in the Scotvec Bryan and Elmwood. In addition, our col- an NJC in Horticulture and Turfculture under National Certificate in Greenkeeping and leagues in Eire and Northern Ireland held their his belt and completed Phase II in Greenkeep- Groundsmanship, and was chosen as the best own selection process. Thirty one nominations ing and Sportsturf Management, with a dis- second year student in 1992. Not content to were named as 'student of the year' by their tinction in paper two. Currently undertaking rest on such laurels, he will soon undertake colleges, and by a process of interview and some major course development work at Bal- further study by way of an HNC in Golf Course assessment we now have reached the final lyearl, when this is complete Alex intends to Management. eight. concentrate more on what he describes as 'get- Writing of Iain, Langside tutor Colin Huw Parry, BIGGA's education chairman, ting serious' about playing golf. Urquhart declared him a sound theorist and an and Debbie Savage, BIGGA's new education eminently practical exponent of the art of officer, along with a representative from Toro- BRIDIE REDICAN greenkeeping, whilst bringing to the college an Lely, carried out interviews which sought to nominated by Teagasc National Botanical inspiration to others in his peer group, offering establish, amongst other things, a history of Gardens, Dublin well rounded and coherent points of view, each candidate relative to a career in green- Glory be, for the first time ever we have a often with originality and insight. Guess what, keeping, their individual views on the benefits lady nominated for this prestige award, and a he's a beginner at golf and is already 'hooked' gained from their college course - including practicing greenkeeper to boot! Bridie is 25, - forgive the pun! improvements they might like to see - and lives in County Kilkenny and works as an assis- where they might see themselves in green- tant at the new Jack Nicklaus designed Mount JONATHAN OLDKNOW keeping in, say, five years time. Judging by the Juliet, a course which played host in 1993 to a nominated by the Warwickshire College comments received, we hope there are enough PGA European Tour event, the Carrolls Irish Twenty six year old Jonathan was voted the Anthony Bindley Mike Yorston Richard Andrews Christopher Solman cream of the crop
Warwickshire's top practical greenkeeping golf. He's captained the village cricket club for tennis, golfs' well enough to shoot level par student of 1993, having completed C&G in the past five years - whilst 'Bindleying' his (his best) at Brent Valley, and likes taking Phases I and II before moving to Year IV in way to wins in the BIGGA E. Midlands Singles photographs - phew! Turf Management. Like so many who turn to and Pairs Knockouts in 1992. Nice fellow, Ian Merrick is fulsome in his praise for greenkeeping as a career, he's a keen sports- quiet maybe, but a deep thinker and a canny Richard, his 'Top Student and Award Winner' man, having represented the City of Coventry wee golfer. declaring him as being possessed of a high schools in both football and cricket, whilst degree of personal motivation and taking par- also nursing a pretty good golf swing to a MIKE YORSTON ticular pride in projects. Voted by his peers to handicap of 16. Full time education gained nominated by Sparsholt College become their course representative, in this Jonathan six '0' levels and an 'A' level, and Mike, 24, is fortunate to work at that most capacity he became a member of their Green- he began his career with the Metropolitan delicious of Surrey courses, Worplesdon. keeper Liaison Committee. Richard joined Police Force - 'Oldknow of the Met' has a Luckier still that he took to greenkeeping, for Highgate GC for just four weeks work experi- nice sound about it - but altered his ideas of the job which has become so much a part of ence under Derek Mason, the course manager, a police career after a spell with the West his life was originally a 'temp' post, a chance and as a direct result he's now full time at this Midland Police Force, thus taking a complete simply to earn enough to travel around London parkland club. Coming soon - Richard change of direction by working for the War- Europe! Mike must have liked Worplesdon Andrews in Phase IV Business Management! wick Parks and Leisure Department. This and they must have liked him, for the rest is valuable experience in sports turf manage- history - three years working his way up to CHRISTOPHER SOLMAN ment and horticulture, both practical and the- first assistant - whilst also taking C&G in nominated by Pencoed College oretic, brought him to his present task, that of Greenkeeping and Sportsturf Management at In humorously describing life before green- assistant greenkeeper with the Coventry Phases I & II. In writing, Mike explained the keeping, Chris, 24, wrote of starting in sales - Hearsall GC. Worplesdon job offer was 'too good to refuse', followed by nearly three years in the Army, Jonathan's tutor at the Warwickshire and he is deeply involved now in all aspects of where the attraction was to learn a trade and praises his leadership qualities, whilst being course maintenance, priceless experience that travel the world - and of being thoroughly equally impressed by his extensive knowledge includes a programme of clearing scrub and disillusioned! His only trip was a boot-camp of plants, his commitment, his self motivation sucklings to encourage heather growth where week in Scotland, his time spent playing and his high level of initiative. it had been shaded by trees, also to the bene- rugby for his regiment at Bordon, Hampshire. fit of wildlife. The sum result was three months training as a ANTHONY BINDLEY Hailing from New Zealand, it's not surpris- vehicle mechanic, untold rugby games and nominated by Reaseheath College ing that Mike is a keen rugby player, playing lots of bull! - he quit. Returning to ciwie The catch-phrase in East Midlands golfing for the first team in the London New Zealand street, quite by accident Chris was directed to territory, as players quietly succumb to defeat Rugby Club, but his sporting fancy also covers labour as a summer worker at Cardiff GC. He at the hand of Anthony or his brother - the golf - playing to a mean 12 - and he serves on thought his military training might come in notorious Bindley twins - is to murmur 'I've the Surrey section of BIGGA - a busy man. useful (machinery maintenance, presentation, been Bindleyed'. Like all Antipodean's he wants to travel, but discipline, time-keeping, that sort of thing), Anthony, 30, is described as 'the quiet man his real ambition is to become a golf course and hoped, as he liked the life so much, that of golf by his tutor, Denis Mortram, also 'one manager - either here or on the sunny shores the club might take him on permanently. who has excellent dedication to his chosen of New Zealand. They did, he's been with them for four years career, being highly perceptive and with the now, the accidental start becoming a very ability to work diligently whilst alone.' Not RICHARD ANDREWS smart career move indeed. content with ringing Anthony's praises, Denis nominated by Oaklands College Luck has a way of following the lucky, and quietly let slip his opinion that Anthony is Richard, 26, is an assistant greenkeeper at Chris admits to having his fair share of good 'Reaseheath's best nominee for several years.' Highgate GC, a post he has held for less than fortune - Cardiff GC agreed to him attending Anthony has been in golf greenkeeping for a year. OK, it's a short spell, but having been Pencoed, he's currently completing his second three years, having taken C&G in Greenkeep- accepted at Oaklands on a full time ONC in year of Phase II G&STM, and he's soon to ing and Sportsturf Management at Phase II Greenkeeping and Sportsturf Management, make a start into Phase III. His tutor, Peter (and winning the 'Best Student' nomination) Richard knew full well which direction his Gillard, thinks Chris is rather special and whilst working as an assistant at Kirby Muxloe new career would go and he threw himself wrote glowingly of his 'presenting the image GC. He plans to begin Phase III in the coming into greenkeeping like no other. I suspect also of a very modern, progressive greenkeeper.' year. that Richard doesn't ever do things by halves, Peter's convinced he'll go to the top. By Before Kirby Muxloe, Anthony spent a you would never expect it of a man who this chance, Chris and Mike Yorston have much in decade as an assistant groundsman at the year alone has competed in a 25 mile walk, a common - Chris plays rugby and holds the Leicestershire County Cricket Club and, as you 75 mile bike race and a half marathon, plus a record number of tries in one season at Tong- might imagine, cricket is as much a love as swimathon for charity. By the way, he plays wynlais - 32 in 18 games! Now, the1 Fusarium Control you've been waiting for! New Rimidin is the latest Rimidin's performance has ^^ Maut Pimi/fin ¡c flifl lafocf Dimi/lin'c nonfnirnanpo Kac ^ ^ ^^^^ addition to the Mascot been confirmed in STRI Range of products from Trials and offers unrivalled Rigby Taylor. efficacy. Because of its systemic action Rimidin Rimidin is today's keeps on working after revolutionary answer to rainfall or mowing giving long term control of superb value for money. 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James almosBraidt perfect learning curve, for he swas I think not; for I reckon residents who have Willie Blair: apprenticed to the legendary Andrew Ander- the Kingsknowe course on their patch are posi- son at Gullane, a man oft likened to a profes- tively blessed. Further, as I later discovered, sor and one who ensured his charges were they are thrice blessed, for a tail-end of the master of the expertly tutored in the art of greenkeeping. In Pentland Hills nips at their back door, peering the event Willie stayed with Andrew for close moodily across the fairways. As a bonus, the golf course on fifteen years, giving every credit to this views north to the Ocle Hills and especially sadly missed old sage, declaring Andrew as the toward Edinburgh Castle some five miles dis- rather than one who taught him everything. As a single tant are simply stunning. example of the clever way Andrew worked, The course at Kingsknowe was opened in its puppet' Willie told how during one season at Gullane 1908, long before the ugly high-rise apart- the team lifted, rebuilt and restored six greens ments were plonked out of place, certainly - without the membership knowing! Of before the majority of Kingsknowe's surround- where Braid designed The Kings, but with the course, those were the days before Arnie's ing housing plots attracted land-hungry devel- meagre acreage allotted he certainly turned up Army, before courses were as overplayed as opers. It is easy then to imagine how the trumps. The proof is there to see: Braid's only they are now and before the game, fuelled by territory must have appeared when James creation in the whole of Edinburgh is no sim- TV, had reached fever pitch. Braid cast his expert eye over what is now ple rose amongst thorns, as I had surmised Readers travelling through East Lothian will Kingsknowe Golf Club. Braid, Open Champion originally, rather a wee gem set fair in the surely have noticed the Lothianburn Golf Club, for the fourth time, obviously was not too busy outer perimeter of this ancient city. hard by the main road into Edinburgh. Slap on with exhibitions to turn down the chance of an Willie Blair, a man hugely proud of his the east slope of the Pentlands, laden boun- honest guinea or two for course design, and he greenkeeping heritage, is the custodian of teously with broom and gorse, it was until must have liked what he saw, for this layout is Jimmy Braid's rather special patch. It was recently over-run also with sheep! It was to simply one of his cleverest. It began life as a Willie who'd suggested my visit, urging me to this mountain-goat territory that Willie made par 74 in the days of hickory, and is now par 'come cast your eyes over a great little city his move after over fourteen years at Gullane, 69, stretched to its fullest extent to be no course'. En route for Dunbar, I needed no sec- poached, would you believe, by two Gullane longer than 5975 yards. There is no vast ond bidding. members who happened to be members also grandeur as may be found at Gleneagles; Willie's greenkeeping career followed an at Lothianburn. They'd seen how well Willie A NEW, SECURE GREENKEEPER WORKSHOP OR STORE IN DAYS! QUICK • CLEAN • SOLID Such is the exceptional versatility of the Enterprise high performance building system that you could be using your new workshop or store within 10-15 days. 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Two, they knew his greenkeeping pedigree to He's mean on fertiliser, mean on water, in I found myself charmed by Kingsknowe, be beyond reproach and they wanted him as fact he's a believer in Jim Arthur's regime of despite first reservations, and Willie Blair their head greenkeeper. They persuaded the austerity in greenkeeping, following it almost warmed me greatly. As we ended he leaned 29 year old to bring his wife and three young- to the letter, though he admits he couldn't get across, grinned, and spoke directly into my sters to the wicked city! away with one Arthurian practice - slitting in recorder: "I'm just a routine worker", he whis- From seaside links to heavy clay-based hill- the summer months - certain that his mem- pered, "I never say a word out of place and I side site, when Willie arrived at Lothianburn it bers, '600 amateur greenkeepers', wouldn't get on well with everyone"...OK Willie, I was so run-down that folk declared even rak- stand for it. believe you, I'm convinced! ing the bunkers would show a big improve- Willie doesn't think he'll ever ment! In the event, Willie took the place by the move away from Kingsknowe, scruff and gave it a thorough shakedown, content in the satisfaction the spending eight happy years there and leaving job gives him, happy to be work- it a much better golf course than anyone could ing with a great crew and have imagined. He left to take over at pleased to be amongst 'good Kingsknowe after Peter Dodds departed to club people who are nice to Royal Aberdeen. work with'. He's an honorary Working on just three golf courses in close member of the club, he sits on on 40 years (he's been at Kingsknowe now for committee, prepares monthly some 17 years) seems to me pretty good indi- reports and presents his own cation of dedication to the task, and in sum- budget. Granted he seeks marising that dedication it seems also that approval for such expenditure, Willie thrives on what I'll call the 'high aggra- which is normal enough, but vation' factor. Willie feels he's master of the Certainly there was aggravation aplenty at golf course rather than its pup- Lothianburn, with claggy clay and rocks pet, not having to rush for 'sec- galore, sheep to dodge, no water at all, not a ond opinions'. In a nutshell, he single tap until Willie installed one, all this on appears to have Kingsknowe a course that defied the laws of gravity. Now licked, though I reiterate, he at Kingsknowe he works within the confines of thrives on conditions from just 110 acres: every inch parkland, every inch which I would run a mile: those cultivated and every inch (including rough) that would top my 'high aggra- cut to some degree, all in the interests of keep- vation' list. ing the overplayed areas uncluttered, of speed- There can be but few green- ing players through. keepers who don't know 'Our His course again is on clay, which is Willie', especially through Asso- nobody's friend, and his predominantly mead- ciation activities. He's been sec- owgrass greens grow on old clay puddle con- retary of the Scottish East structions (save one, the 17th). What's more, section for 15 years, beginning he's surrounded, literally, by a ten feet high with SGGA and latterly SIGGA fence, a la Colditz! What purpose does it before amalgamation some five serve? It keeps some of the vandals at bay years ago into BIGGA. He says "I (though last year alone over 400 flag sticks don't know what I'd do without were stolen) and reminds, if nothing else, of it", and one is moved by his sin- trespass boundaries. Kingsknowe members cerity, aware that he's the Associ- cannot enjoy the luxury of timber benches, ation's most ardent ambassador, fibreglass flagpoles or decorative chains round devoted to the hurly-burly; the tees - these simply would disappear. Last year selling of a greenkeeping philos- the club lost, in addition to flags, some ophy. He gets peeved when dis- £15,000 of equipment to burglary, which has cussing those greenkeepers who resulted in an elaborate alarm system being distance themselves from installed at the sheds. BIGGA. Far too many, he thinks, On the course it's a case always of keeping even in such a golfing enclave as the hard-played greens in good shape with, Edinburgh. "They say they won't Willie hints, 'an old head and a little sulphate join because they don't play of iron'. Rather more, it is a case of compost- golf', he says, "but the Associa- ing the surfaces regularly (every six weeks or tion was never set up for golf so) with sandy loam (which Willie swears by), alone. We're about education, and keeping the overly lush fairways cut every about seminars, about training single day (he just can't stop 'em growing), in people and helping them to be the summer months. Keeping thatch at bay demands regular spring and autumn hollow • coring and the utilising of groomers and verti- On the horizon at Kingsknowe GC: cutters, Willie believing in working these tools top, the clubhouse with Braid Hills hard and scarifying the daylights out of the behind; one view across to the 'high rise horrors'; and a city vista, Poa annua. With 600 members and a busy with Edinburgh castle in the schedule of visiting societies to keep happy, this background New Concept in Rotary Mowing
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LESCO THE GREENS MACHINE THAT nyone visiting the IoG Exhi- are several large events during the MAKES ECONOMIC SENSE FOR Abition at Peterborough hop- year aimed at the grounds main- ing to compare the merits of tenance industry," he commented. TODAY'S GOLF COURSE triplex-type greens mowers would "All have their slight differences, have been struggling to spend but they also overlap in many much more than half an hour at areas. The organisers of each the event. With the exception of really should get together so that John Deere, all of the leading we have just one major show in manufacturers of such machines this country - a truly European had decided to give the show a event, which could be supported miss for 1993. by all companies within the indus- Their reasons ranged from a try." dislike of the location to the fact John Deere's decision to attend that they had little new to exhibit Peterborough in 1993 was or had better things on which to rewarded by a steady stream of spend their money. In the first visitors and those on the look out case, at least, the return of the for innovations on the company's show to Windsor next year should stand were not disappointed. please a number of companies, Now available with a diesel particularly those hoping for a engine is the John Deere 2243 more international event. greens mower. Introduced "to SOLE UK IMPORTER FOR LESCO John Deere's managing direc- meet user demand", the machine Unit 17 Greenwich Close, Landseer Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 ODD tor, Alec McKee, agreed that the has a three cylinder 18hp Yanmar Telephone: (0473) 289158 Mobile: 0850 745055 Fax: (0473) 289161 show needed to attract more over- engine, rubber mounted in the seas visitors and the move back to mower's frame. The engine has Windsor would help in that been set up to meet Californian respect. "However, we have the emission standards, which are j^EU abKitiniiiiiiiiiiniiii 11 f mil mi ^ ¿ i J situation in the UK where there among the toughest in the *» 23 simple ¡trie1« °f
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21 world. The mower has no gearbox. Its transaxle is direct driven from the engine via a two- section hydraulic pump. One sec- tion drives the reel motors, the other supplies the steering and cutting units' lift rams. Apart from the 'Diesel' logo, the only visible difference between the petrol and diesel-engined machines is the rear hood which has been raised slightly to accommodate the taller power unit. Available next Spring, the JD 2243 diesel greens mower costs from £12,887. Two cutting reel options are offered on two new lightweight fairway mowers also launched at the IoG exhibition by John Deere. 3.5m is the new Ransomes Com- Labelled the 3215 (25.5hp) and mander 3500DX, a five unit 3235 (32hp), the machines have mower suitable for parkland and been designed so that users can sports turf. It has full hydrostatic select the optimum power output transmission, on-demand four and cutting unit to suit their grass wheel drive and a choice of 6 and terrain. The smaller machine knife fixed head and 8 or 11 knife is offered only with standard CUTTING floating head cutting unit options. seven-bladed, 5in diameter reels, Power comes from a 51 hp diesel said to be suitable for any turf helping produce a maximum type, but particularly the more workrate of 3.2ha/hour at delicate grasses found in cooler 12.5km/hr (8 acres/hr at 7.5mph). climates. Either the standard units Features designed to improve or heavy-duty, eight-bladed, 7in cutting performance and operator diameter reels, can be specified comfort include variable cutting for the larger JD 3235 fairway EDGE speed reel control, a differential mower, the latter being better lock, articulating mower wing suited to longer, lusher condi- four-wheel drive, fairway groomer features some important upgrades units for work on slopes, a rubber- tions. Both reel types are 22in and verticut options, the mowers including a four wheel drive mounted operator's platform and wide and feature a patent- are priced from a little under option, a larger capacity engine, a fully-enclosed engine compart- applied-for mounting to the rear £21,000. new cooling system and a four ment. An optional all-weather cab of the cutting unit. John Deere Although absent from Peterbor- post roll-over protection structure, with roll-over protection structure say that the design maintains a ough, both Toro and Ransomes the latter standard on the four- is available for the new Comman- balanced force over the front and announced new five-gang ride-on wheel drive mower and optional der 3500DX, which costs from rear rollers keeping the cutting mowers to coincide with the IoG on two-wheel drive machines. £23,339. unit level and in more solid con- show. The Toro Reelmaster 4500- Four-wheel drive is engaged by a Described as a tees and sur- tact with the turf. Available with D is based on the RM 450-D, but switch on the instrument panel rounds mower, the Sabo Roberine and operates in forward mode C400 from Claymore Grass only. The engine has been Machinery offers a number of changed from the Mitsubishi interesting features which extend 4DQ5 (50hp governed down to its versatility for those looking 40hp) to the latest Mitsubishi after a variety of grass conditions 4DQ7, rated at 55hp. This is gov- and areas. The basic machine erned similarly down to 40hp, but resembles a triple greens mower the additional power available having a rear-mounted 16hp throughout the speed range will, diesel engine, hydrostatic drive, says Toro, reduce noise levels and rear wheel power steering and up- help prevent smoking under front driving position. However, heavy load. A new water pump, the two front cutting units have two speed electric cooling fan and hinged rear deflectors which, larger capacity radiator provide when raised, allow grass to be dis- for cooler running, assisted by a charged direct from the rear of new air intake and cooling sys- the unit. With the deflectors tem, now drawing air from the down, grass can be collected in rear. Available with 5, 7 or 11 the normal manner in the bladed reels, the 3.5m (lift 6in) optional front grass boxes. On the cut Reelmaster 4500-D costs from rear cutting unit, the grass collec- £25,725. tor fits to the rear of the assembly, Latest cassette attachments for the Dennis FT510 mower are a turf roller and a Also offering a maximum cut of removing the need for any deflec- Sorrel surface aerator CUTTING EDGE 23 tor. Price of the 1.8m (6ft) Staying with pedestrian mow- cut C400, complete with three- ers, Allett has modified the pow- wheel drive, fully-floating 7 ered brush on its Tournament bladed reels and de-luxe seat is 20in greens machine. The fully £12,250. Grassboxes and 5 or 10 adjustable brush serves three bladed reels are optional. main purposes: It keeps the front First seen at last year's IoG exhi- roller free of grass build-up to bition, the Green's 20in super-fine maintain a consistent height of pedestrian mower now has a cut; it brushes the turf, promoting name - Romax. The 10-bladed healthy growth; and it helps lift machine includes a number of lateral growing and flattened detail improvements as a result of grasses for a complete cut across testing by selected golf clubs over the full mowing width. Changes the past year. Probably the most to the spiral brush include important is the fitting of an increasing the number of coils per indexing adjuster for bottom inch and moving from nylon to blade adjustment, with a quarter polyethylene bristles. The result, turn of the hand wheel giving a according to Roy Allett, is an thousandth of an inch blade improved grooming action and movement. Price of the Green's extended working life. Price of the Romax is from fl,800. Turf combs Tournament mower is £1,995.
and transport wheels, yet to be Lloyds of Letchworth is intro- Shortly to be offered with a 10-bladed cylinder, the Masport Olympic 500 priced, are extra. ducing a 24in version of » 27 combines a 'no-frills' design with an economical purchase price
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NORTH SCOTLAND ning. I wish you all the best and if any of you was back in 1987 and that also was at South- Not much happening just now to report, either have interesting jobs for this winter, please con- erndown. The winning pairs were: Mike Nor- that or nobody is talking to me about it! Congrat- tact me and tell me about them. folk/Alan Richards, Gary Johnston/Patrick ulations to the five lads from the North section Next month's report will carry a summary of Jones, Tyrone Garland/Robert Johnston/Chriss who went to Dunbar for the BIGGA National our autumn jaunt to Kirriemuir (no balls or vir- Thomas. Our thanks to Southerndown GC, its Championships. They could make up only one gins, I'm afraid), which at the time of writing staff, caterers and committee, also to Fred team, so Gordon Moir elected himself non-play- (August 31) has an entry of 80 - watch this Crossman (from the secretaries) for his splendid ing captain (just as well, I hear) and the four space. organisation. proceeded to win the competition for our sec- Three more new members to welcome: Barry Royal Porthcawl GC hosted this year's Birdie tion. Well done Alick Mackay, Stephen Sullivan, Cueyne, Newtonmore GC, Alisdair Macleod, Cup competition held on 17 August. Again the Paul Murphy (he gets everywhere) and George Stornaway GC, and Alan Kemp from Blair Atholl, weather was kind, warm and sunny, and the Paterson. George merits extra praise for actually who is a student at Elmwood College . All the course was as testing as ever. Our thanks go to winning the individual prize (he was both low best to Stuart Griffiths, who after working at Birds of Cowbridge for sponsoring the day and gross and low nett). George is enjoying a purple Tain for the summer has gone to Elmwood Col- to Dave Ward and his staff and to all at Royal patch just now as he also retained the North lege for a one year full-time course. Porthcawl. Results: Best Gross, Birdie Cup-Mike Order of Merit, with fellow greenkeepers John I'm glad to report that Colin Mackay Jones. Runner Up-Gerwyn Price. Best Nett, Urquhart and Stevie Macintosh also finishing now has a full-time post over at John Duncan Cup- Andrew Jenkins. Runner Up- high up. Brian Fraser won his home club's 36 Cruden Bay and will be starting col- Ted Thompson. It was great to see Ted back in hole Open at Inverness - it's a pity he can't make lege this winter - well done, Colin. action after two years in the wilderness (and our outings or is it? - and his 67 in the morn- IAIN MACLEOD taking second place as well) - we'll have to ing was a superb score. I'm told also that Gary watch him! The semi-finalists in the PRO TURF Tough won the prestigious Edzell Club Champi- SOUTH WALES sponsored matchplay competition are Mike onship Dalhousie Medal. With these and other On Tuesday 5 August at Southerndown GC the Jones, Laurence Walter, Robert Frater and greenkeepers performances people may wonder annual Secretaries v Greenkeepers match took Douge Donne. Results will follow. when the work gets done? The answer - get up place, with fine weather and a cool breeze Good luck to both Tyrone Garland and Lau- very early if you want to see the green staff at blowing from the sea. The result was a win for rence Walter of Wenvoe Castle GC. Tyrone has work! the greenkeepers by four games to three - 'and been nominated to represent South Wales in By the time this report reaches you the about time too' - for this was the greenkeepers the ICI Premier Greenkeeper of the Year, whilst autumn/winter programmes will be up and run- first win in six years! Yes, the last time we won Laurence is the only section entry to • 30
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FLEXBRUSH for Toro (ireensmaster: £484.00 AD REF Fax: 0734 785805 Colours available for the above: Yellow, Red, Brown, Avocado, Blue and White 421 29 «• charge of the Crocketts Manor G&CC, a new make the Hayter Challenge Tourna- Around the Green development at Henley-in-Arden. Although tech- ment final, (see Hayter results, this nically out of our area, Adey will be staying with issue - editor). the East Midlands section. PETER LACEY I would like to give an early reminder for the 1993 Regional Seminar, which this year is to be held in the East Midlands. The venue is the MIDLANDS Sketchley Grange Country House Hotel, situated On 9 August the Midlands played their Autumn fcftfl llltd at Burbage, Leicestershire, and it takes place on Tournament at Copt Heath GC. The players 24 November. In addition to the speakers, Hardi found the course to be in great condition and Sprayers have invited all those attending the Following a superb spread of fare in the arti- expressed thanks to Harold Lewis and his staff. seminar for coffee and a tour of their establish- sans clubhouse, our thanks were extended to On his own course Paul Loffman played great ment - they are situated only a few hundred Lawson Bingham and Robert Brewer, plus of golf over 27 holes and won the event with a nett metres from the conference centre. Booking course all the green staff at Sunningdale, for the score of 98.5, whilst Mike Hughes shot the low- forms are available from Roger Willars. Tel: fine condition of the course. In addition we est gross, winning with a score of 111. We thank 0455 283053. It is hoped that section members acknowledged and thanked the Sunningdale Copt Heath for the welcome extended to us and will again support the event strongly. Artisans Club for their hospitality, whilst not for- for excellent catering. Thanks also to our many This month we are, as ever, pleased to wel- getting the caterers for a grand meal. trade colleagues for again sponsoring the tourna- come new members: Mark Stanbrook of Spring- Please remember that the Autumn Tourna- ment and for fine support so freely given. water GC, Anthony Foulds of Manor GC., ment takes place at Epsom GC on Thursday 21 After this event we travelled south the follow- Uttoxeter, and David Sankey of The Leicester- October - with closing date for entries being 7 ing day to Dunstable Downs GC, for a match shire. With all The Leicestershire's staff now October. The format is 27 holes Stableford, against the Mid Anglia section. After last year's being members, Paddy McCarron 7/8th stroke allowance. Please also note that a result Mid Anglia sought revenge and with a could realise a long-standing ambi- jacket and necktie must be worn in the club- score I won't reveal.... they certainly got it! Our tion to manage a BIGGA five-a-side house. thanks to Mid Anglia for organising such a won- football team - if he could find any- Following the success of last year's mini-bus derful day: it was a fine game on a nicely pre- one willing to play against Maurice trip to Harrogate for the BTME (run by the sec- sented course, followed by an Emery! tion in conjunction with Ian Kerry), we are con- excellent meal - and enjoyed by sidering a similar trip this coming January. Will everyone. The Midlands section TONY HOWORTH members please contact a committee member if extend special thanks to Bob Pils- they are interested in this venture - thanks. bury, who kindly sponsored the day. CLEVELAND ROGER TYDEMAN DEAN CLEAVER Roger Shaw, latterly course manager at Bran- cepeth Castle GC, has moved to a new course SCOTTISH REGION development at Romside Hotel, Carrville, BUCKS, BERKS & OXON Members of the old SIGGA, especially members Durham City. Our thanks to Mark Barthelmie at Risboro Turf of the West section, will be saddened to learn of George Malcolm, tells me the new course lay- for organising the annual Jacobsen Tournament, the death in July of Joe Braid, for many years out at Brass Castle is fully operational, six new held at Hazlemere G&CC on 4 August. Forty five holes having been built 'in-house' by George's head greenkeeper at Cawder Golf Club. Joe, if greenkeepers from the area were invited, all of fact, only ever worked at Cawder - from young own staff. Also at Brass Castle, Stuart Vickers is whom had the pleasure of playing a course in confirmed as first assistant - congratulations. boy to head greenkeeper - and could boast a superb condition, thanks to Russell Lucas and his Brian Hall, head greenkeeper at the recently career in greenkeeping that spanned over 46 fine band of men. The event was Stableford off opened Hunley Hall GC at Brotton, East Cleve- years. Joe was a keen member of the Greenkeep- full handicap (max 18). RESULTS: 1st K Stevens land, is busily turfing over large mounds (anti ers Association, being both committee member Mentmore GC 44. 2nd S Edwards Whiteleaf GC ram-raid) near the new clubhouse. The view and eventually chairman of the West section. 43. 3rd A Wells Chartridge Park GC 39. Wooden from the clubhouse overlooks all 18 holes. Our deepest sympathies are extended to May, his spoon John Witney 20. Ron Cole, head greenkeeper at Kirby Moor- wife, at this sad time. Mark would like to thank all those that helped side, has retired, while Steve Parsons has moved Whilst talking to another old member of the to make the day a success, particularly the trade to Hunley Hall from Saltburn GC and Nick West section, Johnny Bulloch (who, incidentally, - Jacobsen, Hardi, Iseki, Etesia, Saxon, BLEC and O'Grady has moved from Wilton GC to Saltburn was a great friend of Joe Braid), Johnny men- Lamborghini. GC. tioned the recent BIGGA National Tournament at May I remind everybody that our Autumn Invi- The next meeting will be at Darling- Dunbar, saying that it took him back some 54 tation Tournament is being held at Calcot Park ton GC on 21 October, a talk pre- years, when on 29 August 1939 he won a trophy GC on 11 October. The format is one green- sented by Par 4 Irrigation Systems at the British Tournament held at Ayr Belleisle. keeper and one guest invited from your golf club. Johnny, along with all the trophy winners that If you have any queries, please contact me, entitled 'Modern Control Systems'. year, held his trophy longer than anyone else, though you should have already received the BRUCE BURNELL certainly for at least five years. information by post. SOUTH COAST Maybe it had something to do with The section will be running a mini-bus to A new venture has been arranged for Wednes- the fact that two days after the BTME in January, so if you are interested in day 3 November - a golf game in the morning, British Tournament was staged, attending this important and informative func- followed by buffet lunch and an afternoon talk. World War II broke out! tion, please let me know ASAP so we can organ- East Dorset GC and British Seed Houses have ELLIOTT SMALL ise numbers. kindly agreed to assist the section with this After the go-karting we need more ideas for venture, a departure from our normal winter SURREY social events that you would like us to stage next evening lecture, and I trust members will give «Here I am on holiday in sunny Suffolk, writing year, also ideas for the '94 lecture programme. the event their full support. what should have been written last week, but Write to me with your input or call me on 0628 The date, let me remind you, is 3 November, delayed in the hope of news arriving at the 829208. with golf starting at 8.30 am. A buffet lunch eleventh hour from within the section. However, r air'ii ^ Good luck to our chairman, Dave will be available from 12.30 pm and the talk all seems quiet over this holiday period with no Childs, who is running the Dublin begins at 2.00 pm. Members wishing to take births, deaths, marriages or career moves to • Marathon at the end of this month, advantage of either golf, or lunch, must contact report. I am fortunate under these circumstances •^•jjl^ We all hope to see him hobble forth me on 0962 797288 (day) or 0962 733574 to report on a splendid afternoon of golf enjoyed ^EM^H at the AGM in December (evening) before 24 October, though no by nearly fifty section members at Sunningdale advance notice is required if you are coming GC in mid-August. The old course was an only to listen to the lecture. East Dorset GC is impressive sight, with heather in flower and EAST MIDLANDS situated at Hyde, Wareham, and the lecture greens firm and true - only the golf played could At the time of writing, the singles and pairs will be given by Jonathan Franks. spoil the occasion! This certainly wasn't the case knock-out competitions are reaching a climax, Our other winter lectures are: • Tues. 7 Dec: for Ian Sutcliffe, who tallied 36 Stableford points despite my inability to remember where I have Royal Winchester GC, 4.00 pm - AGM. • Wed. to gain victory and thus was fittingly presented written down the results! Congratulations to 12 Jan: Dorset College of Agric. 2.00 pm - Ed with the McMillan Tankard by Jack himself. Jamie Bedford and Adey Porter on already hav- McCabe and Arthur King on 'Communications Dave Langheim pipped Ronnie Christie on a ing reached the singles final. Double congratula- within a Golf Club'. • Wed. 2 Feb. Alresford count-back for second place - both on 35. tions, in fact, to Adey, who will soon be taking GC, 4.00 pm. - Ken Barber, East Sussex National GC. • Wed. 2 March. team. It was four years since Lancashire last Alresford GC, 7.00 pm. - David won, in 1992, so lets hope it's at least another Whitaker, Wisley GC. Around the Green four years before they win again! Well done the BOB DENNIS North, represented by Messrs Midgley, Lealman, Storey, Jarvis, Smith, Collins, Kirkbright, Gam- ble, Gee, Johnson, Waite, Spencer, Linley, Oxley, Potter and Mennell. I must thank Fulford Golf EAST OF ENGLAND Club for extending the courtesy of their course to Kenwick Park GC, Louth, was the venue for the us, also our colleague Mark Mennell and his Rigby Taylor Trophy and our thanks are team for preparing the course. Everyone who extended to head greenkeeper Ian Morton and jfrftf fintd played was complimentary about the conditions his staff for the super conditions we enjoyed at Stockport. SHI2 1HX. Please include and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Further thanks this new course. Thanks also to Brain Booth and your deposit of £10. Latest date for must go to Peter Marshall and his employer, Pat- Stuart Jeffs, representing our sponsors, who pre- entries 18 October. Any complaints, tisson's, for their continued sponsorship of the sented some great prizes. news or enquiries, please call me on above event and support for our association. 051 724 5412. RESULTS: 1st Dave Hornsey 33 pts, 2nd Josh Invitation Day was held at Pannal GC on 17 BERT CROSS White 30 pts, 3rd Graeme MacDonald 27 pts, 4th August, a great success, with the sun shining (as Ian Morton 26 pts, 5th Mike Finney 26 pts. it did last year) all day. Everyone attending SOUTH WEST It is hoped to organise a trip to Hardi Sprayers, enjoyed the event, which again was sponsored by August is the holiday month and I'm on mine - Hinkley, Leicester, the proposed date being 18 Yorkshire Mowers. Our thanks to John Price and currently enjoying some rare sunshine in the November. Section members should now have Tony Dodson for making all the arrangements Lyme Regis area of East Devon. The weather- received information regarding this and getting the prizes in place. Incidentally, in trip, but if for some reason you've man has just appeared on the TV screen, he conversation with John Price it came to light that been missed - please contact me. smiles confidently, but half way through his fore- since his involvement with the sponsorship (over Finally, if you have any news, views, cast we realise that he is cunningly standing five years), it has always been sunny - all I can opinions or problems - get in touch. directly in front of a large area of low pressure say is, long may you continue sponsoring this MIKE FINNEY and the smile is looking more apologetic by the event. I must thank our colleague Allan Gamble minute. As he finishes - is that a bead of perspi- and his team for preparing an excellent course, ration on his brow? - the kids start squabbling, NORTH WEST also Pannal GC for making us welcome and the wife bad-temperedly packs away the beach It is with regret that I report sad news. Graham extending courtesy of the course to us. gear and starts thumbing through country house Teasdale, head greenkeeper at Swinton Park GC, The Results:- 1st M. GUY - C. THOMPSON 62, brochures. I can hardly wait. Still, we did man- has died after a long illness. Graham moved to 2nd J. WAITE - D. HARTIGAN 69, 3rd R. SMITH age a game of golf last week. I played a reason- Swinton Park from Dean Wood GC two years - J. SAMUEL 70, 4th R. GEE - F. MALLINSON able shot to the first green and affluently marked ago, though unfortunately he only enjoyed about 70, 5th K. CHRISTIE - R. BELL 70, 6th G. HOPE the ball with a pound coin. My elder son looked one year of good health after his move. Our - R. ELLIS 70, 7th M. HANNAN - M. BAXTER 71, horrified as I carried my bag to the edge of the thoughts at this sad time are with his wife and 8th R. EMSLEY-J. NEWTON 71. green and bellowed "Dad, you're not going to two daughters. Last month I had nothing to report, but this leave that pound there, are you?" Mike Goodhind, the head greenkeeper at month has certainly made up for it. First of all, Cavendish GC Buxton, is on the move and is May I take this opportunity to welcome the congratulations to Mr & Mrs John Waite, who going over the 'Big Hill' to take responsibility for dozen or so new members who have taken are expecting their first baby after five years of managing the course at Tytherington GC. Mike advantage of the half-year discount and recently marriage. Johns current handicap is 16 and I has been at Cavendish for nine years and tells joined the section. Entry forms for the autumn - wonder if it will go higher or lower after the me they are a great club to work for. I'm sure winter programme will be in the post soon, and event? Best of luck to you both. I've also heard that Cavendish will be sorry to lose him as he there should be something for everyone: golf that Bob Raistrick, head greenkeeper at Queens- always kept the course in good condition. The events; lectures; a visit to the Ransomes factory, bury GC, is retiring and that Martin Shaw is tak- vacancy at Cavendish is being filled by Julien and training days. I hope you will all feel able to ing over. I wish you both good fortune and may Snape, latterly head greenkeeper at Marple GC. join in as active section members. all your problems be little ones. I also learned Good luck to both men in their new posts. Finally, as this won't appear untii October, I'll that Ron Gaul at Kirkbymoorside GC retired Talking recently to Tom O'Brien, head green- wish everyone the best of luck during the period recently. I wish him a long and happy retire- keeper at Royal Birkdale, he tells me that re-con- of autumn maintenance. I'm probably preaching ment. struction of the remaining 13 greens starts in to the converted when I say 'keep the lines of Some news of 'the trade': Graham Walker September (five have already been completed). I communication open'. A little consultation can (GEM) has been promoted (he's been given a am sure he is now hoping for summer (the one go an awful long way toward smoothing over new car) and the new GEM rep is Alan Dyson. we missed!) while this work is undertaken. some of the potential problems this trying time Congratulations to you both. Whilst writing Now, how about some support for North West can bring. I remember being stopped by a mem- about GEM, I am in the process of organising a section events? A team of 16 was required to ber of my last club, half way through a green trip to Gem's plant in the winter, details later. play a match against the Northern section, the with the Ryan Greens Aire, only to be asked Glen Hardcastle, who many will know from his event kindly sponsored by Pattissons, who picked "why, when this green is so good, do you have to days at Trident, has now parked his car and up the tab. After mentioning this event in section wreck it by doing that?" He was one of many returned to greenkeeping, taking the post of notes and still failing to get sufficient volunteers, who genuinely did not appreciate that the greens course manager at Leeds Golf Centre, Wike I spent a small fortune in 'phone calls attempting would not stay in top class condition for very Ridge GC. I wish these folk all the best and look to gather a team of 16, which eventually I man- long if basic maintenance was forward to meeting them during our winter lec- aged, though unfortunately, despite promises of neglected. A brief explanation on the ture series. attendance, only 13 members turned up! The I * • notice board in the 'Captain's Finally, I am pleased to welcome the following result (obviously) was a win for the Northern ju Newsletter' helped a lot in this new members: Barrie Darsley, Grimsby GC, Alis- section, although I understand it was a close mk 1 respect. Happy hollow coring! tair Cobbett, Mid York GC, Christopher Berry, match and thorougly enjoyed by all. Similarly, a •JJ PAULWORSTER Allerthrope Park GC, and Alan Speight, Michael visit to GEM was organised for 25 August and Stockhill, Richard Revell and Wayne this was publicised in the section notes on two NORTHERN Briggs, all of Redhall Services, Red- occasions. Three days before the event I had the I am pleased to report that there were no prob- hall Estate. If any new member embarrassing task of ringing Andy Hardy, who lems in raising a team this year to play in the requires any information please call had made arrangements for catering etc, can- 'Battle of the Roses'. Only two members were me on 0274 568128 celling the trip. Only three members (plus me) unable to accept the invitation, as they were PAT MURPHY applied to go! I know there can be problems with playing in the National at Dunbar. I am also getting time off, but with nearly 500 members in pleased to report that the Northern Team looked the North West section I would expect better splendid in their beautiful white sweaters, given support. to each player (see photo). Do you recognize the On a better note, the Autumn Tournament at member without a white sweater? It is our chair- Mere G&CC on Thursday 21 October will begin man, Phillip Taylor, who was not playing golf. I with soup and sandwiches at noon, the 18 hole must thank those who accepted the invitation to medal round teeing off at 1. 00pm, followed by play for Yorkshire versus Lancashire and I am an evening meal and presentation. All applica- delighted also to inform of our team's success, tions to Paul Pearse, 1 Swan Close, Poynton, winning back the Shield from Bert Cross and his Northern Golf Team JUST MOVED! Take a leaf out of our book...
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Finally, I believe Glen Barter, latterly of tion members in order that their education may South Shields, has taken the job of head green- be further improved and to also comply with cur- keeper at Seahouses - best of luck to you, lads. rent legislation. Remember, you are never too May I also congratulate Caroline Malone, who old to learn! worked at Alnwick in the past, on joining the DEVON & CORNWALL The regional seminar is at Hadlow College this greenkeeping ranks once again. Caroline, I wish jLftlFive candidates competed fofr th e honouintr odf rep- month, so do try to attend. The winter seminar you well in the future. resenting Devon and Cornwall in the forthcom- will be on 2 December at Oaklands College and The match against Cleveland will probably ing ICI Premier Greenkeeper of the Year award. the cost for the day is £8.50, including lunch. take place this month (October) - details to be In scoring, the section committee decided to use Please come along and invite your secretary or advised. Finally, congratulations to the Master Greenkeeper assessment paper to chairman to attend also. You will, I am sure, gain Tony McLure (Whickham) on repre- mark each of the five courses, and these were considerable benefit from listening to the excel- senting his country in the two-man visited by Jeff Mills and Steve Redman. lent speakers, all of whom will speak on subjects team event staged in August, Eng- Only half a point separated first and second that are of importance to our industry. land v France. place and our congratulations go to Lauchlan JIMMY RICHARDSON The Turkey Trot will be held at Hadley Wood Miller, head greenkeeper at Dawlish Warren GC, GC on November 11 commencing at 11.00 am. who went forward to represent the section in the EAST SCOTLAND Entry forms will be sent to you for this last golf regional final, selected subsequently to represent Dunbar Golf Club was, as you all know, the event of the year and members should note that the region in the ICI Premier Greenkeeper of the venue for the BIGGA/ICI National Tournament, the AGM will follow the meal. Nominations or Year finals, to be held on Dec. 6-7 at Aldwark played on a course presented to the highest propositions for the agenda are required (in writ- Manor. I am sure Laughlan wil be an excellent ing) and should arrive 14 days prior order in true Scottish links fashion. Our grateful representative for our region and we wish him thanks go to the captain & committee of Dunbar to the meeting. Please forward such good luck in the final. details to our secretary: Barry Mog- GC, and in particular to Graham Wood and his Our AGM will be held at Torquay GC on gridge, Flat 3, Hadley Wood GC, staff for wonderful playing conditions. A great Wednesday November 17 and, as usual, this day Beech Hill, Barnet, Herts. EN4 OJJ. number of people left with fond memories, for will commence with golfing members competing TONY DUNSTAN believe it or not, Dunbar is the driest part of the for the Toro Trophy, with prizes kindly donated country and boasts the highest sunshine record by DGM and Lely. The section's AGM will follow in Scotland. This was certainly the case during EAST ANGLIA lunch, and this year we will be seeking three new the championship, with the wind cutting the I've always said that greenkeepers would end up committee members as our current serving chair- grass and continually drying the course. Many of in Happy Valley....well our lot ended up in Fynn man (Bill Pile), vice-chairman (Brian Summers), Graham's staff worked through the night, water- Valley, which is pretty close. Being there, it was and president (Don Hunt) will not seek re-elec- ing the greens constantly, though this all came to hard to believe that two years ago we would tion. On behalf of all section members I would no avail when the winds rose at dawn, drying have been walking in a cornfield. Praise was like to thank these gendemen for all their hard them out again. As Graham said: "That's sods given to Toddy for the layout and condition of work, put in over many years. The section will law." the course, this coming in particular from the require one member from Cornwall, one from The tournament certainly was well run, 46 owner, Mr Tony Tirrell, who was there to wel- Devon, and one from come us. Praise must also go to Mick Offord, the the trade, head greenkeeper, for presenting the course in all to be such excellent condition. elected to The results: (0-18) 1st Peter Howard 38 pts, the commit- 2nd Sam Sylvester 37pts, 3rd Richard Pride 36 tee. pts, (19-28) 1st Steve Davison 40 pts, 2nd Kevin RICHARD Bunn 39 pts, 3rd Steve Millard 38 pts Guest WHYMAN prize: Cyril Fuller 42 pts. Prizes were donated by CWM, Toro, CWM, Does, CMW, Hayter, CMW, NORTH EAST Rushbrooks, CMW, and Parker Hart. That should On 20 July we held our make up for all the times I've left CMW off the annual match against MANUFACTURERS & SUPPLIERS OF GOLF list in the past - sorry Mike! Our thanks once the North East secre- again to all at Happy - sorry - Fynn Valley! taries at Foxton Hall COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE EQUIPMENT. Our second report is from Sam, reporting from GC, the result being a Thomdon Park (as I was again on holiday). An halved match at three RANGE EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: excellent day was enjoyed by a band of 32 play- all, thus giving the Play Off Mats from £147.00 ers, Weather good, hospitality superb (they're a greenkeepers retention Ball Dispensers from £2680.00 good lot, those Essex boys). The course was in of the salver! Our super 'nick' and Sam reports 'the greens were too thanks to the committee Ball Collectors from £1865.00 fast', though he wasn't complaining and, of for granting us courtesy Distance Discs from £44.00 course, was in amongst the prizes again. of the course, and to the (with posts!) The results: (0-17) First and winner of the Vic- head greenkeeper and tor Autumn Cup, Andy Sheehan (on countback) his staff for excellent AND OUR GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES: 34 pts, 2nd, Sam Sylvester 34 pts (I bet he was playing conditions. A Tee Markers from £2.40 sick, nevertheless well done Sam), 3rd Richard personal observation, I Putting Green Markers from £2.80 Pride 33 pts. 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the hole cups used at The Open, sup- (and others) regarding mowrah meal. Copper Sulphate, Permanganate of plied by Pattisson, measured 108mm. As you can imagine, the books are Potash, Lime Water etc. There is little Efficient team I am pleased also to announce that of considerable interest to historians, doubt that on courses where the water I am most grateful for the help which our new quality controls are all part of featuring photographs of many well supply is restricted a convenient we received from BIGGA members procedures as the company embarks known courses (of the period) under method of disposing of worms is by during the course of the most recent on BS5750. May I also point out that construction. the use of Lead Arsenate- It must be Open Championship. They did, as I am Mr Antolik is and has been a valued Roger Tydeman, Croham Hurst Golf borne in mind, however, that this is a sure you know, provide a most effi- customer of Pattisson since the early Club, South Croydon, Surrey scheduled poison and that a Poison cient team of bunker rakers and their seventies. Book Entry Form must be signed at the efforts were very much appreciated. M Hinch, Managing Director, Pattis- • Extract from Sutton's catalogue: time of ordering. Although we have They did, too, tend to stand out from son & Co Ltd, Luton, Bedfordshire 'Earthworms are present in almost received reports from some golf clubs the crowd with their lilac shirts, which every class of soil, with the possible that rabbits had been found dead fol- I am assuming is now the official exception of some of the dry peaty lowing the use of Lead Arsenate, no BIGGA colour! types. Their food consists mainly of case of poisoning of human beings has I would be most grateful if you More on mowrah decaying vegetable substances, but yet come to our notice. would convey our thanks to those of Re Jon Allbutt's letter (August) asking they also consume decomposing ani- MOWRAH MEAL is the crushed your members who were involved. for information from 'mature' green- mal matter. Various kinds of leaves, residue of a species of Indian Bean G E Watts, Secretary, Royal St keepers regarding the use of mowrah grass stalks, and even twigs are drawn known as Bassia. Not only is the prod- George's Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent meal, although a mere 'young upstart' into their burrows to decay and pro- uct very efficacious in killing earth- (letter sent to John Millen, who of 23, I believe I have something of vide food, but living plants are not worms, which are brought to the forwarded it for publication — editor) interest. attacked. When feeding, and also surface, BUT IT IS OF AN ORGANIC The following was taken from when burrowing, earthworms con- NATURE AND POSSESSES FERTILIS- 'GOLF COURSES, DESIGN, CON- sume considerable quantities of soil. ING PROPERTIES. Further, it is non- STRUCTION, AND UPKEEP' Published During the passage of the soil through poisonous and easy to use.' in 1933: "Mowrah meal was recom- the body of the worm the digestible An interesting fact. In the 1936 price ExcellenMay I congratulatt evide BIGGA on produc- mended to be used at the rate of half a matter is extracted, the indigestible list which Roger enclosed, the price of ing an excellent and most professional pound to one pound per square yard. residue being discharged when the 'Carters tested worm killer' (i.e. Mowrah video - 'SETTING THE STANDARD IN After the powder has been spread it creature visits the surface, thus form- meal) was quoted at £12 per ton, less SPRAY APPLICATION'. Not only will should be thoroughly watered in, even ing the familiar worm casts. Even than in the 1924 Carter list I have in this prove to be a great asset in help- if rain is falling at the time. It is useless small stones and other solids are my library, where the price quoted was ing with the education of young to apply mowrah meal when worms passed through the bodies of worms £15 per ton. How many companies, I trainee greenkeepers, but to some of have been driven below either by frost and brought to the surface. wonder, are today able to boast sub- the older generation also - those who or a prolonged period of dry weather. The activities of earthworms are stantial price decreases? - editor. came into greenkeeping later in life Nor is it advisable to use it while the largely affected by weather conditions, and who find it difficult to get time off grass is in a young and tender stage of and during dry or very cold spells they (from some clubs) to attend college growth. will descend to a great depth. and lectures. I hope this video will be Mowrah meal also possesses some Although regarded as terrestrial crea- Picture this the first of many educational training slight fertilising value. This product is tures, they are, to a certain extent, I must have been in one of my bolshie films. the residue from an Indian Bean, semi-aquatic. Moisture is essential to moods when I read the July issue, for I Martin Forrester, Course Manager, known as Bassia latifolia, after it has their existence and they are conspicu- took exception to no less than three Stapleford Abbotts GC, Essex been crushed for the extraction of oil. ously active during wet weather, espe- pictures within! Page 22: Why not a There are many grades of mowrah cially when the temperature is not full group picture of the greenkeeping meal according to the degree to which very low. Being nocturnal in habit, staff, instead of Japanese golfers? the residue is ground. Coarse grades worms are not often seen on the sur- Surely the locals deserve better recog- are of small value for killing worms, face by day. nition. Page 19: The redesigned The hole facts bunker at Sandwich is an eyesore, and I write in response to Mr S Antolik's and although samples of such grades Breeding takes place chiefly during letter in last month's Greenkeeper are offered at cheap rates it is uneco- June and July, although some authori- the most un-natural man-made obsta- International. nomical to purchase them as they may ties state that it occurs in spring and cle I've ever seen on a golf course. It's H Pattisson & Co came under new only be 50% effective. Mowrah meal autumn. The eggs (from one to three) not the contractors fault, but the management on July 5 1993 and I can also be used to eradicate small are contained in a capsule or cocoon club's, and I trust they have considered became the new managing director. grubs that feed upon grass roots, the and are hatched in from two to three the implications of 'accidents at work' Since taking over the company we most common of these being Bibio." weeks. by greenkeeping staff when trying to have embarked on new strategies, bet- It would appear therefore that While it is admitted that the opera- maintain it, or possible claims by ter production methods and new qual- mowrah meal was only a by-product tions of earthworms are in some golfers injured in an attempt to scale ity checks. Obviously it is difficult to from the mahua tree after mahua-but- respects beneficial to the soil, the pres- this height. Did you see Mike Harwood achieve this overnight. On Aug 11 ter was produced from its seeds. If the ence of these creatures in golf and clambering about in there during The 1993 a letter was received from Mr butter is no longer produced commer- other sports turf can only be consid- Open? He was lucky, someone was on Antolik pointing out that he was in cially this may explain why mowrah ered as a nuisance. Not only do the hand to rake it afterwards, though possession of one of our hole cups meal is no longer available. As we are casts they create make the surface ordinary golfers will take so long in measuring 111mm in diameter, con- now talking of an organic-based worm muddy and uneven, to the great restoring it that people waiting on the trary to the R&A rules of golf. We deterrent could this also explain why annoyance of players, but they also tee will need great powers of patience promptly replied to Mr Antolik, thank- the Pesticides Safety Directorate were provide a ready medium for the germi- - I'd like to hear the greenkeepers ing him for bringing this to our atten- unable to help with information. Per- nation of weed seeds. Furthermore, reaction to this 'improvement'. tion, and took immediate action by haps some investigation into those weed seeds are brought to the surface Page 19, lower: Presumably neither making contact with our manufac- industries connected with the mahua by worms. It is sometimes noticeable Rhone-Poulenc nor their advertising turer. tree would be more rewarding. that worms are especially troublesome agency are familiar with the complexi- After a short investigation we found Jon Cole, Church Lane, Eaton Bray, on areas which have been limed, and ties of cricket score-boards, this one a small batch of hole cups to have a Bedfordshire it is also found that the worm popula- shows the score at 142 for 4, the last diameter change from 107mm to Jon is not alone in researching tion is greater in turf mown without wicket having fallen at 122. So, twenty 111mm, this a direct result of the com- mowrah, as Roger Tydeman's letter and the use of the grass box than where runs have been added since the fall of pound of nylon utilised and a change extract (below) reveáis. Further, readers the cuttings are collected. the last wicket, but one batsman has in the coolant cycle, not the original may care to look back at 'How to make On some golf courses it is regarded 23 runs to his credit, and the other one tool that has been made that actually the worms turn' (March '93), The illus- as part of the regular routine to 48! Therefore the minimum score manufactures the hole cup. Our origi- trations used are identical to those in the destroy worms in putting greens, and must be 122 + 23 = 145. There's one nal patented drawings for the hole cup Carter's catalogue mentioned - editor. an increasing number of clubs now exception to this scenario. For a year's clearly show the diameter should be treat their fairways also, generally by supply of Supertox I'll be happy to tell 108mm. means of mechanical pumping Rhone-Poulenc what it is! The problem has now been resolved machines designed for applying the Well, that's off my chest; you can't and a new quality control procedure destructive agencies. To keep the fair- say that Greenkeeper International 1930s approach ways clear is sound policy, for players put into place to ensure that all hole During recent building work in our isn't perused in this household. Keep cups meet the required 108mm as set clubhouse, several books from the thir- have a preference for such courses, up the good work. Your July cover pic- down by the R&A. The small batch ties were found, including Carter's particularly in the winter months. For ture is delightful with such natural with the size differential problem have 'Practical Greenkeeper' for 1936 and many years we have been in close bunkers, looking an acceptable part of been sourced and returned to the Sutton's Golf Course Catalogue for touch with various methods of the golfing scene. manufacturer. I have also been 1939. The information contained in destroying earthworms, e.g., by the Peter Bown, Winterbourne assured by the Rules Committee that the latter may be of interest to Jon use of Mowrah Meal, Lead Arsenate, Houghton, Blandford Forum, Dorset :EPER INTERNATIONAL October 1993 37 The most cost-effective way of reaching readers of Greenkeeper International. Simply ring Bill Lynch on 091 413 7218, Carol Dutton on 0207 570117 or Louise Lunn on 0347 838581 and ask about an alphabetical category listing: the cost ers' Guide starts from the equivalent of under £25 per month.
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Manchester M5 2UQ Cornbecks Farm, Irnham, Grantham, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 3LP Fax: (0797) 344737 Tel: 061 877 8550 Fax: 061 877 8554 Lincolnshire Tel/Fax: (0476) 550266 ROSS OLIVER E&S SPORTSGROUND HERONFIEUP SPORTS GROUND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS ^HIREI AND MAINTENANCE • VERTI-DRAIN for Greens and Sport »grounds yjjjw We're No. 1 for Vertidraining and I (Solihull) • STONE PICKING • RYAN HOLLOW TYNER - Hollow Coring on Greens, Tees • SAND SPREADERS • DIRECT DRILLS Vertidrain. Moore Sportsfield Greystones, Trebudannon, Cornwall TR8 4LP. and Fairways. Over-Seeders. Verti Tel: (0841) 540222 Fax: (0637) 881057 For competitive rates and a VERTIDRAIN MACHINES FOR professional service, contact Over-Seeder for Greens & Tees. FAIRWAYS AND GREENS Toro Aerators, Case Trenchers You're at the end AVAILABLE FOR HIRE RICHARD VEITCH & Sportsfield Slitters etc. Contact: Peter Holmes. 10 Carson of the Buyers' Road. Gainsborough. Lines DN21 2RE 0344 860690 Contact: Doug or Ron Johnson Tel: 0427 613035 Guide section — if 39 Knox Green, Binfield, Tel: (0564) 772597 Mobile: 0831 359394 Bracknell, Berks RG12 5NZ Fax available you haven't found the ads with the Toro Hydroject, Vertidrain Coremaster 12 3 symbols in yet, and Ryan Greensaire + Core Harvester, SEWARD Charterhouse, Sisis and Gill Overseeders. TURF MAINTENANCE TRY AGAIN: Ransomes 2I4 and Beaver 3Q8 Fairway • Verti Drain Hire • Hollow Coring Scarifiers. Large range of tractors from 16 - CONTACT THE PROFESSIONALS • Deep Spiking • Tractor Hire IT COULD BE 60 HP, as well as machinery for sale. Ten years experience using only the best • Full range of Landscape List and further deuils from: 2 greens verti-drains WORTH (18 greens in 2 days) Equipment r Half-inch tines at 2x2 spacing YORKSHIRES ONLY AGENT FOR WCDENMANN TERRA-SPIKE' Fairway verti-drain J{icftardr«-T| Marton Hall Lane ,Campey Martortf Macclesfield Coremaster complete with collector SPEN-GROUNDCARESERVICES Fairway overseeder Tel: 0260 224568 Unit 7, Valley Road, Uversedge, Fax. 0260 224791 Contact Michael Seward West Yoriishire WF15 6J Y £50 York (0904) 765949 night or day 0924 401522 • 0836 722080 TO YOU! Classified Turf For Sale Aeration Machinery Ltd Toro 216 TOTAL TIMBER ENGINEERING Quality Hire Equipment Ransomes Mk II Sportscutter HICKSON LEISURE DEVELOPMENTS Gangs (choice) 2.5 MTR FAIRWAY and 1.5MTR GREENS jfjjr a Ransomes Mk 13 Magna BRIDGES VERTI-DRAINS Gangs (choice) Pedestrian and Vehicular TORO FAIRWAY HOLLOW CORING Farmura Turf Iron REVETMENTS Sisis Auto-Outfield Spiker SHEET PILING D&E Turf Maintenance Ltd Tel/Fax: 0388 608620 Sisis Vee-Mows SHELTERS Mobile: 0836 376944 Evenings: 0388 772844 Jacobsen Greens King, HICKSON LEISURE DEVELOPMENTS diesel or petrol (choice) NEW POTTER GRANGE ROAD, GOOLE Ez-e-go Trucks (choice) NORTH HUMBERSIDE DN14 6XF Portable Roadway Systems telephone (0405) 766060 fax (0405) 768622 Jacobsen Trapking Lloyds Palladin McConnel Seko BM23 Turf AEBI/TT/80 Groomer Cushman Brouwer Triple 'H' Registration (1991) Power Gangs Clean and tidy condition. Easy Picker Ball Pickers, at special prices For details telephone: TrakwaY Tel: (073081) 5775 081 881 1001 B r ~> I > f "i ' i' ' " ' Fax: (073081)5844 DEM0/SH0PS0ILED EQUIPMENT GADPACK LTD Modus T 48" Main Frame complete with deep and surface aerators, scarifier and Hertfordshire combi tool £1500.00 Beaver P9 Side Arm Flail for compact Tel: 0582 842435 tractor £1750.00 Amazone Groundkeeper GH120...£2650.00 Verti-drain Hire Amazone EKS300 Spreader £500.00 £275 per day Beaver LM308 Mounted Gangs £3250.00 Many items of used equipment for sale SALE: Atterton & Ellis - ring for details. Grinders Master / B.B. WOODLANDS BRIGST0CK LTD Brigstock, Kettering, Northants £5,500 plus VAT. VGC Tel: 0536 373238 k ASTRO TURF AVAILABLE i [IN GOOD USED CONDITION mmymm j Ring Risboro' Turf on 0844 274127 or > OFFERS INVITED < Alfi fax 0844 274191 about any of our current used machinery listed below: Jacobsen 1671 Diesel TriKing 3WD, Boxes, 1200 hrs £7500.00 PORTABLE ROADWAYS Jacobsen 1471 Petrol TriKing £4500.00 SECURITY FENCING Charterhouse Easy Spread Top Dresser £1250.00 BRIDGES Vicon 303 Engine Drive Spreader for Truckster £650.00 PEDESTRIAN CARPET Ransomes TM80 Mounted Spiker £250.00 ARENA SURFACE PROTECTION Toro GM3 Reconditioned complete with Green and Verticut units £2500.00 CROWD CONTROL BARRIERS Iseki TA545 4WD Tractor 2DA SCV, PVH, Turf Tyres, 1200hrs £8750.00 a division of CVB 9r°up pic Brouwer MOI PTO 5 Gang Fixed Head Mowers £3250.00 Uoyds LEDA Set 5 Bladed £1750.00 Morrison Triplex 1800 complete with Grass Boxes £1750.00 EVE TRAKWAY LTD., COXMOOR ROAD, Bucher M300XL complete with 36" Rotary Mower £1000.00 SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD, NOTTS. NG17 5LA, ENGLAND Ransomes Wayfarer 30" Rotary - choice of 2 (each) £1000.00 TEL: (0623) 515333 FAX: (0623) 440154 Lloyds 21" Paladin 1991 vgc £1195.00 Ransomes 20" Marquis 1991 £425.00 Beaver T24 Triple 1991 1030 6 Bladed heads £9750.00 All prices are plus VA T at the current rate prevailing. All prices are ex our yard. RECRUITMENT Tylney Park Golf Club Rotherwick, near Basingstoke, Hampshire RG27 9AY (DOUMT CHURRAY COUNTRY CLUB Hard working Isle of Man HEAD requires a GREENKEEPER HEAD required for attractive 18 hole mature GREENKEEPER parkland course (1974). This is a golden opportunity for an experienced fully qualified greenkeeper to make his name in the final shaping and growing in of this beautiful 18 hole golf course nestling in a hilly land- scape with deciduous and coniferous woodland adjoining. Applicants with mechanical aptitude must possess Must be able to show proven ability in all aspects of golf course recognised qualifications and be experienced in all maintenance and be capable of supervising manual staff. Knowl- aspects of course management and presentation. edge of sand/peat greens, computerised irrigation systems and modern machinery is desirable. Ability to lead and motivate staff is essential. Accommodation is available and the renumeration package will include a bonus payable when the course opens in spring 1994. Salary negotiable. If you are a hard worker anxious to prove yourself in a challeng- ing position this is the chance you have been waiting for. Please send written application with full CV to: Please reply in confidence with full CV Tylney Investments Ltd and details of present salary to: Elmfield House, Woodfalls, Salisbury, Gary Spence Land and Property Management Services (UK) Ltd, Wiltshire SP5 2ND Stanhope House, Market Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD18 3QD TECHNICAL SALES Abbeydale Golf Club REPRESENTATIVE require a Established over 50 years, we are a forward thinking family business acting as major distributors for a number of manufacturers with an extensive product range. HEAD GREENKEEPER We require a Technical Sales Representative for our Applications are invited for the above position at Sports/Amenity Department to sell a wide variety of products including fertilizers and chemicals in the following counties: one of South Yorkshire's premier golf courses Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, which will celebrate its centenary in 1995. and Derbyshire Conditions of employment are excellent, as could be expected Fully experienced greenkeepers with the from a company of our standing in this industry, and include 4 appropriate qualifications in course management weeks holiday initially, a fully expensed company car with mobile phone, plus the opportunity of career advancement as and a sound knowledge of modern greenkeeping we provide extensive training and always look to promote from methods are encouraged to apply. within our own organisation. A proven track record in course maintenance, There is also a non-contributory private health scheme for our employees. organisational skills and the ability to maintain a Only experienced candidates need apply in writing wide range of modern equipment is essential. with full CV to Mr L Breakwell Salary is negotiable but is expected to exceed the BIGGA recommended rate. Applications in writing to: E.T.Breakwell Ltd Mr Jack Copeland, Chairman of Green, Specialists in Grass Maintenance Equipment and Sports Turf Treatments Abbeydale Golf Club Ltd, Twenty well Lane, 814 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4BJ Tel: 021 733 3344 • Fax: 021 733 16131 Dore, Sheffield S17 4QA RECRUITMENT — ALNMOUTH GOLF CLUB^ Foxton Hall Chestfield Golf Club requires a require a HEAD HEAD GREENKEEPER Applicants must be experienced in all aspects GREENKEEPER of greenkeeping, be properly qualified, and A busy 18 hole parkland course requires applicants have the ability to manage and motivate due to the retirement of the existing Head Greenkeeper greens staff. through illness. Knowledge of a computerised course irrigation It is essential to be experienced in all aspects of course management, machinery and irrigation. An ability to system (Toro), and modern machinery manage, lead and motivate staff is a priority, to include is essential. on course training. An up-to-date awareness of the health and safety Good accommodation available. regulations is also essential together with the ability to Please apply in writing with FULL CV work within the budget as laid down by the club. No accommodation available. The Secretary Salary according to BIGGA scales. Please reply in writing with full CV to: Alnmouth Golf Club Foxton Hall, Lesbury, Alnwick, The Secretary, Chestfield Golf Club, 103 Chestfield Road, Chestfield, Whitstable, Kent CT5 3LU Northumberland NE66 3BE SALESPERSON CONTRACTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL GROUNDCARE MACHINERY Due to further expansion in Scotland we are seeking the above personnel to join our Company to promote our Due to expansion of our groundcare division we are seeking to recruit a salesperson to further increase our sales of professional grass and ADVISORY and SPORTSTURF groundcare machinery. Our main supplier is John Deere and our cus- CONTRACTING SERVICES tomers are local authorities, golf courses, sports clubs and landscape gardeners throughout the Lothians. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Please write enclosing a detailed CV to Applications are invited from candidates with experience of this mar- M B Eddington - Senior Partner ket sector, who believe they can contribute to this developing part of our business. Please apply in writing to: Mr Andrew Harkness, Thomas Sherriff & Co. Ltd., SPORTS TURF SERVICES Groundcare Division, Mill Wynd, Haddington, ICQNTRACTINGI East Lothian EH41 4DB Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8LE Fax: 031 333 5311 Tel: 031 333 2345 Grimsby Golf Club require a fully qualified Castle Royle Golf and Country Club require: ASSISTANT HEAD (1) Fully qualified ASSISTANT HEAD GREENKEEPER GREENKEEPER (2) A fully or semi- qualified ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER with the opportunity for career progression, This is a Neil Coles designed, championship course, currently in the v Applications in writing with a full CV to: growing in period, due to open in June 1994. These are salaried positions with opportunities for career progression. The Secretary Grimsby Golf Club, Applications should write with full CV to: The Course Manager, Castle Royle Golf & Country Club, Littlecoates Road, Grimsby, Knowl Hill, Reading, Berks RG10 9XA South Humberside DN34 4LU 35 •» and thanks must go to Neil, Edna & will be holding our Christmas competition at Elliott for their organisation - and of course to Llangollen GC, so once again, when these forms Around the Green come out, get them filled in and sent back as our main sponsors, ICI, for three great days. On the social side everything appeared to go soon as possible - don't forget the entrance fee! very well: the skittles and whisky tasting evening With winter nearly upon us we hope to organ- attracting a good number and the banquet on ise seminars for the winter period. We would Tuesday evening was first class. All of these also like to present a first aid course at Northop 'events within an event' have to be organised College, but as you will appreciate, we need to well in advance and the social committee from know how many people are inter- East Scotland worked hard over the year to make ested before we set a price and date. ZmtiuH Please, if you have an interest in first them happen. Day trips for the ladies were also Shrubb, 3rd Bruce Cruickshank. Trade & Guests: organised, but for one reason or another these aid, give me a call on 0248 713490. David Eastland. fell by the wayside - a pity, as we're sure the DAVID PROCTOR The afternoon Stableford got off to a better ladies would have enjoyed them. Grateful thanks start, for not only had the weather improved dra- then to the following, for making the social side matically but everybody was well satisfied with the success it was: Alan Ronaldson the piper, MID ANGLIA the superb lunch provided by the club. We tee'd Cecil George for his 'Address to the Haggis'; The Autumn Tournament will again be staged at off from both first and tenth, due to the popular- Kirsty Greenwood, the excellent dancer; plus Woburn G&CC, this year on 26 October. The for- ity of the course, the round kindly sponsored by Fiona & mum Agnes Greenwood for their assis- mat has been changed slightly to accommodate Turf Iron of Australia. Jim Coppin again pre- tance, and comedian Gary Dennis. The social our AGM - with 18 holes in the morning, fol- sented the prizes, telling us also that he was leav- committee consisted of yours truly", Stewart & lowed by lunch, the AGM itself being held in the ing Farmura to join the Australian company - in Agnes Greenwood and Steve Dixon. To all who afternoon. The meeting will start at 3.00 pm order to fully pursue their interests in the UK - took part in the tournament we say 'haste ye approx., though this time may be altered we wish him every success. Results: 1st Martin back.' depending on starting times for the golf. Because Broomfield, 2nd Chris Allen, 3rd Roland Hughes. of the slight delay in confirmation of this event, With this event behind us we can now concen- There was a special prize for Steve Voguls, who entries will be accepted until 15 October - by trate on section events: The Willie Woods Memo- came in with just one point. As they say, 'it's the form only and with cheque - to Chris Brook. rial event this month (19 October) sees us again taking part that counts.' By the time you read this column the Lodge- returning to Dunbar, with the AGM taking place The section is indebted to Singing Hills for way Four-Ball final will have been played - over on 24 November, followed by the annual dance their generous hospitality, with special thanks to 27 holes at Brocket Hall GC . Results will be pub- on 4 December (at Turnhouse). Returning to the Derek Howe and his staff (the caterers of three lished in November. The semi-finals produced Willie Woods event, we are delighted to have a superb meals), and to Richard and his boys for the following results: D Low & A Freeman new sponsor - Huxley's Grass Machinery - who all the effort put into the course -thank you. (Northants County) beat I Oliver & D Croxton have kindly offered to donate the prizes. I've met Finally, we welcome Jon Budd, a new first (Cold Ashby). P Lockett & R Coogan (South the local agent, George Brown, and the final assistant to George Barr at Ham Beds) beat R McKeown (Arley) & K Bunting details are almost to hand. Informa- Manor, and offer congratulations to (Ashridge). David Low and Tony Freeman were tion regarding all events (including Dave Ranger on his new appoint- eventual winners over the Cold Ashby pair, but it the winter programme), will soon be ment as head greenkeeper at Hor- took an incredible 40 holes of golf to separate posted to section members. sham Park GC. them! Thanks to Chas Ayres for again organising WILLIE BLAIR MARK WILTON the event and to his company - Lodgeway Trac- tor Co - for its continued support. NORTH WALES One piece of news concerns David Murphy, SUSSEX On 18 August a group from the North Wales sec- who many of you will know as the The weather forecasters said \varm with a few tion visited the Gem Professional factory in rep for Sta-Brite. David has left to showers'. Fact - torrential rain and blowing a Oswaldtwistle,witnessing the process and pro- join a fairly new company - Driving 'hooli' from tee-off until conclusion of the first duction of top dressings, fertilisers, and many Force Leisure - which started last round! Anyway, our mid-summer (?) 36 hole other products made at the Gem factory. On year. Good luck David. tournament saw us at the newly opened Singing behalf of those who made the journey, our PAUL LOCKETT Hills GC, near Brighton and how well course thanks to Terry Adam- manager Richard Quelch and his team have son for organising the done. The greens, sown with pure creeping bent, trip (especially the have been a struggle, but on the day they looked coach!), and to John and putted superbly. The tees and fairways were Harris and Andy EVENTOctober 10-11: Toro/PGS DIARA EuropeaYn Tou r Student Greenkeeper of the Year well manicured and the general feeling of our Hardy, for their hospi- Award, Aldwark Manor, forty-plus members was that Singing Hills, once tality and for providing October 12-13: Kubota Challenge, The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire matured, will be one of the best courses in the an excellent and inter- November 4-5: Irish Golf Greenkeepers Association Trade Exhibition, south. Certainly it is hoped the section will be esting tour. Also a big Ballsbridge, Dublin. invited back - not only to try our hand again on thanks to the coach December 6-7: ICI Premier Greenkeeper of the Year Award, Aldwark Manor. the existing 18, but to sample the new nine driver for a most enjoy- January 19-21, 1994: BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME), Trade holes, opened in August. able journey. Show and Educational Seminar Programme, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The morning round was sponsored by Far- February 4-7: GCSAA Conference and Show, Dallas, Texas In December (date mura, with Jim Coppin in attendance to present still to be decided) we March 5-8: Canadian Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show, Calgary, Alberta. the prizes: Results - 1st Stefan Antolic, 2nd Les Britain's ptv r J^L if Seasons Dressing. Top Dressings • Sands • Top Soils • Fern Soil. leading ^ Suppliers of Soils for Golf Courses. TOP DRESSING ROOT ZONE MIX SCREENED SOIL SANDS CONSTROCTION Top Dressing Grade 1,2,3 to a Individual mixes 3mm and 6mm Free draining. 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