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Scotland not get to bed till 2am the previ- One, 1. Steve Sullivan, Craigiehill, Northern Scottish Region ous night would have nothing to 75-4=71; 2. Iain Macleod, Tain, North West Was there ever a saying so true as, do with it, of course. But what 80-4=76; 3. Kevin Peace, Penrith GC, once again played "the sun shines on the righteous". about the important people and Inverurie, 81-4=77; Class Two. 1. host to the Cumbria Cup competi- On Tuesday May 28 it poured rain none more so than our sponsors Gordon Moir St Andrews.79-7-72; tion, sponsored by Course all day, on Thursday May 30 it Hayter led as ever by that, forced 2. Gordon Mckie, St Andrews, 87- Care.This competition in its sec- poured rain all day, so what hap- to live south of the border to earn 11 = 76, 3. Ken Kinnaird, ond year, is mainly for greenkeep- pened on Wednesday May 29? Of a crust, Scotsman Kim Macfie Grantown-on-Spey, 89-12=77. ers in the N/W section, who work course it was the Scottish Region (we'll accept that, Kim as long as Class Three, 1. Steve Simpson in the Cumbria area, and are out Final of the Hayter Challenge and you don't lose your accent) It's a Fraserburgh 95-18=77 (bih);2. on a limb as far as getting what a grand day it was too. The great tournament Kim it gives so Wilson Morrison, Alford 96-19=77; involved with most of the N/W sun shone, a reasonable tempera- many people a chance to compete 3 Keith Wood, Hazelhead, 101- competitions.Course Care spon- ture and just a light breeze, per- locally, regionally and nationally 22=79. Veterans. 1. George Asher, sored the day, the prizes, and the fect! Royal Aberdeen Golf Club and we are indebted to Hayters Kemnay, 104-28 = 76; 2. Roy Don- meal for the competitors.We lies on Balgownie Links, a natural for giving us this opportunity. The ald, Oldmeldrum, 86-7=79. where also honoured to have Lord links which must rank high in the next most important people are of Apprentice. 1. Michael Reid, New- Whitelaw, the President of BIGGA, list of best links in Scotland. course the players and we had a macher 98-16=82, 2 Kevin Keith, join us for a meal, and the presen- Even though it was just a light great mixture from far and wide, Fortrose, 103-15=82. Trade. Pat tation. breeze it was still a very stern test, and I'm sure the Dumfries lads did Allan, Stewarts, 84-6=78. Guest. The course was in great condi- in fact many found it rather more not get home the same day they Chris Campbell. Special prize tion thanks to John Berry and his than stern. The first criteria was started out. However it was a Anne Strathnairn. Nearest the pin staff and I must admit I was also hit the fairway off the tee or you marvellous day, well as I said at Patrick Wood Newmacher. Longest pleased to see so much wildlife of are in trouble and with quite a the beginning " THE SUN SHINES Drive, Class One, George Mitchell, the course. (The animals and few long hard par fours scoring ON THE RIGHTEOUS " Out of all Newmacher. Class Two, Gordon birds of course). was never going to be easy. How- those good players the following Mckie St Andrews. Class Three. The spring tournament on the ever Sam Morrison and his staff were the best and they qualify to Wilson Morrison Alford .Amid cries 30th May, was played at More- had the course in excellent condi- represent Scotland at Fairhaven in Of 'fix' Chairman Andy Wilson cambe GC, and almost a record tion, especially the greens and September. won the scorecard draw for the number of 60 played.Myself and there could be no excuses laid on Cat 0-9: George Mitchell, New- BIGGA Blazer. The winners of the many others not having visited the course. We were met at Royal machar, 73-3-70; Bob McKay, first four draws of the 200 Club Morecambe before, were pleas- Aberdeen with great friendliness Prestwick St Nicholas, 80-9-71; were: January £30 James Peace antly surprised to find, not a links and hospitality from all on the Ian Bell, Glencorse, 78-6-72. Newburgh GC, February £30 John course, as expected, but a well staff and our thanks go to the Cat 10-18: Brian Hillen, Easter Geddes Macdonald Ellon GC, established parkland course, in Management staff and to the club- Moffat, 86-15-71; Tom Hindmarch, March £40 Iain Macleod Tain (at beautiful condition, with magnifi- house staff under Maureen Sin- Erskine, 86-14-72; John McLach- last!) and April £100 Gary cent views of Morecambe Bay, and clair, the service was first class and lan, Brunston Castle, 86-12-74. Urquhart Nairn GC. A final big the lake district. the food wasn't half bad either. thank you to Cruden Bay for mak- Cat 19-28: Graham Shearer, Mark Broughton, the Course Your sticky toffee pudding was ing us so welcome, and we look Balmore, 98-24-74; Gordon Manager, whom I am happy to excellent Maureen. forward to returning one day to McRae, Ratho Park, 97-22-75; say, has gained his Master Green- see the new clubhouse shortly We were delighted to have Garry Crosbie, Dumfries and keeper Certificate, had the course BIGGA Chairman Dean Cleaver County, 97-22-75. This month sees the Open in excellent condition considering and Executive Director Neil Inter Section Prize: West Section. Championship at Royal Lytham the bad start to the season we Thomas join us for the day and Elliott Small and I hope to be there with Down- have all had. what better place for Dean to have field's Paul Murphy to represent Many thanks to Morecambe GC, his first taste of golf in Scotland North the Section on the Greenkeeper for allowing us the courtesy of the (don't ask him about his two at The Section outing at Cruden Bay Support Team. Let's hope for a course, and to Ken Dean and his the 8th) We were especially was a great success with 70 mem- good week. Also this month at the wife, Eileen for the fair banquet pleased to have with us for a meal bers, guests and trade participat- Carnegie Golf Club at Skibo Castle they gave us. and to present the trophies the ing. All credit to Hamish Stephen in our section, we have the oppor- The results were: Captain of Royal Aberdeen Golf and his staff for presenting the tunity to see a challenge match in Best gross. P Pearse.68; Best Club, Jim Christie. A true gentle- course in such great condition, the the Shell Wonderful World of Golf nett.PSimpson.80-14-66;Over 55s. man and host we learnt quite a bit only complaint I heard was from series. The match is between Greg W.Shipley. 82-11-71; 2, nett about Royal Aberdeen over the Scottish Chairman Sam Morrison Norman and Fred Couples and I C.Bali; 3.nett C. Stanley; 4. nett J. meal. And to answer the question about the stone in the 18th fairway believe is, the only one to be held Coar; 5.nett W Merritt. that Royal Aberdeen had posed to which must have been there as in the UK, so if you have got the Many thanks to the companies Sam Morrison, yes we did think this was the only way he reckoned time to spare on Sunday July 14 who supported us with the prize the course was in great shape. Gordon Mckie could have beaten you know where to go. table. They were: SISIS, Acorn Sam, of course, as well as being him in the longest drive competi- Finally congratulations to Muir Equipment, Gary Worrall Course Head Greenkeeper is also Chair- tion. Seriously though, I envy of Ord Assistant Stevie Macintosh Care, Rhone Poulenc Premier Turf, man of the Scottish Region, so Hamish having such beautiful on winning the North District Miracle Grow, Gem, Hayter. between an early morning start links land to work on, no wonder Championship at windswept Tain The competition was also a making sure the course was ready Cruden Bay is so highly rated in with a 36 hole score of 142, just qualifier for the Hayter Regional for us, then playing in the tourna- world golf. The lucky prize win- two over par which was excellent Final, and the qualifiers are: ment and acting as host to our ners were as follows: Scratch, 1. scoring as a cold North West wind 0-9. P Pearse. W. Merritt. J. guests he must have been a tired Colin Forbes, Aboyne 73; 2. gusted over the course all day. Berry. Reserve. C. Hulme. man that night. The fact he did Bradley Wood, Westhill, 79. Class Iain Macleod 10-18. P Simpson. C. Ball. C.Stanley. Reserve. J. Coar. and true greens. Last but by no time you would wish to start your 19-28. A. Holt. N. Berry. A. Around the Green means least our thanks must go to game and will need one person to Davies. Reserve. J. Fitzgerald. our sponsors for the day who pro- act as the contact for the MS to The regional final to be played vided all the prizes:- Hayter, Acorn advise you of your allocated start- at Abergele & Pensarn July 3. Equipment, Gem Professional, ing times. To make life easier for Finally the Roses Match will be Grosvenor Nurseries, John Osman the MS entry forms will also played at Whitefield GC, on Machinery Ki-Chem, Major Owen, require you to indicate for each Wednesday 14 August. A team of Martin Brothers, Mommersteeg entrant whether they are guest or 16 will be required so anybody International, Richard Campey, member. Completed entry forms interested please contact me on has nothing to do with the golf Rigby Taylor and Walker Engi- will of necessity have to be 0151 724 5412. club! neering. returned to the MS approx. one Bert Cross Just a reminder of a couple of The results of the competitions month prior to the competitions. dates - our annual competition on were as follows: Please remember that first come Northern July 9 at Abbeydale GC and our The best scratch score was will be first served and the earlier Well, it's well into the year and autumn competition at Hickleton achieved by R Cowell 68-5-63 you return your entry forms the most courses seem to be strug- GC on September 2. a little bit of local knowledge more likely you are of teeing off gling to get any kind of growth in Finally it is with regret that I might have had something to do when you want to. It should also the right places. But at least every- have to report that Tony Wadkins with this, he is Captain of Bull be noted that as we are granted body seems to be in the same passed away recently. May I, on Bay. Very well done. courtesy of the host golf clubs our boat, so that's not too bad. behalf of the Sheffield Section The following qualify to repre- guests are expected to be golf club With regards to our Spring convey our sympathies to his fam- sent the section in the next round related ie. Captains, Vice Captains, Tournament held at Scarborough iiy of the Hayter Competition. Secretaries, Green Chairman etc. South Cliff Golf Club, may I thank Cat 1 Pat Valentine 76-6-70. Our Match Secretary, Terry Evans Nick Gray, Managing Director of John Lax Darryl Davies 81-6-75. Ian Buck- would like the winner of the '95 Martin Brothers (UK) Ltd, for ley 83-7-76. Christmas Cup at Prestatyn and their kind sponsorship of the North Wales Cat 2. Craig Wheeler 83-15-68. the cup winner of the Autumn 95 prizes and Mel Guy who repre- The Section's Spring tournament Steve McCabe 90-17-73. Andrew Chirk competition to contact him sented them on the day. and Hayter qualifier was held on Jervis 89-16-73. on 01352-720692 as soon as pos- I would like to welcome the fol- May 14 at the Bull Bay Golf Club, Cat 3. John L Jones 93-22-71. sible. lowing new members to our sec- Almych, Anglesey. Given that we Don Rowland 96-24-72. Stuart With over 130 members in our tion and look forward to meeting have had such a cool start to the McCall96-24-72. section I am sure there must be them at one of our forthcoming year it was an unusually sunny We are pleased to welcome two some news out there or someone events: Kevin Alderson, Shipley day with temperatures into the new trade sponsors for the sec- with an idea for a new activity or Northcliffe G.C; Steven Slator, high 70s and hardly a cloud in the tion: Aitken Sportsturf (Nigel event. Remember that this is your Beverley & East Riding G.C; Ben- sky, at least one member was Prestwick) and Strike Top Turf magazine and if you have any- jamin Pearson, Shipley Northcliffe sighted wearing regulation shorts (David Robertson). thing that may be of interest to G.C; Eric Garlick, Redhall Ser- and I for one was suffering from Our Chairman Brian Anderson the rest of your colleagues please vices; Stephen Dwards, Swingtime sunburn the following day. Eighty wishes to thank our Section Presi- feel free to phone me on 0151- GC; Stephen Couzens, Flambor- five members and guests took part dent Terry Adamson and Vice 336-6675 or write to me at 11 ough Head G.C; Roger Bielby, in the competition and for those President Phil Davies for the effort Ashtree Close, Little Neston, Hornsea G.C; Leslie Bunker, Filey members who did not play, you and hard work that they have South Wirral, L64 9QS. GC. missed a real treat. We have quite given to the section over the years Trevor Johnston Anyone who has any problems a few thank yous to say for what and especially in the last few or wishes to put their name down was a wonderful and most pleas- months, it is only with support Cleveland for any golfing days, please con- ant day out. Firstly to Bull Bay like theirs that we have such a Our Spring Tournament was held tact me Tel: 01484 519829. Golf Club, which at short notice active and successful section. for the first time at the new course Finally, I am pleased to provided us not only with cour- Brian also wishes to thank Andy at Ramside Hall Hotel golf com- announce that Andrea and I were tesy of the course for the day but Campbell for his support and ser- plex, Durham City. This magnifi- married in the Caribbean on the also with a splendid venue and a vice. Andy resigned as Section cent 27 hole centre is now fully 13 May 1996. good challenge of golf, also to the Secretary in May and has trans- open to all. Simon Heppenstall caterer and his staff who provided ferred to the North West section. Our congratulations must go to a beautifully prepared and pre- It has been decided that all future the owner Mike Adamson, for the Sheffield sented meal and not forgetting section competitions will have wonderful layout and to Roger Firstly, good luck to Paul Unwin the splendid job done by the bar properly organised starting times. Shaw, Course Manager and staff who after 21 years at Hallowshire staff in Re-hydrating us on such a This will entail a bit more work for the fine fescue greens and fair- GC is leaving. He is to run his own hot day. Our thanks must also go for our Match Secretary (MS) ways and the tee mix of Bent pub in Sheffield called The Hal- to Andy Peel and his staff for pre- Terry Evans. Entry forms will grasses. The condition of all was lowshire Hotel which, I am told, senting the course in such fine require you to indicate at what superb. condition, especially the firm, fast

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Leaves playing surface in superb condition THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONSHIP 0 Results: Cat 0-9. 1. M. Hodgson. hear to new members joining in. can want of a golf course. entered by now then I'm afraid it Overall winner 41 pts. 2. G. Bor- After the tournament there was A tough test of golf, breath tak- is too late because numbers are der, 3. D. Crocher; Cat. 10-18. 1. a handicap review. D. Fellows 11 ing holes, tree lined fairways and restricted. H. Stevenson, 2. A. Reed, 3. R. to 10. As this was for the Hayter in excellent condition, pleasant The following day is the Hayter Lawton; Cat 19-28. 1. T. Cheese- Challenge may I remind all play- clubhouse and staff and excellent Regional final at Peterborough borough, 2. I. Pemberton, 3. D. ers who qualified that the final is catering. The day was sponsored Milton. I feel pretty confident that Joby. Best Nett on Par 3. 1. Pem- on July 16,1996. by Rigby Taylors and Hayters, the 12 representatives of the B, berton. Best Visitor. J. Pemberton. The committee would like to with prizes donated also from B&O will do us proud (they can't Thanks to sponsors Course Care thank all the following companies Aitkens, Fieldcare and Purdys. do any worse than we did last and the other trader suppliers and their representatives for their The Rigby Taylor Trophy and year). Good luck to the Section who gave prizes, Rigby Taylor, support. Firstly, E. Breakwell for decanter went to Richard Smith, lads. Aitkens, Skeens and Norman being the major prize sponsor and Immingham GC, 78 - 12- 66. 2. Congratulations to Martin Jones Sneddon. all the other Trade Associates for George Mackay, Lanceby GC, 84 - and staff for a successful Benson Thanks to Norman Sheddon for their raffle prizes. TACIT for spon- 17-67 who took the Whisky and Hedges tournament, for the the card marking. It's great to soring the Nearest the Pin and tumblers, 3. Graeme Macdonald, benefit of all members local have Norman with us since retir- Longest Drive. New scoreboards Ryston Park GC, 77 - 5 - 72, who greenkeepers helped with the ing last year. Thanks Norman. were used on the day, supplied by received Brandy glasses. 4. James bunker raking throughout the Welcome to new member Bathgate Silica Sands and we Dair, Oundle GC, 74 - 1 - 73 took week. It's probably the only time Tommy Pickles, Course Manager thank Mr GM Wood Managing the wine glasses. Nearest the pin in my life that I've enjoyed raking at Seaham Harbour GC, Co Director for these. on the 18th was won by Les bunkers. Mind you I don't envy Durham. We thank all the staff at South Purdy, who played the last shot of the guys doing them daily! News of some of our members Staffordshire GC for all their help the day and was the only person If you cast your memory back is that Phil Walshaw, Head Green- and support and I'm told a good to hit the green. Rigby Taylor rep, some months I mentioned the keeper at Salbrun has pulled a afternoon was had by all con- Stuart Jeffs, certainly did not lose introduction of a newsletter (what back muscle while Chris Fiddell cerned. Ken Richardson attended any business caddying for John newsletter I hear you say) Well broke his leg in a motor bike acci- on behalf of HQ. Scothey because his mobile must hopefully after a few hiccups you dent. He is slowly improving an New members to welcome this have gone off 20 times which have received it now. Hopefully we wish them both well. Graham month are as follows - James John said affected my putting (his you have some feedback with Scott is helping Bob Lawton at Mannion, Richard Swingler, David excuse). regards to this venture both posi- Billingham while Chris is off. Marsh and Richard Jones. The Hayter qualifiers from Mar- tive and negative. Bruce Burnell Kim Blake ket Rasen to represent EoE at See you all at Henley on the Peterborough Milton in the 15th. Midland East of England regional final are as follows Lindsay T. Anderson Midland Firstly my apologies for the last Cat 0-9. G A Macdonald, Ryston Here are the results of the first two months. The reports were not Park, James Dair, Oundle, Michael South East golf tournament of 1996. Apolo- received by Scott so our first Golf Wood, Thorpe Wood, Richard Kent gies for the lateness due to me Day is a bit short of results and Owen, Boston West. On June 9 the Hayter Regional missing the magazine deadline. 1. news from the region. Cat 10-18. Richard Smith, Qualifier was held at Benton Hall D. Fellows 68; 2. J. Wood 70; 3. Our first Golf Event of the year Immingham, George Mackay, GC in Essex. On a very hot day M. Cutler 70; 4. P Holtman 72; 5. was held at Ramsey GC and spon- Lanceby, Kevin Hodges, conditions were very tricky with A. Roberts 72; 6. J. Palmer; 7. M. sored by Peterborough Garden Northshore, Alan Buckley, Newark the ball bouncing everywhere Bryant 73; 8. J. Randall 74; 9. S. Machinery. A poor turn out for our Cat 19-28. G Taylor, Market often into the few small ponds Mucklow 74; 10. M. Hughes 74 section but all who played had a Rasen, G Ogden, Stoke Rochford, hidden around the course. (All scores nett). Nearest the Pin. enjoyable sunny days golf. Thanks F Cobb, Newark, J Hewson, Mar- The Kent Section was well rep- D. Fellows; Longest Drive M. to Phil Belton and staff for pre- ket Rasen. resented and out of the nine quali- Hughes - just beat R. Thomas by senting the course and a good test A welcome to new members fiers on the day we supplied four. the thickness of a tee peg. of golf. Leigh Siddon and Jonathan The lucky ones are: Cat 1. 2. H. J. Brown, who was playing in his 1. Andrew Brown 35pts, 2. Deavin. The next event is at Morgan 3. N. Gillham; Cat 2. 2. R. first tournament, scored a nett 71 Graeme Macdonald 34pts. Newark GC on the 26th June Malt; Cat 3. 2. B. Abbott. but could not collect a prize as he The top five placings this year sponsored by Purdys, Hayter I would like to thank the Kent had forgotten his handicap certifi- will receive points which will go Regional Final July 16, Peterbor- players who filled in as reserves at cate. Under the Association rules, towards an Order of Merit and the ough Milton. short notice unlike some Section all players must play in two tourna- overall winner will receive a Graeme MacDonald players who failed to turn up at ments before they can receive a BIGGA Blazer. all. On behalf of the players I prize unless an EGU handicap cer- Our day out in May was played Bucks, Berks and Oxon would like to thank Benton Hall tificate can be produced. There at Market Rasen. This course must The second golfing event of the for a super day and for making us were four new members playing be the hidden jewel of the East of season takes place at Henley GC very welcome and to Hayter for for the first time - it is good to England, because it offers all you on Monday July 15. If you haven't their continued support with this

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A CharterhouseDeep aeration on an intensively used golf course is vital if the which we require are to survive. We purchased our first Verti-Drain back in 1983 and very quickly bought a second. Both these machines have been working on a continuous basis providing excellent results and utilising only a minimum of spare parts. Comment From Walter Woods St. Andrews Links Golf Course supervisor AD REF )URSES THROUGHOUT THE WORLI)/^ 130 tournament. scores. However one or two pairs 863647 by Wednesday 10 July. Details for the next competition did come in with the now famil- Richard Whyman at Wilderness will be sent out Around the Green iar rugby score! Thanks go to soon with start times. Secretary Mike Pugsley and South Coast I would also like to with John Erlestoke Sands for allowing us Our Summer Golf Meeting will Roots a speedy recovery from his and our guests course courtesy, be held at Stoneham Golf Club car accident recently. Get well to Trevor and Pauline Head for on Wednesday August 14 1996. soon John. an excellent buffet meal and The Competition will consist of Watch this space for further once again to Don and his staff an 18 Hole Four Ball Better Ball. information. A brilliant sunny day with a for the time spent preparing the Members may bring a guest Huw Morgan course in superb condition - we course. from their Golf Club or a Green- couldn't ask for more...but we got The results are as follows:-l. keeper Colleague from another Surrey it in the form on excellent food. Jason Cooper (Saltford) and Paul Club. The cost of the day will be The Spring Tournament this year Everyone recommends the trea- Evans 48 points (back 9); 2. £11.50 each. All Cheques to be had a very good turn out with 51 cle bread and butter pudding. Robin Greaves (Thornbury) and made payable to BIGGA South Surrey members entering. The Results and our Hayter Team Tim Greaves 48 points; 3. Chris Coast Section and forwarded event was played at Foxhills GC for Fairhaven on September 18. Sealey (Chippenham) and Doug along with entry forms stating over the Longcrosbie course. The Section Shield was won by Maddison 45 points (back 9); 4. current handicap to: Mark Webb, Thanks firstly must go to Foxhills The South West with a score of Anthony Knight (Kingsdown) and 12 Lime Road, Alresford, Hamp- for accommodating us in such 924 while the three category Robert Pyaz 45 points; 5. Gary shire, S024 9LD, Telephone great numbers and to Neville mugs are C. Tozer, B. Jones and Cook (Enmore Park) and Kevin 01962 733061. The closing date Shade, the Course Manager, and J. Breyley. Budd 43 points. for entries is Monday 5 August. his staff for turning the course out (All scores nett) Cat. 0-9. 1. N. This year's match against the Once again I must ask all the in such great shape. Also a big Pring, 69, 2. C. Rawlings, 71, G. secretaries will be held on the Trophy holders to make sure the thank you to Hayters for their Payne,. 72. Reserve. B. Emberley. July 30 at Holsworthy GC. Team Trophies are on the prize table at sponsorship and all the rest of the Cat 10-18.1. A. Knight, 73, 2. Captain Terry Humphery may the end of the Competition. trade's generosity. Results: W. Potter, 74, 3. P Wentworth, 75. well have been in contact with Westurf has been and gone Cat 0-9. 1. D. Langheim, 2. D. Reserve, D. Jenkins. you for selection by the time you again. The re-vamping of the Murdoch, 3. T. Ingram, 4. A. Free- Cat 19-28. 1. A. Crichton, 72, read this report. show seemed to have met with man; Cat 10-18. 1. D. Jones, 2. G. 2. J. Barr, 73, 3. A. Archer, 75. Another reminder that Supervi- every one's approval whom I Pitfield, 3. B. Eyre, 4. G. Kyle; Cat Reserve, A. James. sory and Management Courses spoke to. Personally I thought it 19-28. 1. E. Stiles, 2. J. Lockyer, Marion Child are being run by Headquarters made a big improvement to the 3. J. Roberts, 4. M. Bellarmy. between October 7 and Novem- show. The Demonstration Area in Longest Drive C. MacMillan. South West ber 8. Contact Ken Richardson at the Centre was a great success. A The turnout for this event was Despite a later date for this year's Headquarters for more details. number of the Members of the outstanding and most encourag- Westurf, again held at Long Ash- Finally I look forward to seeing Trade took full advantage of this ing for our Section. I hope those ton Golf Club, we were once you all at the Summer Tourna- facility and this allowed demon- of you who had not played in our again subjected to some poor ment at Mendip GC on July 25. strations of their machinery. Section events before had a most weather with heavy rain greeting Kevin Green We must not forget Gordon enjoyable day and will be in visitors to the show. This year's and Marion who do so much for attendance at future events. events had many new ideas with Devon and Cornwall Westurf and all the other regional Thanks for everybody's support. a redesigned show ground having I start my report this month by events. Without them these Keep it up! It makes our job on a central demonstration area, a wishing Don Hunt of Roffeys a events would just not happen. So committee more worthwhile. public address system to publi- speedy recovery from his sudden thank you both. There's a cause for congratula- cise demonstrations and products illness, Don's commitment to our It is very sad that I have to fin- tions on several items of news. and a major draw prize. There section has been second to none, ish on a low note as regards to Firstly to Kevin Day and his was also a question and answer we all look forward to seeing Westurf. "South Coast Section family of Woking GC upon the forum organised by the region Don at our meetings in the very where were you?" You were very birth of a son, Fraser. Well done! with the Association's Executive near future. conspicuous by your absence. Hope all are well. Also to Mark Director, Chairman, Editor and Congratulations to Michael Walking around the show I could Bellarmy of the Drift on his mar- Membership Officer in atten- Bosley of St Enodoc who has count the numbers of you on my riage to Deborah on May 25. Fur- dance. Despite the publicity for been nominated by Cannington hand, Westurf is the main sup- ther congratulations to this last item it was disappoint- College to represent them in this port of our region and we should Puttenham GC's, Tim Watts, who ing to see so few people attend- year's Toro/PGA European Tour support it a lot more than we do. is at present the club's First Assis- ing what could have provided Student Greenkeeper of the Year. Incidentally I do not consider the tant. Tim has completed 27 years some interesting discussion. Good luck Michael. weather as a reason for not with Puttenham and at the Improved afternoon weather The summer meeting pro- attending. For those few who do youthful age of 42 we consider helped in the success of the day gramme is now well under way, make the effort I thank you for this to be quite a feat. with thanks as ever to Gordon unfortunately I was unable to your support. Forthcoming events include the and Marion Child for their organ- attend the first meeting held Ken Lodge MacMillan Tankard on Aug 7 and isation and to everybody in the recently at Yelverton Golf Club. also the Parker Salver on Septem- section who helped in the event's Our organiser for these meetings ber 12 and the Autumn Tourna- setting up, running on the day Steve Evans reported that the ment on October 3. Entry forms and clearing up afterwards. meeting went well. Our thanks to THE ONE THING I JUST for these events should soon be The annual Greenkeeper/Ama- Head Greenkeeper Steve Peters COULDN'T WORK WITHOUT IS: dispatched if they haven't been teur Tournament was this year and Yelverton G.C for allowing us already. held at Erlestoke Sands GC. This use of their facilities. Our next David Gibbs enjoyable competition is always meeting will be held at Wood- well supported with this years bury Park Golf & Country Club South West and South being no exception as over 50 on Wednesday 17 July, the Wales Region people played on the day. Don agenda will be as usual, arrive We had a great day for our Southey and his staff worked and meet in the car park at 6. Hayter Regional Final at Salis- extremely hard to have the 15pm prompt, course walk with bury & South Wilts GC on June course in excellent condition host Course Manager Jeff Mills 12. Everything was perfect and despite the slowness of the grow- returning to the Clubhouse at our thanks to the golf club and ing season. The course itself pro- approximately 8pm for a bite to "My team" all the staff for making us feel so vided a good test of golf with eat. If you would like to attend John Wells, Brocket Hall welcome. most of us returning average please call Steve Evans on 01208