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Iron Byron, the first two were organised by the north-west branch of the BGGA. the USGA's ball testing machine Chairman for the day was Brian Moss, chairman of the north-west sited at Far Hills, New Jersey, can branch of BIGGA, who, together with all delegates, was welcomed by now be outhit by fitter and Mere's managing director Max Brown. stronger golfers. However, as Walter Woods, who spoke in role in golf was misunderstood much as is humanly possible, the his capacity as BIGGA chairman, and he welcomed the opportuni- aim is to try and keep things as opened by giving an update on ty of putting the record straight. they are. the progress made by the new The R&A has limited authority Michael Bonallack spoke about association. He said that BIGGA, and that what it has is based on the championship committee. through the R&A and EGU, had willing consent. To give some The Open Championship was employed a firm of management background to this statement, he organised by the host club, the consultants to assist in the ap- gave a detailed account of how founders were Prestwick and pointment of a general ad- the R&A came to be the game's Royal Liverpool, until 1920 when ministrator who, he hoped, would ruling body. the championship committee was be in office by June. The R&A is not the oldest club, formed and the R&A took sole The consultants were also that distinction goes to what is responsibility. It now runs the assisting the board of manage- now the Honourable Company of Open, Amateur, Seniors, Boys ment in the choice of a magazine Edinburgh Golfers (at Muirfield), and Youths Championships, for the association. but in 1834 King William became together with the Walker Cup. Walter went on to point out that the first royal patron and gave the The Open Championship has it had required a dedicated effort club the title Royal and Ancient. grown considerably in every by all of the three previous Membership at this private club aspect. In 1939, total prizemoney association committees over two comes from just about every golf- was £1,000 with a first prize of years to achieve unity. The new ing nation. £150 and attendances were about board of management was equal- However, as is well-known in 5,000 a day with the total cost of ly dedicated and striving to en- greenkeeping circles, the R&A the Open being £1,525 against sure that the association started doesn't own the courses at St An- receipts of £2,400. In 1987, the on a firm footing. BIGGA was not drews. They are public and run prize-fund will be £650,000 with to be a golfing society, but based by the links management commit- the winner taking £75,000 and the entirely on educating its tee, on which the R&A has repre- cost of staging the event members, he said. sentatives. estimated at £2 million. The spec- Over the last ten years, there In 1897, there were no uniform tator record at St Andrews in 1984 has been much progress in rules for the game, each club of 193,000 is expected to be greenkeeper training and the adopting a variation of its own. A exceeded. BIGGA chairman highlighted his number of clubs approached the The championship is budgeted involvement in the supervisory R&A and, from this, came the first to balance, with gate and tented courses at Elmwood College, rules committee, which covers village receipts equalling staging Fife, which are now in their fourth the world except the United costs. The revenue from TV rights year. Walter said the registration States and Mexico. and licensing fees from the Open scheme for greenkeepers must There is now a complete Championship trophy logo go be improved and that, by educa- review of the rules, with the back into golf. The variety and tion, a register of qualified USGA, every four years. The rules scope of these arrangements is greenkeepers must be a priority committee comprises twelve staggering. The R&A sells live of the general administrator. members of the club plus eleven television pictures, provided by He stressed the importance of others co-opted from other golf- the BBC, to countries throughout regional organisation to coor- ing nations around the world. A the world, including the US, dinate educational activities and rules decision book is produced Australia, Japan, South Africa, the need to maintain the high every four years with updates Argentina and many others. standards for seminars that had every year. Rules covering The money generated, some already been set. amateur status are also produced £650,000 in 1986, goes back into There is to be an annual golf in the rules book but, as such, do golf in the broadest sense. It is tournament and trade show, not form part of the rules of golf. allocated to training young along the lines of those held in Another very important com- golfers through the Golf Founda- the United States. Walter's mittee is the implements and tion, through the golf unions and message was that BIGGA will go balls committee, which is respon- it helps young PGA professionals forward quickly and with a united sible for testing new equipment, through the PGA European Tour membership. golf balls, etc. Balls must be satellite events. This is seen as The next speaker was R&A limited in the distance they can good for the game and will create secretary Michael Bonallack. 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As Two years ago, it was felt that advises clubs what is wanted - Greenkeeper has pointed out, it there was much uncertainty firm greens and firm, closely is imperative that clubs within greenkeeping associations mown fairways - but the commit- themselves are aware of the re- and that they did not speak with tee is happy to leave matters in quirements under this act. If you one voice. As the R&A recog- the hands of experts, such as have any doubts or queries, ICI nises that the golf course forms Walter Woods and Tom O'Brien. has a help-line (tel: 0252 724525) the most important part of the The R&A believes that these con- manned by Malcolm Evans, Roy game, it was felt that green- ditions, unlike some American Taylor and division manager keepers should have one strong courses seen on TV, are correct Keith Cleverly. association. The R&A has provid- for its championships and that John Lowery, course manager ed money for the STRI research skilled players cope with them at Ringway Golf Club, whose programme and for greenkeeper best, thus producing worthy clubhouse was recently des- training, so that they can speak champions. troyed, then detailed, in a very with one voice and with authority. Michael Bonallack ended by amusing fashion, how he made This is why the new association wishing BIGGA well with its first his own compost and the cost of will have its headquarters along- seminar and promised that doing so, contrasting his methods side the STRI at Bingley. anything the R&A could do to fur- with purchasing from an outside The R&A's panel on green- ther the association's cause supplier. keeping, although not all experts, would be done. Sand and its uses on the golf is there to advise the club on how The remaining speakers were course, by Martyn Jones, was the it should make money available in Tony Gentil, deputy head of hor- final topic for the day. After a this most important area of the ticulture at Reaseheath College, lengthy description of what sand game. Although BIGG A will be who spoke about trees on golf actually is, illustrations showing a run by its board of management, courses. David Lucas, course sand construction within a plastic the R&A will assist the association manager at the new Tytherington lining were discussed. The with funding for as long as it takes Golf and Country Club, came presentation was detailed and to become financially viable, for it next - his theme was construction technical and it is by no means is recognised to be most worthy of a golf course through to com- certain everyone understood all and of great importance to golf. pletion. Those who attended the of what was said. However, sand Should the association, green- EIGGA conference at Warwick constructions clearly do need dif- keepers or the STRI staff at last year will recall this talk, ex- ferent and careful management Bingley feel there are specific cellently presented and compared to more conventional problems that need research, the illustrated. forms of green. R&A will provide money for this. After lunch came Wing Com- The day concluded with a lively Michael Bonallack stressed that it mander Bill McCrea, secretary at question and answer session. was not the R&A's role to dictate. Walton Health, who delivered a One of the most interesting points The golf unions run golf, not the paper on the financial and raised being the question of a R&A, and are responsible for han- budgeting aspects of green- levy, suggested by Wing Com- dicapping, course rating, etc. keeping. Although many mander McCrea, to be paid by all The R&A has links with the golf greenkeepers are now responsi- golfers through their golf unions unions, not the golf clubs - clubs ble for budgets, Bill McCrea gave to support greenkeeper training are members of the unions. some interesting views on how to and research. Upon being ques- Therefore, the R&A has no present cases to committees who tioned on the likelihood of this, authority to tell clubs how to "hold the purse strings." Bill McCrea said he felt it was operate. Help can be given Malcolm Evans of ICI Profes- something on which the R&A where necessary and advice from sional Products followed with a should "give a lead." its consultant agronomist detailed slide show on the im-

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Jack McMillan with the 4th green (background, left) and the lovely, but lethal, 16th green to the right. But, finally, we made it and He spoke authoritatively about drew up to those hallowed gates his experiences in the north and through which few seem able to his work in managing a prestige pass. We felt duly honoured that, championship course and how he via the GCSAA, the club and Tim came to step "from the frying pan Bowyer, we had obtained an en- into the fire" in 1986 when he try badge. moved to Augusta. Lunch in the Green Jacket The change, he said, was im- Restaurant opposite the club, sur- mense, not only because the rounded totally by memorabilia whole of his management pro- The morning dawned bright of the tournament, gave us the op- gramme was geared to the and sunny, if a little cold for portunity to meet Paul Latshaw, Masters, but because of the vastly Georgia, when I was privileged Augusta National's superinten- different climatic conditions to accompany Jack McMillan and dent - a relatively recent recruit Augusta experiences, with sum- Tim Bowyer, a University of from Oakland Hills, New Jersey, mers of high temperature and Georgia Ph.D. and now president itself a US Open Championship humidity and the attendant of Southern Turf Nurseries, to venue. He seemed a thoroughly agronomic problems. Gone were Augusta. The car journey of over relaxed man for one whose the winter snow cover, frosts and three hours along the straight and course would become the centre cold winds of the north-east. dull freeway at the statutory, yet of the world's golfing eyes in ear- Augusta National is most modest, 55 mph seemed to take ly April, only some two months famously associated with one an eternity. away. man, Robert Tyre Jones, 'Bobby' to all, who, in the 1920s, became the world's greatest golfer. He was, of course, an amateur - a Boy Wonder, playing in his first national championship when fourteen and, seven years later, winning the US Open (not the first time an amateur has won the tour- nament, however). His years at the top were scant, covering only the time it today takes most young pros to win a single tournament, but the record he set in those eight years is colossal. From 1923 onwards, it was Bob- by Jones against anybody, every- body, all of the field, amateur or professional. He won 13 major The par-four 14th, known as Chinese Fir. titles, five US Amateurs, one British Amateur and, in 1926, he became the first to win both US and (British) Open Champion- ships in the same year. He re- mained an amateur. In 1930, he retired at the height of his career, after completing The Grand Slam. He was highly successful, universally liked and accoladed for his commitment, at- titude and modesty. He was a natural who had never taken a lesson. He picked up a club and just swung it, as if it was the most natural thing to do. Dur- ing play, he never asked a caddie for advice in any form. It was only after he gave up the game that his immense talent was recognised and he became a true American hero. He returned to his native Atlan- No. 13 - the last of three holes renowned as Amen Corner. ta to practise law and soon began to look at building his dream course. It had to be close to home and in the land of Fruitlands Nurseries on the Washington Road, Augusta, he found what he wanted. This was 1931. Jones had met Alister Macken- zie, an English doctor, many times at golf tournaments in the north-east but, most significantly, at Cypress Point, California, one of Mackenzie's most renowned examples of his considerable skills as a golf course architect. Jones commissioned the doctor to design his new course at Augusta. He had chosen, in his opinion, the best site and the best man to lay out a course on it. Work began almost immediate- ly to a budget of $100,000 (remem- ber this was 1931). The specifica- Ä place for everything - everything in its place... tion was as never before - 80 acres of fairway, 100,000 square feet of green, sophisticated drainage and an underground watering system, one of the first in the world. In his design, Mackenzie was uninhibited. Encouraged by Jones, he created the best simulated seaside conditions he could and as the land would allow - rolling, bumping fairways, only 29 bunkers, minimal simplicity, absolute heaven. The day we saw Augusta Na- tional, it was just that. A hole by hole buggy tour, guided by the superintendent, who was constantly questioned by the British, was fascinating. I had imagined that the golf course would be the showpiece I had seen on television, so ar-

The short 12th, menaced by the waters of Rae's Creek. Continued overleaf... tificial and so contrived as to be unacceptable to the traditionalist. It was exactly the opposite. A large expanse of open meadow to the front of the clubhouse contained the home greens, outward tees and fair- ways, downhill and undulating, dotted with white sand in beautifully shaped bunkers. To the left and right were the tree- lined fairways to the 10th and 1st, with no discernible rough - green and flowing, open and pleasant. The greens borrow heavily, true to Mackenzie tradition. Originally Bermudagrass, they were more recently converted to bent, with considerable reshap- ing and reconstruction to suit grass and architectural whim. The greens had been returfed in that process and, interestingly, were exhibiting problems of poor rooting, soil incompatibilities and capillary breaks similar to those I have experienced at home. I would never have believed that could have happened at Augusta, but it didn't shatter the dream! Fairways and tees were com- mon Bermuda, dormant, of course, on our visit, oversown with ryegrass, providing, by Masters time, perfect golfing surfaces. Reaching the holes on Amen Corner (11, 12 and 13) was the climax of our tour. The architec- ture was stimulating and all without the vast array of flowering shrubs in bloom. It must really be a picture at tournament time in April. I have to say that it should be in good condition. After all, no one plays it. The membership is ex- clusive, to understate the point. In the five hours of our visit, we saw only five golfers - one four and a single! And the course is closed through the hot and humid summer prior to overseeding and preparation. I was surprised to find a par- three course also on the club's land, to the back of the elegant and to the maintenance complex. melted at the sight! colonial houses that flank the It may be modestly provided with I came away with the lasting im- clubhouse. The short course buildings but, by many British pression that it was all being pro- plays a significant part in Masters standards, it was palacial. fessionally managed and pre- week when the pros have a There was an office with a sented, much to the credit of the lighthearted day on it. From what secretary, a laboratory, staff superintendent and his staff, we saw, it looked as attractive, facilities, mower stores, material some 50 years after the inspiration challenging and superbly kept as stores, large machinery stores, all of Jones and Mackenzie began it the main course. excellently laid out and maintain- all. We returned to the clubhouse - ed, and as many Cushmans as I Augusta National is a mar- which, sadly, we were not permit- have seen on one golf course. vellous golfing place and it was a ted to enter - in the late afternoon Needless to say, Jack McMillan magical day. 6 term at) on FOR GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION Rainbird sprinklers are made in California, so are Toro, so are Buckner. Weathermatic sprinklers are made in Texas, Perrot sprinklers are made in Germany and Roland are made in France... but Watermation Sprinklers are made in Britain Along with their unique TW1 and TW2 computer controllers and other specialist equipment, Watermation have now designed and built their own GN range of sprinklers. Apart from keeping their own people in work, there are other advantages to buying British. The prices won't be usbject to increase with the dollar, deutschmark or franc and there are always spare parts quickly available. We don't expect you to buy Watermation sprinklers just to be patriotic. They are high quality sprinklers made from brass, bronze and stainless steel in a heavy cast corrosion resistant body. The internal mechanism has a multi fit guide plate so that it can be used to refurbish the Rainbird 21-47 range or the Weathermatic K range — thus saving money. All the GN sprinklers have thick moulded green rubber tops and have been specially designed for golf course irrigation — theGNI for tees, the part circle GN2 for the greens and the long range full circle GN3 for fairways. BUY BRITISH — BUY WATERMATION — BUY THE BEST Watermation Ltd., Monument Way E., Woking, Surrey GU21 5LY. Tel: Woking (04862) 70303 & Stirling (0786) 70252.

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IN THE November '85 and April '86 issues of Greenkeeper, I wrote articles on the problems encountered in the reclamation of indigenous turf and the sorry state of our winter golf. Now, in early 1987, it is timely to take another look at British courses and try to establish the problems that are most exercising the minds of those at the 'sharp end.' So, what are the problems? Each year, they are becoming more severe and technically more diverse. They are mainly man-made, including the ever- increasing problem of compaction. Last year, just for a change, every season was late and this type of variation occurs A thatched green is dug up. frequently enough to rate as a normal hazard. This is far too difficult a trick In a dry year, it's child's play I know some think I am a for mere mortals and the to make life impossible for Poa, doom and gloom merchant, who inevitable result has been a big but much more of a task to exaggerates today's problems drop in standards. In turn, these produce the right balance of and views the past through rose- have been disguised by the fact conditions for what I call 'our' coloured spectacles. Time will that sufficient customers seem grasses. Equally, of course, tell who is right. In fact, 'time' is prepared to continue to pay for some people go too slowly and a most important word. My what are demonstrably poor find that what they fondly hope impression is that it can take a conditions. North of Watford, at is the 'middle way' is no way at long time to really wreck a golf least, that situation may just be all. Sufficient aeration without course - maybe as long as changing, particularly as we are the degree of trauma that eighty years on some now beginning to see the antagonises members is not intrinsically good sites. wholesale digging up of greens impossible, but it is difficult to The worrying feature is that that have been wrecked by please all the members all of the the pace of deterioration has mistaken policies. time. quickened. Many people have On the positive side, I find Many greenkeepers are confused all this with a move to numerous examples of coming under increasing a more modern form of the greenkeepers with ambition pressure to succeed in their game and lack the scientific who have taken on great sites in agreed aeration programmes knowledge to appreciate that a poor state and are backing without any disruption to play the end result could be their expertise and courage to and have had to compromise on devastation. Let us be clear produce real improvements - the number of passes each about one thing, attempts to David Jones when at Purdis green receives. Better to do it produce 'modern' golf, with Heath, John Philp at Carnoustie, deep enough and often enough year-round receptive greens, Kevin Munt, until recently up at and hold out the promise that involve maintaining those greens Dornoch, and David Spurden at the worst will soon be over. at a fixed point in the natural Ganton are just the first To do that, it is essential to be process of decay. examples that come to mind. equipped with machinery that I think, however, it is really gets deep enough without "North of Watford, at worthwhile looking in more making too much mess and in as detail at the difficulties short a time as possible. Such least, that situation may greenkeepers tell me they machinery does exist, but too just be changing, encounter when trying to often I find a club trying to particularly as we are now reclaim indigenous turf. manage with something beginning to see the Undoubtedly, some just go too inadequate. fast - more than one course I have a lot of doubts about wholesale digging up of manager has remarked to me the efficacy of many of the greens that have been that it is easy to get rid of Poa hollow-tining operations I have wrecked by mistaken annua. The really difficult trick is seen. Poor penetration means to bring along bents and fescues that only the surface drainage is policies. " at the same speed. improved and the water lies on the still-compacted layer three When I have spoken at This is the point at which it is inches down. The green feels greenkeepers' meetings, I have so necessary to regard each softer simply because the found considerable agreement green as a space where the surface layer remains wet and from experienced men that grass population can be varied the golfer doesn't really many problems stem from non- by management of ecological appreciate the 'pegboard' effect. uniform construction giving, factors. And if a week is a long We could do with a more especially, varying permeability. time in politics, it is an even objective method of measuring An efficient hand-watering longer time in the grass degrees of compaction - it is system, with adequate pressure, population of a green. Patience, very difficult to make quick couplers and good green- subtlety and sheer cunning are comparisons having regard for to-green transport can make it required. seasonal variations. possible for a skilled staff to do Worse still, there are some Irrigation can be greatly a good job. really nasty snakes to slide reduced and should be carefully Having got all this basic down. Looking back through recorded but, here again, I find husbandry right, then, surely, pre-war Lindrick reports by courses without even a meter to everything must be plain sailing? R.B. Dawson and R.P. Libbey, I measure how much water was Well, as some people have can read of dry patch problems put on (and when) and no discovered, this is not always so. and appreciate what heartache it records of rainfall. An old Those who have disposed of caused. It's still around today at shallow spiker can be modified their thatch find it a daunting some courses and I certainly to keep the surfaces of greens prospect that there is still the admire anyone with the fortitude just 'pricked' in drier seasons. little matter of reducing the to cope over the long time it Together with monthly spraying dominance of Poa annua. It takes to get these problems of wetting agents, the doesn't even seem to be a under control. requirements for irrigation can constant picture from week to I hinted last year that at be dramatically reduced. week. Lindrick we had a summer problem - at the first hint of stress from drought or heat, we saw some of our agrostis curl up its toes. This only happened to agrostis, not Poa annua (which we might have expected) and certainly not fescue, which looked healthier than ever. These grasses could be growing unaffected only inches away, so we called it 'Bents Disease.' Nobody seemed to have a definite diagnosis. After a few weeks, the grass seemed to recover, although we would have been happier to see it displaced by a grass without these disadvantages. Keen observation by course manager Kevin Hazlehurst and his staff RSXS9J M showed that there was deficient root growth in these areas for 'Bents Disease' close-up - Agrostis on the left, Festuca on the right. some time before they saw any

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Telephone: (0277) 73720 Telex: 995215 GOLF LG The proven experience in the field better golf costs more and convinced that potentially "Dr Neil Baldwin, the new requires expertise, not least traumatic policies are right and plant pathologist at the among men who represent them necessary, even if it requires a STRI, has now taken this on committees. presentation to the members. I have been impressed, when Very often the intepretation of a research under his wing asked into clubs to explain prescribed policy is no easy and he already thinks he things with the help of slides, at task. has seen the same the amount of interest shown It is no criticism of Dr Peter nowadays by so many golfers. Hayes to say that many of us conditions at Ganton. I That must be a good sign. would like to see a more think he may well find it Incidentally, this does seem to commercial attitude at the STRI, in a lot more places, too." be a possible way to get offering a fuller service by well- members off greenkeepers' paid advisers. It is, as usual, a backs, albeit time-consuming. chicken and egg situation with symptoms. Dr Neil Baldwin, the And what about demand from customers a new plant pathologist at the greenkeepers? A united prerequisite. STRI, has now taken this association and a better training I just wonder if the board of research under his wing and he scheme will not, in themselves, management at the STRI, already thinks he has seen the solve all the problems. I can composed as it is of men who same conditions at Ganton. I speak with forty years proclaim ignorance of the think he may well find it in a lot experience of belonging to a technicalities, is able to make it more places, too. profession. To be seen to all happen. After three summers of embrace ethical responsibilities, One can only applaud their suffering, we have worked out a the desire to use advisers in a administrative expertise and palliative remedy - well before productive fashion, the wish to their generosity in giving up a trouble strikes, our staff are learn as much as possible (not great deal of time, but is this treating these affected areas just about the interesting going to be enough?. (and only these areas - lest we aspects, but the whole subject) encourage Poa annua elswhere) are the ways to improve status, with selective irrigation. not by some kind of decree. So, what of the future? Well, I There are many daunting tasks "I have been impressed, reckon that 'now is the time for ahead for the new association all good men to come to the aid and I hope they will not forget when asked into clubs to of the party,' as the old saying the essential PR component. explain things with the goes. Let's forget the past and help of slides, at the just accept that, with few amount of interest shown exceptions, most clubs got it Sensible changes wrong at some time or another. nowadays by so many I hope that the campaign in The advisers? It must be golfers. That must be a Golf Monthly to encourage evident to all that future success good sign. Incidentally, authorities to grasp a whole depends on a willingness to this does seem to be a range of responsibilities will make some sensible changes in bear fruit. National problems their ways of operating. A visit possible way to get demand national remedies - to a course followed by a report, members off they cannot be shuffled off on to however helpful at the time, greenkeepers' backs, individual clubs. Golfers must needs extensive follow-ups. be educated to realise that Committees have to be albeit time-consuming."

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Tel: 0962 73 3222 Telex: 894426 Fax: 0962 73 4702 Kl®ß@[b(2)®0s in 1982, specialises in the iden- tification of problems arising in Closer Liaison For Jim And The STRI On R&A Work forestry, amenity and vacant land areas, as well as providing vices and research programme, a solutions. start is being made in the form of The division is also engaged in joint advisory visits by STRI the control of pests, diseases and specialist golf agronomists and weeds in sportsturf and land- Jim to those courses hosting scaped areas, as well as the supp- qualifying competitions for the ly of herbicides, fertilisers and Open. composts to local authorities, in- In this way, the R&A feels that dustry and leisure clubs. continuity of advice will be main- "Combined with the resources tained with the aim of producing of out plant pathology laboratory the true links conditions de- and an experienced workforce sirable for all its championships. equipped with the latest mobile • machinery, the division continues to attract new customers, so we are delighted Tony has joined Jeffrey Perris has been ap- us," manager Bob Bolland said. pointed the STRI's senior ad- visory agronomist. Jeff hails from South Wales and he joined Jim Arthur. the institute's advisory staff in 1966 after graduating in To ensure a greater uniformity in agriculture from the University course conditions and presenta- College of North Wales, Bangor. tion of links hosting the Open Much of his work is under- Championship and courses tak- taken in the West Country, but ing the qualifying rounds, in 1971 he also travels extensively in the R&A championship commit- western Europe. Jeff will con- tee, under the chairmanship of tinue with his existing duties, the late Charles Lawrie, ap- which include lecturing, and pointed Jim Arthur to advise on will help lead the development course preparation and long-term and extension of the institute's links management. advisory service. The resulting free advisory ser- vice to these clubs, as well as those hosting the Amateur Cham- pionship and Walker Cup, Tony Howard. developed quickly and in the en- suing 16 years Jim Arthur carried out regular visits. This was in ad- Peter Bridgewater has joined dition to his private consultancy Supaturf as a rep for the northern work in Britain and on mainland home counties. Customers can Europe, covering over 400 contact Peter at home on Witney courses. (0993) 74419 or through Supaturf s Jim now wishes to reduce his southern branch on Iver Heath workload, which has grown (0895) 832626/834198. greatly since his advisory career started at the Sports Turf Research Institute (then the Board of Greenkeeping Research) in 1946. This is especially the case with his extra work in recent years with the Greenkeeper Training Committee, liaison with the Jeff Perris. selected training colleges and in- volvement in the work of the R&A's greenkeeping panel of the Hodges and Moss has appointed external funds supervisory Tony Howard, 53, technical rep committee. for its industrial and amenity divi- As part of the closer liaison bet- sion in north Staffordshire and the ween the STRI and Jim, as well as West Midlands. the backing and support of the With its headquarters at R&A for the body's advisory ser- Shrewsbury, the division, formed Peter Bridgewater. about grasses. Jeff Perns discuss- Willars on Sutton Elms 283053. ed maintenance problems and Entry forms have been posted, Notes From Scotland his answers to them, presented in so if you have not received one, The Central area AGM was held a positive way, struck a respon- contact the aforementioned at Tulliallan GC. Jim Cameron sive chord in the audience. before Wednesday May 6, the (Callander) was installed as chair- A panel, consisting of the four closing date for entries. man and Ian Ritchie (Ladybank) speakers and two chairmen, fac- A singles knockout competition vice-chairman. Jimmy Kidd (Glen- ed some 'nippy* questions at the for the Supaturf Knockout Cup eagles) gave a resume on the pro- final question time, especially will run throughout summer. The gress of BIGGA. from Chris Kennedy and Jimmy draw for this event will be made Nearly a hundred met at Ayr Kidd, acfid with George Brown at the spring tournament and, College for the Ayrshire/West bowling a 'googly,' the afternoon again, entry forms are available seminar. While this was a joint finished on a high note. Cecil from R. Willars. venture, most of the organisation George proposed a vote of The pairs knockout competi- was handled by Ayrshire sec- thanks to all concerned. tion format has still to be arranged retary Jim Paton. Special mention should be and entry forms will be sent out The college staff pulled out all made of the younger members with those for the spring tourna- the stops to ensure a successful who attended, some of whom ment. Other future dates include day, with the superb catering, travelled from as far afield as the autumn tournament at Chevin splendid facilities and en- Glasgow, Dumfries and the Isle of GC on Wednesday September thusiastic cooperation we have Arran to attend their first seminar. 23. come to expect from Mr McKin- The Rigby Taylor Trophy is for ney and his team. greenkeepers only and is played Harry Diamond and Alastair The first East Midlands annual as a ten-a-side golf match against Connell, chairmen of the Ayr- spring golf tournament as a part of the Midland area. The team is shire and West sections, in- BIGGA will take place at Hin- selected from the first ten in the troduced the morning speakers, ckley GC on Wednesday May 13, aggregate combined scores for David Boocock and Stewart Or- starting at noon. the spring and autumn tour- myroyd, who were followed by a A medal competition, the draw naments - this year, the trophy question and answer session. for teeing-off times will be made will be contested in the East Dr Peter Hayes of the STRI on the Saturday before - further Midlands. started the afternoon by talking information is available from R. R. Willars.

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WHEN John Charles Roffey settl- In February 1984, Jack and which is used in conjunction with ed in Throop, Bournemouth on an Harry Roffey retired. The com- Notts Grass Reinforcement eight-acre holding in 1919, his pany was taken over by another Carpet. This material is a loosely market-garden enterprise steadi- two enterprising brothers, needled polypropylene fabric ly expanded and was the Michael and Graham Patrick, who through which natural grass can mainstay of the business until the have since applied their business grow. outbreak of World War Two. skills to the project by enlarging It is best laid on to a prepared His two sons, Jack and Harry, the compost manufacturing plant seed bed and, after further joined him after leaving school - the covered production area seeding and topdressing, a and, when the founder of the covers 55,000 sq feet - and expan- vigorous sward can be establish- company retired, they took over ding the product range. ed. The root system is protected the business. It continued, initial- Although the business has by the fabric, which allows the ly, in much the same way until the changed hands, it still maintains a grass to recover after damage, mid-fifties. 'family tradition.' David Roffey, a thus reducing the need for It became evident, however, third generation of the founder, is maintenance by groundstaff. that the business had to find alter- a company director and respon- NGR eliminates the effect of native outlets to remain viable. sible for technical research. erosion on areas of intensive Eventually, among other things, He was instrumental for the in- wear, which generally get muddy there was a move into hor- troduction of Xylorganic top- and uneven. This protective ticultural compost production dressing in 1986. Popular with fabric maintains a firm level sur- and in the first year's trading the many greenkeepers, this material face that needs no special treat- output was 90 tons. contains no peat and is, therefore, ment and it can be cut and spiked Today, this total is often ex- of great value where thatch ac- in the same way as unprotected ceeded in a matter of hours at the cumulation has to be carefully grass. It has tremendous potential modern manufacturing plant in controlled. It contains soil condi- in literally hundreds of different Throop Road. tioners, is rich in trace elements applications among which are Over the years, the business and, because it has ion exchange golf tees that often take a lot of gradually expanded and diver- properties, is invaluable on light punishment. sified, making topdressings for sandy soils where leaching may Roffey Bros has been appointed golf courses, bowling greens and be a problem. Xylorganic is a sole agents for Notts Synthetic cricket wickets. The company is new concept in organic dress- Surfaces in Hampshire, Dorset, well-known to greenkeepers in ings, which will not seal or cap Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight. the south and is the distributor for the surface to make it Further information on Roffey several manufacturers of hor- impermeable. Bros can be obtained from the ticultural and sportsground fer- The latest enterprise concerns company at Throop Road, tilisers and chemical products. A Notts Sports and Safety Systems, Bournemouth BH8 ODF. Tel: 0202 contractor division offers specia- with which the company has 573752. lised services to sportsgrounds. developed Notts Compound, The expansive Roffey Bros plant.

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Playground, park or penally spot, wherever You can use it on paths, banks and worn-out grass is worn away, that's where you need a walks. You can use it on cliff faces, on little extra help. riversides and on eroded roadsides. Nearer Whether you are a groundsman, park officer, to home, it will keep your favourite football landscaper or architect, there are times when ground flat, playable(and therefore profitable) turf just isn't tough , , n t, t ,, , , t , through the frosts of enough. winter, for much less Think what a good than the cost of a idea 'Grass fully synthetic pitch. Reinforcement' is. It's a synthetic fabric 6fM5S that's as flexible and easy to lay as a carpet, which lets grass grow CrWSSl&oTS through it,providing 'Grass Reinforcement' anchorage and is taking root protection for all over the country, the roots. If the wherever grass blade gets roots are damaged the GRASS (/REINFORCEMENT being destroyed roots are still to the extent there, and with a LETS THE GRASS GROW IN that ground use is affected. andropdresSng, THE MOST HOSTILE AREAS Now you know they can produce a sward once more. what a good idea it is to reinforce grass.

—Grass Reinforcement Suppliers— South West England Scotland Northern Ireland D. O. Hunt Ltd, 14 Fairfax Road, Heathfield, Stewart and Co. Seedsmen Ltd, Stronghold Greenline Distributors Ltd, Castlewellan Newton Abbott TQ12 6UD. Tel: 0626 834499 Works, Mayfield Industrial Estate, Dalkeith Road, Banbridge, Co. Down. South East England EH22 4BZ. Tel: 031 663 6617/8/9 (24 hr) Tel: 08206 23861 T. Parker and Sons (Turf Management) Ltd, North England Midlands Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 7NF. Rigby Taylor Ltd, Rigby Taylor House, Rigby Taylor Midland Ltd, Unit 9A, Warwick Tel: 01 337 7791 Garside Street, Bolton BL1 4AE. Industrial Estate, Budbrook Road, Warwick South England Tel: 0204 389888 CV34 5XH. Tel: 0926 401444 Roffey Bros Ltd, Throop Road, Bournemouth BH8 ODF. Tel: 0202 523752 'Grass Reinforcement'Suppliers also supply Notts approved seed and topdress. "FENDRESS"

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A Superior Top Dressing, using soils with a low clay and silt content, carefully blended with Fenland Peat and Lime Free Silica Sand, shredded and sieved. Ready for immediate ap- plication to golf/bowling greens. Save purchasing expensive equipment, which stands idle for much of the year. Also high labour costs and problems of fin- ding suitable ingredients of constant quality. BULK DELIVERIES TO ALL PARTS OF THE UK IN 10, 15, 20, 25 TONNE LOADS. CUSTOMERS IN BELFAST, ABER- DEEN, PLYMOUTH, EAST ANGLIA, ETC. PLEASE REMEMBER, THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE FEN- DRESS, WHICH IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. Pre-Packed supplies available. Special mixes to your specification prepared. Also, Screened Sedge Peat ("Fenpeat9') in bulk. Lime Free Sands, White or Yellow. Screened Loam, etc. Please'telephone T.J. Banks for quotations. You will be sur- prised by our competitive prices.

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Toro Irrigation Limited Unit 7, Millstream Trading Estate, Ringwood, BH24 3SD, Hampshire. 04254-6261 Your Toro Distributors are: IF YOU HAVE THE BEST TEES? Home Counties, East Anglia & South East THEN GET THE BEST TEE MARKERS. Golf Landscapes Irrigation, Brentwood. Tel: 0277-73720 South & South West Irrigation Slurry Services, Downton, Wilts. Tel: 0725-20377 Midlands, North, Scotland & Wales CONTACT: TACIT-T-MARKERS Turf Irrigation Services, Sandbach. Tel: 04775-255 3 MILLERS LANE, MONKS KIRBY RUGBY, CV23 0RJ TEL: (0788) 832166 A name to play with A machine to work with

All good players need good More and more greenkeepers clubs to play with, a variety of are looking to Iseki to provide the clubs to play different strokes, to right machine for their course. play efficiently and successfully. Sure in the knowledge that it's The greenkeepers are no one of the most effective clubs in different, looking for the best in your bag, to help you play, and machinery to undertake jobs work more efficiently all round. around the course. Rough cut, short cut, spiking, or draining, preparation, or conservation. Par Excellence

To: Mr Colin Gregory, Iseki UK Limited, Bydand Lane, Little Paxton, Camb: PE19 4ES. Telephone (0480) 218100. "Please send me details of how Iseki can help my course" Name * Address

Application LIPHOOK GOLF CLUB RADYR GOLF CLUB requires requires HEAD HEAD GREENKEEPER GREENKEEPER Applications are invited from persons of proven Applications are invited from persons with qual- ability with suitable qualifications and exp- ifications and experience who have proven erience in all aspects of course management, ability in all aspects of course management. A who have a thorough knowledge of machinery thorough knowledge of course machinery and maintenance and the ability to direct and maintenance is essential as is the ability to motivate staff. motivate and direct staff. Salary negotiable — a small two bedroom Salary negotiable. bungalow is available.

Written applications, stating age, qualifications Applications in writing, stating age, experience, and curriculum vitae to: and enclosing C. V. to: The Secretary The Club Manager Liphook Golf Club Radyr Golf Club Wheatsheaf Enclosure Drysgol Road, Radyr Liphook Cardiff. CF4 8BS Hants. GU30 7EH Applications to be received by 30th April 1987.

^^^^^mmmmmmm^^mmmammmmmmm^^Ki^^mmamammmmmmmmi^^^^mmmmmmmmm^^^^^^^^ Moors Valley Golf Course ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER Golf Club requires experienced Greenkeeper for HEAD GREENKEEPER good maintenance work on 18 hole downland course. Must be experienced in use of tractors, mowers and A qualified Greenkeeper experienced in all aspects general course machinery. of golf course maintenance is required for the Preferred age 30 plus. Clean driving licence. challenging task of maintaining this newly Good salary and overtime and annual bonus. constructed 9 hole course. 2 bedroom accommodation available. The golf course, which is part of the Council's Write in first instance with C. V. to: Country Park Development, will open in the The Secretary, Guildford Golf Club, High Path Road, Guildford. GUI 2HL spring of 1988 and there is a possible extension to 18 holes. The council offer a generous package of terms and conditions. Salary circa. £9,000 plus some overtime, and a package for relocation expenses. Full details and application form from the HEAD GREENKEEPER AND Personnel Office, Wimborne District Council, Council Offices, Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset. FIRST ASSISTANT Telephone (0202) 886201 Ext 257 and returnable required for new golf course in South Essex, to be by 1st May 1987. opened Spring 1988

Accommodation could be available. Salary negotiable.

Box No. 107 Greenkeeper Wimborne ^ 121-123 High Street, Dovercourt, District Council Harwich, Essex. CO 12 3AP NEW AERATOR — designed primarily for golf courses NEW 216 REELMASTER - it's a triplex mower with many unique features NEW 450D REELMASTER - the biggest in the range NEW RIDERS and WALK TORO ROTARIES does it so much Honesty is the best policy therefore you owe it to yourself to enquire about other equipment. We know that you will quickly make the right decision when you go TORO! All TORO grass management equipment from the smallest domestic rotary to the 'big-boys', TORO are in a class of their own. Not only are they superbly engineered but they achieve results that are envied by everyone. belter Isn't it time you found out more about these truly exceptional machines, we're only a phone call away better ...ask our still why not pop the coupon in the post.

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UK DISTRIBUTORS: LELY (UK) LTD STATION ROAD, STNEOTS, HUNTINGDON, CAMBS PE19 1QH Tel (0480) 76971 Telex 32523 G/4/87 I Telephone / GOLF DE BOMBEQUIOULS EAST BRIGHTON GOLF CLUB (Approx. 30 miles north of Montpellier, South (18 Hole Course) of France) invite applications for the post of requires a HEAD HEAD GREENKEEPER GREENKEEPER From persons of proven ability with suitable qualifications and experience in all aspects of Exciting opportunity for involvement with newly con- course management, who have a thorough structed 9 hole course (plans in progress to extend to knowledge of machinery maintenance and also 18 holes) set in the beautiful landscape of southern France. the ability to direct and motivate staff. Applicants must be fully experienced, preferably with experience of working in a mediterranean Salary negotiable — no accommodation. climate, and with a thorough knowledge of all aspects of modern machinery and irrigation systems. Written applications stating age, qualifications Accommodation available, salary negotiable. and experience to: The Secretary Apply in writing to: East Brighton Golf Club Roedean Road Hawtree & Son, Brighton 5 Oxford Street, East Sussex. BN2 8LT Woodstock, Oxford. OX7 1TQ

GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT Selsdon Park Hotel requires an experienced and knowledgeable person to carry the over- all responsibility of developing and maintaining the adjoining 200 acrea Championship Golf Course. The successful applicant will be aged between 35-50 years and hold formal qualifications together with a proven track record of golf course greenkeeping including the maintenance of traditional and sand-based greens. Responsibilities will include both supervising and working alongside our existing team of greenkeepers, also the controlling of specialist sub-contractors who are regularly em- ployed. Salary is negotiable according to experience. After two years service fringe benefits would include a non-contributory pension scheme, sickness benefit, BUPA and life assurance. Married accommodation can be provided in a lodge within the grounds. Applications should be available to take up this challenging appointment in May 1987. Please apply in writing together with C. V. and recent photograph to: Mr. J. D. Aust, FHCIMA, Managing Director, Selsdon Park Hotel, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8YA. BARK AND BARK BASED Land Unit Construction Ltd., Prime Watermen Ltd., Midlands B92 OJL PRODUCTS Folly Farm, Hanslope, Milton Wangford, Beccles, Suffolk Tel: 06755 2033/4 Camland Products Ltd., Keynes, Bucks MK19 7BX NR34 8AX Contact: Stephen or Michael Fisher Fordham House, Fordham, Tel: 0908 510414 Tel: 050 278 481 TEE MARKERS Cambs CB7 5LN Brian D. Pierson (Contractors) Ltd., Contact: Graham Hall Tacit-T-Markers, Tel: 0638 721100 Telex: 81254 Homestead Farm, Ringwood Road, Toro Irrigation Ltd., 3, Millers Lane, Monks Kirby, Rugby Melcourt Industries Limited, Three Legged Cross, Wimbourne, Unit 7, Millstream Trading Estate, CV23 ORJ Three Cups House, 5 Church Street, Dorset BH21 6QY Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3SD Tel: 0788 832166 Tetbury, Glos GL8 8JG Tel: 0202 822372 Tel: Ringwood (04254) 6261 Exclusive Teeing Ground Area Tel: 0666 52711 or 53919 Southern Golf & Landscapes Ltd., British Overhead Irrigation Ltd., Marker. Brochure Available. Telex: 43144 9 Old Square, Warwick, The Green, Upper Halliford, TEE MATS BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF GOLF Warwickshire. Tel: 0926 492898 Shepperton, Middlesex TW17 8RY Carpetition Ltd., COURSE ARCHITECTS FERTILISERS Tel: 09327 88301 Telex: 928767 6 Kaffir Road, Edgerton, Full Members Bentley, Joseph Ltd., Contact: Sales Department Huddersfield HD2 2AN J. Hamilton Stutt - Barrow-on-Humber, South Sports Ground Irrigation Co. Tel: 0484 28777 Hamilton Stutt & Co., Humberside. Tel: 0469 30501 Hereward Lodge, Paget Road, ("Tufturf" - Synthetic Grass Bergen, 12, Bingham Ave, Poole, FERTILISER & TOP DRESSING Lubenham, Market Harborough, Backed Rubber-Porous) Dorset BW14 8NE D.O. Hunt Ltd., Charles Lawrence UK Ltd., Tel: 0202 708406 14 Fairfax Road, Heathfield, Newton Tel: 0858 63153 153a Farndon Road, Newark, Notts. Donald Harradine, Abbot, Devon TQ12 6UD Telex: 347102 irrico G NG24 4SP CH 6987, Caslano, Switzerland Tel: 0626 834499 Watermation Ltd., Tel: 0636 76218 Telex: 37668 Tel: 091 711561 GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES Monument Way, E. Woking, Surrey (Synthetic Grass Backed with Fred Hawtree. Martin Hawtree - Bridges Pennants, GU21 5LY Rubber) Hawtree & Son, 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend- Tel: Woking 70303 Telex: 859224 TOP DRESSING 5 Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxford on-Sea, Essex SS1 2RR LIME FREE SANDS Martin Bros. 0X7 1TQ Tel: 0702 612344 & 67393 Buckland Sand & Silica Co. Ltd., 1A Clifton Street, Alderley Edge, Tel: 0993 811976 Contact: Mr. A. Elvin Reigate Heath, Reigate, Surrey Cheshire, SK9 7NW Donald Steel - Cotton, Pennink, H. Pattisson & Co. Ltd., Tel: 07372 40151 Tel: Alderley Edge (0625) 584571 Steel & Partners 342 Selbourne Road, Luton, Beds LITTER BASKETS Contact: Nick Gray Abbey Park, Bagnell End Rd, LU4 8NU Wire Products (Wales) Ltd., Rufford Top Dress Supplies, Redditch, Worcs Tel: 0582 597262 Telex: 887916 Treforest Ind. Est., Pontypridd, Nucks Wood Sand Quarry, Tel: 0527 63918 Contact: Peter Dell Glam. Rufford, Nr. Ormskirt, Lanes. Tom McAuley, GRASS CUTTING EQUIPMENT Tel: Treforest (044 385) 2501 Deliveries to any part of UK 38 Moira Drive, Bangor, Co. Down, Ransomes Simms & Jefferies PLC, LIQUID ORGANIC FERTILISER Tel: 0704 821 314 or 061 747 4333 N. Ireland BT20 4RW Nacton Works, Nacton Road, Farmura Environmental TREE GUARDS Tel: 0247 465953 Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9QG Products Ltd., Lenvale Products Ltd., Peter Harradine, Tel. 0473 270000 Fax: 0473 Stone Hill, Egerton, Nr. Ashford, Chart Mill, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, P.O. Box 1165, Sharjah, United 270030 Telex: 98174 Kent Kent. Arab Emirates Cables: Ransome Ipswich Tel: Egerton (023376) 241 Tel: 0622 890909 Tel: 009716 356446 Contact: J.F.R. Wilson/R. Bishop LOAM TREES & SHRUBS Provisional Watkins Nayler & Co. Ltd., C. H. Binder Ltd., Notcutts Nurseries Ltd., Alistair Rae, Friar Street, Hereford Embleys Farm, Moreton, Ongar, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4AF 26 Tannoch Road, Uplawmoor, Tel: Hereford (0432) 274361 Essex. CM5 0HY Tel: 03943 3344 Glasgow G78 4AD Telex: 35302 W. Nayler or contact Tel: Moreton 246 — 320 (Incorporating Waterers Nurseries, Tel: 050 585 371 your dealer PEAT Bagshot, Surrey) Cameron Sinclair - Cotton, Pennink, GRASS SEED Bord na Mona, Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd., Steel & Partners British Seed Houses Ltd., 36 King Street, Bristol BS1 4DP Wood Lane, Barston, Solihull, West Abbey Park, Bagnell End Rd, Bewsey Ind. Est., Pitt Street, Tel: 0272 211666 Midlands B92 OJL Redditch, Worcs Warrington, Cheshire PEAT IN BULK Tel: 06755 2033/4 Tel: 0527 63918 Tel: 0925 54411 Bord na Mona, Contact: Stephen or Michael Fisher Simon Gidman - Hawtree & Son, Contact: Roger Saunders 36 King Street, Bristol BS1 4DP TREE TIES 5 Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxford Portview Road, Avonmouth, Bristol Tel: 0272 211666 Toms Tree Ties, 0X71TQ BS11 9JH RANSOMES DISTRIBUTORS Wheeler Street, Headcorn, Ashford, Tel: 0993 811976 Tel: 0272 823691 Wilcocks, Kent TN27 9SH Overseas (Full) Contact: Michael Warne Walker Street, Preston, Lanes. Tel: 0622 891111 Eddie Hackett, Camp Road, Swinderby, Lincoln Tel: Preston 53068 TRENCHING MACHINES 28 Ailesbury Drive, Dublin 4, Eire Tel: 0522 86714 SAND A.F. Trenchers Ltd., Tel: Dublin 691592 Contact: Philip Adams Martin Bros. Gosbecks Road, Colchester, Essex Joan Dudok Van Heel, Eastfield Ind. Est., Penicuik, 1A Clifton Street, Alderley Edge, C02 9JS Beukenlaan 4, B-1640, St Genesius- Mid-Lothian Cheshire SK9 7NW Tel: 0206 44411 Rode, Nr Brussels, Belgium Tel: 0968 78480 Tel: Alderley Edge (0625) 584571 Contact: W.D. Baker Tel: 02/358 5518 Contact: Michael Shannon Contact: Nick Gray TURF (SPECIALITY) Pier Mancinelli, Mommersteeg International Wettern Bros PLC., Rolawn (Turf Growers) Ltd., 21 Via Achille Papa Station Road, Finedon, Rochester Road, Aylesford, Elvington, York Y04 5AR 00195 Rome, Italy Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Maidstone, Kent ME20 7DX Tel: 0904 85 661 Tel: 06 36036 35 NN9 5NT. Tel: 0933 680891 Tel: 0622 70431 Telex: 57796 Rolawn G Jan Sederholm, Contact: Michael Perkins Contact: J.F. Hoaen Purpose-grown, Mature, Sports & S 252 34 Helsingborg. IRRIGATION SANDS - HORTICULTURAL Amenity Turf K. Kristoffersg 3A, Sweden Cameron - a division of Wright Rain AND LAWN VERTI-DRAIN HIRE Tel: 042 371 84 Limited. Head Office: Harwood Ind. Buckland Sand & Silica Co. Ltd., Aeration & Drainage Services, Overseas (Provisional) Est., Littlehampton, West Sussex Reigate Heath, Reigate, Surrey 20 Westminster Close, Eastbourne, Kurt Rossknecht, BN17 7BA. Tel: 0903 713985 Tel: 07372 40151 East Sussex Dennenmoos 5a, 8990 Lindau-Bad, Evesham, Worcs. SEATS Tel: 0323 506725 Schachen, Germany Tel: Evesham (0386) 49348 Barlow Tyrie Ltd., Brian D. Pierson (Contractors) Ltd., Tel: 08382 230 05 Ringwood, Hants Braintree, Essex CM7 7RN Homestead Farm, Ringwood Road, R. Berthet, Tel: Ringwood (04254) 2251 Tel: Braintree (0376) 22505 Three Legged Cross, Wimbourne, 57-59 Rue Lhomond, 75005, Paris, Spalding, Lines Telex: 98173 Fax: Braintree (0376) Dorset BH21 6QY France Tel: Spalding (0775) 3764 47052 (Brochure available) Tel: 0202 822372/824906 Tel: (1) 336 77 50 Norwich, Norfolk. SEAWEED FERTILISERS E&S Sports Ground Contractors, Senior Member Tel: Swainsthorpe (0508) 470402 Seamac, 23 Knox Green, Binfield, Bracknell, Fraser Middleton Edinburgh, Scotland Foundry Lane, Chippenham, Wilts. Berks RG12 5NZ 1 5 Kilmaron Crescent, Cupar, Fife Tel: (031) 453 4789 Tel: 0249 652811 Tel: 0344 424081 (Richard Veitch) KY15 4DS, Scotland Bridgnorth, Shropshire SEMI MATURE TREES S.C.C. Lands Maintenance Ltd., BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF GOLF Tel: Bridgnorth (07462) 61762 Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd., 37 Roman Way, Turpins Ride, COURSE CONSTRUCTORS Wetherby, Yorks Wood Lane, Barston, Solihull, West Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 ONG Chipman Limited, Tel: Boston Spa (0937) 845788 Midlands B92 OJL Tel: 0440 62369 Horsham, Sussex RH12 2NR IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT Tel: 06755 2033/4 Worth Draining, Tel: 0403 60341 Watkins Nayler & Co. Ltd. Contact: Stephen or Michael Fisher Peter Bloodworth, Cornbecks, Golf Landscapes Ltd., Friar Street, Hereford SEMI MATURE TREE PLANTING Irnham, Grantham, Lines NG33 4JQ Ashwells Road, Bentley, Brentwood, Tel: Hereford (0432) 274361 (EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE) Tel: 0476 84266 Essex CM 15 9SR Telex: 35302 W. Nayler or contact Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd., Tel: 0277 73720 your dealer Wood lane, Barston, Solihull, West WHAT DO YOU WANT?

The Mini or the Rolls? They're both unique in their own way. And they both The fertiliser ratios with GDQ^QQQOQ are offer real value for money. The trouble is, everyone based on the latest research, (which demonstrates wants luxury, but most of us can't afford a Rolls. that excess phosphate encourages annual meadow grass and leads to increased disease susceptibility). The new GO3GO(300G\ range of fine turf organic So we give you the choice. Three fertilisers is unique too! But everyone can afford fertilisers contain no phosphate, but if you do have a them. And the result is true luxury on your greens. phosphate deficiency, we have an QCXDOGMQOQQ You'll be surprised how much you get for your money. tailored to meet your special needs.

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