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SOUTH WALES SECTION days can be organised in the autumn, please advise ECENT Appointments: numbers to me as soon as Colin Reilly recently took possible. Rover at Pennard Golf In the meantime I'll look for- Club. He was first assistant at ward to welcoming you all to Royal Birkdale before the trip Lilley Brook on July 11 for the to Wales. Huw Thomas took 18 hole summer tournament. (I over from John Hopkins at expect we'll be Verti Draining Pontardawe Golf Club. He is a the greens or something). If local lad who used to work for you all promise to turn up. I'll the council. promise to leave the Verti Another council worker who Draining and top dressing un- has taken over in the private til the next day (Lady Captains sector is David Waters, who us- Day). ed to work for Newport Finally condolences to all at Borough Council at Cearleon Filton Golf Club on the sudden (this is where I came from and death of Andrew Wilson, depu- since my leaving there has ty head greenkeeper, after a been four others left to join the short illness. Our sympathy in private clubs). David has taken At a presentation at Long Ashton Golf Club staff party, Association Chair- man Ivor Scoones is pictured, left, handing over gifts to Ray Burniston particular to his widow Lisa over at Pontnewyedd Golf PAUL WORSTER Club in Cwmbran. on behalf of club staff. Ray has left the Club after 18 years, latterly as managing secretary, to become Association secretary. Huw Morgan recently took over at Southerdown Golf Club Hopkins. Winner of a our National Chairman Ivor due to the early retirement of bodywarmer donated by Peter Scoones and his hard working SURREY SECTION John Walsh due to illness. I Hampton was John Carter. staff. 1st R. Moffat 83:12:71 on HERE may be apathy wish John all the best for the Three golf balls were each won last 9; 2nd J. Kane 77:6:71; around, but it seems we future and his wife who he mar- by Idwal Morris, Kirk Steven- 3rd P. Worster 79:3:76; 4th L. Tare still attracting applica- ried in October, and I hope son, Huw Morgan and Mike Millar 81:4:77. tions for membership from they will be very happy Norfolk. These were donated With many thanks to young greenkeepers. together in whatever they will from the funds. Monro's, Browns, Avoncrop At the last count Surrey had be doing in the future. We would like to thank the and Peter Hampton for the 266 members. We hope to see I would pass on our best committee and members of prizes. as many of you as possible at wishes to all the above in their Wenvoe Castle for giving us The spring one day FEPA our events through the year, as new positions. courtesy for the day on the course had to be cancelled On Wednesday, April 11 we course and in the clubhouse. due to a clash of dates. Further Cont. on Page 22 held our spring meeting at Thanks Tyron and his staff for Wenvoe Castle Golf Club, putting the course in such where we were treated to good condition considering the some excellent golf and ser- dry conditions so early in the vice from the indoor staff. season. Our gratitude also Aeration & Drainage Services The weather was good with goes to the stewardess and the rain staying away long her staff for looking after us enough for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. the day. There was a good tur- The 18 holes played in the nout once again and I would afternoon was the section's like to thank all those who sent Iseki qualifer. And the following their deposits and hope that I people will represent the sec- will receive even more for the tion in the regional competition next competition. at Yeovil Golf Club on June 14. offer the following The competition was a good M. Jones, H. Morgan, J. Mor- 1. AERATION event with the home ris, J. Carter, P. Swain, L. greenkeeper using his local Verti Drain hire/Twose Turf Conditioner & Robin Dagger - we are, Walter, M. Stokes, T. King, D. at present running 4 Verti Drains (various sizes) and can offer knowledge to good effect Jones, T. Garland, R. Kitcher, tine sizes from Vfe" diameter by 12" long at 2 inch centres, up dropping only 15 shots to par L. Williams, L. Hallett, B. Price to 1" diameter by 16" long at 4 inch centres. Also available, in 27 holes. and M. Norfolk. Reserve T. Hollow tines. Therefore we can cater for any Verti Draining need Winner of the Cardiff Cup Thompson. such as Greens, Tees and Fairways, etc. and a watch donated from the G. Cox and N. Owens were Twose - this machine operates by way of seven vibrating blades funds was Laurence Walter disqualified because they had which are pulled through the ground in a similar fashion to small with a score of 99. Second was not paid their subscriptions for mole ploughs, therefore relieving compaction and improving sur- Les Hallett, who won a golf 1990. Therefore their places face drainage. trolley with a score of 108. went to the reserves P. Swain Robin Dagger - This very light and portable machine injects ox- Third was Lyndon Williams and M. Norfolk. ygen into the soil and around the roots. with a score of 109, he won a PHILLIP SWAIN 2. DRAINAGE/SANDSLITTING bottle of whisky donated by Wizz Wheel Trencher + Backfill sand/gravel hopper this is to Browns of Bristol. be available on a weekly rate (min. hire 3 days) should you just Best gross was won by Mike require trenches excavated to be backfilled by yourselves, or, Jones with a score of 120 and SOUTH WEST SECTION quotations can be submitted for complete sand slitting/drainage he won a bottle of whisky HE sun always shines on programmes including 'Hitek' stripdrain. donated by Avoncrop of the righteous - well 3. CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATION Bristol. A raffle was held to help Tnearly always, it certainly Should you find the work load too great on your own greenstaff swell the funds and I would did at Long Ashton on April regarding construction/alterations of greens tees and bunkers, thank everybody for buying 26th for the S.W. Iseki qualifier. etc., we would be pleased to submit a quotation for such projects. their tickets. I would have thought that Paul Wright, Aeration & Drainage Services, Winner of a bottle of sherry more than 13 out of 94 could 20 Westminster Close, Eastbourne, donated by the administrator have turned up, never, mind at was Tony Millar. Winner of a least we all qualified for the Sussex BN22 0LQ Iseki set of overalls was Steven Regional Final. Tel: Eastbourne (0323) 506725 Evans, these were donated by The course was in first rate Mobile: (0860) 838241. Fax: (0323) 411980 the local Iseki dealer Mr Chris early condition, a true credit to AROUND THE GREEN Cont. from Page 21 join Orchard Lea Park in Bath Results: Best gross, D. Bax- LONDON SECTION as their new Course Manager. ter - Newbiggin G.C. 73. Best IRST of all the London it is only with continued support Filling his shoes at Hindhead is Nett: N. Parkin - Hexham G.C. Section sends its regards that we can progress. Tony Miley, Bobby's, former 76-9 = 67. Ass. Cup. M. Fand best wishes to Jim Surrey has a new section deputy. Harvey - Tynemouth G.C. Cameron who takes a new secretary this month in the Two more things. One, the 94-24 = 70. Leading Scores: post as Head Greenkeeper at shape of Derek Walder of new uniform styles will be on B. Udberg, Tynemouth G.C. Tenderton Golf Club in Kent. Reigate Heath who has taken display and available to pur- 84-15 = 69. G. Gainford, Also congratulations to over the hot seat from Mik chase at The Cresta Cup. Prudhoe G.C. 83-13 = 70. G. Christopher Granestock who Wells. Secondly, the committee Richardson, Whickham G.C, replaces Jim at Gryms Dyke I'll publish his number etc would like your views, in 76-6 = 70. K. Rutherford, City Golf Club as Head Green- next month after he's had time writing, on the Master of Newcastle, 92-20 = 72. B. keeper. Talking of Gryms to find his way around the job Greenkeepers Certificate. Weddell, Alnmouth G.C. 83-10 Dyke our spring meeting was a bit. These may be posted to me at: = 73. held at the club on April 28, A quick mention that the The Bungalow, Hankley Com- Iseki Qualifiers: 0-9 D. Bax- although the day was poorly gentleman's Dinner at Walton mon Golf Club, Tilford Road, ter (1), D. Jennings (2), G. attended those who did play Heath was attended by 144 Tilford, Farnham, Surrey GU10 Richardson (6), N. Parkin (9). enjoyed themselves, and some people, of whom 125 sat down 2DD. That's all for now, keep 10-18 B. Udberg (15), G. Gain- good scores were recorded. ford (13), B. Weddell (10), A. to a marvellous meal and saw me posted of your news etc on The Iseki Tournament quali- Fiddes (16). 19-28 M. Harvey Jack McMillan presented with 025 125 4287. fying competition was played (24), K. Rutherford (20), M. a statuette by the South Coast PHIL BALDOCK in the morning and the Rutherford (28), G. Rippa (20). region, as a token of all our ap- qualifiers and scores were as preciation of sterling work in JIMMY RICHARDSON follows: furthering the cause of NORTH EAST SECTION Category 0-9 handicap: 1st greenkeepers and green- N April 26 we made our DEVON AND CORNWALL Darren Burdis, Porters Park, keeping.