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Outstanding teams

n 2018, we saw an outstanding team working together for success. In the Ryder Cup, Europe’s golfers were, as Iindividuals, ranked lower than their USA counterparts. But, with a performance that was appreciated – if not necessarily enjoyed – both sides of the Atlantic, they demonstrated that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts.

A successful golf facility is also the result of an outstanding team. Golf clubs work together with golf course architects, construction companies, RICHARD HUMPHREYS turf suppliers, irrigation firms and many others, to create an enjoyable experience that attracts golfers, old and new. At the same time, a successful golf facility can enhance the environment, support the local community and give people an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.

The purpose of Golf Course Architecture Green Pages, our annual guide to suppliers to the worldwide golf course industry, is to help you assemble that team.

In the following pages, you can find out more about a wide range of businesses that offer products and services for the golf course industry. Our supplier directory is the perfect place to start if you are looking to get a project underway at your own golf facility.

GCA Green Pages is also available online, as a fully searchable directory. Just visit www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages to search by company name, type of product or service, or country.

From all of us at Golf Course Architecture, we wish you all the best for 2019 and hope a successful year lies ahead.

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Adare Manor

550,000 cubic metres of earth moved 31,000 square metres of bent grass 250,000 linear metres of sand slitting 7,200 square metres of bunkers 250,000 tonnes of sand 9 hectares of premier driving range 93,500 linear metres of drains 141 staff 80,000 square metres of turf 7 months of rigorous work 50,000 tonnes of gravel On time completion

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08 18 Inturf’s Alex Edwards provides Rain Bird provides an insight an insight into the company’s into the renovation project at work at Carnoustie Alands Golf Club in Finland

10 20 SOL Golf’s Michael O’Leary Golf Optimum’s Michel Niedbala reflects on the constructor’s gives an insight into recent success environment considerations Adare Manor in golf course design 13 23 550,000 cubic metres of earth moved 31,000 square metres of bent grass Whitemoss’s involvement at Celtic Manor has seen them ByWater Services’ 250,000 linear metres of sand slitting 7,200 square metres of bunkers work on a drainage system that environmentally friendly 250,000 tonnes of sand 9 hectares of premier driving range can deal with heavy rain wash-down and water recycling system 93,500 linear metres of drains 141 staff 14 80,000 square metres of turf 7 months of rigorous work Royal Norwich Golf Club is one 27 50,000 tonnes of gravel On time completion of several MJ Abbott projects The GCA Green Pages currently in the works Supplier Directory

Atlantic Golf Construction 16 [email protected] Robert Justich of Atlantic Golf Construction provides an insight www.atlanticgolfconstruction.com into the firm’s work thus far

Consistently delivering the highest quality golf course project 7 INTURF

Perfect Carnoustie Alex Edwards, joint managing director of Inturf, provides an insight into the constructor’s work at the Open Championship venue

nturf has been involved with Carnoustie for 15 to get the balance of making the round almost too years and has seen significant progress over that difficult, yet not impossible. Itime, plus the sheer hard work and effort that goes We started by supplying our Masters turf, a blend into preparations for two Open Championships, not of slender creeping red fescue and chewings fescue, to mention numerous other tournaments. for Carnoustie’s own turf nursery. That eventually The skilled and highly-motivated team at Carnoustie gets used for building bunkers and on other areas puts a lot of emphasis on producing one of the most of the course including bunker surrounds, fairways challenging and best golf courses in the world with and spectator areas. Another turf type, Classic turf, its constant appetite for changing and improving the containing dwarf perennial ryegrass and fescue golfing experience. It takes years to hone this practical grasses, has been used as well over the years, for areas expertise and vision of exactly what the golfer requires that need slightly better durability, for instance on

8 some walkways that are not necessarily in the eye of the course preparation and helped in the planning and camera, but play an important role nonetheless. implementation of certain projects, allowing them All of the turf is grown to the very highest greenkeeping time to construct and establish areas that otherwise standards at one of our three turf production nurseries in might not have been ready. East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. These Congratulations to Sandy Reid, Craig Boath and his sites have been chosen for the finest soil types, semi-arid team, who took on one of the ultimate and enviable climate and infrastructure. jobs in the industry. We wish everyone at Carnoustie Our strong partnership has proven to stand the all the very best in carrying on the good work. test of time, which is underlined by our length of service for the club. In the same way, our turfgrass For more on Inturf, turn to page 51 products have been useful in many aspects of golf or visit www.inturf.com Photos: Inturf

Inturf has been involved at Open venue Carnoustie for 15 years

9 SOL GOLF

Successful times at SOL Golf Michael O’Leary explains why SOL Golf is now among the strongest names in golf course construction in Europe

OL Golf has been in the golf construction first to test the new facilities during a soft opening. business for over 20 years. The past few years SOL Golf has just completed the eighteen-hole S have been successful for the company, with course at Österåkers Golfklubb outside Stockholm highlights including projects in Ireland, Scotland and in Sweden. This is the first Henrik Stenson-designed elsewhere in Europe. After a very busy few years in its golf course in the world. The course will open for native Ireland, SOL Golf completed the final phase of play next summer as per schedule. The next phase works at the new Hogs Head golf course in Waterville, of works, including a second eighteen-hole course, County Kerry. Designed by Robert Trent Jones II, the will start following autumn. When completed, this course was upgraded with full drainage, irrigation and facility will be one of the best in northern Europe a new driving range. SOL Golf also added a full sand and its members can play golf on two courses giving cap over the entire course. All works were completed them two completely different experiences. in an unprecedented timeframe and members were SOL Golf is delighted to announce that we have

10 Photos: Courtesy of SOL Golf

The 13th hole at Hogs Head golf course, Waterville

recently been awarded the contract with European Also in Switzerland, SOL Golf was part of a two- Golf Design to rebuild Marco Simone Golf Club in year project to renovate Golf Club de Genève, which Rome, Italy, which will host the Ryder Cup in 2022. was led by Bruce Charlton of Robert Trent Jones II. Construction began in September 2018. Other recent projects include work at multiple SOL Golf have also been awarded the contract to prestigious clubs, including: St Andrews, Scotland; rebuild the Narin & Portnoo golf course in County Carnoustie, Scotland; Royal Lytham & St Annes, Donegal, with world-renound architect Gil Hanse. England; Sunningdale, England; Portmarnock, Ireland; Work began in early October 2018. Lahinch Golf Club, Ireland; Killarney Golf Club, Ireland; Furthermore, SOL Golf is excited to return to Castlerock, Ireland; and Tomelilla Golf Club, Sweden. Switzerland this year to Golf Club Crans-Sur-Sierre, Lens, home of the Omega Masters. Four holes are under For more on SOL Golf, turn to page 62 or visit construction, again designed by European Golf Design. www.solgolfconst.com

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Whitemoss supplied Celtic Manor Resort with its Megaflo flat panel drainage to move water as efficiently as possible

aving supplied Celtic Manor Resort for over backfill would have taken in excess of a full day to 20 years, Whitemoss has seen the issues install – requiring an excavator, tractor and trailer. Hcaused by heavy rain that not only runs off MegaFlo is two-and-a-half times more efficient at Contact Us: the hillside of the Twenty Ten course, but also runs moving water too so it’s a win-win situation. +44 1582 758444 through the soil structure. BunkerMat liner was then installed to prevent www.bmsproducts.com Andy Law and Mike Crabtree – while working with subsoil contamination, to retain sand on the bunker Jim McKenzie and his project team headed by Chris faces and to offer a consistent, stable bunker base. [email protected] and Alan – devised a solution that would intercept the The bunker was completed with the installation of 56 water coming through the soil on the bank adjacent to tonnes of WhitemossEco Bunker 4 sand. the Twenty Ten clubhouse. At 354 metres square, this was the biggest bunker A full herringbone drainage system was installed in WhitemossEco has installed to date. They used 140 the bunker base to take the run off and any water falling linear metres of MegaFlo including the perimeter directly into the bunker away quickly. The MegaFlo drain and the full herringbone system. flat panel drainage supplied exclusively by Whitemoss was installed in less than three hours. Typical round For more info on Whitemoss, turn to page 68 or visit Bins • Benches • Signs • Posts • Tee Markers pipe drains requiring excavation of trenches and stone www.whitemosseco.org.uk 13 MJ ABBOTT

Meeting the challenge Despite inclement weather from flooding to drought, MJ Abbott successfully completed a range of projects in 2018

The second hole at Royal Norwich during rootzone placement to green and topsoil re-spread to surrounds

ne highlight in the summer of 2019 will companies again to relocate the new nine-hole par be the opening of Royal Norwich Golf three course on adjoining land owned by the client to OClub’s new course and clubhouse. This continue the success of this exciting facility. major project has been the culmination of two years The new and improved practice facility and short of hard work using every discipline available at MJ game area at Sunningdale Golf Club was finished Abbott to make it a resounding success along with in February 2018 and came into use through the the knowledge of Ross McMurray from European summer with both synthetic and natural surfaces Golf Design and Royal Norwich Golf Club’s estates being utilised and a new 30-metre-high ball stop manager, Peter Todd. netting. In December 2018, MJ Abbott returned to Construction work has also been undertaken at install strategic tree planting with 50 specimen tree Adlington Golf Centre in Cheshire, which provides sites to create a more natural and aesthetic feel to the golf for players of all standards on two nine-hole par range outfield. three courses and a driving range. Initially designed As well as new builds, enhancements to established by Hawtree Ltd and built by MJ Abbott in 2004, courses have also been a prominent part of 2018. A the graduate nine-hole course had to be moved to new short game area at Torquay Golf Club, designed accommodate the construction of the new Poynton by James Edwards, was built across February and bypass. The client employed the services of both March. Phase four of work is taking place at Royal

14 Topsoil re-spread on the sixth at

Royal Norwich started in April 2018 Photos: Graham Humphries

Blackheath Golf Club, which included bunker An extensive bunker project was also undertaken reconstruction and green extensions to a further at Harewood Downs Golf Club with a 40-bunker three holes. Bunker reconstruction works also took reconstruction project, again for Tom Mackenzie. place at The Roehampton Club in December with the A previously unused area at Foxhills Golf Club has reconstruction of 23 bunkers on nine greens following also been skilfully redesigned by golf course architect on from the previous nine greens last winter. James Edwards as a dedicated short game practice Greens drainage has also been a focus after a wet green to complement the existing driving range. winter in 2017. Several projects have been completed The 3,000 metres square grass area incorporates to alleviate wet conditions at clubs including a 900-metre square chipping green with specific Kenilworth Golf Club, Chelmsford Golf Club, Royal chipping areas and practice bunker – built, fully Winchester Golf Club and The Dyke Golf Club. drained and irrigated by MJ Abbott during a six- Bunker reconstructions and alterations have been a week project period in autumn 2018. The green prominent part of the year and were included in phase is currently growing in and will see first practice three of Royal Wimbledon Golf Club’s reconstruction summer 2019. designed by Tom Mackenzie. The latest phase in October and November covered one green rebuild and For more on MJ Abbott, turn to page 55 or visit 13 bunker reconstructions on four holes. www.mjabbott.co.uk

15 ATLANTIC GOLF CONSTRUCTION

Developing courses Robert Justich of Atlantic Golf Construction provides an insight into the company’s significant impact on the golf industry

tlantic Golf Construction manage celebrated courses, including Adare Manor, their international and expanding golf Ballybunion Golf Club, Lahinch Golf Club, A development operations from their home Killarney Golf and Fishing Club, and Tralee Golf base in the village of Ballybunion, Ireland, home of Club. The team has worked with a formidable list the world-renowned golf club. The AGC team was of top architects and design firms from Tom Fazio born and bred in links country. For generations they and Martin Hawtree to Graeme Webster and Robert have worked and lived golf, ingraining a dedication Trent Jones II.. Current projects see AGC working in to detail and aesthetics that can’t be taught. Ireland, France, Italy and the United Kingdom, with In a short period of time, AGC has made a the firm to launch projects in the USA in 2019. significant impact within the golf construction From inception, AGC recruited many of the industry with innovative and highly regarded finest, skilled and experienced craftsmen in the golf landmark projects. The client list includes many development business. AGC proudly boasts a team

16 Developing courses Photos: Larry Lambrecht

Adare Manor has undergone a complete renovation by Fazio design, with Atlantic Golf Construction in charge of construction work

of project site managers, health and safety officers, course at Tralee Golf Club, AGC takes pride in the engineers, shapers (bulldozer and excavator), drainage final product. “It’s exciting to see both families and and irrigation specialists. Our team is a very tight experienced golfers enjoying the benefits of a par core group with a unique chemistry, and according three,” says Donald Bennett, co-owner of AGC. “It to AGC founder Anthony Bennett, many are lifelong really is what golf is about to us. We grew up on a relationships. golf course.” The company has gained an outstanding reputation AGC has established a reputation for high quality for project execution and quality. In 2017, AGC workmanship and an ability to undertake and deliver completed the biggest job of its kind in Europe – the any project, on time, on budget. renovation of Adare Manor – where the renowned Tom Fazio is the course architect. From the Ryder For more on Atlantic Golf Construction, turn to page 35 Cup-ready Adare, to the newly minted par three or visit www.atlanticgolfconstruction.com

17 RAIN BIRD

Slottsbanan 2.0 GCA Green Pages hears from the team involved in renovating Ålands Golf Club in Finland, which includes new irrigation technology from Rain Bird

he Åland Islands are located at the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. Here, in Tthe most spectacular location, is one of Finland’s finest golf courses, Ålands Golf Club. The club is famed for its two magnificent 18-hole courses, Kings and Castle course, a fine parkland track known as the Slottsbanan designed by Jan Sederholm and built in 1983. A bold €2 million renovation of the Castle course redesigning holes and rerouting greens over water and capitalising on the stunning scenery started in August 2018. When complete in May 2020, golfers will enjoy sublime views across water wherever they play. Åsa Nordström has been Ålands Golf Club course director for eight years and explains the background to the decision to renovate the Castle course. “We have a very unique and historically important site. The Slottsbanan 2.0 project will upgrade the visual appeal of the course and take advantage of all the natural features we have around us including the bay and mediaeval castle. We want to enhance the player warm sea, we can often play on well into October.” experience and make the course more fun so that every Rain Bird’s European golf specification manager golfer at every level enjoys success and gets a real sense Stuart Tate explains: “The existing Rain Bird systems of achievement. are being upgraded and will run as a hybrid system “In terms of renovating the irrigation system, it was running 18 holes on the decoder system in parallel an easy decision because we’ve had Rain Bird systems with a new IC system from a single computer. The on both courses for some time with very good support original PVC pipes are being replaced with 19,500 from our local Rain Bird distributor, Schetelig OY. metres of new HDPE polyethylene piping and 23,000 With the new system we can be more accurate, use less metres of two-core control cabling. Rain Bird 751 and water and achieve a better result which will help us 950 valve-in-head ICS rotors are being installed on achieve our targets, including being able to improve the greens, surrounds and approaches, with 950 and 900 quality of greens at the start of the season. We should rotors in double rows on fairways with tail nozzles use less resource in terms of staff hours compared to the where required, with smaller 550 block control rotors existing system so there will be cost savings. Hopefully and PEB-IC Valve c/w PRS-Dial Pressure regulators we can extend our season too. Most years, helped by the installed on tees.

18 Ålands Golf Club in Finland has Rain Bird irrigation systems on both of its courses Photo: Ålands Golf Club

“There have been some unusual practical challenges six holes along the coastline. The old course didn’t to overcome. The land over fifteen holes rises in height really optimise these incredible features and with the from two to 28 metres before going over the hill, master plan I created we aimed to rectify that. The with three holes some 1.5km away from the pumping new course will be truly unique and full of character. station. The comprehensive hydraulic analysis was It will without a doubt be one of the most spectacular carried out early on ensured the pump could meet these courses in Europe once completed.” unusually demanding conditions. The ground is rocky David Nelson at Nelson & Vecchio, added; “While so the contractor had to fracture solid rock in places!” the bedrock and south-westerly winds gave us some The project team comprises golf course architect unusual challenges for irrigation installation work, it’s Philip Spogárd who devised the master plan, Rain also what makes the site great. The windswept bedrock Bird distributor Schetelig OY and contractor Nelson looks absolutely stunning and will give the renovated & Vecchio. Spogárd explains; “The location and course a very unique look.” scenery of Ålands Golf Club is as good as it gets - mature trees, rolling land, rocky outcrops, direct For more on Rain Bird, turn to page 57 or visit views towards a 700-hundred-year-old castle and www.rainbird.com/golf

19 GOLF OPTIMUM

Golf and the environment Golf Optimum golf course architect Michel Niedbala gives an insight into environment considerations in golf course design

here is no magic wand that could wave say: “I was part of it”. One such example would be away pollution and the degradation of our the planned golf course in Roissy-en-France, which is Tenvironment. Progress can only be made currently under construction. through hard work for limiting those detrimental We have been given the task of finding sustainable impacts. That means that a prudent approach is a solutions and protecting the archaeological vestiges must when one alters the living environment. At the that are present. Negotiations have enabled me to put same time, we need courage, and the ability to accept in place a process for recycling and repurposing inert our own mistakes. resources in the region. The sensitive archaeological The two characteristic virtues of a designer are: parts have now been filled back and protected, so they the humility to recognise and accept our talents and will be available for future generations. limits; and the generosity to develop our capacity to This golf course project marks a break with the dream and change our dreams into actions so as to linear economic model of: extracting, making, grow and help others grow. consuming and throwing away; and prefers a circular My commitment to the environment is that of being economic model. Waste can now become resources, able to work and perform together to carry out the and that also enables the project developer to benefit assignment with a feeling of pride at being able to from a useful financial contribution.

20 Golf Optimum’s design at Roissy-en-France is currently in construction Photo: Michel Niedbala

Today, clients want golf courses to show virtually transferred to a plant-treatment basin, where it is flawless quality in all seasons so as to support the sport cleaned up by aquatic plants that are specific to each effectively and be of value all the time. Ten years ago, pollutant present. After that, the water flows out into I won the international architecture contest and was a tank, which supplies water to the watering system awarded the golf course project of Roissy-en-France, pumping station. based on the recycling of rainwater and runoff to In order to make sure that the water is sufficiently cover most of the watering needs of the golf course. oxygenated, a lifting (pumping) water circuit sends The physical configuration of the site includes a the water into an upstream basin, from where it runs thalweg over the entire length of the future golf course; downstream in cascades and a torrent, picking up rainwater and runoff flow from the city of Roissy-en- oxygen on the way. The stage thus created, gives the France flows as they occur through that valley. golf course a dramatic character and contributes to I have designed large rainwater storage basins. a virtuous approach for recycling city water that has Those basins also contribute to the play strategy been polluted by human activity. of some of the holes of the golf course and offer recreational areas for the public. The water is For more on Golf Optimum, turn to page 47 or visit collected and decanted in these huge basins. It is then www.golfoptimum.com

BYWATER

Drilling down on wash water Nick Bywater of ByWater Services looks at the small print when installing an environmentally friendly wash-down and water recycling system

A below-ground configuration of ByWater's Green machine GM-MKII that will recycle effluent water

ith the water framework directive now in Environment Agency. If an exemption certificate is full force, the use of commercial washing not granted, a discharge permit is required to allow Wequipment and site washing operations any discharge. are strictly governed by rules prohibiting the discharge An exemption certificate lasts three years and has of trade effluent onto porous ground, into water set limits and conditions. courses or into surface drains. So, as many sites tend to have very limited drainage Contrary to common belief, trade effluent is literally available, there is a real need for a solution that any discharge, other than pure rainwater, and includes allows continued use of wash-down facilities with the ‘clean’ filtered water produced by many wash zero discharge of trade effluent. down recycling systems currently on the market. Equipment buyers should always ask the question Any such discharge requires Environment Agency of any potential suppliers ‘what will the proposed notification, approval, and an exemption certificate, system do with excess water, for instance, after a or an annually renewable permit to discharge and the prolonged rainfall?’ regular monitoring of said discharge. If the answer is that the excess water is filtered by the To operate under a waste exemption certificate, system and discharged, you will need approval from sites need to register the exemption with the the environment agency and an exemption certificate

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or an annual permit, in order to avoid fines and the ground or below ground configurations, and there is possibility of the facility being shut down. the option for self-installation. The alternative solution is to invest in a wash-down All systems in the range can work in a closed loop system that simply does not discharge treated water. situation, giving full environmental compliance. Since 1999, ByWater Services have manufactured Unlike other systems on the market the GM-MKII a comprehensive range of water treatment systems does not discharge any filtered water (trade effluent) specifically designed for the recycling of wash-down and therefore does not require a permit to do so. effluent with zero discharge to environment. In addition to providing the only genuine zero These systems allow continued washing on discharge wash-down and recycling system on the sites where foul drainage is limited or even non- market, ByWater also provide a fully dedicated, existent. Systems have now also been supplied to the professional nationwide aftersales service giving you Environment Agency. all the support you need to ensure you get the very Designed specifically for the turf care market, the best out of your investment. Green machine GM-MKII comes fully enclosed for outdoor installation. It will recycle effluent from one For more on ByWater Services, turn to page 38 or visit to three hose operations and is available in above www.bywaterservices.co.uk

25 Our aim is to help golf grow and We believe that being able to easily deliver courses that stand out from and efficiently hone skills off the course the competition. stands golfers in good stead once they set foot on the course itself. Not every course in the world has to look like the ones on TV. Each course is Our company is committed to meeting different, as is every player. Our aim is to the highest standards, in a sincere and design courses that appeal to a spectrum compassionate way that respects the of golfers, regardless of their ability. earth and the demands of our clients. With this ethos in mind, we aim to move We also specialise in developing golf design forward. practice facilities for clubs, including short game areas driving ranges, putting greens and chipping areas.

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Welcome to the supplier directory section of GCA Green Pages 2019. In the following pages you’ll find contact and company information Our aim is to help golf grow and We believe that being able to easily for suppliers of a wide range of products and services related to golf design and maintenance. deliver courses that stand out from and efficiently hone skills off the course For the most comprehensive, up-to-date catalogue of companies listed in GCA Green Pages, visit the competition. stands golfers in good stead once they our online supplier directory at set foot on the course itself. www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/greenpages. Not every course in the world has to look like the ones on TV. Each course is Our company is committed to meeting different, as is every player. Our aim is to the highest standards, in a sincere and design courses that appeal to a spectrum compassionate way that respects the of golfers, regardless of their ability. earth and the demands of our clients. With this ethos in mind, we aim to move We also specialise in developing golf design forward. practice facilities for clubs, including short game areas driving ranges, putting greens and chipping areas.

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Course and Range Equipment PGA Ridgway Golf Design BMS – British Manufacturing Solutions Robert Trent Jones II ByWater Services SOL Golf International Carousel Golfing Southwest Greens Construction MJ Abbott Steiner & Partner Landscape Architecture Pinseeker Rod Whitman Golf Course Design Southwest Greens Construction Swan Golf Designs Sportsmark Group Photographic Services Environmental Services and Products Andy Hiseman Photography & PR Audubon International Creative Golf Design ByWater Services Harris Kalinka GEO Foundation Golf Optimum Turfgrasses, Related Steiner & Partner Landscape Architecture Products and Services Waste2Water Agrostis Sports Surface Consulting Greenkeeping Products, Materials Atlas Turf International and Related Services Cropcare DAR Golf Construction Atlas Turf International European Turfgrass Laboratories Audubon International Gregori International BMS – British Manufacturing Solutions Inturf Cropcare MJ Abbott Inturf Rain Bird Europe GEO Foundation Southern Golf Construction Josef Pötter Golf The Toro Company MJ Abbott Rain Bird Europe Water Management Products and Services Land Planning Services, Systems and Real Estate Related Items Agrostis Sports Surface Consulting Atlas Turf International By Caspar Cropcare Carrick Design, Inc DAR Golf Construction Clyde Johnston Design European Turfgrass Laboratories European Golf Course Owners Association Gregori International Faldo Design Inturf Golf Optimum MJ Abbott Harradine Golf Rain Bird Europe International Golf & Resort Management Southern Golf Construction JMP Golf Design Group The Toro Company Lobb + Partners MasterGolf International Mingay Golf Course Design MJ Abbott

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MJ Abbott are the UK’s leading golf construction experts. Whether re-shaping a bunker, reconstructing a green, or building a new 18 hole golf course, our expertise, experience and depth of resources is second to none. Our extensive client portfolio includes the R&A,Wentworth Club, Celtic Manor Resort, hundreds of private and proprietary clubs, and a number of major resort venues.

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+44 (0) 1722 716361 • [email protected] www.mjabbott.co.uk Agrostis Sports Surface Consulting Andy Hiseman Photography & PR 21 Grove Park Magic Hour Media Walsham le Willows Newlyn House Bury St Edmunds 27 Pontefract Road Suffolk Shafton IP31 3AE South Yorkshire UK S72 8QP UK Contact: Dr Tim Lodge Tel: +44 1359 259361 Contact: Andy Hiseman, Director [email protected] Tel: +44 1226 781000 www.agrostis.co.uk [email protected] www.hisemanphoto.com Tim Lodge has been providing professional independent agronomy advice to golf courses Since 2013, ex-golf magazine publisher Andy Hiseman continuously since 1995. He is a founder member of has photographed over 70 golf clubs and resorts, with the Register of Independent Professional Turfgrass dozens of testimonials available from clients and the Agronomists (RIPTA). His PhD thesis was based golfing media. on research funded by the R&A and is titled ‘The Unlike other golf course photographers, he goes Construction, Irrigation and Fertiliser Nutrition further than photographing your most picturesque of Golf Greens’ (1994, University of Leeds). Tim’s holes. His unique style combines classic ‘magic hour’ technical background is supplemented by a long career golf course photography (and beautifully-composed, of advising golf courses and other sports facilities fully-lit daytime hero shots of your golf courses) with throughout the UK. In addition, he has visited golf vibrant ‘people and atmosphere’ photography; as courses and turf research institutions in south west well as specialist interiors, coaching, food, functions, China and the USA, from Pennsylvania to Florida and meetings and wedding services photographs. Louisiana. Golf course agronomy services are tailored An Andy Hiseman photoshoot is a long-term to suit the client. Some prefer a one-off advisory visit investment which delivers amazing-quality images for to resolve a particular issue while others follow a all sales and marketing situations – up to exhibition- regular programme of visits once, twice or more times size images suitable for the largest wall coverings. each year. His PR company, Magic Hour Media, specialises in placing news into the media from national TV, newspapers and the best-read golf magazines, to the smallest, most targeted golfing websites, as well as social media. Magic Hour also buys your advertising at the lowest rates, including TV, radio, print and digital, and offers other services including graphic design, web management and content creation. They create golf marketing campaigns from scratch and deliver it through to completion.

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Arthur Schaupeter Golf Course Architects American Society of Golf Course Architects 59 Willow Brook Drive 155 S. Executive Drive, Suite 100 St. Louis Brookfield MO 63146 WI 53005 USA USA

Contact: Arthur Schaupeter Contact: Chad Ritterbusch Tel: +1 314 443 9029 Tel: +1 262 786 5960 [email protected] [email protected] www.schaupetergolf.com www.asgca.org

Arthur Schaupeter has spent the past eighteen Founded in 1946 by Donald Ross, Robert Trent Jones years incorporating his design philosophy into his and 12 other leading architects, the American Society renovation and new design work. In an age where of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) is a non-profit the design and development of golf courses has organisation comprised of experienced golf course tended towards standardisation and similarity, designers located throughout the United States and Arthur Schaupeter continues pushing the envelope Canada. Members have completed a rigorous two- of variety and uniqueness within each golf course year long application process that includes the peer and specifically within each golf hole that he designs. review of its representative golf courses. ASGCA By focusing his design objectives on the golfer’s members are experienced golf course architects, able experience first and foremost, ‘putting the golf in to counsel in all aspects of golf course design and the golfer’s hands’, he will continue to ensure that all remodelling and comprise many of the great talents golfers will be given the opportunity to experience a throughout the golf industry. sense of adventure and discovery that makes playing golf so rewarding and enjoyable. The essence of good golf course architecture is found in how the golf course architect uses his design palette to put the golfers in a frame of mind that encourages them to embrace, engage in and thoroughly enjoy the golfing experience. Golf is best when it creates a sense of adventure for the players and allows them to discover the course through their own assertive and heroic play.

34 Atlantic Golf Construction (AGC) Atlas Turf International Main Street P.O. Box 4731 Ballybunion LaGrange Co. Kerry Georgia Ireland 30241 USA Contact: Robert Justich Tel: +353 68 28950 Contact: John Holmes [email protected] Tel: +1 706 881 2430 www.atlanticgolfconstruction.com [email protected] www.atlasturf.com Based in the village of Ballybunion in County Kerry, Ireland, only a few yards from the world famous Atlas Turf International provides turf on a global Ballybunion Links, Atlantic Golf Construction scale as a worldwide distributor of the highest quality (AGC) is an international and fast expanding golf turfgrasses for golf courses and sports fields. Atlas Turf development operation. offers the most sought-after genetically pure, licensed Although a relatively young company, AGC came and certified warm season turfgrasses including to the golf marketplace with a firm and unnerving paspalum, ultra dwarf bermudagrass, bermudagrass, commitment to delivering uncompromising service, and zoysia. Partnering with Pure Seed and Tee-2- quality and attention to detail. Much time is spent Green, Atlas Turf now offers superior cool season understanding the needs of each and every client and turfgrasses, including bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, then surpassing expectations. It’s this ethos that has led ryegrass, and fescue. More than a supplier, Atlas Turf AGC to quickly become one of the most sought-after collaborates with clients to provide complete grassing golf development companies in the business. solutions from selection stages through to grow-in The firm has made up for its ‘joven’ years by phases. Extensive experience in the golf industry, establishing a very high-quality recruitment drive. As a knowledge of worldwide distribution channels, result, many of the finest and most experienced of the relationships with the leading turf experts, and industry’s golf development professionals now proudly alliances with the world’s premier golf associations wear the distinguishable water blue and turf grass give Atlas Turf an unparalleled position in the global green colours of AGC. turfgrass market. For greens, tees, fairways, and roughs, and sports fields of every kind, AtlasTurf is the global choice for the finest turfgrasses available.

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Audubon International Azalea 120 Defreest Drive Upper Cowgrove Troy Heath Fam New York Heath Rd East 12180 Petersfield USA Hampshire GU31 4HT Contact: Georgie Nugent, UK Director of Signature and Classic Programs Tel: +1 518 767 9051 Contact: Sean Noble, Managing Director [email protected] Tel: +44 1730 711920 www.auduboninternational.org [email protected] www.theazealagroup.com Audubon International is the trusted name in environmental stewardship and certification for golf. Azalea provides full-service solution to brands, courses By combining education and technical assistance with and destinations in the golf sector. certification and recognition, Audubon facilitates Combining positive media with bespoke marketing the implementation of environmental management activation, Azalea understands the overwhelming practices that ensure natural resources are sustainably choice of communication channels available in today’s used and conserved. Several of the organisation’s long- world and we use them to maximum effect. standing environmental education and certification Azalea understands what drives golfers to make their programmes have received national awards, including purchasing decisions – whether it’s a holiday, a resort the Audubon Signature Program, designed specifically property, a membership or the latest golf equipment. to assist golf course planners. Discover why Europe’s leading resorts and The Signature Program helps landowners and developments are increasingly turning to Azalea to managers follow comprehensive sustainable plan their marketing, content and business agenda. resource management principles when developing and managing properties. By working closely with planners, architects, owners and stakeholders, this program helps landowners and developers design so that economic and environmental objectives are achieved and sustained. Audubon offers a companion approach, The Classic Program, to work with golf course renovations of any size. In addition, Audubon offers the Cooperative Sanctuary for Golf, the most popular environmental certification program in the industry. Over the past 30 years, Audubon has enrolled over 3,000 properties – including golf courses, clubhouses, and entire golf communities in its rigorous certification programs.

36 Breedon Special Aggregates BMS - British Manufacturing Solutions Ltd Breedon Quarry Building 22 Main Street Cosgrove Way Breedon on the Hill Bedfordshire Derby LU1 1XL Derbyshire UK DE73 8AP UK Contact: Amelia Buckholt Tel: +44 1582 758444 Contact: Dave Brown [email protected] Tel: +44 1332 694001 www.bmsproducts.com [email protected] www.breedon-special-aggregates.co.uk British Manufacturing Solutions (BMS) is a family run business that prides itself in creating innovative and Breedon Golden Amber gravel is the most prestigious professional golf course products, greenkeeping tools, self-binding gravel on the market, renowned for its signage, flags and more. BMS is raising the standards robust performance and soft, natural appearance across Europe with its unique approach to designing which complements the rustic and rural surroundings and manufacturing custom products. of many UK golf courses. Since starting BMS, the company has always held a Breedon gravel is 100 per cent environmentally desire to create golf products that not only look great friendly with unique binding properties which act as but, perhaps more importantly, stand the test of time. the setting agents in order to knit the gravel together to When it comes to the quality and longevity of its form a very durable and solid base and a surface which products, the company is setting benchmarks across lightly scarifies making it an ideal choice for footpaths, the industry. golf courses, buggy parks, driveways and car parks. By using advanced manufacturing technology, Breedon gravel is easy to lay either by hand or the dedicated team at BMS prides itself in creating through a paving machine and because no specialist products of the highest calibre. It especially enjoys equipment is required, maintenance teams can lay and the challenge of creating bespoke products, designed maintain the material themselves. specifically for unique needs. Breedon golden amber gravel can be supplied loose BMS is constantly designing and improving its tipped in quantities from five tonnes up to 30 tonne product ranges and has recently launched a new artic loads, or in individual 750kg bulk bags on a pallet Noroko signage range. Noroko is a new wood for smaller maintenance projects. replacement material that looks just as good as real hardwood but is completely maintenance free. As BMS embarks on its next chapter, it welcomes old friends – and new customers – to join it on its quest to furnish golf clubs with the finest golf products, all manufactured to the highest British standard.

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Golf Course Architecture By Caspar

By Caspar ByWater Services Birkedalen 8 Unit 7 Telford Way Rungsted Kyst Stephenson Industrial Estate DK-2960 Coalville Denmark Leicestershire LE67 3HE Contact: Caspar Grauballe, Golf Course Architect UK Tel: +45 45 26 14 34 [email protected] Contact: Simon Bywater, Director www.bycaspar.com Tel: +44 1530 833469 [email protected] By Caspar is the design firm of golf architect Caspar bywaterservices.co.uk Bay Grauballe, whose aim is to help improve the beautiful game of golf by creating and refining exciting Since 1999, ByWater Services has been specialist and spectacular golf courses. By Caspar aims to manufacturers of wash water recycling systems, wash develop golf courses with a clear and unique signature pads and other related equipment including design, – a signature that enables clubs to attract more players. installation and maintenance. Caspar creates golf courses that stand out in the In response to an ever-increasing demand, the mind of the players that play them, and believes golf company has developed a complete range of high- should be exciting, challenging and fun. The firm quality systems designed to minimise water use and designs holes in such a way that they force the players protect the environment. to think and thereby develop their game by enticing As a leading manufacturer ByWater is able to them to try out new shots. provide both off the shelf and bespoke solutions. The firm always bases its design on the given site and Whatever a customer’s requirement, the company then creates golf courses that look natural and have a can supply the wash water recycling system and signature of their own. aftersales support to fit their operation. Caspar’s background is strongly influenced by The company’s specialist and dedicated Nationwide classical British golf course architecture, having Service Team provide support for ByWater’s systems worked on a number of classical courses such as Royal and all other makes of wash water recycling systems Aberdeen, Hunstanton, The Island and Ballybunion. Caspar was the lead architect for Hawtree Ltd on the design of Trump International Golf Links Scotland and he takes great inspiration from the variety that links golf creates.

38 Carousel Golfing Carrick Design 2 Tivoli Court 255 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 302 Tivoli Road Don Mills Cheltenham Ontario Gloucestershire M3B 3H9 GL50 2TD Canada UK Contact: Doug Carrick Contact: Mike Waldron Tel: +1 416 447 6295 Tel: +44 1242 702967 [email protected] [email protected] www.carrickdesign.com www.carouselgolfing.com Carrick Design’s clients have benefited from the Carousel Golfing has supplied golf clubs and resorts specialised knowledge the company has gained as an with golf bag lockers and storage racking for the past award-winning, international provider of golf course 20 years. As more demand has been placed on clubs design and remodelling services since 1985. The firm’s to provide members with locker facilities, battery experience encompasses the design of a wide range of charging and electric trolley storage, the efficient use of projects from new golf course/residential communities valuable space has become more important. and golf resorts to public golf courses and exclusive Carousel Golfing provides a solution to this problem private clubs and remodelling/restoration of older with its rotating carousel lockers and racking. Not only classic courses. does the company provide space efficient units, but The Carrick Design team’s history of managing customers also gain from benefits such as complying mountainous settings, flat sites, rocky terrain, poorly with health and safety requirements with easy bag drained soils, environmentally sensitive sites and handling. irregularly shaped properties is demonstrative of the In 2018, Carousel Golfing released a range of space company’s skill and technical excellence. It has built efficient electric trolley racking units. its reputation on turning challenging terrain into extraordinary golf courses.

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Casey O’Callaghan Golf Course Design, Inc. Clyde Johnston Design 462 East 18th Street 31 McIntosh Road Costa Mesa Hilton Head Island California SC 29926 92627 USA USA Contact: Clyde Johnston, ASGCA Contact: Casey O’Callaghan, President Tel: +1 843-689-3370 Tel: +1 949- 675-5650 [email protected] [email protected] www.clydejohnston.com www.golfcoursedesign.net Clyde Johnston Design offers golf course design Casey O’Callaghan Golf Course Design, Inc., is an services to meet the needs and budget of the client, but international award-winning golf course design firm also to steward and shape the land to help sustain its that has focused on new golf course design, master natural and human communities. Founded on classic planning design, golf course restoration, and various principles, the firm integrates proactive strategies that resort development projects throughout the world since are environmentally responsible, financially rewarding 1990. Casey O’Callaghan is a graduate of the University and that contribute to community. of California Berkeley School of Environmental Design. Clyde Johnston Design has more than 40 years’ The courses reflect Casey’s passion for the environment experience in golf course design, development, and blend seamlessly with the surrounding land while construction and consulting for new and renovated protecting sensitive habitats. facilities in public, resort and residential settings in Casey is intimately involved with all aspects of the North America and Europe. All projects are a blend of design process: preliminary design, construction art, science and sport, and reflect the ethical standards document production, construction observation, of the American Society of Golf Course Architects scheduling, budgets, and meetings. The firm’s that include understanding the interaction of man’s approach is to focus on a few select projects so that economic and social systems with natural resources. it can provide superior service and design. The firm The firm is based in Hilton Head Island, South works closely with its clients and project teams to Carolina, and actively promotes golf as a solution with create beautiful, environmentally sensitive, strategically local and global benefits. sound and enjoyable golf courses that are challenging yet playable for golfers of all skill levels. The firm has concentrated on fewer choice projects where they have provided individual attention to meet and exceed the goals of the clients. This attention to detail has garnered attention within the golf course community as well as numerous national and international awards.

40 Conor J Walsh Golf Creative Golf Design Angus, Scotland & Surrey, England First Floor UK Swan Buildings 20 Swan Street Contact: Conor Walsh Manchester Tel: +44 7799 635169 Greater Manchester [email protected] M4 5JW www.conorjwalshgolf.com UK

Conor J Walsh Golf is a fully insured UK registered Contact: Ken Moodie, Director/Principal Architect company operating a bespoke construction service. Tel: +44 1244 659265 The company offers a comprehensive list of services [email protected] in all aspects of construction, shaping and project www.creativegolfdesign.com management on new build and existing golf courses across Europe. Creative Golf Design is an award-winning firm of golf The company has worked with exclusive clients, course architects providing design and consultancy from St. Andrews Links Trust, Royal St. Georges to services to the golf industry. In addition to providing Gleneagles, and has delivered on some unique links, new golf course design, it provides specialist expertise parkland, heathland and desert golf courses – some of in golf course renovation and restoration work. The which have been ranked in the top 100 of Great Britain company applies the knowledge gained from studying and Ireland. and working on many classic golf courses when It is the company’s philosophy and working practice designing new golf facilities. to approach and structure a project that focuses on the The company was established in 1998 by Ken importance of quality control, proper planning and on Moodie, a former president of the European Institute the detailed shaping that successfully captures a golf of Golf Course Architects. Since then, it has worked course design and concept. on over 90 golf course projects in many different Utilising the latest in plant machinery technology, countries ranging from small-scale remodelling of surveying equipment and highly experienced shapers established golf courses, improvement to practice ensures works are carried out to the highest standard facilities and new pitch and putt courses, to large scale and within the clients time frame and budget. championship golf developments. The company has The company is committed to ensuring its projects, won a number of awards for its work including the whether on new build or golf course renovation, are Golf Inc Renovation of the Year 2014 award for its visually stunning, maintenance friendly and go beyond design work at the historic Moortown Golf Club. a client’s expectations. The company’s state-of-the-art computer aided design and earthmovement calculation software, using Autocad Civil 3D, and photo-imaging software provides high quality plans and graphics. It has also developed a network of consultants to offer expertise in areas such as real estate masterplanning, ecology, agronomy and irrigation engineering and so it can help the client select a highly skilled design team.

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Cropcare DAR Golf Construction Willowgrove Tuckmill Delgany Baltinglass Co. Wicklow Wicklow Ireland W91 DK6K Ireland Contact: John Killoran Tel: +353 86 222 5543 Contact: James D’Arcy, Managing Director [email protected] Tel: +353 87 257 3550 www.cropcare.ie [email protected] www.dargolf.com Cropcare is a leading supplier of a range of: • Specialised fertilisers DAR Golf is a family run company in business for • Wetting agents and pesticide solutions over four decades. James D’Arcy is the managing • Grass seeds director and his three sons, Brian, Colin and Graham • Hydroseeding mulchesand& soil amendments D’Arcy are the Foreman and primary shapers. DAR • Bunker renovation products Golf employs a large permanent full-time staff all trained in house. The company owns and operates Cropcare distribute a range of branded and well- an extensive fleet of sports facility machinery for all researched products sourced from the world leading phases of works, from GPS survey equipment, to suppliers of amenity solutions. laser guided earthmoving, stone removal, shaping, Some suppliers include Bayer, Syngenta, Aquatrols, trenching, drainage, sand slitting, seeding, turfing Headland Amenity, Precision Labs, Profile products, and turf maintenance machinery. DAR Golf is not a Barenbrug and Capillary Concrete. We have direct management or sales company and relies on referrals access to their technical and advisory departments. and its excellent reputation and encourages all Cropcare also provide a continuous technical backup potential customers to check out the firm’s references and product advisory service by registered pesticide by talking to club management and superintendents advisors. The company also provide regular on site from previous projects. SportBond Bunker liner is advisory visits to provide a complete package of advice DAR Golf’s own bunker liner which ensures bunkers and product supply. play consistently year-round, reduces maintenance Cropcare’s philosophy is to prosper from helping costs and prevents washouts while keeping sand free course managers to bring their courses to perfection. from contamination.

42 David Johnson Golf Design European Golf Course Owners Association 694 Cooledge Avenue NE Danzigerkade 8 Atlanta Amsterdam Georgia 1013AP 30306 Netherlands USA Contact: Lodewijk Klootwijk Contact: David Johnson Tel: +31 20 330 6103 Tel: +1 404 217 7971 [email protected] [email protected] www.egcoa.eu www.davidjohnsongolfdesign.com The European Golf Course Owners Association David Johnson Golf Design is a full-service golf (EGCOA) provides services to support golf course course design company offering golf course design, owners in their aims, represent their interests and renovation, restoration, site planning, construction improve the golf business on a European level. The consultation and cost estimating services. The EGCOA supports more than 950 golf course owners by company’s focus is on producing affordable, creative spreading and sharing knowledge. design solutions tailored to meet the client’s objectives. Established in 2004, the EGCOA is headquartered in Whether working on a new course or small renovation, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Owners and operators of the company prides itself on its attention to detail. golf courses throughout Europe, from owners of nine- It is essential that a golf course designer has hole facilities to multiple course owning companies, well-rounded skills in order to properly address are united in the EGCOA to protect their interests. all the needs of a client. Among the vast array of With the growing role of the European Union and the requisite subjects is an understanding of the history shift of decisionmaking from a national to a European and traditions of golf, design strategy, shot values, level, the role of the EGCOA as Europe’s leading golf course construction, agronomy, golf course authority on the business of golf course ownership is maintenance practices and land planning. David continually increasing. Johnson Golf Design combines expertise in these The annual European Golf Business Conference, subjects and a unique ability to work efficiently with organised by the EGCOA, is the place where golf clients to create golf courses of distinction. course owners, golf managers, directors of golf, David Johnson has been in the industry for more suppliers, representatives of national and European than 30 years, is an associate member of the American golf bodies, golf course architects and industry Society of Golf Course Architects and has been involved partners gather. The aim of the conference is to in the development of more than 50 golf courses. bring the European golf business together in order to improve the operation of golf courses, to share ideas, exchange information about matters of mutual concern and to network.

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European Institute of Golf Course Architects European Turfgrass Laboratories Meadow View House Unit 6, Millar Court Tannery Lane Alloa Business Park Bramley The Whins Surrey Alloa GU5 0AJ Clackmannanshire UK FK10 3SA UK Contact: Julia Green Tel: +44 1483 891831 Contact: Sharon Singleton-Bruce [email protected] Tel: +44 1259 725060 www.eigca.org [email protected] www.etl-ltd.com The European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) is the professional body for golf course European Turfgrass Laboratories (ETL), formed in 1996, architecture in Europe and represents over 80 provides an independent and unbiased service for the Members and Associate Members in 20 countries. analysis of soils, sand, peat, gravel, rootzone and other Through their skill, experience and training, EIGCA materials specifically for the turfgrass industry. Members have shown that they are able to design Based in Scotland, ETL aims to supply an and supervise the construction of golf courses to the invaluable and essential tool to golf course architects, highest standards. EIGCA’s main objectives are: agronomists, golf superintendents, golf course • To advance the study of golf course architecture, contractors and suppliers. It issues prompt, accurate planning and development and reliable results – ensuring that its clients have as • To promote the technical and artistic development of much information about their samples to enable them golf courses and to encourage the highest standards to make an informed decision. of design and construction As an A2LA-accredited laboratory since 1997 in • To define and demand ethical and responsible the field of geotechnical/putting green materials professional conduct among its members and (Certificate 0903.01), ETL is on the USGA approved to qualify those members through education, list of physical soil testing laboratories. examination and practical experience Testing at ETL can provide data to help with • To teach any subjects relating to golf course selecting materials for new construction projects, architecture, to assist in the education of future identifying problems with rootzones or topdressings, golf course architects and to provide continuing establishing soil nutrient levels, ensuring materials professional training for its members. are compatible, choosing suitable bunker sand, determining appropriate construction depths for EIGCA believes that stewardship of the environment different materials and ensuring irrigation water is fit through sensitive design is a cornerstone of the for use. Accreditation and constant monitoring of the golf profession and its code of conduct commits its laboratory’s management and quality system ensures members to protect, conserve and enhance the quality that ETL remains one of the leading testing centres for of the environment wherever possible. golf course construction materials in the world.

44 Faldo Design Gaunt Golf Design Faldo Headquarters 50 Guest Road 19 Russell Street Sheffield Windsor S11 8UJ Berkshire UK SL4 1HQ UK Contact: Jonathan Gaunt, Director Tel: +44 7703 595441 Contact: Gareth Williams [email protected] Tel: +44 1753 829711 www.gaunt-golf-design.com [email protected] www.nickfaldodesign.com The Gaunt Golf Design team has worked together successfully since 2006. Jonathan Gaunt, director and Faldo Design is Sir Nick Faldo’s award-winning senior golf course architect, has more than 30 years of international golf course architecture and consulting experience in the field, having designed and built more firm. Voted Golf Course Designer of the Year at the than 40 outstanding golf courses throughout Europe, 2016 World Golf Awards, Sir Nick along with his team Africa and North America. The firm’s dedicated team are dedicated to the design and redesign of outstanding works tirelessly to create the client’s vision. The firm golf facilities on every continent. designs and master plans high profile tourist resorts Working closely with clients, the Faldo Design team and golf courses for hotels, property development identifies solutions that meet their aspirations and deliver companies, private members clubs, proprietary (pay high quality facilities that are economically, socially and and play) and council owned (municipal) courses. environmentally sustainable. From championship and Gaunt Golf Design has worked on historically sensitive par three courses to world-class practice facilities, two golf courses for many years, so the firm is sympathetic fundamental design principles define its work – the to the design and intentions of the original architect provision of memorable and strategic golf; and respect of – be it Alister MacKenzie, Harry Colt, James Braid or the local and natural environment. Tom Simpson, to name but a few. All sites are treated as unique – for that reason the company places great emphasis on fully identifying the topographic and environmental characteristics. Understanding these qualities allows the identification of each site’s inherent golfing strategy and creates golf holes that compliment and merge into the local environment and natural flow of the landscape. The company believes it is the combination of strategy – a hallmark of Sir Nick’s playing successes – and the land itself that provides interest and inspiration; together they present golfing facilities with unique identities that offer both a test of golf and a sense of place.

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GEO Foundation Golf Club Managers’ Association 2 Quality Street Bristol and Clifton Golf Club North Berwick Beggar Bush Lane East Lothain Bristol EH39 4HW BS8 3TH UK UK

Contact: Sam Thomas, Programme Director of Golf Contact: Mike Hyde Development Tel: +44 1275 391153 Tel: +44 1620 895100 [email protected] [email protected] www.gcma.org.uk www.sustainable.golf The Golf Club Managers’ Association (GCMA) is the GEO Foundation is an international not-for-profit leading authority in golf club management dedicated group, dedicated to helping a global golf community to delivering progressive, industry specific education establish leadership in environmental enhancement, programmes and networking opportunities, while also resource efficiency and community value. Through offering high quality personal services and support for the OnCourse set of programmes, GEO provides the development of its membership. modern, practical sustainability solutions and Through its training programmes, professional credible recognition for facilities, tournaments support, monthly member’s magazine, an information and developments globally. OnCourse Facilities is library and 24/7 legal services, the GCMA supports an online guidance and reporting platform which golf club managers deliver excellence in day to day enables facilities to record, improve and share their operations and lead the way to development of golf achievements. OnCourse Developments provides club managers and secretaries to fulfil their potential. customised project support and streamlined reporting. The GCMA currently supports more than 1,800 golf From site selection to opening day, helping project managers and secretaries, and their clubs, through a planning and representing environmental and social network incorporating a national head office in Bristol value to governments and the wider community. and 16 regions spread throughout the UK. OnCourse Tournaments supports tour organisers Membership of the Golf Club Managers’ Association and host venues to minimise the events impact whilst is perfect for individuals who work within a golfing maximising the positive legacy in the local community. facility or who are, or aspire to be, highly competent In addition to practical guidance and expert golf club managers. reporting, GEO Certified is a credible standard and certification mark recognising a facility, development or tournament which has shown commitment to sustainability. Assessed by an independent verifier and upholding the highest codes of good practice, this positive recognition is increasingly valuable to tours, federations, governments and members.

46 Golf Design Group, Inc. ronkerngolfarch.com

Golf Design Group Golf Optimum 12716 Wembly Road 26/12 rue de la Noyera Carmel Villefontaine Indiana Isère 46033 38090 USA France

Contact: Ron Kern Contact: Michel Niedbala, Golf Course Architect Tel: +1 317 507 7888 Tel: +33 6 72 90 80 93 [email protected] [email protected] ronkerngolfarch.com www.golfoptimum.fr

Ron Kern entered the profession of golf course Golf Optimum’s Michel Niedbala has over 30 years architecture in 1986. He grew up watching William of experience in golf course development worldwide. Diddel and his father, Gary, develop and construct Niedbala projects currently being designed or under projects. Kern is a student of classic golf course construction include: architecture and believes in the spirit of the design • Golf de Roissy-en-France, 18 holes plus six holes philosophies of the golden age golf course architects. located close to Paris, in the middle of one of His major influences are Donald Ross, James Braid, Europe’s biggest airports George Thomas, Dr. Alister Mackenzie, A.W. • Golf des Carroz & Flaine, nine holes plus nine holes Tillinghast and William Diddel. located close to Chamonix-Mont Blanc in the French He specialises in new golf course design, restoration Alps and remodelling, and his design objectives include respecting the existing character of the land and create an end product that emphasises its features, providing a comprehensive design package from a conceptual studies to detailed construction documents, and generating a design specifically tailored to meet the client’s needs and budget requirements. Kern also aims to present a final product that exceeds the client’s expectations and provides the client with a design that meets the needs of the market, thereby ensuring a successful golf operation.

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GolfArk – Jari Rasinkangas Golf Architecture Greenmakers by Nelson&Vecchio Kaustatie 11 12 Golf Course Road Oulu Girvan 90650 Ayrshire Finland KA26 9HW UK Contact: Jari Rasinkangas, Owner Tel: +358 40 564617 Contact: David Nelson, Managing Director [email protected] Tel: +44 7785 271154 www.golf-ark.com [email protected] www.nelsonvecchio.com GolfArk is a full-service golf architectural firm, experienced in all aspects of golf course design. The Greenmakers by Nelson&Vecchio is a European firm values detailed design, seamless co-operation company specialising in golf course construction and with the construction team and using common sense golf course renovation. Their services range from to make a better course. They pride themselves in project planning and initial GPS surveys to turnkey designing courses using the natural features of the construction of new and renovation of existing golf landscape and keeping maintenance costs in mind. courses. The company is positioned to serve golf The focus is to provide the right product for the target course architects and golf course owners in any market and make it profitable. country throughout Europe. Jari Rasinkangas learned the game from his father in 1970’s. His passion for golf drew him to a career in golf architecture. Jari’s responsibilities include site evaluations, land use planning, golf course architecture, preparation of working drawings and construction inspections. His expertise is design and construction solutions for cold climate conditions, which is based on working for more than 30 years in the most difficult and variable winter conditions near the Arctic Circle. The design team acknowledges the importance adapting design features, turf grass selection, construction materials and methods to local conditions and maintenance budget. For the last 15 years Jari has also worked in co-operation with golf course architect Ronald Fream. Since 1966, Ron has designed more than 210 courses in more than 65 countries on six continents, under almost every climatic and ecological situation. The latest projects include two Russian courses: • Strawberry Fields Golf Club in St. Petersburg • Vladivostok Golf Club in Vladivostok

48 Gregori International Harradine Golf 6 bis PO Box 10581 Saint-Jory Al Najoum Bldg 31790 Deira France Dubai United Arab Emirates Contact: Anne Berthoud, Marketing Communications Manager Contact: Peter Harradine, Senior Architect Tel: +33 5 62 79 93 00 Tel: +971 4 265 3543 [email protected] [email protected] www.gregori-international.com www.harradine-golf.com

Gregori International is a sports field construction Albert Hockey, Peter’s step-grandfather, remodelled company, with over 40 years of experience in the his first course in 1920. Don Harradine, Peter’s father, construction of high quality sports fields, equestrian designed his first layout in 1929 and pursued an grounds and golf courses all over the world. illustrious career until his retirement in the mid 1980s. Specialising in turnkey construction and fast track Peter Harradine represents the third generation of golf projects, Gregori International is recognised for course architects. Harradine Golf’s services include: creating technically complex works in the most remote general zoning plans and golf course layouts that areas of the world. At each step, the company aims to: consider environmental, ecological and commercial • Bring solutions to many technical challenges that are sustainability; 3D visualisations and fly-throughs; part of building a golf complex. We combine a pro- tender documents; detailed designs; construction active approach to the client, architect and engineers; drawings, specifications and building permits; bills of with an economic understanding in order to ensure quantities; and budget pricing for new layouts and/or that clients meet their budget and financial targets. upgrading of existing courses including the supervision • Ensure rapid completion dates. The company of the construction and maintenance. mobilises exceptional means, both human and Harradine Golf has designed, constructed, remodelled technical, as well as logistics, to carry out the work and supervised the construction of more than 200 entrusted in the shortest amount of time which enables golf course projects in Europe, Africa, Asia and the clients to start operating their investment on time. Middle East. These courses are situated in every type of terrain, from arid, rocky, dry, hot and saline deserts, to Achieving customer satisfaction and an architect’s level wet, humid, temperate and cold grasslands, wetlands, of requirement are Gregori’s priorities, on every project. swamps, mountains, waste tips, agricultural fields, Clients include: International Golf of Libreville, coastal regions and altitudes of 1,850 metres. Many Gabon, architect: Gary Player Design; Al Houara Harradine Golf courses have won numerous awards and Golf in Tangier, Morocco, architect: Vijay Singh host yearly PGA tournaments. Harradine Golf always Signature & Graham Marsh; Casa Green Town Golf in finds sustainable ecological solutions but creates courses Casablanca, Morocco; Architect: Jeremy Pern; Moorea for golfers, not unplayable monuments to ecology. The Green Pearl Golf Course, French Polynesia Architect: integration of a golf course within a site is like a heart Nicklaus Design transplant – the site must not reject it.

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Harris Kalinka – Golf Course Animation Hunter Industries 12 Brangwyn Drive 1940 Diamond Street Brighton San Marcos East Sussex California BN1 8XD 92078 UK USA

Contact: Andrew Harris Contact: Mark Ganning, Area Manager Tel: +44 7760 114250 Tel: +1 447 807 6916 [email protected] [email protected] www.harriskalinka.com www.hunterindustries.com/golf

Harris Kalinka is a golf course visualisation company As a global irrigation leader for over 30 years, Hunter that has set the bar for the industry over the last decade. has developed the technology and infrastructure to The key to its success is its understanding of both create a new class of golf irrigation solutions. With a golf course design and architecture, and its ability to combination of efficiency, durability, and unwavering combine both in high quality animations, CGIs and support, there’s no easier way to keep an immaculate virtual reality (VR). They do it using software similar to course than with its products installed and its people that used in Hollywood, only for the golf industry. on side. With the TTS / DIH Rotors, patented TTS Harris Kalinka work with golf course designers, technology allows for every serviceable element of the developers and architects to communicate its designs, rotor to be accessed through the top. The Pilot Central so that people see, experience and fall in love with its Control System was designed to enhance serviceability ideas. By using visuals to get people excited about a and reliability. From sophisticated troubleshooting project, they help its clients to attract members, raise tools built into every component, to a clean design investment, develop designs, present ideas, and sell with no exposed electronics, no detail was overlooked. real estate. To suit any course, the Pilot system is available in From its offices in the UK and Latvia, Harris Kalinka both standard and decoder configurations. The new have completed projects in more than 35 countries. equipment can be used stand-alone or networked into Today its clients include many of the biggest names in a whole system with Pilot central control software. golf and architecture. Hunter is built on innovation.

50 International Golf & Resort Management Inturf 19 Berkley Street The Chestnuts Mayfair Wilberfoss London York W1J 8ED YO41 5NT UK UK

Contact: Michael Longshaw, Chief Executive Contact: Alexander Edwards, Joint Managing Director Tel: +44 7880 937745 Tel: +44 1759 321000 [email protected] [email protected] www.igrm.co.uk www.inturf.com

Founded in 2004, International Golf & Resort Since 1985 Inturf has developed a reputation for Management (IGRM) supports owners and operators quality and service, we are one of the founder members of integrated developments with specialist expertise. of the Turfgrass Growers Association which exists to Established to provide a comprehensive service to drive up standards in our industry. the international golf and resort industry, the company Inturf’s farms are located near Pocklington, York specialises in the development, management and and Grantham and are unquestionably the most operation of golf facilities and integrated resorts and suitable regions for growing some of the finest and residential golf developments worldwide. most consistent quality turfgrass. The land is virtually IGRM works with developers and owners to provide stone free, open and flat with rich sandy loam soils solutions to the complex issues found within the golf and adequate supplies of irrigation are perfect for and hospitality industry. Its core services include maintaining the grass in the best possible condition. operations, marketing, finance, membership, business Inturf’s state-of-the-art drilling, maintenance and development and project management. Furthermore, harvesting equipment ensures quality and efficiency at if additional expertise is required in any aspect of every stage, not to mention technical experience. hospitality and leisure, the company provides it through Inturf products adorn world-class golf venues, are associate companies and strategic partners. As a client, used by respected landscape practitioners and are therefore, customers are assured of the attention and stocked by 500 outlets nationwide. support they need at the very highest level. In 1990 Inturf developed the revolutionary Big Roll With headquarters in the UK and regional offices in turf harvesting system and this format is available for Brazil, Cuba, Russia and Mexico, IGRM’s international larger areas where speed is of the essence. Considerably team has the skills and the resources to give properties less joints ensure faster establishment and provide a the edge they need in a highly competitive marketplace, more instant effect. where quality of management is the key to success. Various reliable partners in haulage and Inturf’s own transport deliver turf on time and in excellent condition with off-loading facilities if required. Inturf pride itself on reliability, being safety conscious and nurturing a high level of integrity that a traditional family run business promotes.

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J D Hart & Associates JMP Golf Design Group 2309 W. Crawford 1640 Molitor Road Wichita Belmont Kansas San Mateo County, California 67217 94002 USA USA

Contact: J D Hart, CEO Contact: Brian Costello, ASGCA Tel: +1 316 253 7493 Tel: +1 650 678 4034 [email protected] [email protected] www.jdhartgolfdesign.com www.jmpgolf.com

J D Hart & Associates is a golf course design and Founded in 1985, JMP Golf Design Group is a construction company which gives exceptional, professional golf course design company providing personalised service in the golf course management, services exclusively in the field of golf course design and construction fields. All of their attention architecture. The firm’s extensive portfolio includes is on the project. The firm’s principal has forty years world-class designs in the US, as well as award- of golf related experience in the areas of maintenance, winning private, public and resort golf courses on four operations and design and construction. From new, continents around the world. state-of-the-art facilities; to private Pro Tour venues; The firm is led by three partners – Brian Costello, and the design, construction and operation of a private Mark Hollinger and Bob Moore – all of whom are golf retreat. members of the prestigious American Society of Golf True, authentic golf design comes from being Course Architects. The partners, with over 75 years involved at a grass roots level. “Digging it out of the of collective experience in golf course architecture, dirt” as Hogan stated. And from many hours, years of are committed to creating exciting and memorable study. Then progressing upward in the professions of golf designs. This vision focuses on a commitment golf. Golf is much more than meets the eye. Knowing to environmental responsibility and designs that are what it takes to build and what it takes too maintain responsive to site conditions and existing landforms, a great golf course adds up to one that is successful. while meeting the requirements of the client’s market Constantly considering the aesthetics and keeping and budget. them flowing in an authentic way. “Golf is evolving JMP’s services are carefully tailored to each client and more into a minimalist style of architecture, which project. In addition to the standard services of design, we find refreshing,” said J D Hart, CEO. Minimalist construction documentation, and on-site construction style golf architecture and private golf retreats are J D review, JMP also provides project feasibility and site Hart’s specialty. assessment, land planning, construction administration J D Hart & Associates is interested in your new and project management. For all international projects, golf projects and renovations and is able to advise in JMP offers the services of construction supervision and current maintenance, operations on a consulting basis. golf shaping specialists. JMP has long been recognised as one of the world’s top tier golf course design firms with extensive experience that spans the globe.

52 Josef Pötter Golf Landscape Golf Design Fuechtenfeld 22 32 rue Baudin Gronau - Epe Nîmes 48599 30 000 Germany France

Contact: Martin Bardt, Sales Manager Contact: Jean-Pierre Delhommel Tel: +49 2565 4029818 Tel: +33 601 43 74 53 [email protected] [email protected] www.poetter-golf.de/en www.landscape.com

Boasting many years of national and international Inserting a golf course is not an insignificant experience in golf course construction, Josef Pötter operation, be it in respect to the landscape or the Golf is a go-to partner for any golf-course related control that the landscape has over the course. Golf projects. The company’s goal is to create distinctive remains a discriminating sport activity in Europe, golf courses that unite perfect technical construction with exclusive and reserved access. But regarding the with a passion for sport, at the highest standard of common good, golf’s promotion should not only be quality. It is dedicated to what it does, both in the justified by economic reasons. construction and maintenance of customers’ courses. Nevertheless, golf ethics is a heritage to be The company is specialists for the construction transmitted. In addition, this could meet the urban of new golf courses, remodelling and renovation of demand for landscaping amenities. Here are three existing courses and follow-up maintenance. The proposals for the future: company’s experts cover a wide spectrum of abilities • That golf becomes a shared place in golf course construction, installation of irrigation • An exemplary place systems and greenkeeping services. • A challenge for everyone Josef Pötter Golf also provides all supplementary construction services such as the construction of Whether for a renovation, a restoration, an expansion footpaths, access roads and parking spaces, as well or the creation of a new course, Landscape Golf as planting services and the provision of outdoor offers to accompany you in supporting biodiversity facilities. From earth-moving, shaping and feature and managing the constraints of maintenance while construction areas to finishing and seeding work, it developing exemplary and reasonable solutions. can perform all tasks using state-of-the-art equipment. Depending on your project, whether it is focusing The same holds true for the follow-up, developmental on strategy or the pleasure of the game, the course and maintenance care services. design and its challenge for all players will be issued by The family-owned company has been in the Landscape Golf. landscaping business since the 1930s. Under the guide of Matthias Pötter, the firm has worked with the most respected architects in the industry and has been involved in numerous prestigious golf projects that have attracted attention in the European golf industry.

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Lobb + Partners MasterGolf International Woking Kastanjelaan 4 Surrey Alken UK 3570 Belgium Contact: Tim Lobb, Golf Course Architect/Director Tel: +44 1483 270190 Contact: Bruno M. M. A. Steensels [email protected] Tel: +32 475 81 40 81 www.lobbandpartners.com [email protected] www.mastergolfinternational.com August 2016 saw the retirement of one of the legends of golf, close friend and mentor Peter Thomson. MasterGolf International is an international golf His support and encouragement have helped launch course design practice known for creating more than Lobb + Partners, Europe’s newest design practice and 80 high quality golf courses over the last 30 years. specialists in golf course design and golf community The company is directed by founder and principal master planning. architect Bruno M. M. A. Steensels, who is an OAB- Tim Lobb, principal, brings with him a distinguished chartered civil architect and an EICGA-certified golf career spanning 20 years and more than 50 projects course architect. As a former member of the Belgian throughout the world. The establishment of Lobb + National Team and national champion, Steensels has Partners carries with it a renewed drive and enthusiasm played golf for more than 40 years in both national and for innovative course design and development. international amateur tournaments. The practice takes Lobb + Partners remains dedicated to maintaining pride in its commitment, professionalism, attention to the high-quality standards of design and services that detail and its pursuit of excellence. It aims to design has been a defining characteristic of Thomson Perrett and create strategic golf links, which work in harmony & Lobb. The company is committed to ensuring a with the existing natural surroundings. MasterGolf seamless transition as it continues to service the many International also works in close collaboration with existing global projects all the while forging ahead to signature designers such as Ian Woosnam, who establish its own international brand. worked with the company on The International golf Over the past 20 years, Tim Lobb has been fortune course in Amsterdam. The course, which was credited enough to work with the highest quality professionals as the country’s best golf course in 2012, has hosted in the designing, master planning and construction the Ladies and Seniors Dutch Open from 2013 to 2015, of internationally renowned golfing courses. For each and will host the European PGA Dutch Open 2019. project, he has collaborating with key partners to achieve goals and provide a total turn key solution to golf course development.

54 Mingay Golf Course Design MJ Abbott P.O. Box 40013, Liberty Village Post Office Bratch Lane Toronto Dinton Ontario Salisbury M5V 0K7 Wiltshire Canada SP3 5EB UK Contact: Jeff Mingay Tel: +1 519-564-3225 Contact: Steve Briggs, Contracts Director [email protected] Tel: +44 1722 716361 www.jeffmingay.com [email protected] www.mjabbott.co.uk Since establishing Mingay Golf Course Design (MGCD) in 2009, Jeff Mingay has worked on golf MJ Abbott is one of the golf industry’s leading course design and construction projects throughout contractors, offering a range of construction and Canada and the United States. support services throughout the UK and Europe. MGCD is an intimate operation, tailored to provide The firm works in partnership with clients, architects Mingay’s personal service on each project through and consultants, on a variety of projects. Including: hands-on involvement with design and field work, golf course construction, renovation, and installation including shaping and construction supervision. A golf of irrigation and drainage systems, as well as water architect’s involvement in the construction process management solutions. is key to ensure that design details are not lost in The company’s specialist golf contracting team is translation and projects are completed economically. renowned for its high standards of workmanship, Quality golf architecture is not a result of spending quality and customer care. MJ Abbott has significant the most money. Creativity, thoughtfulness and resources available to its clients, with more than 100 craftsmanship do not require a big budget. highly trained members of staff and an extensive, Mingay is inspired by a timeless philosophy described privately owned fleet of specialist machinery. by legendary golf architect A.V. Macan as “the MJ Abbott’s reputation is evident by its client list, ambition of modern golf architecture”. That ambition including the R&A, many private and proprietary is to design golf courses that challenge better golfers golf clubs, and major resort venues. The company and at the same time allow everyone to enjoy the reconstructed the West course at Wentworth for the game. Distinction is equally important. Mingay aims BMW PGA Championship, constructed the Twenty Ten to ensure that each project also produces a distinctive Ryder Cup course at Celtic Manor, built the course at golf course inspired by inherent site characteristics Rockliffe Hall, and carried out major remodelling of the and the unique needs and desires of individual clients. Torrance course at Fairmont St. Andrews. Collaboration between the golf architect, course owners The firm assisted Royal Norwich Golf Club in the and club representatives are vital. relocation of their 125-year-old course, purchased for housing development. The site comprises an 18-hole course, a six-hole academy course, new infrastructure, water storage reservoir, drainage and irrigation.

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Perrot-Regnerbau PGA Industriestrasse 19-29 PGA Headquarters Althengstett Centenary House 75382 The Belfry Germany Sutton Coldfield West Midlands Contact: Wulf Kollmeier B76 9PT Tel: +49 7051 1620 UK [email protected] www.perrot.de Contact: Guy Moran, Head of Property and Development As turf irrigation specialists, Perrot has dedicated Tel: +44 1675 470333 all activities to irrigation since 1926. It provides the [email protected] most comprehensive range to irrigate golf courses, www.pga.info soccer and hockey fields, as well as race tracks. Only Perrot offers the choice of pop-up sprinklers driven The PGA licenses its brand to a broad range of quality by gear, impact lever or piston. The Perrot gear drive golf properties, providing a clear alignment between sprinklers in the Hydra series use less energy and the branded property and the biggest brand in golf. have higher performance data than any other pop-up Formed in 1901, the PGA brand is internationally sprinkler of their class. Other features include easily and immediately recognised and respected. Beyond accessible parts (including solenoid); adjustable left leveraging the PGA brand itself, branded properties and right arcs and integrated decoders for direct head benefit from a clear competitor advantage and a control. Perrot’s decoder control systems can operate decrease in their recruitment and training costs more than 2,000 stations and the company also offers through continuous PGA support. Different levels of customised solutions to achieve better irrigation results PGA branding are available from the exclusive ‘PGA on any golf course. National’ which may also incorporate PGA education facilities; a ‘PGA Village’ which covers an entire residential estate; to individual PGA golf courses or PGA golf academies. From marketing to the PGA’s 8,000 plus members in over 70 countries worldwide, enjoying preferential terms from PGA partners and exploiting the PGA’s network of other contacts, each PGA branded property benefits from the PGA’s position at the heart of golf.

56 Pinseeker UK Ltd Rain Bird Europe Unit 22-23 240 rue René Descartes King Street Trading Estate Batiment A - PARC CLAMAR BP 40072 Middlewich 13792 AIX EN PROVENCE Cheshire CEDEX 3 CW10 9LF France UK Contact: Ingrid Olive-Chahinian, Golf Senior Product Contact: Graham Greenwood, Sales Director Manager Tel: +44 1606 738833 Tel: +33 6 13 29 40 61 [email protected] [email protected] www.pinseeker.co.uk www.rainbird.eu/golf

Pinseeker: furnishing golf courses around the globe. Rain Bird is the world-leader in irrigation globally. One of Europe’s leading golf course equipment Founded in 1933, the company manufactures the and sign manufacturers, Pinseeker supply everything industry’s broadest range of irrigation products for needed to dress a golf course. golf courses, sports arenas, agriculture, commercial Manufactured in the UK and with the head office developments and homes in over 130 countries. and production facility in Cheshire, Pinseeker supply The firm was the first to install an irrigation system clients and courses worldwide with an extensive range on a golf course, and it remains the only company of course equipment alongside a custom range of offering a fully-integrated, end-to-end approach from course signage and furniture. reservoir to rotor. Pinseeker’s golf course equipment range includes Its dedicated staff work in partnership with premium logo flags, flagsticks, holecups and green architects, specifiers, club owners, contractors and keeping tools. superintendents delivering new systems, system With the very best in quality embroidered extensions and renovation solutions for any course. and printed flags, Pinseeker’s client list includes Rain Bird is committed to ‘The Intelligent Use of numerous British Open and Ryder Cup venues all Water’. Control Systems enable continuous two-way the way through to many of the leading names in communication between the operator and the system, the Premiership with the production of their football allowing the software to continuously monitor and corner flags! optimise its performance. The golf course benefits from Pinseeker offer a unique range of custom-crafted improved playability and agronomic health, while the hardwood and environmentally friendly wood effect customer saves money by minimising water and energy ProPlex™ signage. usage, preventing water waste and reducing labour costs. Areas of expertise: course tee signs; course entrance Every irrigation product is engineered with signs; course information and direction signs; compatibility in mind, allowing clients to have a state- printed or embroidered premium logo flags; custom of-the-art system that can be updated without their logo ball washers; personalised litter bins and divot existing equipment becoming obsolete. Rain Bird boxes; branded holecups; and course furniture and Central Control is designed to work with any existing greenkeeper tools. product, as well as all future technologies.

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Rees Jones, Inc. Renaissance Golf Design, Inc. 55 South Park Street 530 East Eighth Street Montclair Traverse City New Jersey Michigan 07042 49686 USA USA

Contact: Rees Jones Contact: Tom Doak, Golf Course Architect Tel: +1 973 744 4031 Tel: +1 231 941 7499 [email protected] [email protected] www.reesjonesinc.com www.renaissancegolf.com

Rees Jones, Inc., founded in 1974, is internationally Tom Doak and his team of associates at Renaissance recognised for its customised design and construction Golf Design have been trendsetters in the art of golf supervision of new courses for private clubs, resorts, course design since the opening of Pacific Dunes in real estate communities and public facilities, as well as Oregon nearly 20 years ago. From the Pacific Coast of renovating, restoring and updating existing courses for USA to Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand, Barnbougle everyday play and major championships. The company Dunes in Australia and Tara Iti in New Zealand, offers a full range of services to help each client achieve the firm has worked on some of the most beautiful its goals by providing an outstanding final product properties ever devoted to golf and produced some of that is completed on schedule and within the client’s the most highly-regarded courses in the world. budget. The company strives to create courses that The company’s designers are also builders who take are fair, challenging, continually interesting to play on the artistic work of shaping the greens and bunkers. and visually exciting. The company gets the feel for This integrated approach, combined with their ability the land, listen to the client, and create a course with to get the most out of the land in the routing of holes, integrity and lasting value. Rees Jones, along with helps Renaissance to design courses that are built for a his talented team of architects are all members of the reasonable cost. American Society of Golf Course Architects and have a With two young associates now stationed in the proven record of designing award winning golf courses UK and Germany, the firm has begun to take on that are known for their beauty and playability, as consulting projects in Europe. Recent projects include well as hosting many of the world’s most prestigious the introduction of new holes at The Renaissance tournaments. The company’s current projects include Club in Scotland - (Host of the 2019 and 2020 men’s a redesign of a public course in Alameda, California, a and women’s Scottish Opens) the course at Golf de new course located on the beautiful shores of Danzante St. Emilionnais near Bordeaux, France; the reversible Bay in Mexico, and a recently completed restoration of course The Loop at Forest Dunes in Michigan and a Tom Bendelow-designed course in Illinois. the redesigned Ocean course at The National, near Melbourne, Australia.

58 Ridgway Golf Design Robert Trent Jones II 25 Brockenhurst Road 705 Forest Ave Aldershot Palo Alto Hampshire 94301 GU11 3HH USA UK Contact: Trent Jones, COO Contact: Stephen Ridgway, Director Tel: +1 650 326 3833 Tel: +44 7720 838923 [email protected] [email protected] www.rtj2.com www.ridgwaygolfdesign.com With more than 280 courses in over 40 countries on six A golf course designer for over 14 years, Stephen continents, Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects Ridgway is experienced in all facets of golf course (RTJ II) is the world’s pre-eminent golf design firm. design and development and has been involved in Its innovative design of Hogs Head in Ireland was over 100 different golf-related projects throughout named Best New International Course of 2018 by Golf the UK, Europe and beyond from initial feasibility Magazine. RTJ II courses range from those that have studies, course appraisals and simple renovations hosted major championships – the 2015 US Open at through to full 18-hole golf courses and master- Chambers Bay and the 2016 US Women’s Open at planned communities. While working for his previous CordeValle – to local and municipal courses designed employer, Stephen was involved in the design and to encourage grow-the-game initiatives and junior golf. construction of Boundary Lakes golf course at the Trustee of a legacy of innovation in course Ageas Bowl, Southampton and a new 18-hole golf architecture, RTJ II works in harmony with nature to course in the grounds of a chateau near Limoges, create the best site-specific golf courses. The RTJ II team France. He has also had a hand in renovation projects has experience in all aspects of golf course development, at Hankley Common GC, Surrey; St Enodoc GC, making it capable of providing support and expertise Cornwall; and Taymouth Castle GC, Scotland. from conception to completion of any project. Stephen established Ridgway Golf Design in The firm is at the forefront of water-conservation January 2017 to provide a personalised approach efforts. The renovation of Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach, for clients looking to develop new golf courses or California has vastly reduced water use while increasing redevelop existing ones. His passion for both science playability and shaving operating expenditures. and art allow him to produce designs that are both Carrying on a history spanning three generations, aesthetically pleasing and practical and his considered RTJ II takes on remodelling and updating assignments. approach allows him to adapt to unforeseen problems. Work at courses such as Vidauban Golf Club, Golf His desired design philosophy is one of minimalism, Club de Genève, and Dorado Beach has reinvigorated only including golf features where they are strategically both the courses and their legacies. important or where they will enhance the site’s natural RTJ II embraces and respects the vision of clients, the features to create finished golf courses which blend game and the environment. Latest creation: Rio Hondo, naturally into their surroundings and provide a fair Argentina, and coming soon: Hoiana Shores, Vietnam. test to all levels of golfer.

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Rod Whitman Golf Course Design Roger Jones International Tourism & Leisure R.R. #5, Box 17, Site 2 Carrer Rafael Moger 1, 2a Ponoka Coll d’en Rabassa Alberta Palma de Mallorca T4J 0B3 07007 Canada Spain

Contact: Rod Whitman Contact: Roger Jones Tel: +1 403 963 0085 Tel: +34 649 75 31 80 [email protected] [email protected] www.rodwhitman.com www.rogerjonesgolf.com

Rod Whitman has designed and constructed acclaimed Roger Jones Golf Design is a full-service golf design courses in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. and project management business that has been Whitman started his career with his mentor Pete Dye, in existence since 1992. The business has amassed and has long assisted the firm of Bill Coore and Ben a wealth of project experience in Europe, Middle Crenshaw on the construction side of their designs. East, Central Asia and USA. The company has been He launched his Canadian career with Wolf Creek challenged by difficult sites, enthralled by others Golf Club in Ponoka, which opened in 1983. Two of his with stunning natural beauty, and have successfully courses have retained spots in the Top 100 Canadian managed budgets of all sizes and clients from both the Courses and Top 59 Public Courses in Canada by private and public sectors. The firm’s vast network of SCOREGolf. Whitman’s design for the first course at industry associates enables them to offer all services Cabot Links has been regarded as among the Top 100 from conception through to completion. designs in the world. In recent years RJGD has been increasingly involved Recently, Whitman and his team completed the in golf course design and development as part of successful renovation of the historic Algonquin Golf mixed-use resorts and tourist destinations due to the Course in St. Andrews By-the-Sea, New Brunswick. growing reputation of their international tourism Presently, Rod Whitman, assisted by Dave Axland and and leisure division, which provides master planning Keith Cutten, have commenced a master plan process and strategy design services. This integral part of with the Glencoe Golf and Country Club in Calgary, the overall business both sub-contracts to other Alberta, and will be returning to Nova Scotia in the international tourism advisory companies and arranges spring of 2019 to design and construct a 10-hole short its own contracts, many of which have been, and are, course at the highly ranked Cabot Resort. for what will potentially be some of the exciting new Strategic design coupled with great contouring is the golf and tourism destinations of the world. essence of golf architecture according to Whitman, Roger Jones takes a strategic and commercial who believes that the most enduring courses aren’t approach to every golf development to ensure that created on a drawing board in a downtown office. what is designed and built is relevant to its intended Instead, the most talented golf architects must spend an targets and can be commercially-viable. extraordinary amount of time on site on site to allow the design process to evolve and to produce the best.

60 Sanford Golf Design Schmidt-Curley Design 211 Barbados Drive 5261 West Kasba Circle Jupiter Paradise Valley Florida AZ 85253 33458 USA USA Contact: Brian Curley Contact: John Sanford, President Tel: +1 480 483 1994 Tel: +1 561 691 8601 [email protected] [email protected] www.schmidt-curley.com www.sanfordgolfdesign.com Founded in 1997 with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona Sanford Golf Design is dedicated to growing the game and Hanoi Vietnam; Schmidt-Curley is a full-service, of golf. From organic design that blends seamlessly international golf course architecture and master with the environment to detailed specifications and planning firm with more than 150 layouts in 25 cost controls to complete project management – countries. The company is responsible for crafting the team knows no boundaries when it comes to 10 of the 12 courses at Mission Hills Shenzhen – the keeping golf relevant around the world. Sanford has ‘World’s Largest Golf Club’ – and all 10 golf courses at a passionate commitment to the industry, which is Mission Hills Haikou Resort on Hainan Island. evident in their work and ability to keep the client’s Other high profile, award-winning projects include: vision clearly in sight – that has made them an award- the 54-hole Stone Forest in Kunming, China; Bali winning force in the world of golf course design. Hai and Siena Golf Clubs in Las Vegas; Siam Country The dedicated team at Sanford Golf Design has Club in Thailand; Amata Spring Golf Club in Thailand spent the last several decades perfecting the art of (four-time host of the PGA European Tour’s Royal sustainable golf course architecture. Varied backgrounds Trophy); Terra Lago Golf Club in Indio, California in landscape architecture and a true passion for the (site of the Skins Game from 1999 - 2002); Wilderness game of golf, make the firm a natural choice for Club in Montana; and Crosby National Golf Club in course development. The design team is trained to Rancho Santa Fe, California. Recent work includes recognise site characteristics that will help a course numerous projects in Vietnam, including FLC courses evolve from the ground up and have a keen eye toward in Quy Nhon, Ha Long Bay and Quang Binh as well as environmental sensitivity and sustainability. Be it new Myotha National in Mandalay, Myanmar. design or renovating the existing, the firm has the Schmidt-Curley has also worked extensively with knowledge, expertise and resources to create memorable golf’s biggest signature names - including Pete Dye, courses that blend seamlessly with the surroundings. Nick Faldo, Jack Nicklaus and Fred Couples on numerous high-profile projects. They have been named the #1 Golf Course Architect in Asia for seven years straight by Asian Golf magazine and were Golf magazine’s 2011 Architect of the Year. Golf Inc. magazine has named them the fourth most influential architect in the world.

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SOL Golf International Southern Golf Construction Ballinahulla 7 Old Square Ballydesmond Warwick Cork CV34 4RA Ireland UK

Contact: Michael O’Leary Contact: Chris Ball Tel: +353 64 775 1006 Tel: +44 1926 400985 [email protected] [email protected] www.solgolfconst.com www.southerngolfconstruction.co.uk

SOL Golf is a contracting firm specialising in golf Southern Golf was established in 1972, and since then course construction in Ireland, Britain and around has specialised in the construction of golf courses and the world. The company offers comprehensive golf associated works. Examples of areas of construction course development and renovations to championship undertaken include setting out and surveying; site standard, thus affording its clients the best value for and tree clearance; bulk earthworks; lake construction their money. Sol Golf has a reputation for producing and lining; shaping of the golf course and golf course high quality work and manages contracts efficiently, features; supply and installation of irrigation systems, on time and at competitive prices. It is an expert storm and field drainage; construction of buggy paths process and the company has a wealth of experience and service roads; fine finishing; cultivation, seeding backed up by the specialist skills of its staff. This or planting the golf course; golf course renovation and philosophy has enabled SOL to win many prestigious contract maintenance. contracts combined with an impressive client portfolio. The company has established a reputation for the SOL offer clients all-inclusive projects ranging high quality of its workmanship and for its ability to from layout, plant, drainage and irrigation, to final undertake substantial contracts and to deliver them preparation and seeding; including turf harvesting, on time and within budget. Southern Golf has worked relaying and a growing in service. SOL has invested in over 25 countries on a wide range of contract sites, in a modern and well-maintained fleet which include building golf courses in sandy links land, peat bogs, heavy plant machinery, shaping equipment, drainage alpine meadows, clay, rock, and flood plains, plus and specialised finishing equipment and the specialised widely varying climatic conditions. The company and professional skills of its staff. is also experienced in working in environmentally “A lot of our work is awarded on the basis of and ecologically sensitive areas and understand the recommendations as to our ability to bring projects importance of being part of a team alongside the client, within budget and to a very high standard. We also designers and associated consultants. The Southern secure a high level of repeat business which speaks Golf Group has established offices in the UK, Portugal volumes for our quality of workmanship and our and Dubai / UAE with registered companies in Ireland, working relationship with our clients,” says Michael Cyprus and Oman. O’Leary, the company’s managing director.

62 Southwest Greens Construction Sportsmark Group Southwest Greens Construction Hartshill Nursery Weiland 1 D Thong Lane Heteren Gravesend 6666 MH Kent Netherlands DA12 4AD UK Contact: Kevin Holinaty Tel: +34 616 58 27 87 Contact: Andrew Baylis, Director [email protected] Tel: +44 1635 867537 www.southwestgreens.eu [email protected] www.sportsmark.net Southwest Greens International is a global leader in the sales, design, installation and maintenance of Sportsmark Group is a supplier of a wide range of golf synthetic golf solutions. Since 1996 the company has course and green keeping products and equipment installed more than 20,000 projects around the world including Teeturf NF all weather tee matting, artificial in different climates. It has a worldwide sales and grass for putting greens and pathways, groundsman installation presence and offers a variety of concepts and green keeping tools and equipment. The company for golf courses and the leisure industry. provides golf course equipment, including cups, pins, Southwest Greens Construction is the global flags, signage and boot wipers. Please refer to the construction arm of Southwest Greens International, website www.sportsmark.net for the full list of products which is responsible for all major commercial and details. construction works for the Southwest Greens organisation. The Southwest Greens product is designed to customers’ specifications and backed by its experience in the proper evaluation, design and execution during the installation process. Southwest Greens Construction carefully considers all variables for the correct installation of a top-quality golf green including drainage, shaping, slopes that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding land, and correct grades installed to precise measurements. Focusing its efforts on the installation process rather than the supply of synthetic turf, Southwest Greens Construction has developed one of the most experienced construction teams in the industry. The combination of the construction team’s experience and the best in class materials ensures that the end product delivered by Southwest Greens to its clientele is second to none.

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Staedler Golf Courses Steiner & Partner Landscape Architecture Habichtshoehe 80d Waisenhausstrasse 2 DE 48151 Muenster Thun Germany Switzerland

Contact: Christoph Städler, Golf Course Designer Contact: David Bily Tel: +49 251 790079 Tel: +41 33 335 76 53 [email protected] [email protected] www.golfdesign.de www.steinerpartner.com

Staedler Golf Courses (SGC), the German golf design Steiner & Partner Landscape Architecture is an firm, was founded in 1987 by Christoph Städler, a experienced design and consulting firm, active both in former German amateur champion. Today the firm Switzerland and internationally. The firm specialises consists of four highly reputed golf course designers: in golf and environment and provides complete golf principals Christoph Städler and Dirk Decker, chief design services according to the individual needs of the designer Achim Reinmuth and designer Philipp client and the golfer. These include master planning, Fleischhauer. Städler, Decker and Reinmuth are design and construction of new golf developments, also members of the European Institute of Golf the restoration and renovation of existing courses and Course Architects and Städler and Reinmuth are personalised site management. both ‘Sustainable Design Leader’. One of SGC’s main Comprising both golf architects and environmental strengths is its powerful teamwork, which has allowed specialists, the company’s team is actively engaged it to win most of the entered design competitions. in many other areas of golf and environment By 2019, SGC had completed 53 new golf courses in including environmental impact reports, greenkeeper Germany, Poland, the Netherlands and in the Czech education, promotion of sustainable golf development, Republic (most of them 18- or 27-hole courses) and verification and consulting for GEO OnCourse and more than 110 redesigns and renovations of existing Legacy, and regenerative design. golf courses. About 30 golf projects in Germany, Steiner & Partner believes that an architect must Poland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, understand three things to ensure good design: Slovakia and Croatia are currently in the planning or environment, maintenance and the game of golf. construction stages. With this core philosophy in mind, the company Städler Golf Courses’ position as one of the most strives to create innovative ‘Swiss Quality’ design successful golf design firms in Europe has been solutions in harmony with the environment. achieved by its long-standing reputation for creating excellent golf courses at affordable costs, keeping construction work on schedule and on budget. The focus of its design philosophy is to create a fair yet challenging design, rewarding players of all skill levels with a joyful and exciting round of golf.

64 Stirling & Martin Golf Course Architects Swan Golf Designs Enrique Larreta 9, 6º A Telfords Barn Madrid Willingale Spain Ongar 28036 Essex Spain CM5 0QF UK Contact: Marco Martín, Golf Course Architect Tel: +34 670 82 59 59 Contact: William Swan [email protected] Tel: +44 1277 896229 www.stirlingmartingolf.com [email protected] www.swangolfdesigns.com Blake Stirling and Marco Martin met at Dye Design, working for the Dye family back in the eighties and Swan Golf Designs (SGD), is one of Europe’s nineties. In 1995, they opened the transatlantic golf longest standing golf course architecture practices, is design firm Stirling & Martin Golf Architects. Since acknowledged as a leader in the design of new and then, they have designed more than 200 golf courses renovation of existing golf courses. Borne out of the worldwide. Stirling, a former PGA professional player working partnership between Alex Swan and three-time and landscape architect, leads the design stages and Open Champion Sir Henry Cotton, the Swan name has Martin, agricultural and civil engineer, supervises all been associated with the golf industry for over 60 years, the site analysis and construction work. Both from and the company has developed a reputation for design Denver´s office in Colorado or from Madrid’s main excellence and uncompromising workmanship. office, the two golf designers cover projects all over Now led by William Swan, the third generation of the world. Their recent creations took them from the golf course architects from the Swan family, SGD deepest Amazon rainforest in Bolivia (Urubó Golf) continues to espouse the principles of strategic to driest land of the Sahara desert in Marrakkesh design and the primacy of nature, ensuring that its (Argan Golf Resort), to blue, paradise beaches of creations complement the landscape at the same time the Dominican Republic. The full range of services as presenting a fair sporting challenge to golfers of cover initial master plans, to detailed design and full all abilities. engineering and agronomy services. The company’s The practice is committed to executing projects strong background and renowned determination to that exceed the expectations of its clients through design the best golf course for any property has won a combination of innovation, expertise and worldwide acclaim. Many top living golfers such as professionalism, evidenced but the successful Tony Jacklin, Eduardo Romero and Tom Watson, trust completion of over 300 design and renovation projects Stirling & Martin to partner them to create unique golf in over sixty countries and across five continents. courses.

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The Toro Company Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design 8111 Lyndale Avenue South 18022 Cowan Bloomington Suite 200 Minnesota Irvine 55420-1196 California USA 92614 USA Contact: Andrew Brown, Senior Sales Manager Tel: +1 952 888 8801 Contact: W. Charles Davison, CEO/CFO [email protected] Tel: +1 949 476 6878 www.toro.com [email protected] www.originsgolfdesign.com The Toro Company® provides innovative, efficient solutions to help homeowners and turf Todd Eckenrode – Origins Golf Design specialises in care professionals worldwide enrich the beauty, golf course design services for new golf course designs as productivity and sustainability of the land. well as classic restorations, renovations and redesigns. Toro’s focused approach to product development is Todd learned the game at Dr. Alister MacKenzie’s driven by a quest for innovation and excellence. Pasatiempo Golf Club. He played collegiate golf at Toro were the first to produce mechanical turf the University of Arizona, and UC Santa Barbara, maintenance equipment for use on golf courses and continued to play amateur golf competitively, and have long been a leader in course maintenance including at the US Amateur, British Amateur, and US equipment and irrigation. Toro products help Public Links Championships (Medalist 1998), before customers create championship turf. Toro offers following up with a B.S. in Landscape Architecture equipment and irrigation for residential, commercial, from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. municipal and sports field customers. In 1995, he began to work as a senior designer for Toro designs, engineers and manufactures every Gary Roger Baird Design until 1999 when he started his product to meet the needs of customers. Every Toro own golf design company. Todd’s career took off with product is built to deliver long-term reliability, the opening of Barona Creek Golf Club in San Diego dependability and durability. All Toro products County. Barona Creek has laid claim to numerous are designed and manufactured to provide optimal awards such as ‘Top 10 New Courses’ by Golf Magazine operator comfort and safety. and ‘Top 100 Modern Courses’ by Golfweek. Toro promote technologies and approaches that Master plan, restoration and renovation projects at improve efficiency, conserve resources and advocate many classic California golf courses include esteemed practices such as recycling and minimising waste. clubs such as Lakeside Golf Club, The Valley Club of A global network of partners, including distributors Montecito, Brentwood CC, Virginia CC, San Gabriel and retail dealers, serves as the direct link between Toro CC, Palos Verdes Golf Club and Orinda CC. The and the end-user. Partners ensure that clients acquire company’s ability to apply the inherent qualities of the right products for their needs. They also provide classical design to challenges, coupled with unwavering customer service and technical support to guarantee desire to be part of something great, enables them to Toro products deliver reliable, dependable performance. design golf courses of the highest quality.

66 Turfdry Waste2Water Redwood House 102A Longton Road Woodville Road Barlaston Hartshorne Staffordshire Swadlincote ST12 9AU Derbyshire UK DE11 7ET UK Contact: Tim Earley, Managing Director Tel: +44 1782 373878 Contact: Melvyn Taylor, Managing Director [email protected] Tel: +44 7836 259133 www.waste2water.com [email protected] www.turfdry.com The Waste2Water Recycling Wash-Off System ensures environmental stewardship, contributes to Turfdry has been at the forefront of golf course drainage sustainability and assists with planning applications. design and installation in the UK since 1995, and has The system treats all the potential pollutants caused over seventy satisfied golf course clients, including ten by golf maintenance operations and provides a wash of the top-rated one hundred courses in England. facility for all equipment. Refuelling, degreasing, At the heart of the company’s success has been its chemical mixing and other potentially harmful unique Turfdry Drainage System using Hydraway activities can all be undertaken on the pad, removing Sportsdrain, a product that is dramatically technically any risk of groundwater pollution. The system superior to traditional plastic land drainage pipe. This converts the contaminants to clean water, which is is due to higher water-intake performance, and the stored for continual reuse, reducing wash water usage fact that, unlike conventional plastic pipe, it is effective by 90 per cent. when installed at minimal or even zero gradient, Waste2Water provides the answer for many making it suitable for use on low-lying land or flood countries where water shortage is a major problem. It plains; the Turfdry Drainage System has more than 20 also provides an essential solution in places where it is years of proven performance at zero gradient. a criminal offence to allow certain substances, such as Turfdry can transform clay-based sites that are not mineral oils, detergents and chemicals, to enter surface naturally suited to golf, as demonstrated by the £450k drains, watercourses or soakaways. ‘tee to green’ scheme installed on the championship Waste2Water designs, supplies and installs everything South course at The Rayleigh Club, Essex in 2014. In needed to create an individual Wash Pad Environmental 2017, course owner Jamie Saitch testified that “the Activity Centre, including recycling wash-off systems, product works and works well, the planning and chemical stores, chemical mixing tanks, diesel fuel services given are exceptional, and I would recommend stations and above ground petrol tanks. both to anyone looking to make their golf course an all-round better playing surface.”

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Whitemoss Eco Supplies Ltd Sunlit House, 5 The Courtyard Greenfield Farm Industrial Estate Greenfield Road, off Back Lane Congleton Cheshire CW12 4TR UK

Contact: Andy Law, Managing Director Tel: +44 1260 299920 Rain Bird has been a huge help for dialing [email protected] www.whitemosseco.org.uk in our system. They made it a much easier

Whitemoss Eco is a European distributor of the world- transition during the restoration. renowned golf bunker liner BunkerMat. In the last three years, it has been used by 80 clubs in the UK and Stephen Rabideau, CGCS | Director of Golf Courses, Winged Foot Golf Club installed in excess of 20,000 square metres. BunkerMat prevents subsoil contamination, significantly reduces wash down from heavy rainfall and has a dramatic effect on improving bunker stability and drainage. Winged Foot Golf Club brought incredible precision to their irrigation.

To prepare for a major championship, this prestigious club recently completed a historic restoration. By partnering with Rain Bird, they also received hands-on help implementing new intelligent irrigation practices. From dialing-in nozzle settings in their Central Control to setting up a Rain Watch™ system that responds to microclimates, a dedicated commitment from Rain Bird made it easier for the club to protect their water source and defend their turf.

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Rain Bird has been a huge help for dialing in our system. They made it a much easier transition during the restoration.

Stephen Rabideau, CGCS | Director of Golf Courses, Winged Foot Golf Club

Winged Foot Golf Club brought incredible precision to their irrigation.

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69 “Established in 1985, Inturf aspires to be the best in the business by producing consistent, top quality turf all year round and offering excellent service. Through continued investment in staff training, state of the art equipment and developing known practices, Inturf are implementing their strategies for growth.”

01759 321000 | www.inturf.com Strong partnerships and consistent quality