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MEARLY MEN! ie greenkeepers' team - pictured - recovered from last year's debacle to lish second in the Kubota Challenge. Full report and pictures inside to BIGGA s Turf Management Exhibition and the Learning Experience, the most comprehensive educational event in Europe in 1997.

See you in Harrogate, January 22-24, 1997.

Learning Experience starts January 20. HOW TO GET TO HARROGATE BY RAIL: The comprehensive rail network means Don't miss your copy of The Learning you can get to Harrogate very easily. For example, 25 trains run daily from London King's Cross to Experience' in this magazine - and Harrogate and there are some 15 trains from Edinburgh, 16 from Glasgow and 30 from pre-register your place at BTME 97 for FREE Manchester BY AIR: Manchester Airport is 56 miles from by completing the card facing Page 51 Harrogate and there's a conve/iient direct train via Leeds railway station. Leeds/Bradford airport is just 12 miles away from Harrogate For more details, call the BTME Hotline: BY ROAD: From North and South - A1 exit Wetherby, nine miles from Harrogate. Ml and M62 to Leeds, which is 15 miles away 01347 838581 BY SEA: North Sea Ferries, from Rotterdam/Zeebrugge to Hull, 59 miles away. BTME is organised by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Aine, York Y06 2NF • The next edition of Greenkeeper International should be with you by December 7

President The Rt. Hon. Viscount Whitelaw K.T., C.H., M.C., D.L.

BIGGA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Chairman: Dean Cleaver International Vice Chairman: Patrick Murphy Past Chairman: Barry Heaney BOARD MEMBERS NOVEMBER 1996 FREE READER Richard Barker George Barr REPLY SERVICE Gordon Child Harry Diamond Use the post-paid David Milbourne Reader Reply Card facing EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Contents Page 2 for Neil Thomas B.A. further ADMINISTRATION MANAGER information on John Pemberton Better - but still the products and services EDUCATION OFFICER advertised in this Ken Richardson only second issue. Just state SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER the companies' Ad James McEvoy The Kubota Challenge is a Ref numbers, post the card to us MEMBERSHIP SERVICES OFFICER firm favourite on the and we'll arrange for further Janet Adamson information to be sent to you tournament calendar. As direct. Where to contact BIGGA ADVERTISERS' INDEX Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, Scott MacCallum reports, a quick reference guide York, North Yorkshire Y06 2NF this year's efforts saw the Tel: 01347 838581 Ad Ref Page greenkeepers' team finish in second position- a whole lot better Charterhouse 130 25 Fax: 01347 838864 Cleveland Sitesafe 56 10 than last year's disastrous last place ..Pages 33-34 Eric Hunter 73 13 Glen Heat 280 18 Hardi 25 21 Plea for a return to traditional links Hayter 90 52 Levingtons 102 29 The Architect's Conference at Wentworth featured a clarion call Lindum Turf 38 13 Links Leisure 493 8 International from Donald Steel for more support for greenkeepers to Marlwood 501 10 is the official monthly magazine MJ Abbott 296 29 of the British & International preserve golf courses in the traditional manner Page 11 382 13 Golf Greenkeepers Association MJT Contracts North Staffs 217 18 EDITORIAL Ocmis 360 17 Editor: Scott MacCallum Irrigation equipment in the spotlight Pattissons 35 8 ADVERTISING Hugh Tilley poses questions about current irrigation equipment Rhone Poulenc 59 51 Sales and Marketing Manager: Rolawn 34 8 James McEvoy to the people who know them the best - working greenkeepers, Service Chemicals 304 32 Sales and Marketing Executive: Sports Ground Irrigation Louise Lunn on courses throughout the country Pages 15-20 491 16 Sales and Marketing Assistant: Amanda Freeman Standard Golf 421 29 Telephone: 01347 838581 Terra Firma 534 32 E-mail: [email protected] From little acorns comes... The Oaks Tillers 292 9 Ultra Plant 473 38 PRODUCTION Mix together an excellent piece of farmland, a superb location Watermation 33 16 Design and Production Editor: Tim Moat, telephone 01904 610611 and attention to detail and you will have a course like The Oaks Weed Free 504 35 E-mail: [email protected] Buyer's Guide • 40-44 in Yorkshire. Scott MacCallum reports Pages 36-37 Classified • 45 PRINTING Job Shop • 45 Hi-Tec Print, Unit 7, Universal Crescent, North Anston Trading Estate, Recruitment • 46-49 North Anston, Sheffield S31 7NZ Tel: 01909 568533, fax: 01909 568206 Greenkeeper International: winner Regular features of Certificate of Merit in Magazine of the Year category, Editing for Industry Awards 1994 and 1995 BIGGA in focus Neil Thomas explains why there is no better time to join the Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without written permission. Return Association and why existing members can renew with confidence Page 4 postage must accompany all materials submitted if return is requested. No responsibility can be News Jobs boost for John Deere dealer... Optimism for great careers... How assumed for unsolicited materials. The right is Bangkok GC coped with a massive flood... plus the first in a series of cartoons reserved to edit submissions before publication. Although every care will be taken, no highlighting the benefits of BIGGA membership Pages 5, 7, 9, 10 responsibility is accepted for loss of manuscripts, photographs or artwork. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Association and no Letters Why the chase after perfect colour continues to frustrate greenkeepers... responsibility is accepted by the Association for an ecological view on trees and heathland courses... training courses that are such content, advertising or product information that may appear. true value for money... and a call for no compromise on presentation Page 14 Circulation is by subscription. Subscription rate: UK £34 per year, Europe and Eire £44. The magazine is also distributed to BIGGA members, ;olt clubs, local authorities, the turf industry, Cover £50 CASH IN OUR fibraries and central government. BUYER S GUIDE The Oaks in Yorkshire and, inset, the ADVERTISING WORKS ISSN 0961 - 6977 COMPETITION: © 1996 British & International greenkeepers' team from the Kubota IN GREENKEEPER Golf Greenkeepers Association TURN TO PAGE 40 Challenge. Pictures by Scott MacCallum INTERNATIONAL: ivi i ^Z^Z The Buyer's Guide has BB brought us a steady Greenkeeper Education and Development Fund ^^ number of enquiries. The Fund provides the key to the future for greenkeeper, golf club X/^^ We have found the response to and game. Individuals and companies can join the Golden Key Circle IB be of good quality, in numbers, and Silver Key Circle. For details, contact BIGGA on 01347 838581. and feel that the Guide GOLDEN KEY CIRCLE COMPANY MEMBERS: is effective in reaching • Hardi Ltd • Hayter Ltd • Hepworth Minerals & Chemicals Ltd the end user • Jacobsen E-Z-Go Textron • John Deere Ltd • Kubota UK Ltd ft • Levington Horticulture Ltd • Miracle Professional • Mommersteeg - MIKE FRANKLIN, International • Ocmis Irrigation UK Ltd • H Pattisson & Co Ltd National Sales Manager, Boughton • Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries Ltd • Rhone Poulenc Amenity • Rigby Taylor Ltd BIGGA • Supaturf Products Ltd* Lely UK Ltd (Toro Commercial Products) c,( XDENKEY Loam/Turf Management Systems SILVER KEY CIRCLE COMPANY MEMBERS: «niel SILVER KEY FOR MORE DETAILS CALL: • Avoncrop Amenity Products • Fenchurch Insurance Brokers Ltd • Rolawn Ltd James McEvoy, Louise Lunn or • Sisis Equipment Ltd C IRC IIS Amanda Freeman at BIGGA HQ Don't forget to pre-register for BTME 97 - complete and return the pre-paid card facing Page 51. Do it today! on 01347 838581. WE SAY The brotherhood of greenkeepers

t's mid-November, bleak, members take that support for as one of golf's leading profes- I granted. It is not theirs as of right sional bodies. It is true that those depressing, not a favourite and recognition of and apprecia- of us working within BIGGA month. Through your letter box tion for it needs to be more read- share a sense of frustration that comes another invoice but one ily given. Through such training the Association still has to con- with a difference for this one is once again mutual help is avail- vince greenkeepers on the outside headed "BIGGA". Yes, it's mem- able - greenkeeper can speak to who cannot or will not see the bership renewal time again. To fellow greenkeeper either benefits, both visible and invisi- digress slightly before returning through a formal lecture situation ble, of BIGGA membership. to the main theme, I have or in subsequent question and BIGGA is committed through its recently been reflecting on the answer sessions and informal dis- Constitution to promote the wel- great success of the inaugural cussion. fare of greenkeepers and this it Hayter International Cup compe- Finally on the subject of mutual will most surely continue to do. tition where 24 competitors from BIGGA in focus help I mention again the intoler- Its Mission Statement declares around the globe played a stirring BY NEIL THOMAS ance of society. This indeed per- that "BIGGA is dedicated to the cup match and over a period of vades so many golf clubs in this continuing professional develop- five days communicated and day and age. The course condi- ment of its members and in serv- bonded in such a way that endur- membership the details of which tion is all important. If that condi- ing their needs will strive through ing friendships have been made. can be found within the pages of tion falls below the perceived education for standards of excel- For Kim Macfie and Tony Bourke this month's magazine. Let's look standard required by club com- lence in golf course management at Hayter as well as for myself, it more closely though at this con- mittees and members, the green- throughout the greenkeeping pro- was a wholly rewarding experi- cept of brotherhood. Mutual help keeping staff are immediately, fession". ence to see at first hand this com- can be made available in so many and quite literally, in the firing There are therefore compelling ing together of individuals from ways, most often perhaps in sim- line. Key issues such as level of reasons for members to renew many lands and diverse profes- ple, social networking. Picture the maintenance budget, provision of their membership and for non- sional circumstances through the scene and a common one it is for equipment and particularly in members to join our vibrant Asso- brotherhood of greenkeepers. BIGGA members. You have 1995 and 1996 prevailing ciation. There has never been a I use the word "brotherhood" enjoyed a good round of golf in drought conditions are conve- better or more apposite time to advisedly as surely in many ways your section competition, the niently ignored as the rumble of renew or apply for membership. this is what BIGGA represents for catering has been excellent and discontent grows into a roar. If you are joining, welcome to our members. Defined in the dic- now you have retired to the bar. I While the greenkeeper can utilise BIGGA, if you are renewing, we tionary as "members of associa- have never known it otherwise BIGGA's practical benefits in such appreciate your commitment and tion for mutual help", perhaps we than that conversation turns situations, he often has a need for confidence as we move forward have in the past been guilty of not inevitably to greenkeeping. So advice from his peer group and in a spirit of optimism. emphasising enough this essential many greenkeepers have come within BIGGA there is always a I will conclude this month with part of BIGGA membership. away from such conversations friend he can turn to or an influ- some words of Charles Dickens Never was it more needed than in with either a tip to help them in ential figure who will lend sup- from A Tale of Two Cities which today's greenkeeping world. The their daily tasks or with a solution port. give food for thought and which intolerance of society in general to what seemed at the time an The brotherhood of greenkeep- are worth dwelling upon. A case has pervaded this world and intractable problem. Mutual help ers can therefore be seen to be perhaps of 'a tale of two green- many of our members are at its most distinctive I would increasingly important. It mani- keepers'? It remains my convic- increasingly put under pressure venture to suggest. fests itself within BIGGA and all tion that greenkeepers have and find themselves in stressful BIGGA's main brief has been that BIGGA has to offer. To everything before them if they situations. Our first recourse is to and remains the education and remain on the outside is always a continue to move forward united provide practical benefits to assist training of greenkeepers. Mem- choice open to the individual and purposefully, with dedication them in such circumstances, the bers enjoy the benefits of heavily greenkeeper but I would argue to their profession and commit- legal and stress helplines immedi- subsidised training courses, subsi- that it is leaving that individual ment to the ideas and aspirations ately come to mind. The recent dies made possible through the increasingly vulnerable and iso- of BIGGA. The alternative is extension of the legal services to operation of the Education and lated. The old adage applies to indeed a gloomy prospect and not members through assistance from Development Fund which enjoys BIGGA that there is strength in to be countenanced. As a green- the Association's solicitors in the support of companies and numbers and today BIGGA is keeper which direction are you appropriate cases represents a individuals throughout the indus- strong with over 6000 members set upon? "first" for BIGGA. Hambro Legal try and the profession. Too often and recognised within the game "It was the best of times, it was Protection do not know of any the worst of times, it was the age similar professional body offering of wisdom, it was the age of fool- such a service to its members. It ishness, it was the epoch of belief, truly represents a substantial ben- Reason to enter competitions... it was the epoch of incredulity, it efit of membership. The introduc- The winner of the holiday voucher and Country Club and his family spent was the season of Light, it was tion this year of the transition prize at BTME 96 sent a postcard to a week at the resort of Cala en Bosch the season of Darkness, it was the package for the unemployed BIGGA Headquarters from Menorca in late September and reported that Spring of hope, it was the Winter greenkeeper is another example showing that if you just take the time while weather was mixed the children of despair, we had everything of our concern for the member to enter competitions rewards can fol- were having a brilliant time in the pool before us, we had nothing before experiencing one of life's most low. while he and his wife tried to relax. us, we were all going direct to difficult circumstances. Russell Lucas of Hazlemere Golf It could be you next year! Heaven, we were all going direct Briefly then I have touched on the other way". some of the practical benefits of As I see it... BY DEAN CLEAVER

BIGGA CHAIRMAN

his has been one Tof the quieter months I've had since becoming Chairman NEWS and I've actually been able to get some work done on my course. In fact the joke is that I had to dig out the A-Z to find my way to the club. I made the most of it though and did some vertidraining just to show the membership that I'm still about! It hasn't meant that I have been totally quiet however. I attended the British Institute of Golf Course Architect's Silver Jubilee Conference at Wentworth. The dinner was certainly a unique occasion with many familiar faces from the golf world gathered in the stunning surroundings of Wentworth's Ballroom. Although I had to miss the actual conference I understand it was superb and the role of the greenkeeper and work of BIGGA was highlighted by many of the speakers. Howard Swan who organised the Jobs boost for new Conference wrote to me and thanked BIGGA for supporting the event. John Deere dealer After Wentworth it was on to The Belfry for the annual Kubota Challenge, one of the highlights of the year. Nairn Brown Ltd at Busby, near our customers. We carry 18,000 Glasgow, is the latest recruit to parts in stock, and are computer- After coming fourth and last last year it was better John Deere's nationwide grounds linked to John Deere's worldwide this as we got to the final only to be beaten by the care dealer network - the first Distribution Network System." English Golf Union, who won for the second successive time a main John Deere dealer- The company has been accred- year. ship has been established in the ited to ISO 9002 certification west of Scotland. since 1993, one of the few Now I'm not one to carp, and each one of the eight The appointment increases the grounds care dealerships in the men who represented us in the final was a superb opportunity for professional and UK to have achieved this interna- ambassador for BIGGA, but I do believe that if a10pm domestic customers from Oban to tional quality standard. Dumfries to invest in John Deere's # Pictured: Nairn Brown staff cel- curfew had been in place the night before the final the full range of commercial and con- ebrating the new deal. result may have been different. I curse the fact that I sumer equipment. was unable to arrive a day earlier to supervise Dealer principal Nairn Brown The Good Director 96 preparations for the final. Joking aside it was a founded the business in 1965. and 97 for Golf Owners Nairn Brown Ltd was the Mount- wonderful event and I'd like to congratulate Rene Orban Operators and Developers is field distributor in Scotland for 20 on his excellent Kubota Challenge debut. now available from Golf years, and several of the key staff Business Communications At the moment I'm preparing for a trip to Interlachen have been with the company for Ltd, 5/7 High Street, in Switzerland for the International • over 25 years. Dorchester-on-Thames, "We see the John Deere range Greenkeepers Association Oxfordshire, OX10 7HH priced as a way of extending and devel- £15. Conference. I'm attending in //jl oping our customer base," says The second edition my capacity of Chairman of l/ZJ/Md/* if j Nairn Brown. "Around half our contains the names and current business is with local FEGGA. I'll report back on 1/lJL details of over 700 companies authorities and golf courses. my time in Switzerland next V* and there are more than 4,100 "Staffing levels will be entries under the product and month. / increased to provide full sales, service group headings. service and parts back-up to all Hardi Ltd Hayter Ltd Hepworth Minerals & Chemicals Ltd Jacobsen E-Z-Go Textron John Deere Ltd Kubota UK Ltd Levington Horticulture Ltd Miracle Professional Mommersteeg International Ocmis Irrigation UK Ltd H Pattisson & Co Ltd Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries Ltd Rhone-Poulenc Amenity Rigby Taylor Ltd Supaturf Products Ltd Toro On behalf of the game of golf and of greenkeepers everywhere, BIGGA would like to thank members of the Golden and Silver Key Circles, both companies and individuals, for their commitment to a brighter future through their support of the Education and Development Fund.

Their support can be seen in a variety of educational and training opportunities, books and videos.

We share a common goal.

Together we're Avoncrop Amenity Products creating better golf.courses - and Fenchurch Insurance Brokers Ltd dedicated professionals to Rolawn Ltd maintain them. Sisis Equipment Ltd Environment competition winner nets £5,000 As reported in last month's maga- tion this year were as follows: Wales: Cwmrhydneuadd GC - zine Rudding Park, in only its first Northern Region: Rudding Park Winner full year as an operating golf Golf - Winner; Catterick GC - Eastern Region: Old Nene course, clinched the Amazone Highly Commended. G&CC - Winner Golf Environment Competition. Midlands Region: Lindrick GC - Scotland: Linlithgow GC - Win- Mark MacKaness, Managing Winner; Arscott GC - Highly ner; Newtonmore GC and Royal Director of the golf course Commended. Dornoch GC both Highly Com- received the £5,000 first prize Southern Region: Liphook GC - mended. from Rod Baker, Managing Direc- Winner; Wilderness GC - Highly • BIGGA's Executive Director, tor of Amazone Ground Care at a Commended. Neil Thomas, happened to play presentation at Rudding Park last Western Region: Manor House Cwmrhydneuaudd the week after Six information boards have been month. GC - Winner; Burnham and the presentation and can vouch erected at Rudding Park, covering Other winners in the competi- Berrow - Highly Commended for its excellence. aspects of their flora and fauna Optimism for 'great' jobs on golf courses Great job opportunities still exist 20 years since the various author- ing skills and knowledge. At the "I admit that I could not handle on golf courses in spite of the ities had recognised that green- same time, the older courses will all the education nor the machin- continued march of mechanisa- keeper education would have to have to sit up and take notice in ery that greenkeepers need tion. That's the optimistic view of be a priority if the standard of order to compete with the grow- today," stressed Mr Woods. "How- Walter Woods, former links super- golf club management and main- ing challenge to provide the high- ever, I believe that golf clubs are visor at St Andrews Links. tenance was to move forward. est quality playing conditions really starting to appreciate the Speaking at Scottish Grass "I was fortunate that my posi- throughout the year." value of their maintenance staff Machinery's turfgrass seminar tion at St Andrews allowed me to Walter predicted that the and their needs and problems. held at Gleneagles, Walter bring young trainees onto the staffing levels on many private The educational opportunities are pointed out that much had links to further their training," he golf clubs will double over the being put in place to help green- changed during his lifetime in the commented. "Our mission was next 10 to 20 years in order to keepers achieve perfection and I industry. helped greatly by colleges such as provide the conditions that believe that many are well on the "People now expect to be able Elmwood, the greenkeepers' asso- golfers want. As a result, green- way to getting there. to play golf all year round and in ciations and the golf unions, who keeping career prospects look "There will be a wide range of all weathers, creating major diffi- helped promote the need for edu- extremely good, with better pay greenkeeping career opportuni- culties with compaction and cation to be extended beyond a and better conditions backed by a ties in the years to come and I see course wear and tear," he said. basic first year." strong association which will help no reason why they should not be "Although specialist machines are Such has been the march for- look after the interests and needs grasped by young men and now available to help combat the ward in technology and standards of all involved in the industry. women alike." problem, they are becoming that greenkeepers today need to increasingly complicated to set be assessed on a regular basis in up, use and maintain. The ever both the practice and theory of growing sophistication of equip- their job. The more enlightened ment virtually demands the full- are now able to study to become mis adventures of Cordon time employment of a trained and supervisors and, if they are high dedicated engineer to look after it. fliers, can move on to an HND the Creenkeeper "There is also a requirement for course which can lead to a golf qualified irrigation technicians to course manager's position. help look after pumps, control "There is a clear and growing systems and the associated water demand for more advanced edu- delivery systems. There must be a cation and training," pointed out fortune in materials buried under- Mr Woods. "New courses con- ground." tinue to be built and these will be Walter pointed out that it was looking for advanced greenkeep-

Thanks from Don Hunt Don, Liz and the girls would it was impossible. Faulty goods? Do you know your rights? like to take this opportunity to A big thank you to Bill and thank all those friends who so Carol Pile and Gordon and I The LEGAL HELPLINE can advise you | kindly phoned or sent cards, Marion Childs who visited me letters, flowers or fruit during in Torbay hospital and kept me my recent illness. I apologise in touch. for not writing personally to all See you soon on my usual concerned but the strength of route. the support has been so great Don Take a closer look at OLFCOimSE/ PRO-TEE these features: • Natural feel all- ALL-WEATHER weather surface A full selection of tools for the • Available in two sizes greenkeeper and groundsman are 100 YEARS OF available to maintain your courses • Protects the EXPERIENCE and hopefully make life a little GOLF natural grass SUPPLYING easier for you! • Suitable for right THE GOLFING or left handed INDUSTRY WITH MATS players PRODUCTS FOR Constructed using a robust and durable • Weatherproof, THE TEE glass reinforced cement base and three solid & stable individually replaceable turf sections - THE FAIRWAY which have 12mm rubber shock pad • Peg retention backings - the PRO-TEE all-weather golf system that will THE GREEN mats are ideal for both course and not clog up with THE CLUBHOUSE practice ground use. broken tees

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AD I OR CALL ANY ROLAWN DEPOT REF| Rolaw n (Tur f Growers ) Lt d I 34 Bangkok Golf Club at sea in worst flood in golfing history Don Major, formerly of Betch- and I thought readers of Green- pressure of the rain that had depth of the water on the course worth Park GC, had some inter- keeper International might want to fallen incessantly for eight weeks. was eight feet. In some areas it esting reading when he returned read about it as well," said Don. Over the next 24 hours in the was 11 feet. "It was surreal. from Hong Kong on a Cathy Reports the South China Morn- region of two million cubic Everyone was in a state of shock," Pacific flight earlier this year. ing Post: "It probably has to go metres of water (about 20 cubic said Jerolaman. In the South China Morning down as the worst flood in golf- metres per second) poured on to For two months it was only pos- Post, which thankfully for Don is ing history," said American Greg the course, which had been sible to reach the clubhouse by in English, was a report on the Jerolaman, who doubles as Gen- closed for three days due to the boat... horrific flooding experienced by eral Manager and Professional. non-stop downpours. For a four month period lead- the Bangkok Golf Club and their A mere 90,000 sand bags could "It was terrible.There was noth- ing up to the reopening on the Course Superintendent Chan not prevent a dyke and a 12 inch ing we could do except watch the last day of March this year 200 Mekavichai. thick concrete retaining wall bor- water level rise," said Chan. As it labourers joined club staff work- "I couldn't believe the flooding dering the 7th hole from collaps- rose by between 10 and 15 cen- ing 12 hour shifts clearing the that the golf club had experienced ing under the sheer weight of timetres per hour, Chan led the debris and irrigation system and frantic rush to reinforce the club- 20,000 metres of drain liners, house by placing a further 5,000 constructing a new 8,000 metre sand bags around its perimeter. cart path, Re-grassing 16 greens The defence was neither high and planting 200,000 square enough nor strong enough. At metres of grass, 10,000 flowers 5.30pm some seven hours after and 1,000 trees..." the flood gates had opened the It is understood that just 20% water burst through. Fearful for of the work was covered by insur- the safety of the staff the club- ance and the bulk of the $4 mil- house was abandoned. Ten min- lion had to be met by the Club utes later the basement was President. under one metre of water. Many thanks to Don Major for Returning to survey the wreck- bringing this harrowing tale to age the next morning in boats our attention and perhaps allow- rented from the military, it was ing us to put our own problems in doom and gloom. The average perspective!

The amphibious Watermaster dredger 'walked' into the lake to clear it of weeds and reeds before dredging it ...but clear water adds Now's the time praise for St Pierre GC Land and Water Services, the a Nicospan geotextile to sup- to do Surrey based inland dredging port the fill material. This, contractor and lake builder, together with clearance of the was responsible for much of weeds, detritus and debris, the excellent praise heaped on has returned the lake to a focal something St. Pierre Golf Club, Chepstow point of outstanding natural during the Solheim Cup. beauty. The work done by the com- To prevent further weed pany involved dredging and growth the lake was deepened about your restoration of the existing 11 in places by up to one metre. acre lake and construction of a Extreme care had to be taken new reservoir to hold 22 mil- at all times in order to cause as lion litres of water. little disturbance as possible bald patch The first stage of the work to the wildlife of the lake, one was to completely redefine and family of nesting ducks posing landscape the lake edge, using a particular problem. After another year of wear and tear, and difficult weather condi- tions, are your tees looking a bit thin on top? Tillers Arena is a high quality, hard-wearing turf, suitable for FLYING DIVOTS restoring tees to their former glory. And getting them back into County Crops have added Tonick watering, have signed a play quickly. 350 Greenkeepers chose Tillers last year, why not Brian Spencer to its team of marketing agreement to promote make it your choice this year? reps. Brian who will cover the "Winwater" control systems. North Yorkshire/iyneside area Winwater is compatible with For more information about our service, our prod and will allow the greenkeepers Toro SclOOO and 3000 Con- ucts and our delivery, please phone 01652 650 555. of the area to take advantage of trollers and this agreement the 24 hours chemical service. enables both SGI and Tonick to TILLERS Sports Ground Irrigation, have access to new stand-alone growers of fine turf the Hunter distributors and systems. Keen-to-learn staff Ecology receive top training section's A series of product training ses- course equipment and machines sions has been held for the whole used primarily for local authority of the workforce at Ransomes' and contract grounds mainte- leading European headquarters and man- nance. ufacturing centre at Ipswich. Leading the training was Ran- Designed to give all Ransomes' somes' Product Training Manager, expert at staff an insight into the design, Nigel Church: "The interest and operation and various applica- attention paid by staff from all tions of the company's profes- departments demonstrated that the helm sional grass and turf care they are keen to learn about the machinery, the familiarisation ses- products that they help build and PSD Agronomy Ltd has Member of the Management sions are an integral and essential the company for which they responded to the call for a bet- Board He is, therefore, well part of the programme being fol- work," he commented. "Seen from ter understanding of conserva- versed in both the theory and lowed by Ransomes in order to both the human and the commer- tion issues on golf courses, by practice of ecological manage- achieve an 'Investors in People' cial points of view, it is important securing an arrangement with ment, and the implementation of award. that everyone understands and Michael Schofield. A former sound policies. A total of eight training ses- appreciates what the company director of English Nature, Mike also understands the sions have been held at the does and where they fit into the Michael, pictured, is to head problems of the golf club com- Ipswich factory during the past operation. It can only help instil PSD's new ecology section. mittee member. Having been six weeks. Attended by 400 staff, greater pride in their work and This follows PSD's recent Chairman of Green at his own the sessions were split between further boost Ransomes' position recruitment of David Rycroft, Club for a number of years he the company's range of golf within the industry." hydrologist, and continues the has had a good view of what policy of providing a package some see as the other side of of high quality, expert consul- the fence. His links with golf tancy to the golf club. extend further than one club Michael Schofield is a career though - he has prepared conservationist, who has plans for good ecological man- worked for the Nature Conser- agement for a number of oth- vancy, the Nature Conservancy ers, and has advised the R&A, Council and English Nature over the EGU and the European a period of 30 years, making his Golf Association on conserva- way from Warden Naturalist to tion matters.

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Donald Steel made this plea during the Architect's Conference at Wentworth

"Ufe neec*t0 ^p green_ lfW keepers and committees preserve golf courses in the tradi- 'Let's get back to tional manner." That was the clarion call of respected golf course architect, Donald Steel, at the at the Silver Jubilee Conference, sponsored by Barenbrug, of the British Institute of Golf Course Architects held at The Wentworth Club last month. "Heavy handed fairway irriga- traditional links' tion alters the terrain. Everyone nish, a highly regarded American the start of the construction work rationed and that change is going should be aware of the problems architect. so he could act as the Clerk of to be forced on the commttee. of fairway irrigation," he said. With 503 of these opening in Works and feel a part of the team "Architects are going to be "The phrase 'beautifully lush' is the States and the rest through- right from the beginning. required to design courses to be one which grates and colour is no out the world it is good news for Another point which was raised played under the condtiions guarantee of quality. You must greenkeepers looking for future was the need for Post Construc- which which prevail if this does remember that a watered course career opportunities. It has also, tion Manuals so everyone can be happen," he explained. is a longer course which is not as Jim Moore explained, created made aware of the materials This would involve designing what the members want," he told a new profession - the Grow In which were used during construc- greens to accept the running delegates. Superintendent, who spends six tion and therefore what is shots which will be need to suc- He called for law makers to months on a course before mov- required to maintain greens etc. It ceed in the firm fast conditions. provide help for greenkeepers ing on to his next project. would be particuarly useful in and committees by giving a On the same theme Hamilton continential Europe. Presentation stronger lead when it came to Stutt, who can recall travelling to Hamilton Stutt, Peter Harradine controlling the ball and the clubs. golf courses as a youngster in the Fungicide Bans on behalf of his father Donald USGA Guidelines back of a car with his father and BIGCA Associate Member Tom Harradine, who died a week Another issue discussed at the James Braid, said that he always Mackenzie, predicted that within before the Conference, Eddie conference was that of USGA encouraged owners to appoint 10 years fungicides would be Hackett, Geoffrey Cornish and Dr guidelines on green construction the future Head Greenkeeper at banned and fertilisers and water Martin Hawtree on behalf of his with Jim Moore, of the USGA, father Fred Hawtree were all pre- stressing that they where not sented with Gold Medals by the actually "specs" but guidelines. Institute in recognition of the "We are often asked why do we work they had done. change the guidelines. Well we are always looking for weak- New Federation nesses in the guidelines so we can A Federation of European Golf amend them. We learn and Course Architects was formed change rather than decide that during the Conference with the we are perfect and not change it." coming together of the three pro- He revealed that most clubs fessional organisations in golf which claim to have USGA greens course design in Europe. do not, in fact, meet the guide- AGFA, BIGCA and ESGA for- lines and he said that they would malised their relationship in the like to drop hydraulic conductiv- formation of the Federation to ity from the guidelines. progress towards a single voice in the European Golf market. More New Courses Representing almost 100 archi- The boom in golf can be reflected tects in practice the Federation by the fact that over 1,000 golf will lobby on matters such as courses will open worldwide in ecology, safety planning, educa- 1996 - the greatest number in tion and so on to governments history - revealed Geoffrey Cor- Signing papers to establish the Federation of European Golf Course Architects and administrative organisations. A blending of the seasons

ovember - dark mornings, they are more in line with the average Nfrozen locks, flat batteries, solid A GREENKEEPER'S DIARY / \ club over here. I intend to refurbish white ground, numb feet, wet gloves, those greenside bunker faces which diesel soaked fires, steaming IN ASSOCIATION WITH J have suffered in the past two very dry trousers, grey gloom, dirty oil drums PERRYFIELDS HOLDINGS LTD r^vn years. I will dig out and completely with thin ice floating on top, cold, THE AMENITY SEED SPECIALISTS rebuild the faces so that any sand bright moon shining through the bare build up is removed and the finished trees. Troublesome diseases are usually paths hoed and trimmed up. All areas bunkers move back from the greens Is my mind playing tricks or were dealt with by using a full dose rate of are brushed, blown and raked free of to leave a wider traffic route for mow- Novembers really like that? I can recall Carbendazim which means that those leaves. I tour the course to check the ers between bunker and green. one when it was impossible to move greens treated get their worm killing condition of course furniture. This Two or three tees which have had the hole for three weeks but now it for free. Should Take-All or Anthrac- immediately improves the look of the add-ons over the years will be lifted, seems that I am unlucky if a frost lasts nose threaten I dash for the course and hurries up the process of cultivated and re-turfed to provide a more than three hours. On checking Chlorothalonil which does seem to replacement. Any unsightly areas level stance. I use big roll turf for all my 1994 and 1995 diaries I find no have some suppressing effect. I once which are due for repair that winter I but the smallest jobs. The time saved mention of temporary greens. Instead tried to tough it out with Anthracnose mark GUR straight away. This has the by this considerable and will be put to it reads mowing fairways once a week, and refused to spray. It was like spar- effect of turning a scruffy cause for good use installing paths as neces- 14mm. Fairways! - November! - ring with Mike Tyson - a brave but complaint into an ongoing upgrading sary and carrying out some small 14mm! I remember when my gang painful experience not to be recom- of course standards. scale tree planting schemes. There mowers used to go down to the coun- mended. I apply soluble iron will be hopefully be some time to cil yard in October and would not be As you would expect at 14 to 18 kg/ha to move tee irrigation from the middles seen again until April. It seems that the mowing heights on all greens, approaches to the sides of some tees as part of an seasons no longer obey their cosmic areas are now a few fairways and tees. This upgrading scheme. laws. They have not so much shifted mms above summer helps improve winter as become fuzzy at the edges. It is dif- levels with one excep- colour while aiding the MANAGEMENT ficult to tell where one starts and tion of green surrounds. fight against disease As the manager I will be busily com- another begins. Autumn could last Varying growth rates of and worms. I try to municating with the Club and mem- well past Christmas and spring can different species in win- hand mow the greens bers at all opportunities. I will be simply not happen at all. ter can leave them at least once a week to publishing Course News updates and So, what about November this scruffy if left to their present well during the there is a message on the answer year? The only thing for certain is that own devices so I cut winter months. After a phone and notices by the 1st tee I will have a plan and I will have a con- down to 25mm to leave dose of iron I might every day to give news about the tingency plan, for who can tell? a more open, even and double hand mow the course, temporary greens, trolley tidy surface during the NOVEMBER putting green and first bans and tee bookings. There is also a ROUTINE MAINTENANCE winter. tee or choose a short monthly report to the committee BY KERRAN DALY The single most important operation I One of the most fairway and double cut which is circulated to all the staff so MGC do all year is spray for worms. On our important jobs at this with the tee triple, hand they too are kept informed of the busi- Salisbury and ground it is essential. I will spray Car- time of year is traffic mow the tee and the ness of the club. South Wilts GC bendazim to greens, tees surrounds management. I ban all green stripe up the Like all Course Managers I know and walk routes. Worst fairways will heavy vehicles from the rough with a chain har- that my staff are my biggest asset. also be treated. I try to do this as late course when the ground conditions row or brush. November is the month I hold our as possible so that one dose will last dictate. It is not a good idea to trundle The idea behind this short lived annual appraisal interviews where we all winter and so be more cost effec- tractors about when you are about to Augusta syndrome on one or two discuss individually their aspirations tive. Any areas that are heavily announce the first trolley ban of the holes is not to show that we can and review their agreed development infested are sprayed earlier and so year. I have tried various methods to stripe with the best of them or to programme. Of all the meetings I may require another hit. When the guide golfers over different routes; improve turf conditions nor even to attend during the year these are the costs for worm killing were prohibitive post and rope, post and chain, hoops try to increase resources so that we most important. A great deal of time I used to spray one run around each and signs of all descriptions but noth- could achieve this all year round. I do and resources goes into preparation green, the walk routes and the winter ing works as well as the humble white it to show members that we can be for and the delivery of outcomes of tees and greens. Since doing one run plastic strip. It does not rust, rot nor plain one day and stripy the next but these interviews but the results are only up the middle of a worm ridden need painting and does not interfere turf conditions have not changed. well worth it and I recommend them fairway I now have no trouble getting with maintenance operations. It is not No matter how much I dislike the to all. the necessary funding. obtrusive on the eye and best of all it superficial nature of striping I have to November of course means bonfires. Aeration in November consists actually works. admit there is something undeniably I like nothing more than to stack up entirely of slitting. I do all areas as Above ground items are invariably alluring about it. However it can so accumulated rubbish both physical and often as I can which is never as often moved by golfers thus leaving a gap easily be flatter to deceive. Having metorphorical and erase it from mem- as I would like nor is it ever enough. I for all to trample through. The plastic demonstrated this fact to golfers I ory. A good clear out will make room use nine inch knife tines on fairways, strip is not movable and seems to hope that they will be more under- for a more ordered and tidy approach walk routes, tees and approaches, six throw up an invisible wall which is standing of the need to produce qual- and allow the mind to concentrate on inch knife tines on greens. I prefer powerful enough to overcome the ity year round surfaces and less a positive attitude to the future. Just these tines as they leave compara- physiology of the golfer. I put 30cm enamoured by here today gone around the corner is another year and tively small surface slit yet open up strips at three metre spacings right tomorrow stripes. everything is possible. much more area underground for across the front and up both sides of gaseous exchange, drainage and root each green to push traffic wider than COURSE DEVELOPMENT A GREENKEEPER'S DIARY IS development. If ground conditions the normal summer route. 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I have no wish to compound Alistair such a very poor winter grass. the winter - when the Tour will be ThConnall's probleme s chasand indeed I eWha t iaftes the moral of thirs sorr colouy enjoying golf in warmer r musclimes. If t make it a rule not to criticise unless tale? Where does the blame lie? Not our traditional game is to survive Value for money I have seen matters for myself and with the greenkeeper dealing with a and all year round golf remain feasi- I write to you to convey my thanks although I am fully conversant with difficult situation of which he has no ble then this chase after colour - the through your magazine firstly to both background and events my previous experience. There are virtu- "Augusta syndrome" - must stop. Rod Clark of Vector Training and intervention is on the basis that ally no good sand-only greens - and Before dismissing me as some Ken Richardson BIGGA for running there is so much to learn from his the one or two that are, are a tribute crotchety old Victor Meldrew of an excellent two day course in Com- comments, in general rather than to the skill exercised in management. golf, think on! We have seen it all puter Skills at Falkirk recently. particular terms, that my observa- Does it lie with advisers? Yes, but before (well, I have) in the '60s and The training was first class and I tions may draw attention to the not in relation to the course, but to '70s, when the feed and water and other members of the class revealed causes of the crisis. the principle, the expression "we brigade destroyed so many of our gained excellent practical use of Collingtree, established 1987, is gave them (in this case the European courses - and here we go again. If computers which I hope will hardly a new course. The long line Tour) what they want", says it all. basic principles are ignored and become of great use in the future. of problems it has experienced fol- The blame lies fairly and squarely sound management stopped eg by Secondly I would like to thank all low, as night follows day, the deci- on the shoulders of the professional hotel managers, "because it might contributors to the BIGGA Education sion of an inexperienced US Tour touting for "customers through upset the guests" then nemesis will and Development Fund for making "designer" to use "pure sand greens turnstiles" and prostituting sound assuredly strike and strike again. these courses possible. and Penncross". Both have been greenkeeping principles (of both Too many venues for televised golf I would recommend any of these comprehensively condemned, often construction and maintenance) to fall far short of expectation for this courses to anyone. Great value for and specifically, by most of not all appeal alike to the great God televi- to be mere coincidence. Failures are money! advisers - certainly by STRI and sion and ill-educated entry golfers. not acts of God, unfortunate acci- Thanks again. myself for years. "Unfortunately the All those spectator golfers who dents or due to previously unheard Gordon I. McKie predominant grass species is now enthuse about "beautifully green" of diseases. They are the direct St. Andrews annual meadow grass which seeds courses for summer tournaments result of bad construction methods almost continually". Precisely! Any will be the first to moan if as a result and bad subsequent management. plant seeding "almost continually" they are on temporaries for most of Jim Arthur Times change is clearly under stress - nature's How times have changed. I was a reaction to the threat of imminent Head Greenkeeper at two golf clubs death is to reproduce. for a number of years in the '70s. Sand only greens demand con- The frustration of lack of investment stant feeding with NPK and lime, Taking an ecological view in machinery and the fact that the this ensures total dominance of Poa job was not being done to my satis- annua in temperate climes. Failure I found the article entitled "The Red data species on the brink of faction finally drove me out of the to do so results in massive attacks Buzz Never Stops at Wentworth" extinction. Golf is contributing to job, which I still think is the best job of Take All Patch disease. This grass about Chris Kennedy - October the conservation of heathlands, for any outdoor worker. is the source of 90% of the prob- Greenkeeper International - very helping to extend what is now a Recently, I started back at my lems in greenkeeping. Slow (seed- interesting but felt that relating to very fragmented resource. local golf club as an assistant and ing) putting surfaces follow - and heathland management the com- The final straw leading to a fur- was amazed and envious of the encourage close mowing to try to ment "some people say there ther loss of our heathlands would amount of equipment now available collect the seed and speed up shouldn't be any trees on a heath- be to stop management and let to the Greens Staff. With so much putting surfaces. Stressed grass land golf course but I disagree" if succession take its course. From equipment on hand and double the responds for a limited period to this taken literally could lead to the an ecological viewpoint loss of staff when I was Head, the opportu- feeding but constant close mowing loss of heathland courses and heathland through tree regenera- nity is there to do the job quicker pushes even Poa beyond its limits their reversion to woodland. tion and the reinstatement of and to do it better. of endurance. Heathlands by definition are woodland would not be the most Unfortunately I was also amazed "Symptoms seemed to indicate "open landscapes largely devoid appropriate conservation strategy. and dismayed at the frenetic and leaf spot"! This is never a significant of tree species, characterised by From a golf point of view, tree often obscure efforts to get certain disease - but the symptoms did nutrient, poor acid soils and a invasion will reduce the prestige jobs down in record times. indicate severe stress not disease. domination of low growing and status of the heathland Golf courses are becoming very Fungicides would be counter-pro- shrubs, principally of the heath course, its strategic/playing qual- busy places, more and more people ductive and ineffective. Allowing the (Ericaceae) family, (Culluna vul- ity whilst at the same time reduc- want to play this great game and cuttings to fly would ensure Poa garis) being the most prominent ing the overall aesthetic any ideas of how to get the job done dominance but it died instead - end species". contribution that the open heath- quicker is obviously very welcome. of story. The stressful regime Management is the key to main- land condition can offer. What I can't accept is the surrender "caused Poa to complete its life taining the heathlands, either mat- Indeed, on so many courses of quality to quantity. There should cycle". Precisely! I am reminded of urally through grazing or via where heather was once a domi- be no compromise on presentation. one club who told me they were physical methods employed by nant feature large areas of this Name Supplied concerned that their greens (Poa) man. These processes have con- attractive and penalising hazard were dying. "No, Sir you are killing tinued over 4,000 years since the have now already been lost. them" was my reply - but gave first forest clearances by our early Thus, whilst some trees are tol- Footnote them hope and they now have farming ancestors depleted the erable, and indeed necessary, on Re: Mr Jeffrey's problem "How do I 50/50 Poa/Agrostis greens. nutrient status of these predomi- our heathland courses their poten- tackle pearlwort?" in August's mag- Finally were are told the grass is nantly sand areas. Many species tial for natural spread must be azine. I have found on my lawn that recovering (or regenerated) "prov- of wildlife have, over this period, recognised and rigorously con- by applying "Verdone" in dry condi- ing that A.M.G can survive". It most become totally dependent upon trolled. tions, then twisting your foot on the certainly can recover - that is why it the heathland conditions, several R.S Taylor Pearlwort gets results. is so prevalent and such a persis- are of international importance ie STRI Ecologist C.C Moore tent problem, especially in that it is Budleigh Salterton, Devon Hugh Tilly looks at a range of most irrigation is carried on irrigation equipment on the overnight. A growing body of market. opinion says that setting and operation of irrigation is a spe- ast seasons have put "auto- cialist task and perhaps a full Pmatic" irrigation to the fore- time one - particularly in the front of most greenkeeper's minds early years of use. A mixture of and although there are still some, imperial and metric units are particularly on links courses, who used in this feature, usually those believe that drying out is a nat- in most common use in irrigation. ural phenomena which should be There are about 225 gallons in a part of the game, most recognise cubic metre of water or 1000 that water is essential to main- litres. taining a playable and attractive surface - not to mention sustain- The Oxfordshire Golf Club ing the grass. Designed to championship stan- How far you go in irrigating dard by Rees Jones, the 18 hole depends upon a number of fac- Oxfordshire at Thame, this year tors including any requirements hosted the Benson and Hedges for "a pretty course". The norm is International Open on the Euro- for greens, tees and approaches pean Tour. It has irrigation to be watered, however some installed by 1\irf Irrigation Ser- clubs have watering on specific vices on all greens, tees and sur- banks and some surrounds while rounds plus watering of part others have found a need for fairways as well as "feature water on some or all fairways. roughs" and other important One of the controlling factors in clubhouse turf. The installation selecting an automatic irrigation was put in when the course was system is the availability and cost built - it opened in July 493, of water, and while many clubs which enabled TIS to trench all are still linked into mains water pipework and control cabling. and thus pay through a meter There are some 1400 individual there are a growing number sprinklers, all Toro gear driven which have installed a reservoir pop-ups in five models, full or or borehole - and still pay. A valid part circle, and spaced to water point made by one Course Man- head to head - varying nozzle ager was that it was logic, even and model sizes ensures that out- essential, to consider irrigation as put met the specification. Control an integral part of overall design is by a Toro Network 8000 with - and to consider where the 46 satellite stations which operate water would be sourced. Obvi- the sprinklers and most have indi- ously the most satisfactory vidual control. There are three answer for the environment is to pumps, of differing sizes from 25 save winter rainfall, however, this to 60 hp to give it the ability to needs a large reservoir which can output up to about 1050 gals/min be a major capital expense if the - and these are automatically terrain is not water retentive. The Oxfordshire's Martin Jones at their weather station selected to suit demand. What is Boreholes are another option radically different to many other however often these cannot watering. Some fairways can be factor for successful installation systems is that the Oxfordshire always be relied on to provide the watered using travellers irrigators and operation is the ability of the has a weather station which pro- volume required when it is most but these are only semi automatic designer and installer. There have vides input into the system. needed - much depends on the and need good hydrant around been some horrendous tales of Course Manager, Martin Jones, sub-strata. Which ever way you the course. The most favoured poor installation, of underground says that it is most revealing how acquire water you will have to system for today is fully auto- lines which are always failing, conditions can vary day by day. pay - the important point is that matic with an electronic con- and of valves and pop-ups which He, or the computer, uses an water should sourced economi- troller to operate remote valves jamb regularly, however, there are index of 'evaporation/transpira- cally and reliably, this latter being and pop-up sprinklers. Modern now several specialists who have tion' - (E/T) to assess water need as vital as the source itself. systems, and all in this survey, are the experience to "get it right" and this can vary dramatically While it was once common to of the pressure type which keep and to rectify the inevitable when objectively measured. He is find portable hose and sprinkler pressure in the line using a pres- glitches fast and with minimum totally convinced about the effi- systems which connect to sure vessel with a switch to acti- fuss. While most modern systems ciency and effectiveness of this hydrants around the course, such vate a pump when pressure goes are very versatile, getting them method and has altered his think- systems are labour intensive and below a pre-determined mini- set up to put water where you ing to E/T rather than minutes of have become increasingly rare. mum. Modifications can be used want it, when you want it and in application. Nevertheless most courses still to improve response and control. the right amount is not always Fixed parameters such as soil find a need for some manual Perhaps the most important quick nor simple - especially as type, aspect, exposure to sun and GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 1 5 IS YOUR BUSINESS GiLF?

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Sports Ground Irrigation Co DISTRIBUTORS OF QUALITY IRRIGATION PRODUCTS 6 Stuart Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LEI 6 9PQ AD REF Tel: 01858 463153 Fax: 01858 410085 491 16 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 Irrigation system shut down for the winter? wind and slope as well as location ing features, about 100m from and use are all fed into the com- the course manager's office which puter - and these can be repro- houses the controller. The lakes grammed if they are altered. This and pumps are some distance programming was initially mainly from the controller. Control cables Memories of last done by the supplier, and it con- carry 240 volts to the satellite sta- trols output from each head. Mar- tions which decode and relay 110 9 tin says that he does not think in volts to individual valves. All season s irrigation terms of length of watering pipework is uPVC with solvent allowed as the program is based welded joints and has been leek on E/T and automatically allows free - the few problems have for these variables. The critical been caused by subsequent problems fading? measurement used is millime- ground settlement or heavy traffic tres/week which is processed to a over uncompacted ground. specific formula to interact with the settings and demands of the Toro controller. The Network Perhaps you should 8000 can be programmed to operate on daily, alternate, three day or weekly cycles and Martin programmes it to apply water as a be thinking of any percentage of the 'E/T' rate. He programmes sprinklers into four types according to location, i.e. major repairs or greens, surrounds, tees, and other and normally applies from 35% to Pump controls at Cumberwell Park 48% of the E/T figure provided upgrades now. by the weather station. He com- mented that as a rough guide Cumberwell Park at Bradford 40% is maintenance level while on Avon over 45% gives lush grass, when This new private parkland 18 taken over a period. The con- hole course has an Ocmis troller has the ability to apply designed irrigation system which For further from 1% to 900% of set rate. Course Manager, Marc Haring, Double normal rate - i.e. 80+% is says performs extremely well with used for watering in feeds etc. minimum problems. First opened information Asked about the overall perfor- in 1994 the irrigation was mance of the system Martin said installed while the course was he was very pleased with it, there being built. Installing contractor is little maintenance required, it was M J Abbott Ltd whom Marc please call can be drained down with the praised highly. Reasons for decid- existing drain points without ing on an Ocmis installation was needing compressed air to clear the use of MDPE - blue plastic - the lines and frost has not caused piping with screwed connections, any damage to lines or sprinklers price, a three year warranty over- - the pump house and control all and installation by Abbotts - Irrigation electronics have automatic frost who was a contractor already heating. And there have been known from previous work car- very few stuck sprinklers. ried out for the James family who The Oxfordshire takes all its own the land. irrigation water from two lakes Water for the system is stored By Ocmis which collect rainfall from the in a winterbourne brook-fed 12 course - the entire course is million gallon lake situated on drained, either with ditches or clay.Under half of this was used underdrains. These lakes have during each of the last two sum- pvc linings - at the instance of the mers, furthermore such volume NRA - with clay on top and hold was replaced last autumn in a sin- 200,000m3. Use in 1996 equalled gle week of rain. Irrigation is laid about half of this. Location for the on to all greens, tees and 01460 241939 weather station is all important approaches, it is supplied to four and the supplier provides some zones by two Grundfos CR8 critical requirements which have pumps each with an 8.8m3/hr to be met for it to give accurate output (at 10.3 bar). All sprin- and representative readings. On klers are of the pop-up type, full 0131220 2102 the Oxfordshire it is placed well or part circle, either Buckner away from trees or other disturb- impact heads on greens and THE WINNING CHOICE IN SPORTS FIELD IRRIGATION

There is no specific system that meets the demand for every sports field. That's why Rain Bird offer a choice I. of systems to meet the individual requirements of your approaches or Hunter gear driven being wear on the impact drives, I sport, local conditions, budget, water and manpower. on tees.In-head controls are used and sticking pop-ups close to on greens and approaches, some bunkers when sand has got in. of these having twin nozzles, There have also been a few blown while each tee has a single con- fuses. Frost damage has been lim- trol. The actual sector can be set ited to the outer castings on a few As professional distributors and on all heads. Marc stated that heads, but Marc thinks this was installers of irrigation equipment greens at Cumberwell are rela- due to ground water seeping in. for over 24 years we will put tively large and have, on average, The course is on clay which forms our experience behind you four heads each, while the impermeable strata for the So make our reputation your choice approaches have two, and tees lake. Where heads have stuck GLEN HEAT & IRRIGATION LTD, five or six. Hydrants for hose and they have been easy to spot, PINCHBECK, SPALDING, a lake feed have been included in either due to the dew still being LINCS. PE11 3UE | the specification and the con- on the grass or by turf colour and Telephone: troller has several spare outlets to growth. (01775)722327 make it easy to add to the system Overall Marc said the system Facsimile: , if necessary - Marc said that one has been trouble free, and while (01775)725444 green is to be extended this win- past experience has led him to ter and so will utilise this expan- expect some problems he said the sion ability. The wall mounted Ocmis system at Cumberwell has CIC computer control operates almost always gone through its the system in four zones. It can be cycle without trouble. Installation linked into a EC. at a later date had been "very good" and Ocmis and incorporates a small printer were "very helpful" were his sum- which Marc finds useful to give a mary words. hard copy of settings. Programming the controller has Canford Magna in Dorset proved to be quick and easy, Marc This course began as a 9 hole and reckons that on average he now has been extended to 36 in the takes under five minutes per day. past few years. It is variously laid NORTH STAFFS IRRIGATION Experience has taught him how to over gravel or on silt over gravel tweak the system to maximum in the Stour river flood plain and IVY MILL, LONGTON ROAD, effect and while he did not criti- all greens are to USGA spec, thus STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE cise the manual provided, he did drainage is exceptionally good. say that it took a little time to Course Manager, Trevor Smith, Value for money at the sign of learn the jargon used. The vol- said he feels that it is essential to the water mill. ume delivered by each head can keep the root zone moist. The sys- vary according to height and dis- tem was installed by Salisbury- We are big enough to cope with tance from the pump but this is based ISS and it now comprises of all your Irrigation requirements easily compensated in program- a computer (IBM) control run- and small enough to care about ming by adjusting individual run ning about 400 sprinklers every aspect of our dealings with you. A family run times. Similarly other physical dif- through six zones. Water comes business of qualified Engineers who really enjoy thier ferences on each green, such as from a spring fed lake via three work. Our Principal plays golf when he's not working shade and exposure to wind can be corrected by actual run time. and fully appreciates the needs of the course managers. Some manual watering, with a We can offer your Golf Club the technology of today at hand held hose, is still carried prices well below some of the the bigger companies. out, perhaps ten hours a week, to correct areas of specific defi- At the end of the day the system has to work ciency. Some of this need results from wind effect on sprinkler pat- OURS DO - BEAUTIFULLY tern, some from the inevitable dif- Recent contracts: ficulty of using circular pattern sprinklers - even if overlapped. Royal Lytham & St Annes (1996 Open), Chatsworth The system is decommissioned (For the Duke of Devonshire), Wilmslow, Northampton in autumn and recommissioned Town F.C., Donnington Wood Bowling Green. each spring initially by Ocmis, however the club will be drying We are also pleased to undertake work at Tennis Clubs, out the system themselves this Bowling Greens and Football Grounds. winter. Ocmis's engineers will still be used in the spring. Telephone us now on 01785 812706 Very few problems have been Fax 01785 811747 experienced overall, there have AD been no leaks in the line and a REF Member of the BTLIA minimum of head problems - the 217 greatest number of problems Canford Magna's Trevor Smith 18 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 Irrigation in action: Watermation system at Hankley Common

base, as well as the quote price, were important considerations. No details of the other bidders were given but it was intimated that there were about three and all were nationally known names. The installation has mainly GR series pop-up impact heads, vari- ously full or part circle, some 530 of them, which are mostly con- trolled in stations of 3 or 4 by two TW2/4 controllers operating two pumping stations with a total of five pumps. The overall system is divided into two (old and new) with three zones for fairways and main Godwin pumps with a small proved to be easy to service and - thus keeping surfaces playable two for greens and tees. Ian said pilot pump which is used to main- clean out. Trevor said that it was was a must. Hankley Common opted, as an tain pressure. The controller has his belief that all greens and Consideration was also given extra, for a radio remote control, recently been changed from the approach irrigators must be of the last year to installing a weather this is interlinked to both con- original ISS BBC "Aquaflow" to a in-head control so that they can station, however this was trollers and enables him to oper- new IBM 486 computer and be individually set to allow for deferred in preference to upgrad- ate any station from almost "Aquaflow +" software. Change- shade or wind variations etc. He ing the controller. Trevor feels anywhere on the course. This over has not been entirely said that it was also important that a weather station is but facility, he has found to be invalu- straightforward due to some mis- that each green had a hydrant for another aid to the management able as it allows him to check the understandings and polarity mix hand watering. of the course, but he still has to functioning of any sprinkler or ups which 'blew' several chips - Canford Magna is going to be convinced of its need. ISS group of sprinklers as well as ISS are sorting this out. The new change its water source in the believe that once installed he will allowing him to water in feeds or controller will give the system next winter from the spring fed give it increasing credence. fungicides etc. without his need- almost infinite flexibility and lake currently used to a borehole ing to stop or leave his vehicle - being 'Windows 3.1' based will fed lagoon. The main reason Hankley Common in Surrey this not having to stand around enable the operator to use a Trevor gave for needing this This 18 hole sandy heathland was a major time saver. In partic- mouse to set all parameters more change was the high pH found in course on lower greensand had ular it means that he can switch quickly and easily. Important fea- the spring water. The club has its first irrigation in the 1960s - on or off as he drives around or tures of the Aquaflow+ program always worked in close consulta- installed by locally-based Water- as greens are fertilised. include "global adjust" which tion with the Environment mation. Upgrading in 1971 put All heads have the same noz- allows the operator to alter the Agency - previously NRA - and a automatic irrigation on all greens zles, with variations in water times on all heads by percentages significant factor in this has been while an 1991 upgrade resulted delivery being made either by from -50 to +100%. Producing that the River Stour bounds the in tees and surrounds being spacing or by run time. Full circle new programs - or files or adjust- lower course for a considerable included in the system. In 1995/6 sprinklers are placed in parallel ing old ones is quick and easy by part of its perimeter. There are the whole system was virtually lines on either side of fairways to copying, modifying then re-nam- also some 14 feature lakes on the reinstalled or refurbished with give full application to the fair- ing - several files can be 'chained' land. water on all fairways as well, a way and this meant that they together to operate consecutively. The club will also extend the borehole feed and new controls apply only 50% to semi-rough. ISS says the new controller sys- system to include some fairway and pumps. Prior to last year the The use of travelling irrigators for tem was released in March 1996 watering as it have found it nec- club took all its water from the the fairways was considered but and some 32 new systems or essary to use a bowser to apply mains and last year only had a rejected as being too labour upgrades have been sold to date. water to the fairways in the two licence to extract 3 million gal- intensive. Pipework and the low voltage past summers. This will mean lons, which, said Course Manager, Installation was undertaken by control cables were all trenched changing the present system from Ian McMillan, was insufficient. An Watermation supervised by in, the pipes all being 6 m lengths six zones to eight, however, the abstraction application for 9 mil- McMillan Shields in a strictly con- of uPVC with solvent cement ISS system has sufficient flexibil- lion gallons including summer trolled schedule which allowed joints. All were protected by hand ity built in that changing is not use has now been sought and each hole to be closed for only by the greenkeepers with a layer considered to pose any problems. should mean independence from two days. Pipework was all uPVC of sand over the top and Trevor Use, last year, amounted to 8, mains water supply. The specifica- - in 6m lengths, solvent welded said that the care with which this million gallons, with a full sum- tion with which the club went to and then mole ploughed in - laying was carried out has mer irrigation cycle taking about tender included an ability to larger sections also having a ensured that there have been 75 thousand gallons per night. apply 21mm per week from 7 mechanical ring to ensure water absolutely no problems - no Trevor said his aim is to apply the hr/day working. Some 16 integrity. It was, Ian said, a very bursts or leaks over three years. water as early as possible in the hectares in total are now covered smooth operation. There have Greens and approaches are evening so that it has the maxi- by irrigation from pop-up sprin- been no problems with installa- watered by Toro 650s and 760s, mum length of time to soak into klers. tion and the only small problem, adjustable part or full circle, gear the rootzone. He said the club is Watermation won the contract with the header tank, was pain- driven pop-up sprinklers while all open throughout the year and has for the last improvements and Ian lessly sorted out by Watermation. tees are irrigated by Hunter 131 an expectation of putting some admitted that the company's sat- The impact heads, the GR3 in ADS pop-ups, the latter having 60,000 rounds through each year isfactory past record and local particular, have been very The place, these take water from hydrants through lin. flexible pipes. How- the time, ever, consideration is being given to about putting in a permanent the event- pop-up system for some or all of it's almost here - BTME 97, the fairways. Virtually no hand January 22-24. The biggest, watering is carried out. the most comprehensive, The sophisticated pump control the most exciting event for system allows any of the three 1997! Have you pre- Grundfos pumps to be set as the registered yet? See the duty pump which maintains line back of this issue for your pressure - and this can be oper- pre-registration card. ated at very low revolutions little more than tick-over so minimising Fancy a night out? electricity consumption. It is only Have you booked your when demand exceeds this banquet ticket? It's the pump's capacity that the other hottest ticket around for pumps are called in. The variable those in the know! Contact speed motor controller means Sami Collins at BIGGA HQ that each motor soft starts, avoid- on 01347 838581 if you ing starting under full load and haven't already reserved considerably reducing the sudden your ticket to see top comic Andrew Hall of St George's Hill pressure stresses placed on the Bobby Davro and whole system but in particular on experience the delights of successful and easy to get out for stone policy is to keep the system pipework. Laine Kennedy's cabaret - maintenance, as has all mainte- simple, and Andy said this applies A notable feature of the CIC4 all together, a night not to be nance and draining down. to programming the system. Nev- controller is the "duration per- missed! The TW2/4 controllers have ertheless the CIC4 which super- centage" function which allows been found to be particularly user seded a CIC1 model is extremely an overall percentage increase or friendly and have a good level of flexible. Mr Gerry Wilkins of BOIL decrease to be made to all water- Four halls to visit diagnostic ability built-in. Pro- suggested perhaps more flexible ing times, without the need to All 154 companies large gramming is very easy and Ian than any greenkeeper is likely to alter individual settings. Pipework and small are primed and insisted that all important docu- need. CIC controllers are pro- is uPVC solvent welded in sizes ready to talk to you about all mentation, i.e. user manual and duced by a 'sister' company. The suitable to location, some 8 miles that is new in your industry. maps, were encapsulated in plas- previous irrigation system only of it, and most was mole So what are you waiting for? tic making them durable even if had a single zone and single ploughed in. Ample flush out and It couldn't be easier - send used with wet or dirty hands. As phase pumps of limited output drainage points were installed your completed registration far as Ian was concerned user which meant that it was taking and any section is easy to isolate card back to BIGGA HQ manuals are extremely easy to over 14 hours of watering "just to says Andy. and avoid the queues. understand. He relies on tradi- keep the course alive". While the There were a few small tional greenkeeping principles to original system was only designed teething problems, but no more Especially for you... judge when and how much water to irrigate 18 greens the addition than Andy was expecting and Are you a Chairman of to apply and this includes a regu- of 9 holes plus watering of tees these were readily rectified by the Green or Golf Course lar use of probes. (and some banks) called for a supplier. Once the system was set Secretary? If so, register for radical re-think. The new system up, fine tuning and operating the course presented by the St George's Hill in Weybridge, has just completed it's first sea- proved to be quick and simple. STRI. The course aims to Surrey son. The system is a constant Andy said that knowledge with introduce Chairmen of Superseding the original 1970s pressure system, however a time the previous system made using Green and Secretaries to installation the club's latest sys- clock maintains a lower pressure the new one simple. the practicalities of golf tem by British Overhead Irriga- during the day and this is course construction and tion Limited has three variable increased at night for irrigation. THE ONE QUESTION I WOULD LIKE management. It also speed pumps, a Photron CIC4 The design pressure is 9.23 TO ASK OTHER GREENKEEPERS IS: controller, three zones covering kg/cm2 - at the lowest point - at includes a visit to the STRI the 27 holes and allows for the St George's Hill there is a varia- trial grounds and use of (three) self-travelling sprin- tion of about 30m between top laboratories. Call Sami klers - with a 200m cable. The and bottom points in the system. Collins at BIGGA HQ to heathland courses are extremely Typically each green has four book your place. free draining however Head heads, controlled in pairs, while Greenkeeper, Andy Hall, uses wet- approaches have three or four, ting agent and Toro Hydroject and the tees have from four to six aeration to ensure optimum use each. All are pop-up gear driven of water. This is particularly perti- Hunter G600 or G650 heads, full nent as all water is bought from or adjustable part circle. Fairways the local water company and are covered by three BOIL travel- "How much do you earn?" stored in a 21,000 gallon butyl ling sprinklers each with an out- Terry Crawford, Clandeboye lined above ground tank. A key- put of 1600 gallons per hour, 20 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 iSelecting the best spray chemicals for

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For more details or the name of your nearest Hardi distributor call 01455 2338X1 FRESH FROM SALTEX Due to a lack of space in last multi-purpose compact tractors month's magazine some of the from Iseki which made their interesting new products at debut at this year's Saltex. Saltex had to be held over to Ideal workhorse machines for this month. golf courses, local authorities and market gardens, the new 20 DIN JCB hp TF321 and 25 DIN hp TF 325 JCB launched a new materials (which replace Iseki's TU range) handling machine. It has the come equipped with spacious manoeuvrability and centrally operator platform, mechanical or mounted visibility of an articu- hydrostatic transmission, four- lated loader, the reach and lift wheel-drive, rear and mid-PTO capability of a telescopic handler, plus turf or agricultural tyres and the lift capacity and stability of a optional Mauser cab. rigid loader and compact dimen- The Iseki TF 321 with mechani- sions similar to a large skid steer. cal transmission sells from The new JCB -20-50 Loadall £10,744 and with hydrostatic telescopic handler is based on the tranmission from £11,780 while tried and tested drive train of the the Iseki TF 325 with mechanical popular JCB 2CX compact back- transmission is from £11,552 hoe loader and uses Ihe proven with hydrostatic transmission single arm technology of the from £12,856. world renowned Robot skid steer The BIGGA stand at the show received a Silver Award for its Further information: Tel: 01203 loader. excellence at the Show. The stand which featured an indoor 851320. At only six feet wide, less than section, a veranda as well as a grassed area proved an ideal meet- seven feet high and with four ing place for members and people from the industry. Dennis wheel steer it is sufficiently com- The picture shows Neil Thomas receiving the award from IOG Dennis launched its new "Power pact and manoeuvrable to work National Chairman Derek Walder. Barrow" which can be used as in almost any confined space; either a pedestrian or a ride-on. warehouses, industrial applica- It features a tipping galvanised tions and inner city sites, includ- nance parking brake are fitted as half an acre on a single charge. barrow capacity of 250 kilo- ing multi story car parks. Yet the standard. Further information: Tel: 01366 grammes and is operated by a 520-50 is powerful enough to lift Product information Line: 0800 382041. easy start Briggs engine, a simple two tonnes to a height of five 581761. forward and reverse twist grip metres. Turf Machinery and a tiller steer with foldover The 520-50 is powered by the Lawn-Boy Turf Machinery's new Bulk Top- handle. 71 hp (53kW) naturally aspirated Lawn-Boy introduced a cleaner, Dresser with its spreading width There are options of alternative Perkins 1000 series engine which quieter, lightweight 24 volt cord- of 10 metres can spread over 400 units in place of the barrow and a has easy access to all daily checks less mower. The mower elimi- tonnes per day. It can also top trailer attachment Cost is £1600 from one side of the machine. nates tune-ups, oil changers, fuel dress from just a fine dusting to a + VAT. And at only 4.5 tonnes it has a spills and engine emissions. The layer over 18 millemetres thick. Further information: Tel: 01332 high power to weight ratio. lightweight polyethylene deck A hydraulically driven slatted 824777. The new JCB 520-50 is well with steel liner and moulded bed takes the material to the rear equipped in line with other bumper is gentle on trees and where it passes through an Headland Amenity machines in the JCB Loadall shrubs while it offers versatility as adjusting gate and drops onto Headland Amenity launched a range. Features such as; JCB Safe mulching and side discharge are two spinners which are also dri- new range of resin coated, preci- Load Indicator, power braking on standard and bagging optional. It ven hydraulically. sion controlled fertilisers at all four wheels and a low mainte- mows up to an hour or cuts up to The top dresser requires a min- SALTEX '96. imun of a 50 HP tractor with Multi-Gro fertilisers could help spool drives. groundsmen and greenkeepers Further information: Tel: 01483 reduce the number of fertiliser 764467. applications to just one per sea- son - a significant time and Tildenet labour saving, claims the com- Tildenet unveiled a new bunker pany. membrane designed for lining "Multi-Gro fertilisers incorpo- bunkers to prevent stones and rate the very latest formulation underlying soil for contaminating technology," according to Mark bunker sand. The membrane also De Ath, National Amenity Man- provides good water dispersion ager for Headland Amenity. The rate so it assists with drainage. majority of granules are resin Further information: Tel: 01179 coated which enables them to 669684. release nutrients at a steady rate over a period of 5-6 months Iseki under UK conditions. A propor- High standards of operator com- tion are uncoated which means fort, exceptional lift capacity and they are immediately available well-proven, fuel efficient engines for rapid green-up. are key features of two new "The products are unaffected 22 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 GCSAA Conference and Show, Las Vegas, February 6-12,1997

by moisture, pH or soil type and In addition, a built-in safety sys- the release mechanism relates to tem protects the cutting mecha- soil temperature - which exactly nism from heavy impacts. Four mirrors the growing season," says cutting heights up to 90mm are Mark. adjusted by a central lever. Attila's "Independent trials show Multi- low profile enables the operator Gro fertilisers are effective for up to drive it under low hanging to 200% longer than the current branches and its variator drive, market-leading poly-SCU-based plus specially designed steering fertilisers," claims Mark. assembly, make the machine very Join BIGGA in Further information: Tel: 01761 manoeuvrable for working in con- 410877. fined areas. The machine is ideal for river and water authorities, Etesia forestry commission, and contrac- Las Vegas! When areas are infrequently cut, tors who have to maintain motor- the resulting heavy undergrowth way banking, verges or clear It is now becoming tradition Thursday, February 13 can become very time consuming sites. for BIGGA to host a trip to the Transfer to Las Vegas airport and expensive to clear. This task is Golf Course Superintendents for the 1210 flight into Los often made more difficult because Mercedes-Benz Association of America's Angeles followed by 1730 flight of sloping terrain and then the job A new, higher performance U100L Conference and Show and to London Heathrow arriving at can only be carried out using Unimog from Mercedes-Benz this year is no exception with 1145 on February 14. hand-held brushcutters. The new made its show debut in the UK at the 68th Show being held at Attila 85 ride-on brushcutter from SALTEX. the Las Vegas Convention PRICES Etesia UK is designed and purpose Power output has been Centre February 6-12. £720.00 per person based on built to make light work of this increased by 24% and torque by The BIGGA party will meet a twin share type of application, and efficiently 45%. at London Heathrow Airport £960.00 per person based on clears scrub, brushwood and long Geared for a maximum road on Wednesday, February 5 single occupancy growth. Built around a reinforced speed of 95km/h (59mph), the for departure to Las Vegas, Plus comprehensive travel tubular chassis, this 85cm-wide new generation U100L is the ideal via Los Angeles, at 12 noon. insurance for the duration of brushcutter is made for the on-road/offroad vehicle for trailer BIGGA will be able to £30.00. Included are: Return roughest conditions. With its low work, and equipment and load- arrange accommodation for Economy class flights Lon- centre of gravity, differential lock carrying operations any members wishing to stay don Heathrow/Las Vegas, UK and heavy chevron tyres, it will Improved low-speed torque overnight before the flight at and US taxes, transfers to take slopes up to 30 degrees in its characterises the new generation competitive rates. and from the airport to the stride. Unimog's cleaner-burning Mer- The Las Vegas Hilton has Las Vegas Hilton, eight nights The well proven 14hp Briggs & cedes diesel engines. been selected as the hotel to accommodation on a room Stratton Vanguard engine ensures In Euro 2a form, the Unimog U accommodate our party. It is only basis and US accommo- there is plenty of power for the 100L can be leased for the equiva- one of Las Vegas' leading dation taxes. toughest of jobs, plus noise level lent of £120 per week, with pur- hotels offering outstanding Please note. Registration is kept to a minimum. The vari- chase prices starting at £30,900. facilities for visitors. It is adja- costs for the Pre-Conference able speed drive provides a range Seven year leases or contract hire cent to the Convention Centre Seminars which run from of forward speeds up to - reflecting the longevity, low and only one block from the February 6-9 and the Educa- 8km/hour and 3km/hour in maintenance and minimal repair famous Las Vegas Strip. tional Programmes which run reverse. Underneath the heavy- costs of the Unimog - are avail- The GCSAA Conference from February 9-12 are not duty steel cutting deck there is a able through new financial pack- and Show runs from February included in the package and 7mm thick cutterbar which is fit- ages. These allow the Unimog to 6-12 with the trade show tak- bookings will need to be ted with swing blades. These can be operated from revenue as ing place between February made directly with the Golf be fixed in a ridged position when opposed to direct purchase from 10-12. You will be able to Course Superintendents working in very tough conditions. capital equipment budgets. attend the conference semi- Association of America. nars and education pro- Details are available from grammes as well as take in BIGGA upon request. the latest golf course equip- Please forward full pay- ment, products and services ment of £750 or £990 at the trade show. (unless travel insurance is not required) to BIGGA, ITINERARY Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Wednesday, February 5 Alne, York, Y06 2NF to All members will assemble at arrive no later than Friday, London Heathrow Airport and November 29 at the latest, will take the 12 noon Virgin together with name, Airlines flight to Los Angeles. address and contact tele- The group will then catch the phone number. If accom- 1745 flight into Las Vegas modation is required for the arriving at 1840 local time. night of February 4 please The group will then transfer to let us know in order for the the Las Vegas Hilton for a hotel rooms to be booked. eight night stay on a room Payment will be made on only basis. checking-out of the hotel. The U100L from Mercedes Around the Green

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SCOTTISH Burke, who has been residing in Arran Now on to the results service. G.C. with a plaque to commemorate our REGION for the past few years. It was nice to hear Firstly we had the Willie Woods, at playing there in their centenary year Elliott Small from you Raymond and we hope to see Seahouses GC, what a great day was had which was a nice touch. Tel: 01259 731445 you attending a function soon to have a by all but we could do with a lot more Well I am sitting writing this at the Ayrshire good chat. teams as there were only 14 teams side of the pool here in San Antonio in The Section Autumn Outing was held at On behalf of the Committee I would which was very poor. So come on make Ibiza where the temperature is 90+ West Kilbride GC on September 24. the like, belatedly, to congratulate our Chair- the effort and play in the great tourna- degrees which is quite warm. So that's it Committee would like to thank the Cap- man Ian and his wife Pamela on the birth ment. Thanks to the Captain and Council for this month, I will be writing again tain and the Committee of West Kilbride of their daughter Eildh. I have heard her for courtesy of the course, John Stevens next month if I stop drinking long for the courtesy of the course. The little tonsils being exercised in the back- for organising everything for us, the enough (it's the heat you see - don't weather held out quite well and everyone ground and it is pleasing to report that steward and his wife for keeping the bar want to become dehydrated)! So any- had a most enjoyable day. The prize win- she is behaving very well now and sleep- well stocked, the catering staff for the thing you want to know or tell us let ners were as follows: ing quieter than her father. meals and last, but not least, big Alister myself C. Yeaman, S. Dixon, A. Forrest Cat 1.1. Wallace Mercer, 81 -10-71; 2. Jim Paton Holmes and his staff. Well done the or any Committee Member know and we Lee Blackburn, 78-5-73; 3. William course was in great condition consider- will try to help you out. McMeikan, 80-5-75. Cat 2. 1. Dougie East ing the dry spell that we were going Just one last thing. Your last chance Drain, 81-13-68; 2. Gordon Heron, 85- Welcome to this month's report. Sorry through great stuff. for dance tickets for the annual dance on 14-71; 3. Jimmy Johnstone 89-14-75. there was not one last month but there Results: (Greenkeeper first) 1. S. the 7th December at the Kilspindie Cat 3.1. David Nelson, 97-21-76; 2. Gary wasn't a lot to write but everything will Dixon - D. Hastings,Kingsknowe; 2. G. House Hotel, price £18 and not many Crosbie, 102-21-81; 3. Jim Paton, 101- be here this month. Thomson - F. Rogerson, Goswick; 3. M rooms left if you want accommodation at 18-83. Scratch. George Brown 78 (Best Firstly on a sad note is the death of Kohler-1 Henderson, Swanston. £20 per person (B & B), so be quick as I last three). Trade. Kevin Brunton 75 one of our younger members Mark Also a big thanks to our sponsor of think there are only about 12 tickets left. (scr). Guest. Dan O'Connor 84-8-76. Johnstone who was an assistant green- the day, Ian Henderson, of Ian Hender- For any information call Steve Dixon on Texas Scramble. 1. Ian McNab, Roland keeper at Muirfield. Mark was 20 years son Finance. I had the pleasure of play- 0131 6600 3965 (so hurry). Blackburn, William McMeikan and Gor- old and has been at Muirfield since 1992 ing with him and Martin we look forward P.S. To the Editor. I mentioned Christ- don Heron, 59-4-55; 2. Jimmy John- he also attended Oatridge College. He to seeing Ian again at next year's event mas four times in this article this month. stone, Gary Crosbie, John MacLachlan died in a road traffic accident near his and future East Section events. Thanks Don't tell me it means another yellow and Dan O'Connor, 64-5.3-58.7. home on the August 24 and all our again Ian. card or worse a red! That's it bye for At our recent committee meeting a thoughts go to his family and friends at Next year's event will be held by the now. discussion took place about one of our this time after such a tragic loss. courtesy of Kingsknowe GC, date TBA P.P.S. Committee day out won by most esteemed members, Harry Dia- On a much happier note. Congratula- PS. How S. Dixon won I don't know as yours truly Chris Yeaman - 78-12-66 mond. Our Section Committee has tions go out to two people on the move the rumour has it he had his partner Chairman v. Vice Chairman Match - won requested from the Scottish executive its (These I know about if anymore please playing shots from places that the green by Vice Chairman Team which I was a approval to put Harry forward for life let me know) Firstly, George Purves who staff haven't been. David Hastings Ste- member of. Hard luck Steve. Thanks to membership. moves from Melville Golf Course and vie's Partner has had back problems sponsors Lothian Tractors, Haddington Our Section lottery was a success and Driving Range to Kings Acre GC as Head since carrying him round that day! Golf Club Captain and Council for the the winner was A. Groves, of Newton Greenkeeper (Kings Acre which was fea- Now then down to the Autumn Tour- courtesy of the course clubhouse, staff Stewart. Derek Wilson, Robert Bruce and tured in Greenkeeper International a cou- nament at Murrayfield GC. who were cel- for keeping us well fed and very very well I went down to The Open to do the draw ple of months ago) George who will be ebrating their centenary this year. Thanks watered and also thanks to anybody I and get the draw sheet completed. The putting the final touches to the growing to the Captain and Directors of Murray- have missed this month. draw was carried out with the assistance in process as they hope to open in June field G.C. for the courtesy of the course, Chris Yeaman (on location). of Neil Thomas and John Pemberton an '97. So a fair bit of work to be done clubhouse staff for keeping everybody we would like to thank them for their between now and then (shaping fair- well fed and refreshed and also Jimmy West of Scotland time and I would personally like to thank ways, grading semi rough etc etc). Hope Neilson and all his team for having the Well, well, who would have predicted the Neil who pulled my name out with Nick all this work affects his golf as I would course in terrific condition. The course finalists in the five a side tournament, Faldo and, hence, I won a prize. Thanks like a chance of winning something in was a credit to each and every one of obviously the ringers were brought in. Neil. We also this year gave day prizes the 2nd class wishful thinking on my part you. Thanks again to everyone who Could be we have to revise the rules for the best score on each day if people I suppose. Secondly Steven Holiday, who made this day possible. again. Congratulations to the eventual had not been a prize winner in the main is moving after a good number of years Results: Scratch - A. Holmes - 74; winners Campsie/Russells (on penalties I competition. (14 I think he told me) from Royal Mus- Cat 1.1. Bell, 77-5-72; 2. T. Murray,76-2- might add) and hard lines the losers Our Section Social committee is selburgh GC where he was first assistant 74; 3. G. Wood,80-5-75. Cat 2. 1. R. Rigby Taylor. Well fought both semi final- arranging a car rally and a quiz later in greenkeeper to Melville Golf Course and Thomson, 77-15-62; 2. K. Anderson, 85- ists Clyde Bank/Windyhill and East Kil- the autumn. Driving Range as Head Greenkeeper. All 12-73 B.I.H; 3. S. Russell, 85-12-73. Vet- bride/Pollock. Most teams appeared to We have decided to have a new the best to both of them from all the sec- ' eran, J. Robertson, 87-20-67. Guest. B. have enjoyed the day, as the weather was method of collecting information for the tion. So don't forget lads a round of golf Kenny Trade. I. Henderson, 79-12-67, good and good company. The referees magazine. We are going to use Robert on your courses will cover you getting a Ian Henderson Finance. New Member, K. made all the difference, keeping play Bruce on his travels to pick up any infor- mention in this column! Kinnaird 90-7-83; Best Nett of the Day, flowing and punishing any hefty chal- mation which he can find. We will also Some upcoming dates for your diary. R. Thomson, 62; Best Aggregate. I. Bell, lenges. use the direct method to me if anyone The AGM is at Swanston Golf Club on 144, Spring/Autumn. Longest Drive? S. The Loch Lomond event had a good wishes. At the end of each month Robert November 21, sponsor TBA. Also the Dixon (AKA John Daly) attendance and from the Greenkeepers will meet me and we will collate this Christmas shopping trip to the Metro It was good to see Scott MacCallum I've spoken to they really enjoyed the information and I will then send it off to Gateshead. Any information on these and the Editor of Greenkeeper International in experience. Aldwark after checking with our Chair- other activities you can call S. Dixon attendance. I hope he had a good day The Autumn outing at Bulmore once man. 0131 660 3965 and hopefully we will get him to some again was excellent with the course pre- We have over 100 members now and Chris Yeaman 01875 870485 or Andy more events in the future. Our Chair- sentation second to none. Well done one I would like to mention is Raymond Forrest 01875 813670 for prices details etc. man/Secretary presented Murrayfield Charlie and his team, thanks to mem- bers, and Council for courtesy of the a career in Greenkeeping, so if any course. Thanks to the Bar staff and courses in the area are looking for a Catering Manager for the service through trainee, Stewart can be contacted on the day. 01479 872428. MORE A few surprises in the winners circle George Rollo rejoins the Section, and the Old Rule 19 will be thrown about, George is Greenkeeper at Gairloch. the results as follows: Scratch S. Bulloch, The lucky winners of the Patron award RUBBISH Fereneze, 66 for 1996 are Stuart Hogg, Fortrose, and Cat 1.1. G. Bruen, East Kilbride, 4-6 = Steve Sullivan, Craigie Hill, who each 68; 2. A. Bayfield, Buchanan Castle, 78-9 receive £200 to be used for educational FOR YOUR = 69 (B.I.H.); 3. S. Taylor, Glasgow, 70-1 purposes, a course or trip to BTME at = 69. Harrogate. We are indebted to the mem- Cat 2.1. J. Young, Douglaston, 74-17 bers of the Trade who contribute to the MONEY = 57; 2. J. McCormack, Cawder, 79-16 = Patrons Scheme and therefore make 633. S. Brawley, East Kilbride, 80-16 = awards like this possible. The Turf Tidy's unique suck and throw developed by 64. The AGM will be a Cullen GC on Charterhouse ensures that every load taken to the dump Cat 3.1. R. Grainger, Cawder, 77-20 = Thursday November 7, at 3.45 pm after comprises material compressed to 57; 2. G. Skewer, Balmore, 91-22 = 69; the Annual Chairman, Vice Chairman's its minimum space and the 3.C. Fulton, Douglas Park, 98-28 = 70. golf match, please attend and have your Apprentice Trophy. G. Bruen, East Kil- say in the running of your Section. hopper filled to its maximum. bride. Trade. D. Duchie, Aitkens, 75-4-71. Finally the Committee are putting on a This saves its operator or Visitors.I. Murchison, Renfrew, 78-10 = free bus from Aberdeen to Ellon for the owner time trouble 68 . Well done everybody. Hope you had Dinner/dance on November 29, phone and money a good day. Sam Morrison on 01224 705083 for A few dates to note. Annual Dinner. details of pick up points, November 29, at the Admiral Bar; lain Macleod AGM/Games Night -December 5 at the Claremont. NORTHERN If anybody has anything they wish to REGION put into the magazine then please con- Bob Lupton material tact me at 0141 942 5554. Tel: 01782 750539 compressed S. Taylor North East On September 19, the City of Newcastle to its North GC hosted our Autumn competition. minimum It was second time lucky for the Section Congratulations go to Head Greenkeeper, outing to Grantown-on-Spey as this year Ken Rutherford and his staff, for excel- we had no problems during a wonderful lent condition of the course. Our thanks day at the Speyside venue, and it was to the following giving donations Shorts certainly worth the wait as Ken Kinnaird of Whitburn, Course Care, Billy Thomp- and his staff had the course in excellent son, Amenity Technology and Rickerby's. condition. The lucky winners on the day Best Gross. A. McSure, Whickham hopper were as follows: Scratch. 1. Bradley GC, 72; Ransomes Cup. J. Redhead, City Wood, Westhill, 70; 2. and Committee of Newcastle GC, 83 - 11 72 nett ; filled to Trophy, lain Macleod, Tain, 74 bih Cat. 1. Greenlay Cup. G. Sauder, Slaley Hall, GC maximum 1. Neil Sadler, Grantown, 66; 2. Colin 76 - 5 - 71; Feursters Shield. B. Hughes, Mackay, Cruden Bay, 70 bih; 3. lain Whickham GC, 93 - 20 - 73; D. Cuthber- Gunn, Strathpeffer, 70. Cat 2. 1. and ston, Slaley Hall GC 75 - 3 - 72; Slaley Head Greenkeeper Trophy Agg, Kenny Hall GC; A. Callan, Prudhoe GC, 78-4- Kinnaird, Grantown, 67; 2. Derek 74; S. Pope, Tyneside GC, 83 - 9 - 74; D. Anthony, Duff House Royal, 68; 3. John Street, Boldon GC, 90 - 16 -74; T. It's only with the Geddes, Ellon, 71. Cat 3.1. Chris Cum- Mooney, Boldon GC, 102 - 28 - 74. Charterhouse Turf Tidy that you get ming, Fortrose, 61; 2. Keith Wood, Hazel- Thanks to Stuart Ashworth, of head, 67; 3. Colin Burgess, Forres, 70; Amenity Technology, for donating a Veteran. 1. Allan Grant, 69 2. George Large Bottle of Champagne for the low- MORE RUBBISH Hampton, Pitlochry, 73. Apprentice. Ross est scores on par 3. This was won by Macleod, Forres, 73. Guest. Mark Mai Lathan, of Hexham GC, with a score FOR YOUR MONEY McAlpine, 62. Trade. Alex Cruickshanks, of 1 under par. The multi-functional Daval, 69 bih. Consolation. Don Dingwall. The last golf event of the year takes Nearest the pin at the 16th, winning a place at Matfen Hall G C for the annual trolley kindly donated by Titleist, Colin 4BBB match against the S E Scotland Mackay, Cruden Bay, and at the section. Cfxarteriwuse 8th,Bradley Wood, Westhill. Longest dri- ves Class 1. Neil Hampton, Class 2. Gor- J. S Richardson Turf Tidy don Mckie, St Andrews, Class 3. Brian Cocker, Alyth. The Meldrum Trophy for North West scarifies, flail mows, and then sweeps up nett aggregate was won by Gordon Another busy month in the N/W calender, Moir.St Andrews. Kevin Fowler, Fortrose, with friendly golf, serious golf and Inter- For more details send this coupon to Charterhouse Turf Machinery was the winner of the card draw for the national golf. Firstly the friendly golf Ltd, FREEPOST (GI/2283), Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1DW. BIGGA blazer. 200 Club winners were which was the annual match with the golf May £30 Brian Strachan, Auchmill, June club stewards. This was played at West £30 John Taylor, Forres, July £40 Steve Derby GC with two teams of 16. The Simpson, Fraserburgh, and August £100 result was win for the N/W greenkeepers, Richie Ewan, Nairn. Overall a great day, with some good golf played which was thank you to everyone at Grantown-on- reflected in the close scores. 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Also many thanks to held at Ramsdale Park on September 12, Purdy, won 4/3; Graeme Macdonald and many reloads on the water holes that John Walker, of Ritefeed (UK) Ltd, for with a turnout of 35 members (which John Scotney won 3/2; Phil Wilkinson floating golf balls might be a good idea. I putting up full sponsorship of the prizes, was surprisingly less than normal). and Ted Lake, halved. would like to thank Wilpshire GC for many comments were made on the high Despite difficult windy conditions some The Lambs Lawnmowers Cup was allowing us the courtesy of their course, standard of prizes on show. The results excellent golf was played with the cate- won by Barry Anderson, of Toft GC, with and the club facilities, Mike and Doreen for the days better ball competition were gory winners as follows. 37 points. He was a very late entry, only the steward and his wife for the lovely as follows: 1. Alan Baxter & Mary Welch; Category 1:1. P. Forshaw, Ramsdale hours before the competition started, but meal, and Bill and his staff for producing 2. Peter Thompson & David Brook; 3. Pk, 77-6 -71; 2. P. Billings, Cotgrave his impressive points tally was four the best greens that I have seen in a long Tony Gerrard & G Gerrard; 4. Steve Place, 82-7 -74; 3. P Tatlow, Kedleston ahead of Charlie Macdonald on 33 points. Third was Allan Buckley, Peter time. Midgley & P Hancock; 5. Colin Garnett & Pk, 80 - 6 - 74. Category 2.1.1. Need- Fell and George Venables all on 32 The prize table was once again a fine D Croll; 6. Alan Dyson & C Bottomley; 7. ham, Beedles Lake, 86 - 14 -72; 2. T. points. display thanks to our friends in the trade Dave Collins & W Murgatroyd; 8. Robin Foster,Cotgrave Place, 89 - 16 - 73; 3. and these were supplied by Richard Smith & J Peacock. M. Smith, Ramsdale Pk, 91 - 17 - 74. It was a pity our main sponsor Robin Campey, Miracle Professional, Sisis, Pat- Many thanks to Mel Guy, Dennis Category 3.1. M. Bindley, Kirby Muxloe, Lamb could not take part as he was on tissons, Gem, Premier Turf Dressings Cockburn and the rest of the committee 91 - 21 - 70; 2. C. Bates, Willesley Pk, holiday in Egypt, but thanks for donating Ltd, Martin Bros, Farmura, Rhone for their help on the day. Thanks also to 106 - 28 - 78; 3. T. Allard, Charnwood, some prizes. The other sponsors were 119 - 28 - 91. Trade and Association. 1. Poulenc, Aitkens Sports Turf, Burrows, the trade lads for bringing raffle prizes Fieldcare, Aitkens, Collier Turfcare, Banks G. Thurman, Charnwood, 81-8 -73. Topdressing, Purdy's and Chandlers. Acorn Equipment, Bathgate Top Dress- along. Nearest the pin: D. James, Scarptoft. Thanks to them all for making it a super ings, Strike Top Turf. On behalf of the Northern section I Longest Drive: R. Barker, Kirby Muxloe. day. The results were;- Best Gross. Tim would like to welcome Mr Melvin Guy, of Nolan. Best Nett. Nathan Berry, Over Greentech, on being newly elected as the The highlight of the day was seeing The day was held over one of my 55's. Bert Cross, Aggregate. Bert Cross, section's President. I am sure Mel will our Chairman chasing his scorecard favourite courses - Luffenham Heath. 2. Nett Bert Cross 3. Mark Haines 4. continue to serve the section well and across the 12th Fairway and only just This must be one of the most natural Chris Leeming 5. Tim Nolan 6. Paul carry on his hard work and effort for the retrieving it before it blew out of the courses in the country and manicured to a superb quality by Head Bertenshaw 7. Stephen Johnson. section. bounds. Greenkeeper,Dick Fogg, and his staff. The International golf was of course Dates for your diary: Winter Golf - Our section would like to thank the The course winds gradually uphill the Hayter International played between Selby GC, December 11, '96. Limited Centre Manager of Ramsdale Park, Brian through testing individual holes lined by the Americas and The Rest of the World. places book early. Annual Dinner - Jenkinson, for allowing us courtesy of Hawthorne, Gorse and Heather and you This competition required a first class Wetherby GC, March 15, '97. their course and also to Course Manager, finish with a superb par three - one of true links course and was played at West Any member wishing to volunteer for Martin Smith, and his staff, for preparing the most picturesque views in Rutland. Lancashire GC which fitted the bill per- helping out at the BTME on the 22nd - such a fine course. This hole was our nearest pin sponsored fectly. John Muir and his staff had pro- 24th January 22-24, '97 please contact A special thanks should go once again by Rhone Poulenc and won by Michael duced a course second to none, for this myself at 1 Cockley Meadows, to our sponsors Charnwood and High- Wood. the first of the Hayter International Tour- Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 OLA. Tel: meres naments played on the same lines as the 01484 519829. Lawnmower Services tor supplying us My last thanks go to the Secretary, Ian Ryder Cup. I had the pleasure of meeting Finally I would like to congratulate Phil with such a grand prize table. Also I Davenport and Luffenham Heath GC, for extending us courtesy for the day and all the competitors and many friendships Batsey, from South Bradford GC, on would like to thank all the committee providing a super meal and wine. were formed. I am sure you will have recently getting married to Amanda in members for their help on the day, espe- seen all the reports in the recent issue of Gretna Green. cially to Gavin Robson who, despite The Hayter National Finals at Greenkeeper International so I will leave Simon Heppenstall being unable to play, was willing to make Fairhaven saw John Henson and Graeme it at that and hope that this competition the long journey to be starter for the day. Macdonald represent the Midland Team. will continue for many years to come. Sheffield Congratulations to Steven Heap, of Graeme fared well in testing conditions Next was the move to Fairhaven GC In September three of our members Rothley GC, for winning this year's and picked up best gross overall -all four and fives, keeping six off his card - and for the Hayter National Tournament played in the Hayter Final at Fairhaven Hayter National Final at Fairhaven GC second nett in Category one and the where the qualifiers from five regions GC, they were Allan Allsop, Colin Hopper with a nett score of 74. Midland Team finished second. Fairhaven plus teams from Eire and Northern Ire- and Paul Neve. Two dates for next year's diary Spring GC was in great condition with the land played for the National Trophy plus Paul Neve did very well by coming Tournament and Hayter Qualifier May 1, fastest greens I have played on this year. many other prizes. The winner was second in his handicap division and he Cosby GC; September 3, Autumn Tour- The course played exceptionally long off Steven Heap from Midland Region. The came second in the overall competition. nament, Chevin GC. Thanks again to the back tees and to cap it off the wind team prize of £500 was won by the Well done Paul! both golf clubs for allowing us to stage was blowing a gale over the 6883 yards Northern Region. All three of them were members of a tournaments. course. An educational evening sponsored by winning team as the Northern Region Finally I would like to wish both British Seed Houses has been arranged team won the regional team prize, well Robert Coulter and Mark Huthwaite of Many thanks to Kim Macfie and at Mere G&CC on Tuesday December 10 done lads!! Ramsdale Park speedy recoveries after Hayter for making our stay and the tour- commencing at 7pm to be followed by a Also in September Derek McJannet their recent car accidents. nament a memorable occasion and such a success. supper. The speaker is Mike Robinson, played in the Hayter International Cup at Antony Bindley President of the seed research of Oregon West Lanes GC. Derek halved his four Please ring 01733 260297 if you have and the subject is seed breeding. There ball match and won his singles match, East of England anything that may be of interest to your is no cost and your club officials will be but the team just got beaten by the The East of England Section took home fellow greenkeepers. welcome. If you are interested please Americas. Well done Derek. the Chandlers Challenge Cup when they Graeme MacDonald contact me no later than December 3 Our congratulations also go to David defeated the East Midlands Club Secre- with names to allow for seating and Milbourne who was recently elected to taries at Blankney GC. Bucks, Berks and Oxon catering on 0151 724 5412. the BIGGA Board of Management.. It was the first win by the triumphant Well it had to happen some time, a golf Bert Cross Our Christmas competition will be greenkeepers, having narrowly lost on day that was over subscribed. We origi- held at Wortley GC on November 27. the last green last year. nally booked our Autumn Golf Tourna- Northern Please return entry forms early! Thank The result was 51/2 -21/2, but the ment for a maximum of 40 people with At our invitation day at Bingley St Ives you. secretaries got their own back by win- strong reservations about hitting the we had an excellent turn out. Thanks to Our next lecture is on December 12 at ning every ticket in the raffle. magic number. Although we were cutting Joe Baxter and his gang for turning the Rotherham GC at 2.30 pm and will be Thanks to Jim Carr for sponsoring the it fine when sending out the entry forms Wednesday, December 11. As in previ- (the phone never stopped ringing) Lee on Solent Golf Course the result 4- 2 ous years numbers will be limited to the Almost as soon as they were posted they Around the Green to the Greenkeepers well done lads and a first 80 members so to avoid disappoint- were returning through my letter box to good time was had by all. The day's the point that I had to disappoint one or events were well organised and every- ment please return your entry with the two people who left it late. The final total body thoroughly enjoyed themselves, so correct money as soon as possible and squeezed in was 50. Thanks to Studley much so that it is hoped that this will before the closing date. Wood for allowing the extra players to become an annual event, in fact Mark is The day will start as usual with golfing participate. already making arrangements for next members competing in greensome for- mat for the P. J. Flegg Trophy with non The weather forecast for the day was a year - possible venue Arelsford Golf bit dodgy (me without waterproofs sor certificates on recent courses. Course. A trophy was supplied by golfers having a guided walk of the again) But thankfully it turned out fine. It Hayter Challenge Report - When the Course Care who we thank for their gen- course with Head Greenkeeper Richard had to be said the standard of golf was Region's team of nine travelled to Black- erosity. I am told the course and espe- Wisdom. Lunch will be followed by our outstanding, with the adjudicators pool for the Final at Fairhaven GC our cially the greens were in excellent afternoon cabaret and the day will con- requiring calculators to add up the Sta- success on the course was limited with condition - well done Steve and staff. A clude with raffles. bleford points. Results: 1.D. Schillaci & the exception of Phil Wentworth who did big thank you to the catering staff who The Region's annual seminar will be M. Jones (47am & 43pm = 90 pts); 2. T. us proud by winning first prize in Cate- provided a superb meal and last but not held at Cannington College on Wednes- Hookham & T. Strange (48am & 41pm gory 2 and Bob Walker (Rock on least, the Captain, Committee and Mem- day November 27 by now you should =89pts); 3. J. Scoones & I. Scoones ( Tommy) who somehow won the longest bers for making everybody so welcome, have all received details of the seminar 50am & 38pm =88pts) drive. The trip was excellent full of good their hospitality was second to none. programme if you haven't and would like NOTE: I think its about time we food and enjoyable things. I did thank Arrangements are at present going to book your place or wish to know more appointed a handicap secretary. Any vol- them all for their support and acting as ahead in organising our Section Seminar about the programme please contact unteers phone me. fine ambassadors for the Region. at Sparsholt College on February 18, Gordon or Marion Child on 01803 Wooden Spoon: P. Gethin & M. Gethin BTME Special Express January 21-24 1997. The cost will be £15 for members 844056. 59pts 1997 - Once booked you will be hooked and £20 for non members; this includes Places on the Region's package to Many thanks to Studley Wood for on going to the main greenkeeper event. lunch. One speaker has confirmed, that BTME 97 which includes transport, their hospitality on the day. Congratula- Take advantage of our bargain offer, and is Scott MacCallum, our Editor. Last year accommodation & entry to the BTME tions to Ian and his staff for preparing don't forget those fortunate enough to speakers were of a very high calibre this show & Seminars are going fast. To the golf course, all comments from those win the £100 voucher draw can use time we hope to give you even better avoid disappointment you are advised to who played were that the greens were these towards payment to the Region's value for money. Up to now we have four return your booking form as soon as superb. I certainly holed a few putts. Special Express. You can ring for a reser- sponsors Huxleys Grass Machinery, Its, possible. Thanks to all the trade support as usual vation now. Don't leave it too long as Gem and Driving Force Leisure. These Richard Whyman especially Richard Haynes, Avoncrop, for bookings are well on the way at only companies will be showing off their taking charge of the scorecards and £125 for members. Please don't forget products, more details will be published South West Steve Denton, Pattissons, for breaking that your other half is very welcome at when known. With the busy season now over more into my partner's car to retrieve his keys! £100. Give her a break! The banquet Lastly, I have one more name to our time can be devoted to education with Definitely a sign of misspent youth. entertainer is Bobby Davro supported by list of assessors that is Simon Pickett, the report this month containing three The Rigby Taylor Final is between T. Laine Kennedy and tickets are £28 each. the Course Manager at Blacknest GC, reminders for education at National and French & G. Wheeler and P. Critchley and Westurf at Long Ashton Golf Club on this is North Hampshire. Anyone wishing Section level. J. Thorne. Good luck to both. Next golf April 30, '97 - Looking ahead to 1997 to be assessed for their NVQ's or has any The yearly educational seminar at day is the Turkey Trot & AGM to be held any ideas or comments for improving queries you should contact Simon, who I Cannington College takes place on at Calcot Park GC (Reading) on Thurs- this already popular event will be most am sure, will be only too pleased to help November 27. Many members will have day, November 28. Entry forms will be welcome, further details will be available you. While on the subject of NVQ's all received application forms for the day arriving through your letterbox soon. at a later date. our assessors in the section tell me their but if you still wish to register then Lindsay T. Anderson The Hayter Challenge Regional Final telephones have been quiet. All the please contact Gordon or Marion Child will be at Burnham & Berrow GC on June assessors in our section are qualified to on 01803 844056. SOUTH WEST 11/97. examine you on various stages of your Forms for BTME 1997 have now been AND SOUTH Into the distant future the BIGGA NVQ's - make use of them and contact distributed to all Head and Deputy Head WALES REGION National Tournament for 1999 falls to the them. NVQ's are our recognised qualifi- Greenkeepers in the Section with the Gordon Child Region to host and we are pleased to cations - they are what our employers intention that they inform their staff of Tel: 01803 844056 announce that his will be held at Royal will be looking for on our CV's when the event. If you do not have access to South West and South Wales North Devon GC, Westward Ho! on seeking new positions. one of these forms then please once Region August 1-3,1999, the oldest links course Ken Lodge again speak to Gordon or Marion Child on the above number to reserve a place The Region's Seminar, in partnership in England. with Rhone Poulenc, at Cannington Col- Marion Child Devon and Cornwall on the coach. The cost for members is lege on November 27 will include talks Over the summer months the Section £125 for three nights bed and breakfast by Paul Clifton of Rhone Poulenc, Bill South Coast conducted a survey on aspects of work- in York which includes entry to all semi- Lawson, George Brown, Gordon Irvine, Our Christmas Turkey Trot will once ing conditions and BIGGA. I'm pleased to nars and the exhibition. The cost of the an HND student and the BIGGA Road- again be held at Royal Winchester GC on inform you that the survey has now been banquet ticket which is optional is an show. Among the topics are the 50s and December 2. This will be followed by our completed and results will be available at extra £28. the year 2000. AGM - by the way the AGM is not all our sections meetings this winter. On As always educational courses at sec- Among those we would like to con- December 3 as stated in the section pro- behalf of your section committee I would tion level are available with some being gratulate this month are Ivor Scoones, gramme. On completion of the AGM like to thank all of you who spent a few arranged at present to cover PA1, PA2 Long Ashton Golf Club, who represented there is the Christmas dinner and prize minutes to complete and return the sur- First Aid etc. the Region in the Kubota Challenge at giving. All members wishing to play vey. The Hayter Final took place at The Belfry last month; Paul Jenkins, Lil- should send their handicaps and a fee of Our last summer meeting was held at Fairhaven GC on September 18 and ley Brook GC, who won the Regional £15 to Mark Webb, 12 Lime Road Arels- St Mellion International on Wednesday although there were no outright winners nomination for the Miracle Professional ford, Hants S024 9LD Tel: 01722 September 18. Course Manager, Robert for the South West Section everyone Premier Greenkeeper. We wish him luck 330277 to be received no later than three Brewer, gave members present a detailed who participated enjoyed the event. in the National Final and we express our weeks before the AGM. guided walk around the Nicklaus course Thanks once again to Hayter for their thanks to all those who took part in a A last reminder for the Regional Semi- and his maintenance compound which continued sponsorship. very close contest; the students who nar at Cannington College on November has seen a few changes over the last This year's AGM at Bristol & Clifton won the college nominations in the Toro 27 for those of you who have not booked year. Our thanks to Robert and his staff GC takes place on the November 14 with Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award in contact Gordon or Marion Child on for the excellent evening. Also, I would Rigby Taylor sponsoring the day. A and we wish the eventual winner from 01803 844056. Please make a big effort like to thank Steve Evans for his organi- morning round of golf will be followed by the Region good luck in his achieve- to attend as some very good speakers sation of our summer meetings. a short talk from a guest speaker before ments. Finally staying with education we have been arranged for you. Once again Christmas is approaching completing the day with the section would like to thank all those who have On September 12 the South Coast fast and with it our Christmas meeting AGM. There will be vacancies on the sec- achieved their D32 and D33 NVQ Asses- Greenkeepers played the Secretaries at which will be held at Okehampton GC on tion committee so any of you who feel Cast aside your cares

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J. and Oliver Seeds, Greg McHugh. Near- attend. Collins Construction Ltd was not only a est Pin - 2nd sponsored by Scotts Com- Finally the Christmas Tournament very enjoyable but also a hugely suc- pany. Nearest Pin - 3rd sponsored by takes place this year at Worlebury GC on cessful day C. J. Collins managed to Barenbrug - Ian Willett. Nearest Pin - December 12. Please find time to attend raise in the region of £1400 to be 4th sponsored by Fen Turf Dressing - this popular seasonal event. donated to St Catherine Hospice. The Morris Smith. Kevin Green man who takes the credit for this most Thanks to: Green Keeping Supply successful event is Barry Pace, from Company, Parker Hart, Grass Hopper, South Wales At the Orangery, Margam Park, near Collins, who organised teams of 10 Kings, Colliers Turf Company, Avoncrop Our recent annual match versus the Golf Swansea, recently, Celtic Mowers/ Kub- players from Kent, Surrey and Sussex to for the raffle prizes. Club Secretaries took place over the ota held an open day. compete for the inter country charity Thanks to Michael Virley for checking Southerndown golf course near Brid- The agenda was a presentation/slide trophy of which I am proud to say as the cards and Ian Willett once again for gend, the weather was superb the course demonstrations of the new Kubota range captain of the Surrey team this year we selling all those raffle tickets. Good luck could not have been better, altogether an machinery, including the superb range of returned victors by 12 clear points from with the new job Ian. excellent day! compact tractors and an explanation / the opposition which goes to prove A seminar was held at Writtle College A good equal attendance this year of 8 insight into what Celtic mowers have to which section has the best golfers. Extra on September 24 where 33 greenkeep- teams a piece resulted in a 4 1/2 to 3 1/2 offer - machinery hire, sales, repairs, as thanks go to Birch Grove House Golf ers and trade gathered to listen to Ian win for the secretaries. well as a full range of turf maintenance Course which was built by Collins and Fear, of Atterton and Ellis, talking about proved to be a real hard test of golf. Results: Gerwyn Price/Ceri Jones v P. products ie fertilisers, seed, tools, etc. the benefits of golf clubs having their Thanks to Course Manager, John Hills, Plumb/R. Bennett Lost 3/2; Andy Roach/ Then practical demonstrations of the own grinding machines, and with some for his extra efforts for the day. Malcolm Davies v D. Peak/D. Roderick presented machinery followed by a buf- good slides he made it very interesting. Won 2/1; David Gladwin/Daryl Bray v J. fet lunch, including the Grandell range The Huxley bowl came to a close with The other speaker was Ivan Miller, of Graham/G Rees Halved; David ST 30 and super b 2400. Epsom Golf Club's David Jones and John Deere, talking about servicing Jenkins/Mike Norfolk v B. Player/H. An excellent event made all the more Mark Harvey beating myself and Roger machinery. He also had some good Edmond Won by 1 hole; John so by the fact that I won first prize in the Glazier 5&4 over 36 holes. Well done to slides about the company. Phillips/Alan Richards v V. Davies/ D. raffle draw, a ghetto blaster! The only the both of you. The meeting closed about 10.30 and Lloyd Lost; Herbie Probert/ Peter downside being the RSVP's were made The Rigby Taylor Autumn Tournament we retired to the bar for our raffle. Edwards v K. Thomas/E. Evans Lost; P. by some 75 or so people and only 40 or was held this year at the Effingham GC. Thanks to: Dennis Smith, of Parker Lacey/G. Johnstone v J. Whitaker/B. so turned up! Thanks to Kim Davies, of Thanks firstly to Effingham for allowing Hart; Clive Pearson, of Gem Profes- Jones Won by 2 holes Celtic Mowers, and Colin Hennah of Kub- us to hold the event at the club, and also sional, Graham Paul, of King's Horticul- My sincere thanks to everyone for ota for their sterling work, Well done! to Rigby Taylor for their sponsorship ture and Colin White, of Avoncrop, for making the effort to turn up and ensure Amenity Land Services recently held a and to Sendmarsh Tractors for their co - the prizes that this annual event is such an enjoy- seminar day at Usk. The day being pri- sponsorship thanks to both of you for That's about it for this time. Just to able and keenly fought competition. My marily to promote a new range of your generosity not forgetting Peter say I hope we can arrange an annual thanks also to Fred Crossman for his Organic turf fertilisers and soil condition- Broadbent and his staff for turning the match between Essex and East Anglia in organisation of this fixture, it was so ers. course out in such great shape the the future. good to see Fred in attendance despite An excellent presentation and explana- course is a real credit to you all. Don't forget the AGM at Aldburgh. his recent misfortunes of health and in tion of soil science and the reactions of Results: 1. Kevin Boxall 56pts; 2.John See you all there. such good spirit. Lastly I would like to organics was made by Belgium Agrono- Mathis 55pts on court back; 3. Dougie David Wells thank everyone at the Southerndown GC mist and soil specialist Frans Pauwels. Fernie 55pts; Nearest the pin am Mike for their part in ensuring that an enjoy- This was followed by an explanation Wells, pm Steve Johnson. Longest Drive Kent able day was had by all. Gary Johnstone of each product and its function/benefit Terry Edwards First of all, apologies for missing last and his green staff for the course, Ann to the soil. This presentation was given Forthcoming events include the first month's magazine. Believe it or not I Fletcher for the feast, Jim Graham and also by a Belgian, soil specialist, Dirk winter lecture which is to be held at have been very busy. the Executive Committee of Southern- Creve. Kingswood GC on Nov 20. The lecture Our last tournament was held at down for their courtesy. An excellent informative day that was will be given by Liquid Sod on the sub- Knole Park in Sevenoaks. On a sunny Peter Gee, 36, is the new Course Man- well supported with over 40 people in ject of nutrition amongst other things day at a very picturesque golf course a ager of Langland Bay GC, near Swansea. attendance from as far afield as Worces- please try and support the evening 7 - good day was had by all. Our thanks Peter, a Kent man, comes to Langland hav- ter and Haverfordwest. 7.30pm. Dress smart and casual. must go to Mr. Hoppe, the Secretary, for ing been previously at the Ridge GC, Maid- Many thanks to all at Amenity Land The turkey trot on December 3 at arranging courtesy of the course and to stone. We wish him well in his new position. Services Limited but especially, John Guildford GC this also includes the the caterers for a fine meal. However, Double celebrations in the home of Mr Reynolds for their hospitality. AGM. the two biggest thank you's should go to and Mrs Chris Solman at present, firstly Finally we would like to congratulate Andy Arthur and his staff for presenting David Gibbs on the news that Chris has been Course Manager, Mark Proctor and his a fine course and to Bernard Diddams appointed the new Head Greenkeeper of staff at the Marriott St. Pierre Hotel Golf and Rigby Taylor for superb prizes the Cardiff GC and secondly on the and Country Club, for the success of the East Anglia again. arrival of his new baby daughter 6lb 5oz recent Solheim Cup. This was the last golf meeting of the The winners were as follows: Overall Emily Jane. Well Done!. Both courses have recently undergone season. So on the Wednesday, October Winner, N. Gillham; Best Gross, J. Bean; On Thursday, September 12, the Pon- many changes and improvements 9, 40 of us gathered at Stapleford 2. Gross - D. Kelso; 2. Nett - M. Arthur; tardawe GC played host to our Autumn including larger reservoirs, refurbishing Abbots GC in the heart of Essex to do 3. Nett. C. Latham; Longest Drive. J. Competition and Jacobsen Cup. of the 11 acre lake, overlooking the 17th battle. Our thanks to Phil Newman for Askew; Nearest Pin. N. Pullen. The day was sponsored by Keith Mor- and 18th holes and a completely new letting us use the course. The captain Details of our next tournament includ- gan Mowers of Usk. Our sincere thanks irrigation system which has been Ken Taylor for presenting the prizes, ing results will appear next month. to Keith for his continued support. Again extended to include both aprons and fair- Martin for the course being in such Our best wishes go to Callum Arthur the weather was glorious and the course ways. good nick, John the Chef and his staff, who has left Knole Park to go back to was in superb condition. A credit to The course seen by millions of view- especially, Joe. Scotland. Jamie Probert and his staff. 21 Golfers ers recently certainly looked the part. Special thanks to Rigby Taylor and Your Committee are considering start- took to the course. Superb in fact, well done! Tuckwells for sponsoring the event. ing a foursomes knock-out for 1997. Results: Jacobsen Cup - Nett 67 - Peter Lacey Thanks Mark and Neil. Please let me know if you are interested. Alan Critchton - Kington GC; Waycott On with the prize winners: We also have an opportunity to visit the Cup - Nett 67 - Richard Patterson - SOUTH EAST Cat 1. I.Alan Carter, 41 pts; 2. Andy Ransomes Factory at Ipswich. Again, let Cradoc GC; Presidents Cup - Andrew REGION Sheeham, 39 pts; 3. Richard Pride, 38 me know if interested. Roach - 70 - Haverfordwest GC. Derek Farrington pts. Cat 2.1. Tim Russell, 44 pts; 2. Ian Our next tournament is the turkey trot Our thanks to all at the Portardawe GC Tel: 01903 260956 Willett, 43 pts; 3. Sam Sylvester, 38 pts. at Darenth Valley in December. Letters for their hospitality and course courtesy, Surrey Cat 3.1. Keith Tittshall, 40 pts; 2. Wayne will be going out in November. Happy to John and Ben Morgan for the presen- September has been quite an eventful Chapman, 35 pts; 3. Todd Huddlestone autumn maintenance. tations. month as far as golfing events are con- 34 pts. Guest Prize sponsored by Huw Morgan Bourne Amenity. N. Howard, 39pts, St Andrews builds for the future he need for new greenkeep- then studied in detail with partic- roundings and the required traffic centre which allows machinery to Ting facilities at St Andrews ular emphasis being given to their flow without detracting from the be driven from one course to had been apparent for some time. position in relation to the courses. building's main function as a another without hindrance. For more than 40 years, the "Accessibility and the ease of working greenkeeping centre. Machines can also move staff looking after the original serving the three courses were "We needed to combine a low smoothly from the roadway into four courses on St Andrews Links paramount in reaching the final building, which would have mini- the greenkeeping complex en had worked out of ageing build- decision," pointed out Ian Forbes. mum impact on the landscape, route from the Eden to ings situated at the southernmost "However, selection of the best with a large internal volume to Strathtyrum or Balgove courses end of the Jubilee Course - the 18 location from an access and oper- maximise the working space from and vice versa. They can also holes laid out closest to the sea. ating point of view had to be set an available floor area of 1,000 leave the building by a different The result was that mainte- against the fact that this is a very square metres," explained Fraser door to the one by which they nance of St Andrews' four oldest sensitive area. Not only would the Smart. "This was achieved entered. courses, the Old, the New, the new greenkeeping centre be visi- through the use of an asymmetric From the beginning, the new Jubilee and the Eden, involved ble from the Old Course and the portal frame design which gave Eden Greenkeeping Centre had to crossing numerous fairways, pub- main road into the town, but it us a low eaves height, yet pro- include three main elements: lic paths and tracks and even a would also be close to the Links vided adequate internal head- Storage for greenkeeping equip- now disused railway line, a situa- Trust offices, the Golf Practice room and plenty of useable space ment, storage for buggies, and tion far from ideal, especially dur- Centre and the reception and within the span of the building." offices and facilities for green- ing the run-up to important ticket office for the three courses The major problem of low keepers, rangers and course tournaments and championships. orderlies. The logistics problem was exac- Because the main workshop erbated further in 1972 and 1993 will be housed within the new following the respective openings Jubilee building, currently under of the nine-hole Balgove and the construction, the Eden has mini- 18-hole Strathtyrum Courses - mal workshop facilities although both located inland adjacent to there is a purpose-built separate the Eden Course. The distance covered storage area for fuel, soil now being travelled from the and top dressing materials. existing Jubilee sheds to mow the While the 'C-shaped layout of most distant tees and greens was the main building has kept the almost two miles. individual internal elements sepa- "The facility had simply become rate, the greenkeepers are sharing inadequate for the staffing levels rest and wash room facilities with and the higher standards of main- the staff employed on the links to tenance demanded across the carry out support functions such links," commented St Andrews as rangering, cleansing and waste Links Manager, Ian Forbes. "It was management, painting and gen- also in completely the wrong eral repairs and maintenance. place to look after six separate This integration is proving suc- golf courses." A 2m high embankment around the facility provides an effective and economical cessful and has helped improve A decision was taken by St screen. Air circulating through ducts beneath the eaves and in the roof provide staff relations and the under- Andrews Links Trust in 1993 to five air changes an hour within the building standing of each other's role. develop two new greenkeeping Concerns about the visibility of centres. One would replace the it would be serving." eaves is providing sufficient the Eden facility from other parts existing sheds to look after the While the introduction of a new height for the movement in and of the links were answered by a Jubilee, the Old and the New working facility into the heart of out of the building of tall machin- 2m high embankment built Courses, the other would house an existing golfing centre brought ery such as tractors and digger- around virtually the complete the staff and machinery maintain- difficulties of its own, the chosen loaders. This was overcome by complex. Part of this already ing the Eden, Balgove and location did help dictate the final setting the main doorways into existed following the excavations Strathtyrum Courses. design of the building. "Being the roof, dormer fashion, with for the car park and golf practice Because there was a pressing adjacent to existing buildings and security provided by electrically- centre in 1992. The remainder need for a brand new facility trees helped," pointed out archi- operated roller shutter doors. used soil excavated in preparation close to the latter three courses, it tect, Fraser Smart. "There is no The design and positioning of for the footings for the new build- was decided that construction doubt that other sites would have the building, its internal layout ing. This gave a fast, effective should start first on the all new had far more impact on the land- and main doorways were dictated screen at considerable cost saving Eden Greenkeeping Centre. But scape." by the traffic flow through the over the trees originally planned. where should it be situated? Initial drawings of the new site and into the facility. Because In designing the building, archi- Initial plans drawn up in April greenkeeping facility had fol- the centre is serving three differ- tect Fraser Smart included several 1994 by consultant architect, lowed a design which would sit ent courses - two in one direc- interesting features. Ventilation is Fraser Smart, identified 10 possi- comfortably among the existing tion, the third in another - it was natural rather than mechanical ble locations for the new building. architecture of the area, princi- necessary to plan separate routes combining air entry ducts Six of these were quickly dis- pally low, short span, pitch roofed into and out of the building and beneath the eaves and louvered carded as being unacceptable to farm buildings with gables. Once to the Eden, Strathtyrum and Bal- air outlets within dormers set into either St Andrews or the local the final site was selected, the gove courses. This has been the roof at the same level as the planners. basic design and layout was achieved successfully by installing top of the main doors. Apart from The remaining four sites were altered to suit the immediate sur- a perimeter roadway around the complementing the overall GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 31 design, the resulting air circula- £120,000 for the associated ser- tion movement is said to give five vices and roads, St Andrews has a complete air changes an hour cost-effective unit providing one within the building. of the best greenkeeping facilities Because all of the washings go in Europe." to soakaways, proper separation • Next month, the Learning of grass, oil, fuel and silt is essen- Experience considers the design, tial to prevent soil contamination management and operation of St and waste pipe blockage. Andrews' Eden Greenkeeping Oil and fuel is handled by three Centre from the greenkeepers' filtering chambers and there is point of view also twin silt traps. Collection of grass clippings was considered a major problem and paid special THE ONE QUESTION I WOULD LIKE attention by Fraser Smart. The TO ASK OTHER GREENKEEPERS IS: solution was found in a specially- designed three-stage tumbling fil- ter comprising three chambers of gradually increasing depth through which washings passed, depositing stray grass on the way. The end result is clean water flowing to the soakaways, leaving grass behind in the regularly- emptied traps. "In the Eden Greenkeeping The main doors are set into the roof dormer-fashion to maintain a low eaves and building height in keeping with local architecture "How would you go about Centre, we have a facility which getting an annual invitation to has helped raise the all-round Forbes. 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32 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 KUBOTA CHALLENGE

After the debacle of '95 our boys improved in the '96 Kubota Challenge but they still didn't win. Scott MacCallum was there to support and record events.

aving carried the can for the Hhorrendous showing in last year's Kubota Challenge when the BIGGA team came last for the first time in the history of the event it was with trepedation that I made my way to The Belfry for the 1996 event. The news which greeted me when I arrived was extremely positive. We were in the final, having scraped through on count- back after tying four all with the secretaries. The stars were Ray- mond Day and Steven Heap who's big wins carried the day. The other news was that the final had already started and every match was out on the course. It appeared to me to be a des- perate bid to avoid my evil eye after I had "cursed" our team last year and I was still thanking my lucky stars that I possessed a thick skin. It was only then that I dis- covered that a morning instead of an afternoon start had been adopted due to the hectic Belfry schedule and the traditional drive and chip would be later in the afternoon. Hot footing it out in to the course and honing in on our lead man, Ray Day, I was about to learn that I was not going to see a great turn around in my own our our team's fortunes. Good though our men were playing the defend- ing Champions the EGU were a tough nut to crack and those in tives in this rare opportunity to can only imagine that the celebra- the early games who were receiv- represent the profession and how tions of such a stunning display ing shots from our boys were cer- did they fare individually? diluted his display in the final as tainly making them pay. • Ivor Scoones. The team Captain he succumbed by two holes - By the turn the writing was on was seven down in the final at the although in mitigation, his oppo- the wall. We were well down and turn. He found sand off the tee at nent nearly holed his third at the a collapse of Greg Norman pro- the world famous 10th and infamous 18th from across the portions was needed by the men BIGGA's photographer recorded lake. from Woodhall Spa to deprive his recovery over the water to • John Berry. Qualifying for the them of the title. rough on the right side of the team by his stunning performance Credit where credit is due our green. He also recorded his mishit in the National Tournament at magnificent eight fought well but chip which left the ball in the Seacroft but he perhaps peaked half a point from the first five rough. Unfortunately he put the too early as he lost both his games was a poor return and camera down just as Ivor chipped matches. The real tragedy was meant that the efforts of Neil in for an unlikely par. that he took souvenir pictures of Maltby and Steven Heap who pro- • Ray Day. Returned to the scene the course during his round only duced maximum points over the of his stag night a few weeks ear- to find he had no film in his cam- two days and fought back to win lier and was the man on the era. their games in the final were in match in the first round. He won • Richard Barker. Nobbled Above: Ivor Scoones collects his ball vain. 5&4 and was just one over par in Antony Bindley, his First Assistant after chipping in at the 10th. So who were our representa- difficult conditions in doing so. I at Kirby Muxloe, to get in the Top picture: Guess who! CHALLENGE

team as a last minute reserve and give him yet another picture in the magazine. Unfortunately he too, despite having an excellent season, lost both of his matches. He did, though, go down the last in both of them. • Scott Ballantyne. Came from two down with two to play to grab the half point in the final and at least by the man to avoid the whitewash as we were already four nil down at the time. • Roger Willars. The only sur- vivor from last year's humiliation. Won his first game but was the victim of a strange virus which affected his co-ordination the night before the final. At 2.30am he totally missed his mouth with a bacardi and coke, splashed it all over the bar and had to fork out £1.90 for a replacement. Remark- ably his co-ordination returned sufficiently to make it to the first tee on the final but his brave fight came to an unsatisfactory conclu- sion on the 16th green. • Neil Maltby. Showed his team mates what conscientious profes- sionalism can do by staying on soft drinks and being in bed by Above: Neil Maltby, the first greenkeeper to record a win in the final. Below: At least we won the drive and chip! 10 the night before the final. He was rewarded by a 100% record • Steven Heap. Carried on the ensure that the countback went romped home with time to spare and being the first greenkeeper form he showed in winning indi- in our favour. The Kubota Challenge is a firm to record a win in the final. He vidual honours in the Hayter It was a marked improvement feature on the calendar and was also a star at the dinner National Final at Fairhaven to on last year's showing when we although there was a change this because being from Doncaster he also record full points. His 5&4 came last but bearing in mind it year with Brian Hurtley now was able to translate the jokes of victory in the semi final along required a countback to reach the enjoying his well earned retire- the excellent Duggie Brown, also with Ray Day's similar victory final there is improvement ment, Rene Orban took up the from "Donnie", for the rest of the margin helped required to reach again the reins and immediately displayed team. giddy heights when we a genuine feel for an event which won it five years in a row should ensure it continues well to '89 and three times in a into the next millenium. row to '93. It is now three All those, greenkeepers, secre- years since the cup has taries English Golf Union and resided at Aldwark Manor Golf Foundation representatives the longest barren patch who have played since 1983 will we have suffered in the certainly hope so. event's 14 year history. The one saving grace continues to be the THE ONE QUESTION I WOULD LIKE drive and pitch where TO ASK OTHER GREENKEEPERS IS: despite a severe handi- cap with regards to equipment we won convincingly. Behind the wheel of a Kubota our men are as at home as Chopin at the piano or Gazza in an early bath and, complimented by skill with the wedge "How do you combat disease?" that they hadn't dis- Steven Heaps, Rothey Park played earlier, they Education Update Ecology on the course: BY KEN RICHARDSON always a lot to learn

ollowing on from the very and implement Best Management not have any material to support talks on ecological management Fsuccessful, but tiring, Practice guidelines will be eligi- the anti golf lobby. and by commissioning a training regional finals of the TORO/ ble for recognition in the form of How does all of this affect video which will complement the Lely/PGA European Tour Student a green flag award, BIGGA, its members and all golf aforementioned book. These ini- of the Year Competition and prior b. An environmental dimension to greenkeepers? Pressure from tiatives should give greenkeepers to the start of this year's Regional the Ryder Cup. The focal point governments, the general public the knowledge and skills needed Supervisory Management for the launch of the Scheme will and pressure groups will not go to conduct an ecological survey, Courses, in Scotland, I attended be a major public awareness ini- away. The EGA Golf Ecology Unit produce an ecological manage- an interesting and informative tiative in association with the initiative will make European ment plan and follow the green- seminar on golf course ecology, Ryder Cup at Valderrama, Spain, Golf Courses think about and keeping practices needed to at the Royal Holloway College, in September 1997. The aim of perhaps change the way that golf ensure that golf courses continue University of London. the campaign will be to raise the courses are managed. Golfers will to be assets to the environment. awareness of not only golfers and expect to see courses managed in Many of the delegates at this Audubon International all those involved in the golf ecologically sound ways and golf seminar were from non-golf, Golf Ecology Seminar industry but also to show the greenkeepers will have to adapt environmental backgrounds and 26 September 1996 general public that golf courses their skills to meet these it was obvious that the message Audubon International is the do have a major part to play in demands. BIGGA recognised the that golf courses could be great major ecological organisation in preserving the ecological balance need to make greenkeepers more assets to the environment was the USA. by using best management prac- aware of the need for ecological not getting across. It can only be Together with the United tices on the golf course. management by the launch of its hoped that the efforts of the EGA, States Golf Association, they have Best Management Practice for the book A Practical Guide to the the Home Golf Unions, the R&A initiated a Cooperative Sanctuary Protection of Natural Resources on Ecological Management of Golf and BIGGA in educating golfers, System which aims to encourage Golf Courses Courses, in cooperation with the greenkeepers and the general golf courses,in the USA, to oper- Because of continuing public con- Sports Ttirf Research Institute, public make sure that the posi- ate to an ecologically responsible cerns, general awareness and inclusion of speakers at the tive contribution that golf courses management plan. media pressure, golf course man- National Education Conference make to the environment is The aims are to preserve bio- agement decisions of the future and Seminar Programme giving recognised. logical diversity, reduce depen- will have to be based on sound dence on non-renewable ecological practices. In many resources, increase natural habi- peoples eyes, golf courses are tat and protect water quality and gross polluters and energy quantity. wasters but those with a knowl- The European Golf Association edge of turfgrasses can offer Ecology Unit, which was estab- many positive aspects of golf IF I WERE lished in January 1994, was courses and golf. Dr Charles Pea- developed in recognition of the cock, from North Carolina State need for a coordinated European University gave an example of approach to environmental issues how public perception can be A WEED in golf. The EGA Ecology unit influenced by the popular press aims to establish a solid factual printing ill informed and, some- understanding of the environ- times, completely untrue infor- mental attributes of golf courses, mation. The following I'D BE to develop the environmental information was printed in a aspects of golf courses, to encour- newspaper in North Carolina: age a higher standard of environ- "City sewage, industrial waste- mental performance and to water, farm fertilisers, livestock TREMBLING provide a contribution to envi- manure and lawn and golf course ronmental debate in Europe. The chemicals are changing the EGA Ecology Unit hopes to Neuse River, choking it with realise some of these aims by ini- Nitrogen and Phosphorus". IN MY tiating its Pan European Environ- When the reporter was ques- mental Management Programme tioned about research which for golf courses. There will be showed that any of the river's two key components to this pro- pollution problems were associ- ROOTS gramme: ated with turfgrass or golf a. A Green Flag Campaign for courses she admitted that she European Golf Courses. This will had made generalisations. How- be in the form of a voluntary ever, the damage was done and Environmental Management Pro- the public linked pollution of a gramme based on the principles river to golf courses. To prevent of the Eco Management and this type of misinformation being Audit Scheme and the highly suc- published, golf course managers cessful Audubon Cooperative will need to be proactive and Sanctuary Programme. Golf develop sound ecological man- Clubs which engage to improve agement plans to ensure that the their environmental performance media and the general public do An excellent piece of farmland, a superb location and a supreme attention to detail have combined to produce a new course From little acorns... destined to be a winner. As Scott MacCallum discovered. hen the Demand for Golf Wwas first published by the R&A in the mid '80s it was as if the starting pistol had gone in a great race for land owners and developers to produce the "biggest", the "best ever", the "most expensive" golf courses yet seen in the country THE OAKS With the benefit of hindsight the sight of white elephants and smell of burnt fingers were almost inevitable but it was easy to sym- pathise with those who tried and has grown failed at the time. To compete with the Turnber- rys, Wentworths, Sunningdales many new clubs could claim that and St Andrews of this world within four months of opening with their rich history and world the gates? renown new courses used differ- The course was built by Fox ent tacks to attract members - Plant, of Lincoln, a company most expensive memberships, big which had built its own course name designers, signature holes, near Birmingham about two years five star clubhouses. All to grab before. publicity and entice golfers to "They were absolutely invalu- part with their money and join. able when it came to credibility The problem was that the for the course and when they investment required was colossal began building they came in and the competition among new with a lot of equipment and it clubs huge and, ironically, no was built quickly." explained matter the quality of the final Robert. product many golfers would still "The grass seed was one of the rather become members of a tra- biggest decisions we had to make ditional members' club given the and we looked at a number of opportunity. golf clubs, visited the STRI and Robert Knut is one of the new most of the major seed breeders breed of golf developer who at their own trial sites before watched the banks and third par- making making up our minds," ties move in to rescue magnifi- said Robert whose family are also cent, but failing, courses and seed merchants. paying a fraction of the initial "My brother, father and I went cost to do so. He watched and he to Bingley twice and we each learned and he constructed identified what we thought were proper business plans before the best grasses and we were beginning his own course. unanimous each time. So in the Like many of its impoverished end it was easy." older colleagues The Oaks is an They went with Barenbrug in outstanding golf course and no the end and have been impressed expense has been spared. Unlike with the "hands-on" attention of the others steps were taken to Michel Mulder who frequently minimise the possibility of finan- popped in on the course to check cial collapse. on progress of his grass. For one thing The Oaks is sited "Being a specialist grass seed just north of Selby, in Aughton, company as well as farmers our- close to York, close also to the A1 The well maintained entrance selves made us look harder than and the M62. some people would have done "We counted the chimney pots," with the clubs which had big "We worked out how many of when it came to seed. We had explained Robert. It's a nice way waiting lists like Fulford, Stren- the staff were likely to be golfers contacts in the trade ourselves of saying that the demand was sall, Ganton, Selby and Brough," and that they would require but the odd thing was that we gauged before any other move he said. somewhere to play golf. It was had never dealt with Barenbrug," was made. "We were convinced that there one of the main reasons we explained Robert. "Primarily we thought we had a is always a demand if the job is decided to go ahead." The greens and greens sur- block of land which was suitable done right. You just have to avoid As it turned out the "new rounds were both sown with the for a golf course with woods and getting cold feet.' golfers to the area" would not same mix - 20% Lance, browntop some water and being situated The feasibility study was so have been required as around bent; 40% Barcrown, slender where we are we felt that there wide ranging it also took into 85% of the membership has come creeping red fescue and 40% was demand for another course account the fact that the Central from neighbouring golf clubs and Baragreen, chewings fescue - to around York. Science Laboratories and the Min- the The Oaks opened with a full reduce the chances of invasion by "We knew we had to go to the istry of Agriculture had relocated membership of over 640. They poa and as an added insurance top end of the market to compete to York from London. even have a waiting list. How we had three men for three weeks 36 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 The team: Assistant Richard Webster, First Assistant Nigel Tate and Head Greenkeeper Philip Young

so there is no strimming while up and down with a hand pushed wherever possible jobs can be fertiliser spreader and there is no mechanised. proper speed monitor. The speed The course was designed and could vary depending up how constructed to be maintenance tired he was that day. With proper friendly and manageable by the speed recording equipment and full time green staff of three - doing it in a vehicle 100% accu- Head Greenkeeper Philip Young, racy can be achieved and the job First Assistant Nigel Tate and done much quicker. Assistant Richard Webster. "My tractor man who does the "Philip and the team work on spraying on the golf course can tees, greens, fairways and take the sprayer to within half an bunkers while we have someone inch of a green and you can do a in the summer months who does job in four hours what it would nothing but cut rough and semi take three days to do by hand." rough. There is no strimming to They use liquids on The Oaks be done. Trees all have rough up because of the accuracy it affords to the bottom of them while and because they can tailor a liq- slopes are all shallow enough to uid by adding iron, sulphur or allow them to be cut by ride-ons any of the trace elements and and all greens and tees can also applying them in one applica- be cut by ride-ons. We don't have tion. who spent all day on their hands chewings fescue; 25% Barnica, steps up to tees because that cre- "I am absolutely delighted with and knees roguing poa by hand. chewings fescue; 20% Limousine, ates wear areas and again the the way the golf course and the "We took the attitude that it we smooth stalked meadow grass areas around them would have to club has established itself so start as near perfect as we can we and 10% Highland, browntop hand cut." quickly - we already have 39 sin- will try and keep on top of it. It's bent - because it allowed us more Farm staff can also be brought gle figure handicappers in the an on-going problem so we had a flexibility as to where to put the in to assist in non-greenkeeping club one of the highest number in rule that every time the green rough and meant less compaction work like dyke building if the the area," explained Robert, was cut a dozen meadow grasses at the sowing stage. need arises. whose bid to become one of had to be rogued out. "We said from day one that we Robert has brought some agri- them, admittedly from a standing "We decided not to go with would reduce compaction and cultural practices to the job of start, is hampered by an inability dedicated rough mix - they went use light vehicles and special maintaining golf courses. to find time to play on his own with fairway mix is 25% Bar- tyres." "On the measuring side green- golf course. crown; 20% Barumba/Bargreen, "Trees have rough round them keepers have traditionally walked You can be sure that like the famous trees which share the club's name The Oaks will be become ever more impressive with time and become an estab- lished part of the golfing commu- nity of the area.

EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

Two 6x4 John Deere Gators One John Deere 2243 Diesel Greens Mower One John Deere 2243 Petrol Greens Mower (Tees and Approaches) One Toro Reelmaster 6500-D Fairway Mower One Sabo Roberine Continent 400-3D Triple Mower Three Ransomes Greenspro 22 Hand mowers One Lastec F Deck Articulator One Huxley TR 84 Three gang Hydraulic Reel Mower One Wessex Trailed Rotary Mower One Kubota L4200 4WD Tractor One Massey Ferguson 1210 4WD Tractor OneBlecTop Dresser One Techneat six metre sprayer One Kubota LA680 Loader Rough is allowed to grow around trees to ease maintenance By Roland Taylor Quality standard over all outcome was that the Today, turbo-charged units are ecause engines are, in a It was back in the seventies that quality of engines, regardless of begin to appear as a result of Bmajority of cases, only com- we began to see changes in where they were produced, manufacturers requiring high ponent part of any piece of mech- engine design - these were greatly improved. engine output without increased anised equipment - albeit the mainlyENGINE in small industrial units Throughout this period an weight or dimensionsS. A supe r most vital one - their importance many of which were fitted to increasing number of companies turbo-charger can be a mechani- is often taken for granted by end lawn mowers. Engine manufac- began producing outdoor-power- cal unit or is more likely to be dri- users. turers, including some UK compa- equipment, especially grass cut- ven by the exhaust gases. These Only when they refuse to nies, had been supplying this ting machinery. Each new product pass through an impeller which respond to the turn of the ignition market for a number of years, but launch set the competition the drives a compressor to produce key do they come under the spot- it was the entry of Japanese com- challenge to improve the concept the necessary pressure that is light. The modern engine is panies that was to play a major further. Engine producers were required to deliver fuel into the required to produce sufficient part in it at this stage. What they under pressure to come up with combustion chamber. power to drive sophisticated trans- bought to the marketplace was new innovations such as increas- mission systems, hydraulics and not so much innovation, but qual- ing power output, but not weight Legislation calls the tune cutting mechanisms. Development ity. Using the latest in precision or over-all dimensions. It is dur- In recent years legislation, espe- and technology over the last two manufacturing they produced ing this period we see some big cially in America and some coun- decades have produced a com- extremely high quality engines. changes. tries in Europe, has meant engine pact, lightweight power unit, As a result, other manufacturers designers have had to find ways which has a cleaner and more effi- soon realised they had to respond All-round better starting of reducing exhaust emissions, cient internal combustion process quickly to the situation. This Early two-stroke engines had noise and vibration without than its predecessor. However, this meant considerable investments been anathema in the industry. affecting performance. Not an method of producing power still in engineering processes and They were often inefficient, diffi- easy task, as the levels of these has a long way to go and in the machine tooling. Unfortunately, cult to start and keep running for three factors are being continu- meantime will continue to be one as with the motor cycle industry, long periods. The development of ally reviewed and reduced. This of the top items on the environ- it heralded the demise of UK equipment that required this type again has lead to a host of new mentalists' 'clean up your act' list. small engine manufacturers. The of engine such as chain saws, developments. brushcutters and hedge trimmers demanded changes. Today, the Design modern two-stroke is found on a Most single cylinder petrol wide range of machinery and engines now have overhead TIRED OF SPREADING BY HAND, gives very few problems. valves. This configuration not OR WET MATERIAL STICKING IN With the introduction of elec- only reduces the over-all size of A TIRED MACHINE? tronic ignition contact breaker the unit, it is said to also enable points were eliminated and the the fuel/air mixture easier access engine's performance and starting to the cylinder and likewise the was dramatically improved. On burnt gases can escape faster - larger machines electric starters both contributing to a more effi- were soon fitted as a standard cient performance. feature. Lower emissions Diesel development The combustion process in itself is One of the biggest changes was very wasteful and a lot of on the diesel engine front, espe- unburned fuel is passed into the cially the single cylinder air atmosphere in the form of gases. cooled units. Up to this point they These are Carbon Monoxide had been heavy cumbersome (CO), Hydrocarbons and Nitric units that were ideal where a Oxides (HC+NO). Reductions in steady output was required. On their levels will depend on: machinery, especially rotary mow- 1. The efficiency of the engine's ers, they failed to respond fast carburettor system. Rich fuel mix- enough when placed under load. tures mean higher levels of emis- The advent of a small fuel injector sions. Unfortunately lean and redesigned combustion mixtures result in loss of power chamber, plus the use of light- and starting problems, so design- Call Ultra Plant for a demonstration of the weight alloys, eventually pro- ers have had to find a fine bal- Ultra Spreader. duced an engine that was on par ance between the two on the with its petrol cousins. latest models. Poorly maintained Used on Murrayfield, Lansdown Road, Cardiff Mainly because of the savings or worn engines will also be emit- Arms Park and most major contractors in the UK in fuel costs, increasing numbers ting high levels of emissions. of commercial users were 2. Fitting a catalytic converter will Tel: 01868 747582 demanding diesel powered reduce emission levels. These are AD machines and twin and triple becoming more commonly avail- REF 35b Farlough Road, Newmills, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, cylinder water-cooled engines able for smaller engines, but are 473 N. Ireland BT71 4DU began appearing on larger grass at present a relatively expensive cutting equipment. addition. There are a number of 38 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 1997 STYLE can not only advise on the best course of action but also may have some attractive packages to offer.

Other environmentally friendly actions • Maintaining equipment, espe- cially engines, to the highest of standards will always pay divi- dends. • Air filters. A dirty or blocked air filter makes the mixture richer and as a result exhaust emission rises dramatically. Fuel consump- tion rises and starting becomes difficult whilst performance dete- riorates. Therefore, clean air fil- ters regularly, especially in dry dusty conditions. • Fuel. Use the correct two-stroke mixture. Clear up any spillage immediately as these are one of the worst forms of atmosphere pollution. Ensure carburettor set- tings are regularly checked as these are vital to maintaining the Smokeless two-stroke oil only produces water vapour and carbon dioxide. The problem of noxious oil smoke is eliminated lowest levels of pollution possible. types available and these gener- components plus specialist two courses of action that could • Oil. Keep at the correct level ally resemble either a tight coil of mountings reduce the levels of be considered. Firstly the and change at the recommended corrugated cardboard or a vibration from an engine. On small machine is replaced with the lat- intervals. Oil contributes towards sponge. The idea is to produce power units fitted to chain saws, est version, but funds may not be keeping the engine running at the the biggest surface area possible brushcutters and hedge trimmers, available for this solution. An correct temperature. Use a in a small space. Ceramics or improved damping systems pro- alternative answer is to fit a new smokeless oil in two-stroke mix- stainless steel forms the base vide extra operator comfort. engine, but before taking this tures. structure to which is applied a All this mainly applies to new route there are a number of fac- • Cooling systems. On air-cooled coating of precious metal. Once engines and equipment so what tors that need to be considered. engines the fins around the cylin- the catalytic converter reaches about all those machines that are What is the condition of the rest of der head need to be kept free of operating temperature it inciner- already in operation? the machine? It is pointless to replace debris as blockages in these cause ates the emissions turning them There are a number of things that the power unit then find other com- the engine to run hot and pro- into non-polluting compounds. greenkeepers can do that will not ponents, transmission drives or cut- duce more pollution. Units, espe- 3. In the case of two-stroke only contribute towards a cleaner ting mechanism breakdown because cially diesel, are generally engines there are now available environment but help towards get- they too are worn out. water-cooled and the radiators on smokeless oils. These are pro- ting the optimum performance from The unit you are considering these need to be kept free of grass duced from a gas. When the their equipment with the minimum using will need to fit into the clippings and dirt. oil/petrol mixture is burnt in the of engine downtime. existing engine compartment • General. Regularly attend to combustion chamber it reverts without major modifications. any components that require back to its original form and is Re-powering equipment Engine suppliers usually have list greasing, oiling or adjustment. It emitted from the engine as water The engine's performance is at of suitable replacement power reduces any strain placed on the vapour and carbon dioxide. the heart of any piece of equip- units plus any modification kits power unit. In addition to reduc- ment's performance. When this that may be necessary. ing pollution, this is good machin- Noise starts to deteriorate it can have The advantages of taking this ery management and makes for a Improved exhaust systems, sound the following affects: course of action are: more efficient and productive proofing materials and engine • There is marked difference in 1.The latest model of engine is operation. speed have a bearing on the the quality of finish installed with all the latest bene- The race is on to find an alter- amount of noise produced. Many • Operations take longer fits. It will carry a warranty. native to the internal combustion manufacturers are now putting • Starting becomes difficult 2. Compared with replacing the engine, but in the foreseeable larger power units on machines • Fuel and oil consumption whole machine it will be a very future it is likely to continue as so that even when under load the increase much less costly exercise. the major source of power for engine is working well within its • Emission levels rise 3. The efficiency and performance most professional amenity equip- capacity, thus keeping the noise • More pressure is placed on the of the machine is greatly ment. However, whilst the basic emitted to a minimum. Inciden- machine's other components improved. principle is unlikely to change, tally this can also affect the • The risk of a breakdown at a 4. 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G E Adamson RYAN GA 30 Grass Machinery AERATOR MACHINERY FOR SALE Ryan Greensaire 24 hollow corer.... £3250 Approximately three years old. ERRINGTONS Jacobsen 3910 Fairway Mower 2WD ..£14,450 Ransomes Super 51 Certes £1150 New engine fitted October 1996. HORTICULTURAL Jacobsen ST511 Fairway Mower c/w 5 blade Ransomes 180D diesel triple-fixed and 10 blade units £18,950 or floating heads £2950 In excellent condition - can be Dealers for Toro Profesional seen working. John Deere 755 c/w Cab £5,950 Ransomes TM80 slitter - new Turf Equipment. John Deere 855 c/w Cab, low hours £8,750 7" blades or spoons £875 £6,000 Ex-Demo Machinery for sale. Kawasaki Mule 1000 £2,950 Sisis A04/S slitter c/w rear rollers £950 Tel: 0113 2562530 or 0860 816918 Toro 3000D Greensmower, choice of four, fully 1x Vicon Spreader c/w frame for Sisis FTA/4 fine aerator - hollow tines. £875 serviced from £7,500 Toro Workman or Cushman Truckster Toro 216D 1995, 3WD, low hours £8,950 Cushman topdresser (choice) £975 or Tractor. Cost new £2955, Large selection of tractors, grasscutting Tel/Fax: 01995 640180 End of Season Sale our price £2000 • VAT. and turf maintenance equipment available, Toro Hydroject £15000 telephone or fax for details 1x Hardi 600 AMPS Sprayer Tel: 01260 224568 MACHINERY FOR SALE Toro Workman £12000 (Ex Demo) to fit Toro Workman £13500 Fax: 01260 224791 BIG JOHN 32-3P Toro Fairway Aerator c/w Jack Legs, Hydro Boom. Toro Greens Aerator £8500 Cost new: £4855, TREE SPADE li mtr Vertidrain £10000 our price £3600 • VAT. FOR SALE TWOSE TURF Toro 3200D £15500 CONDITIONER Toro 5300 4wd £21000 1x Coremaster 6/90 Toro 216D 3wd 8Bld £11500 Pedestrian Aerator c/w W Hollow TORO MODUS T PRESSURE Kubota LB 3250 £9000 Tines. Ex stock C6400 4- VAT. FRAME WITH Kubota Grandel MP' Reg £14000 RRP £7975 HYDROJECT TERRACORE AND Hi Tip Trailer £3000 AERATOR Metermatic FW15B £3500 Telephone 0116 273 0421 620 hours All good condition Dealer Serviced D & E Turf 01388 608620 Excellent Condition East Dorset Golf Club Tel: 01929 472244 £9250 +VAT Fax: 01929 471294

Day : 01159 205640 Purg^HS Grass Machinery Eve: 01623 490365 JACOBSEN DISTRIBUTORS Largest selection of professional used and reconditioned grass Wanted machinery in the Midlands Toro Greensmaster 3000D. Superb HIPER GOLF condition: £8,750 Remember: BIGGA now accepts credit WANTED Jacobsen Tri-king Diesel, 3WD, cards - the convenient way to pay for John Deere Turf Equipment superb condition from £4,950 Verti-Drains, Verti-Seeds, Pedestrians Jacobsen Greensking, power steer, magazine or membership subscriptions Ryan: GA24, GA30, Sod Cutter, new Kubota diesel engine: £8,995 Renovaire, Mataway, Overseeder Ransomers 5 unit Sports cutter as well as to buy BIGGA merchandise. Turfco: Mete-R-Matic from £2,995 ANY CONDITION CONSIDERED Jacobsen Turfcat diesel, For details, call 01347 838581 Tel: Int. Code: +34 52 81 23 35 50 or 60 inch flail: £5,950 Fax: Int. Code: +34 52 81 78 73 (SPAIN) CONTACT CHRIS BRYDEN 01777 704275 Servicing EVENINGS: 0115 920 9401

WINTER SERVICING 21 year old greenkeeper, Well qualified Greenkeeper. and SHARPENING four years' experience, Aged 27. 10 years working experience. * Free appraisals and estimates qualified to City & Guilds 1, * Free collection and delivery NVQ Level 2 and PA1. National Certificate in (within 75 miles of Milton Keynes) Experienced in golf course Greenkeeping (12 month full time course) and City & USED MACHINERY - SPARE PARTS construction and Guilds I and \\. - REFURBS + MODS A SPECIALITY maintenance. Spraying cerificates. ADVANCED TURF MACHINERY I am hard working, honest, Experienced in working with Tel: Milton Keynes (01908) 281660 BTME Hotline 01347 838581 reliable and will make a good clay based and USGA addition to any working greens. Experienced in Mower Spares team. Willing to make a move construction, and bringing to anywhere in UK. new course into play. Seeking employment in UK. Box No JS 54/96, BIGGA, Aldwark Box No JS 53/96, BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF Manor, Aldwark. Alne, York Y06 2NF DECEMBER Ambitious and enthusiastic 26 year old SPECIAL with four years in greenkeeping profession. RANSOMES REAL PARTS Qualifications include City OFFER & Guilds phase II and IV. Real savings with Ransomes Real Parts Sound knowledge of golf course maintenance and January 22-24, 1997 on Chains. golf course construction. ft'« getting closer Seeks challenging all the time! position in UK or abroad. BTME Hotline 01347 838581 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL Box No JS 52/96, BIGGA, Aldwark DEALER FOR DETAILS Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF RECRUITMENT

North Foreland Golf Club requires an

MODULAFORM ASSISIANT GREENKEEPER For Open Championship Final Qualifying Course. BUILDINGS The applicant would need suitable experience or qualifications. for Quality, Choice and Style BIGGA rates apply. No accommodation. Apply in writing with CV to: * TRACTOR SHEDS * STORAGE BUILDINGS Head Greenkeeper, North Foreland Golf Club, * OFFICES Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3PU * CLUB HOUSES * HALFWAY HOUSES The North Shore Golf Club Skegness, Lines requires a • Secure & Adaptable • Traditional build if required • Designed, manufactured, delivered & erected »Base laying service • Full mechanical & electrical package • Hundreds of different styles QUALIFIED HEAD

PHONE FOR A FREE COLOUR BROCHURE GREENKEEPER for its 18 hole long established very popular course. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of maintenance of Tel: (0113) 286 3375 links as well as parkland, and be experienced in personnel leadership, motivation, irrigation, turf maintenance and machine maintenance. Fax: (0113) 286 3377 Applications in writing with full CV including current salary to: AD I REFI The Company Secretary, Mitchell Leisure Inv. Ltd., Skegness Pier, 487 r GREEN LANE • GARFORTH • LEEDS LS25 2AE Grand Parade, Skegness, Lines PE25 2UE

Colville Park Golf Club requires a Clothing and Footwear HEAD GREENKEEPER Applicants must be experienced in all aspects of WEAR FOR ALL SEASONS greenkeeping, properly qualified and have the ability to lead, motivate and work with existing staff. • Protective footwear and clothing Applications in writing to include full CV to: The Golf Club Secretary, Colville Park Golf Club, Jerviston • Foul weather wear Estate, Motherwell ML1 4UG • Chain saw trousers • Drivers suits • Protective headgear

For staff recognition and security on the course choose co-ordinated clothing from Course Wear. Logos and emblems can be applied to most items. International Call Louise or Amanda on: THE NEW APPROACH TO GREENSTAFF CLOTHING Parkway House, Worth Way, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD21 5LD AD Tel: 01535 611103. Fax: 01535 611546 REF 01347 838581 524 RECRUITMENT

Pleasington Golf Club

requires a DESIGN ENGINEERS HEAD GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION GREENKEEPER

Due to increased business and expansion, we are Pleasington, near Blackburn in Lancashire, is one of seeking two motivated individuals who are willing the best inland courses in the North of England. to join our successful design team. The head greenkeeper will be a fully qualified Preferred applicants shall have proven experience experienced greenkeeper able to maintain the in golf course irrigation system design, a proven course to the highest standards, successfully track record with two to four years' experience in manage course improvement and development, design, plus interpersonal skills are required. The and generally be a sound organiser. successful applicant should have CAD skills and be computer literate. Application forms may be obtained from:

Please send application with CV to: The Honorary Secretary Richard Pocock Pleasington Golf Club Contract Sales Manager Pleasington Watermation Sprinkler & Controls Ltd Blackburn Tongham Road Lancashire BB2 5JF Aldershot Telephone: (01254) 202177 Hants GU12 4AA

Haggs Castle Golf Club Upton-by-Chester Golf Club MECHANIC/GREENKEEPER require a Required to service and maintain a full range of greenkeeping HEAD GREENKEEPER machinery. Experience in cylinder grinding is essential. A busy 18 hole Parkland Course require applicants with recognised qualifications and sound knowledge of modem greenkeeping methods. Experience in course Basic knowledge or experience in greenkeeping maintenance, organisational skills and ability to maintain a wide range of modem would be an advantage. machinery essential. Salary negotiable. Apply in writing with CV to: Salary negotiable according to experience and qualifications. Applications in writing with full CV to be sent to: The Secretary Mr John B Durban, Secretary, Upton-by-Chester Golf Club, Haggs Castle Golf Club Upton Lane, Chester CH2 1EE 70 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow G41 4SN Closing date for applications: 30th November 1996

An unique opportunity to specialise in Sutton Green Golf Club an aspect of golf course management requires an A young, growing organisation directly involved in contract golf course management require an additional team member who is able to: • Work on own initiative ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER • Show an eye for detail and perform work to high standards Minimum qualifications Greenkeeping to Phase I and II, in • Be reliable and flexible • Become a key team player addition, both PA1 and PA2 Spraying Certificates plus full driving licence. The work will centre in and around the South of England but travel outside this boundary can be expected. Applicants must be experienced in all aspects Salary based on BIGGA recommended rates. of Greenkeeping, hold PA1 and PA2 and a full, clean driving licence.

If you are interested in receiving more details, please reply in writing Applications in writing with CV to: with current CV to: Head Greenkeeper, Sutton Green Golf Club, New Lane, Box Number Rlll/96, Greenkeeper International, BIGGA, Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, York Y06 2NF Sutton Green, Nr Guildford, Surrey GU4 7QT RECRUITMENT GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT ARZAGA GOLF CLUB, ITALY EXCELLENT PACKAGE NEGOTIABLE

EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH QUALITY INDIVIDUAL TO SPEARHEAD THE MAINTENANCE OF THIS NEW JACK NICKLAUS II DESIGNED 27 HOLE GOLF COURSE LOCATED NEAR THE LAKE OF GARDA, BRESCIA PROVINCE, ITALY.

THE GOLF COURSE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE APPOINTED TO COMMENCE IN MARCH 1997 PRIOR TO THE FINAL SEEDING PREPARATIONS. THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO GROW-IN A BENT GRASS GOLF COURSE, MAINTAIN A FIRST RATE GOLF COURSE AND DEVELOP A COMMITTED AND HIGH QUALITY GREENKEEPING STAFF.

THIS DEVELOPMENT IS ITALY'S FIRST PUBLIC ACCESS AND FIVE STAR HOTEL BASED GOLF COURSE

AND IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN FOR PLAY IN SUMMER 1998.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated individual demonstrating a successful greenkeeping background including: An excellent working knowledge of growing in high quality • Maintenance of health and safety requirements golf courses with USGA specification greens Supervision and development training for all greenkeeping Full knowledge of modern golf course management practices staff

Experience in managing creeping bent grass golf courses The appointment will be for an initial period of three years. APPLICATIONS WITH A FULL CURRICULUM VITAE TO: Excellent organisational and communication skills, the Ref: LG1 ability to speak Italian will be an advantage. Mercator Recruitment The Glassmill, 1 Battersea Bridge Road, London SW11 3BZ Preparation and control of budgets OR FAX ON +44 (0) 171 924 5169

The Mercator Group

Golf und Country Club Seddiner See in Berlin, Germany, requires applicants for: AMENITY SALES REPRESENTATIVE HEAD GREENKEEPER £ neg + car + benefits, N England/Scotland Levington Horticulture Ltd is .the market leader in the manufacture and supply of high quality AND EXPERIENCED branded products to both amateur and professional gardening markets. In the Professional market, our customers are professional growers, local authorities and ASSISTANTS sports/leisure facilities which encompass golf courses, bowls clubs, etc. Positioned close to the city of Berlin, the 18 holes is one of a A rare opportunity now exists in our Amenity team pair of championship courses situated on the banks of the for a sales professional living in the West Yorkshire Seddiner See, with golf facilities which also include a 4 hole region. Ideally aged 25-40, you should possess academy, driving range and two putting greens. The position the flair, drive and ambition to sell strongly branded fertilizers and chemicals used in the care reports directly to the Course Superintendent and is and maintenance of turf. A background knowledge responsible for the maintenance and development of of horticulture/agriculture would be particularly 18 championship holes. advantageous, but of equal importance is a demonstrable record of sales ach-ievement. The successful candidate will possess recognised Applicants not already possessing the BASIS qualifications and be able to organise and motivate qualification will be required to achieve this level of competence with the Company's financial his own team on a daily basis. A knowledge of German support. would be advantageous. Our competitive benefits package includes a fully- expensed company car, 25 days holiday, Interested candidates should apply to: contributory pension and subsidised health The Course Superintendent schemes. Golf und Country Club Seddiner See Please write with full career details, including current earnings, to: The Personnel Department, Fercher Weg Levington Horticulture Ltd, Paper Mill Lane, 14562 Wildenbruch Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 4BZ. Germany Closing date for applications: 18th November 1 996. Tel: 0049 33205 64904 Fax: 0049 33205 64905

48 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 RECRUITMENT

\^urrows ~|A| (GM)Ltd Require The Warrington Golf Club Applications are invited for the position of EXPERIENCED HEAD AREA SALES GREENKEEPER

MANAGER at this well established 18 hole parkland course. Working from the Leyland Depot, selling Applicants will be suitably qualified and have mowing and turf maintenance machinery. relevant practical experience in all aspects of course Remuneration package will be discussed management including machinery upkeep. according to experience. Salary will be negotiable, depending upon experience.

Apply in writing to: Accommodation is not available.

Mr A Beamish Applications in writing including a CV to: Burrows GM Ltd Wigan Road The Secretary, The Warrington Golf Club, Leyland Hill Warren, London Road, Appleton, Lancashire PR5 2UE Warrington, Cheshire WA4 5HR

llkley Golf Club West Yorkshire THE LONDON GOLF CLUB Due to the retirement of a long serving member of staff, applications are invited for the position of ASSISTANT GOLF COURSES HEAD SUPERINTENDENT GREENKEEPER Applications are invited for the above position. This post will give the successful applicant a unique opportunity to Applicants must possess recognised qualifications, join our dedicated maintenance team, maintaining quality be experienced in all aspects of golf course playing surfaces across our 36 hole Golden Bear designed private members club management including maintenance of machinery, budgeting and the ability to lead and motivate staff. With a minimum of eight years experience and all relevant qualifications, the successful applicant will be required to motivate and supervise staff and lake responsibility for programming and llkley is a tree lined course standing alongside the overseeing the day to day maintenance of the Heritage Courses, River Wharfe and a good working knowledge of this under the guidance of the Golf Courses Superintendent. type of course would be an advantage. In the absence of the Golf Courses Superintendent the job holder will be required to deputise. Salary will be commensurate with experience and Applicants will need to demonstrate sound and positive team qualifications. No accommodation is provided. management, self motivation and good communication skills, working closely with the Head Greenkeeper Applications in writing with full Cv to: from the International Course. Please forward your CV in the strictest confidence, The Secretary no later than 15th December 19%, to: llkley Golf Club Mr Steve Jones, Golf Courses Superintendent, Myddleston, llkley LS29 QBE The London Golf Cluh pic, South Ash Manor Kstate, Ash, NrSevenoaks, Kent TN15 71 N

GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL November 1996 49 Paul Jenkins Cedric Gough Huw Morgan Stewart McBain David Leach Who will be the lucky seventh?

PAUL JENKINS Grounds Services Supervisor and Age: 37 Miracle as such is responsible not only for Golf Club: Lilleybrook GC. Professional the two golf courses but three Region: South West and South sports centres, five bowling Wales greens, eight tennis courts and Paul has been Course Manager at Premier Greenkeeper of the Year two 18 hole putting greens. How- Lilleybrook, a course built on ive greenkeepers have the chance to be the seventh Miracle ever he lists as a major achieve- heavy clay, for four years and in FProfessional Premier Greenkeeper of the Year and win a trip ment getting Hazelhead, a Alistair that time he has overhauled all to Las Vegas for the GCSAA Conference. McKenzie designed course, up to a the bunkers and upgraded most of After some extensive interviews and course visits the 31 origi- standard fit for tournament golf - the machinery. nal candidates for the Miracle Professional Premier Green- in '94 it hosted a Scotland v Eng- He began his career as an assis- keeper of the Year have been whittled down to five, one from land professional women's event. tant at King's Norton GC where he each region, the winner will be decided at the final at Aldwark He served a four year appren- was involved in the hosting of a Manor on December 1 and 2. ticeship at Stonehaven GC and televised PGA event. From there Each region visited the courses in their own area to identify spent a further four years there as he became Head Greenkeeper at their finalist then Pat Murphy, Chairman of the Education Sub- Assistant Head Greenkeeper Osborne GC on the Isle of Wight, Committee and Richard Minton, of Miracle Professional, visited before moving to Murcar GC as set in the grounds of Queen Victo- the courses of the finalists in late September so that they can be Assistant Head. ria's summer residence. In 1985 in a position to pass on information to the two other judges in He moved to Aberdeen City he moved to Gloucester Hotel and the final, Neil Thomas Executive Director of BIGGA and Roger Council as Head Greenkeeper at Country Club as Assistant Mossop, of Miracle Professional. Balnagask (Nigg Bay GC) before Grounds Manager where he was As well as the honour of joining Anthony Davies, David restructuring within the City involved in the running of an 18 Whitaker, Ian Harrison, Gordon Irvine, David Walden and Mike Council saw him apply for and get hole course, nine hole par three Goodhind as Miracle Professional Premier Greenkeeper of the his current position. course, ski centre, driving range as Year the winner will receive a trip to the GCSAA Conference, He is married, a 7 handicap well as the hotel grounds. which this year is in Las Vegas and his team will receive £500. golfer and is also a carpet bowling Married with two step children, Second prize is a weekend break for two to London and tick- champion and DIY enthusiast. Paul's hobbies are badminton, ski- ets for a West End Show while the third prize is a weekend ing, Formula One Grand Prix, break for two. DAVID LEACH photography and ten pin bowling Age: 31 - under the heading of achieve- Wye where he worked under visited the GCSAA show in Hous- Golf Club: North Manchester GC ments Paul put managing to get Derek Blades before moving to ton visiting 20 golf courses and Region: Northern four pit passes for the '97 British Broadway as Head Greenkeeper studying maintenance techniques David has been Head Greenkeeper Grand Prix! at the age of 27. during the trip. at North Manchester for six and a He believes that the key to good Outside of work he likes to keep Before arriving at Wildernesse half years having previously greenkeeping is common sense up to date with work at other golf Huw was Course Manager at Fair- worked under Arthur Warhurst. and an eye for detail both of course by playing and visiting while wood Park GC in Swansea and He has worked on green construc- which he says he possesses. he likes to relax by fishing, cycling Head Greenkeeper at Southern- tion, tees, bunkers etc and has with his wife Judith or being at down GC in Bridgend. recently planned and laid a fully CEDRIC GOUGH home with his birds and fish. Outside work he enjoys football, integrated drainage system in a Age: 50 He is also a regular supporter of golf off a handicap of 6, indeed fairway using 1200 metres of Golf Course: Broadway GC Wolverhampton Wanderers fol- any sport while he is an active pipe. Region: Midland lowing their quest to get into the BIGGA committee man currently The club borders the biggest Cedric has been at Broadway Golf Premiership. Vice Chairman of the Kent Section overspill council housing estate in Club for 23 years and had his job and on the South East Regional Europe and serious vandalism is a redefined as Course Manager in STEWART "HUW" MORGAN Board. serious, daily problem. 1989 and works with a team of Age: 30 His aim is to continue to enjoy He began his career at Man- three greenkeepers and a green- Course: Wildernesse Club going to work in the morning and chester GC where he worked with keeper/mechanic - he has never Region: South East spending time with wife two chil- Edwin Walsh for five years, appointed a Deputy or First assis- Huw has been Course Manager at dren and friends. becoming fully qualified in 1985. tant as they work well as a team. Wildernesse for three and a half He was promoted to Deputy a He began his career at a nine years where he manages the STEWART McBAIN year later and moved to North hole course at Bridgenorth which woodland course and the 100 acre Age: 37 Manchester in '88. he work on singlehandedly and it woodland with a mix of tree - the Golf Club: Hazlehead GC and Married with three children he was the pro of the course Willie course earned an environment Balnagask GC is a keen recorder collector and Evans who set him on the path of award recently. Region: Scotland DIY enthusiast. greenkeeping. After three years he Was the IOG Young Grounds- Stewart is employed by Aberdeen He is also working towards became First Assistant at Ross-on- man of the Year in 1987-88 and City Council and his job title is Master Greenkeeper status.

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