I Golf Course Incorporating Grolf Greenkeeping

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1989 On the Course Cameron McMillan talks to John Campbell about Liphook Golf Course.

Education How the Youth Training Scheme fits into the golf course training programme.

Management Advice on choosing the correct bunker sand..

Opinion Fred Hawtree looks at the rights and wrongs of putting green design.

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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BRITISH AND INTERNATIONAL GOLF GREENKEEPERS ASSOCIATION BUYERS' GUIDE BARK AND BARK BASED Bell Turf and Irrigation Services, Telex: 98174 Cables: Ransomes Ipswich SCREENED TOP-SOIL PRODUCTS Milners Holt, Evert on, Don caster, DN10 5DR Contact: J.F.R.Wilson/R. Bishop Rufford Top Dress Supplies Ltd., Camland Products Ltd., Tel: (0777) 817410 Votex Hereford Ltd., Nucks Wood Sand Quarry. Rufford. Nr. Fordham House, Fordham, Cambs. CB7 5LN British Overhead Irrigation Ltd., Friar Street, Hereford, Tel: Hereford 0432 Ormskirk, Lanes. Tel: 0638 721100 Telex: 81254 The Green, Upper Halliford, Shepperton, 274361 Telex: 35302 W. Nayler or contact Deliveries to any part of UK Melcourt Industries U mi ted, Middlesex. TW17 8RY Tel: (09327) 88301/4 your dealer. Tel: 061 747 4333 Three Cups House, 5 Church Street, Tetbury, Cameron Irrigation GRASS SEED SEATS Gk». GL8 8JG Tel: 0666 52711 or 53919 (A Division of Wright Rain Ltd.), British Seed Houses Ltd., Barlow Tyrie Ltd., Telex: 43144 Harwood Ind. Est, Littlehampton, West Bewsey Ind. Est. Pitt Street, Braintree, Essex. CM7 7RN BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF GOLF Sussex. BN17 7BA Tel: (0903) 713985 Warrington, Cheshire. Tel: 0925 54411 Tel: Braintree 0376 22505 Telex: 98173 COURSE ARCHITECTS Flanderblade Ltd., Contact: Roger Saunders Fax: Braintree 0376 47052 Full members 20 Whiteacre, Littlehampton, West Sussex. Portview Road, Avonmouth, Bristol. (brochure available) J. Hamilton Stutt -Hamilton Stutt & Co. BN17 7JA Tel: (0903) 724545 BS11 9JH Tel: 0272 823691 SEAWEED FERTILISERS Bergen 12, Bingham Ave, Poole, Golf Landscapes Irrigation, Golf Contact: Michael Warne, Seamac, Dorset, BH14 8NE Tel: 0202 708406 Landscapes Ltd., Camp Road, Swinderby, Lincoln. Foundry Lane, Chippenham, Donald Harradine, Ashwells Road, Bentley, Brentwood, Essex. Tel: 0522 86714 Wilts. 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SEMI MATURE TREE PLANTING The Forum, Stirling Road, Chichester, North Staffs Irrigation Co., IRRIGATION (EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE) West Sussex, P0192EN Tel: 0243 531901 Ivy Mill, Longton Road, Stone, see under BRITISH TURF IRRIGATION Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd., Tom McAuley, Staffordshire. Tel: (0785) 812706 ASSOCIATION Wood Lane. Barston, Solihul, West Midlands. 38 Moira Drive, Bangor, Co.Down, Par 4 Irrigation, Flanderblade Ltd., B92 OJL Tel: 06755 2033/4 N. Ireland, BT20 4RW Tel: 0247 465953 Ash Grove Ind. Est, Ripon, N. Yorkshire. 20 Whiteacre, Littlehampton, W. Sussex. Contact: Michael Fisher Peter Harradine, Tel: (0765) 2175 BN17 7JA Tel: 0903 724545 TEE MATS P.O.Box 1165, Sharjah, United Arab Rain Bird Europe, SARL, BP 72-13762, Supply and installation Carpetition Ltd., Emirates. Tel: 009716 356446 Les Mi lies, France Tel: (010 33 42) 244461 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT 6 Kaffir Road, Edgerton, Huddersfieid HD2 Provisional Sports Ground Irrigation Co., Votex Hereford Ltd., 2AN Tel: 0484 28777 ("Tufturf" - Synthetic Simon Gidman, Peter BeHchambers, 21 Paget Road, Lubenham, Market Har- Friar Street, Hereford, Tel: Hereford Grass Backed Rubber-Porous) Steven McFarlane, Hawtree & Son, borough, Leicestershire. Tel: (0858) 63153 (0432) 274361 Telex: 35302 TOP DRESSING 5 Oxford Street, Woodstock, Oxon. Sports Turf Services, IRRIGATION PUMPS Rufford Top Dress Supplies Ltd., OX7 1TQ Tel: 0993 811976 Newbridge Ind. Est., Newbridge, Midlothian, Grundfos Pumps Ltd., Nucks Wood Sand Quarry, Rufford, Nr. Alistair Rae, EH28 8LE Tel: (031333) 2345 Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Ormskirk, Lanes, Deliveries to any part of UK. 26 Tannoch Road, Uplawmoor, T & G Turf Irrigation Services, Bedfordshire. 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Tel: (0786) 70252 Blue Roof Farm, Throop Road, Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd., Jan Sederholm, S 252 34 Helsingborg. Philip York and Associates, Throop, Bournemouth, BH8 ODW Wood Lane, Barston, Solihull,West Midlands. K. Kristoffersg 3A, Sweden. Tel: 042-371-84 P.O.Box 22',Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 8EY LOAM B92 0JL Tel: 06755 2033/4 Overseas (provisional) Tel: (0425) 472900 C.H.pinder Ltd., Contact: Michael Fisher Kurt Robknecht, Dennenmoos 5a, 8990 Prime Watermen Ltd., Embleys Farm, Moreton, Ongar, TREE TIES Lindau-Bad, Schachen, Germany Wangford, Becdes, Suffolk. NR34 8AX. Essex. CM5 OHY Tel: Moreton 246-320 Toms Tree Ties, Te1:08382-230-05 Tel: (050278) 481 Rufford Top Dress Supplies Ltd., Wheeler Street, Headcorn, Ashford, R. Berthet, 57-59 Rue Lhomond, 75005, For further inquiries please contact: Nucks Wood Sand Quarry, Rufford, Nr. Kent. TN27 9SH Tel: 0622 891111 Paris, France. Tel: (1) 336-77-50 John Shildrick, Secretary, 3 Ferrands Park Ormskirk, Lanes. Deliveries to any part of the TRENCHERS Honorary members Way, Harden, Bingley, West Yorkshire. BD16 UK Tel: 061 747 4333 LD. Bourgein Oxford Ltd., G.S. Cornish, Fiddlers Green, Amherst, 1 HZ Tel: 0535 273188 PEAT Freepost, South Hinksey, Oxford, OX1 5BR Mass. 01002 USA. COMPOST Bord na Mona, Tel: 0865 735420 Telex: 83147. Sales, parts, BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF GOLF Rufford Top Dress Supplies Ltd., 36 King Street, Bristol. BS1 4DP mobile trenching service. COURSE CONSTRUCTORS Nucks Wood Sand Quarry, Rufford. Nr. Tel: 0272 211666 TRENCHING MACHINES Golf Landscapes Ltd., Ormskirk, Lanes. Deliveries to any part of UK PEAT IN BULK A.F.Trenchers Ltd., Ashwells Road, Bentley, Brentwood, Tel: 061 747 4333 Bord na Mona, Gosbecks Road, Colchester, Essex. Essex. 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Three Legged Cross, Wimbourne, Dorset. 9 Old Square, Warwick, Warwickshire, Tacit, Tel: Preston 53068 BH12 6QY Tel: 0926 492898 Unit 3, 3 Millers Lane, Monks Kirby, Rugby. RECONDITIONED GRASS CUTTING Tel: 0202 822372/824906 Blakedown Landscape and Civil CV23 ORJ Tel: 0788 832166 The very best EQUIPMENT E & S Sports Ground Contractors Engineering Contractors, for less in golf oourse equipment. Greensward Professional Turf 23 Knox Green, Binfield, Bracknell, Berks. Waresley Green, Hartlebury, Worcs. Tel: GOLF COURSE CONTRACTOR Machinery, RG12 5NZ Tel: 0344 424081 (Richard Veitch) 0299 251600 Landscape Maintenance Ltd., Dealers, Harold Terrace, Headingley. Heronfield Hire (Solihull) Landform, Beechfield Farm, 42 Moor Lane, 167 Station Road, West Moors, Leeds. LS61PG Tel: 05645 2597 Moore Sportsfield Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 6AP Tel: 0625 Dorset. Tel: 0202 872549 Tel: 0532 751627 lor free list' over-seeder, Toro and Greensaire aerators. 533996/7 GRASS CUTTING EQUIPMENT SAND S.C.C. 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BIGCA THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE I Golf Course President Slip The Right Honourable Viscount Whitelaw CH, MC

Chairman The 11th hole Jack McMillan at St Mellion

Vice-Chairman JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1989 Bill Lawson 19 Executive Director Correct cultural methods help control fusarium at Liphook Neil Thomas BA Cameron McMillan, head greenkeeper discusses his programme of management with John Campbell Board Members 23 Golf Clubs, greenkeeping and the YTS Walter Woods, Denis Ayling, Nick Bissett looks at some of the methods of employment and their costs Roy Kates, Jimmy Neilson, 26 Paddy McCarron, George BIGGA/SUPATURF CONFERENCE Malcolm, Ivor Scoones, Eric A profile on James T. Snow, a keynote speaker at the education conference James taking place in Cambridge in April 27 BIGGA, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16 1AV Bunkers and bunker sand Telephone: 0274 560556 Advice from Ian Greenfield on the types of sand to use 32 Putting on the style The basic rights and wrongs in putting green design - an opinion of Fred Hawtree QJ X Golf Course Publisher Departments Michael Coffey

Buyers Guide Managing Editor A product and service information to suppliers Stanley Ellison From the Chairman Executive Editor A new year ahead

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he past year seems to have flown away, by the time you read this my year in office will be coming to an end and it will be time to hand Tover to the capable hands of Bill Lawson from Heswell Golf Club. The Association continues to grow, new members join daily, and my personal hopes are that it is not too ambitious to aim at 4000 members by the end of this year. Being your Chairman has been a priviledge and an honour but I now feel it is time for some of the older statesmen to go and drift away quietly into the background, and leave the Association in the capable hands of the young people who are about today. I would, however, like to take this opportunity to thank a number of people, who, on election to office beaver away on your behalf at the chores that make this Association function successfully. Educational seminars, trade shows, golf outings and social occasions do not organise themselves. It takes time and effort by many people, at section, regional and national level. I feel they all deserve a thank you for all they do. Many of them on election, sacrifice their annual holidays, and often travel long miles to attend meetings, their only motivation is the improvement of Green- keepers and greenkeeping. I am sure you would like me to offer them your thanks. The decision to appoint a professional person to take care of our affairs has proven to be a major success. At the time of writing, we now have a staff of three looking after your affairs, under the excellent direction of Neil Thomas, at National Headquarters. I am sure everyone who has been priviledged to work with him knows that the future of our Assocation could not be in better hands. He is to be commended for all he has achieved in the short time he has been with us. Also my sincere gratitude goes to our President, Viscount Whitelaw, who so kindly agreed to lend our association his name and support. Everyone is aware that the way forward for us in the greenkeeping industry is through education. Your management board decided to appoint a development Officer fulltime to look after education and liaise with all the bodies concerned with greenkeeper education. I am delighted to say that the appointment was made from within our own ranks and David Golding now joins our staff in this role. I am sure everyone will wish David, Noreen and their family every good wish for a successful future. A success we will all share in. My thanks also to the R & A, without whose support I very much doubt this would all have happened. Supaturf BICCA

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Three new members join Association of British Golf Architects The first examination for Provisional Membership of BAGCA resulted in an invitation to join the Association to three architects working in France, Holland and Yugoslavia. Candidates were required to undertake two projects, the design for an 18 hole in Germany, plus a small research project on the USGA green specification, followed by a discussion in London. The BAGCA have been investigating for some time the method of qualifying entry to the Association and they now expect future membership will be by examination only. Those granted Provisional membership are Jeremy J. A. Pern, Gerard Jol and Tjasa Gregoric.

A Lotta Knowledge Can Take You A Long Way Minchinhampton's Course Manager, Laurence Pithie is heading for the title of Britain's National Greenkeeper Quiz King. In 1984 he won a trip to Las Vegas in a nationwide competition sponsored by Jacobsen Textron, two years later was nominated runner up as Groundsman of the Year, won the title outright in 1987 with a prize trip to Houston and would you believe it - he has now won another trip to the USA, this time to Los Angeles. In a contest sponsored by Daunton Hunt Ltd in conjunction with BASF, Laurence just pipped Adrian Archer from Salisbury to win the 33 question quiz and the flight to California. The quiz organised by Don Hunt, Managing Director of the Newton Abbott based company and Tracy Park's Course Manager Adrian Stiff was open to all the greenkeepers in the South West. The questions covering the whole field of course maintenance had to be answered without reference to manuals and within a time limit. Laurence, made top place with a 92 per cent correct score.

Bets Settled Last month's front cover which happened to be of a Scottish Golf Course caused consider- able discussion in club houses throughout the country. We hear of several bets struck over the location, because no where in the magazine was the picture identified, due we must confess, to a last minute decision to replace the planned frontispiece. It was the 16th hole at the Kings Course, Gleneagles, taken by Publisher Stanley Ellison from the new elevated tee. Apologies to Jimmy Kidd, Gleneagles Course Manager. He at least did not require the caption.

Scoop for the Sheik Followers of the PGA European Tour will have noticed two new venues to start the 1989 season, the opening tournament taking place in Teneriffe and then the Tour moves to the banks of the Red Sea on 1st march for the Dubai Open at the Emirates Golf Club. This magnificent course owned by Sheik Mohammed Bin Rashid, cost well over £10 million to turn the desert sands into a green oasis. It has been achieved by constructing two huge lakes filled with desalinated water from the Arabian Gulf and using the water to pour around 1.25 million gallons a day through 740 Toro sprinklers on to greens, tees and fairways. Work on the course only started in 1986 and now, three years later it is regarded as equal in stature to the best of the desert courses in Arizona. Tournament Director, Terry Duffy, home for a few days at Christmas told THE GOLF COURSE that I TV are to film a series of six half-hour teaching sessions at the Emirates Club with Tony Jacklin, to be screened later this year. Among the personalities taking lessons are opera star Kiri Te Kanawa, new 007 actor Timothy Dalton and "Del Boy" David Jason, from Only Fools and Horses.

European Continent to wait for Ryder Cup The decision to play the 1993 Ryder Cup match in Britain has blocked a continental takeover bid to move the contest to Brussels. Europe's unification in 1992 as well as offering tremendous opportunities for business also exposes the vulnerability of a number of sacrosanct British institutions, the home matches of the Ryder Cup "being one. Now the Ryder Cup is played "between a European Team versus the USA it must "be on the cards we cannot keep it here indefinitely.

Safety First - Before Teeing! We are all in favour of safety on the golf course "but the latest visit by a local authority Health and Safety Inspector has produced a barmy directive to my own club. We have two up hill par threes of 164 and 140 yards, backing on to a village road, shielded by at least another 30 yards of rough and trees at the back of the shorter hole. The Inspector insisted two notices with red letters be screwed to the tee boxes saying - Golfers must not hit their halls on to the road. He intimated that if the notices were not put up the holes could be closed down. It is accepted it is possible to over club or thin a shot out of a greenside bunker, but we have'nt met a golfer yet who aims to put the ball on the road.

Hat trick for British Seed Houses Three of the prestigious new golf courses either built or under contract have been seeded by British Seed Houses. Greens and tees at St. Mellion were sown with Penncross Creeping Bent, Penncross has been used for greens and tees at the Northampton course of Collingtree Park and the fairways at Wentworth's new course were seeded in mid August using a mixture with a high proportion of Frida Chewings Fescue.

Chi Chi Rodriguez to receive Old Tom Morris Award Puerto Rico golf seniors superstar, Chi Chi Rodriguez has been nominated to receive the Old Tom Morris Award at this year's GCSAA Banquet in Anaheim. He is the seventh recipient of the honour given to those who the GCSAA believe have contributed greatly to the game of golf. Chi Chi has almost the following of the first award winner, the legendary Arnold Palmer, but has also dedicated much of his life to work with underpriviledge children at the Youth Foundation he runs in Florida, where getting one of his "kids" a degree is worth more than a tour victory.

Tunbridge Wells Golf Club Centenary One of Kent's most picturesque golf clubs celebrates its Centenary Year in 1989. Designed and built by Mr W Bruce Dick, who was then the proprietor of the Spa Hotel, the Club has had a distinguished 100 years of golfing history. The Club will be marking the event with a celebratory fortnight in June 1989, during which sponsored competitions and functions, including a Gala Dinner for members both past and present will take place.

Ganning's Icelandic Trip The Belfry's Course Manager, Derek Ganning, was whisked north to the land of the midnight sun last August, on a ten day tour of Iceland's golf courses by invitation of the Iceland Golf Federation. Derek reports that these proud people are "golf mad from 6 to seventy" and want to play the game throughout the daylight hours, which during the summer is not far short of twenty-four. Golf courses are maintained by members on a part-time basis and few have any paid staff. Some of the equipment is rather less than suitable, but Derek has a great admiration for their achievement despite their lack of professional knowledge.

Bob wants time off from Midlands affairs That stalwart member of the Mid Anglia Section, Bob Goodwin, Head Greenkeeper at Ashbridge has decided to take a less active part in the Association's affairs. He was Secretary of the Midlands Section for ten years and was then instrumental in setting up the Mid Angla Section in 1979, where he has held the office of Chairman, Secretary and Assistant Secretary at various times. He has been succeeded as Mid Anglia Secretary by Paul Fitzjohn. Paul is due for a busy year as he starts a new job as Course Manager at the Mill Hill Club at Barnet in January. BIGGA education officer appointed

David Golding, the Northern Regional Administrator has been appointed to the newly created position of Education Officer for the Association. David, 37, hopes to take up this chal- lenging position before the beginning of March if release dates can be agreed with his present employers, Trafford Borough Council. He has been the authority's Golf Courses Superintendent for the past five years as well as an active member and past Secretary of the North West Green- keepers Section. Married with a daughter and two keen golfing sons, David sees his new role developing in three particular areas. Working closely with colleges on the expected updating of the City & Guild Syl- labus, the growth of training for mature greenkeepers, denied formal green- keeper education, through weekend courses and the promotion of better Norman Fergusson awarded the British Empire Medal. opportunities for school leavers, who see their future on golf courses. The honour came to him as a complete guilty to failing to ensure the safety of an He will also be heavily involved in the surprise, but he does recall a visit to the employee, Mr Jeremy Hughes an 18 year Association's Conference and Seminar club by the Lord Lieut, of the County some old trainee greenkeeper who broke his Programmes, as well as the Employment 18 months ago, when this dignitary spent arm when his sleeve got caught in moving Division of BIGGA. a couple of hours with him, discussing the machinery. David says he is particularly keen to various items of golf course machinery. In a prosecution brought by the Health offer a training scheme to a large number He said he is looking forward to his fifth and Safety Executive, the court was told of members anxious to widen and Open event in July and the eleven green- Mr Hughes had tried to remove a stick improve their practical greenkeeping staff are hard at work preparing the caught in the blades of a fairway gang- knowledge, but who may now feel reluc- course. mower when the incident occurred. tant to follow a formal examination syl- So far they have refaced 50 bunkers It was only the alertness of two golfers labus leading to written examination. and built a new tee at the 18th to extend on the seventh fairway responding to his the final hole by 30 yards, but apart from cries for help, who saved him from further this change the course will remain as it injury. New Years Honour for was for the last Open Championship in Mr Tudor Williams prosecuting for the 1982. Health and Safety Executive said, "the Royal Troon A major problem still to face will be the machinery was unguarded and under greenkeeper installing of a 60,000 gallon water tank to Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work service the now essential tented village. Act, the employer should ensure the Royal Troon's Head Greenkeeper, 61 safety of all employees". year old Norman Fergusson has been He told the Magistrates Mr Hughes had awarded the British Empire Medal in the Injured greenkeeper stopped to see what was wrong and why New Year's Honours List. the blades were not working correctly He has been in charge of this year's saved by golfers when his sleeve was caught in the Open Championship course for 30 years machinery. and was born in the greenkeeper's house Cries for help from a trainee greenkeeper Mr Williams added that a Health and at Royal Troon, where his father was head and the prompt response from golfers Safety Executive Inspector had visited the greenkeeper for 40 years, before Norman when he was caught in machinery while golf club in November 1985 and had took over the prestigious appointment. cutting fairways at a Welsh Golf Club remarked on the lack of guarding on some Greenkeeping has been a family pro- saved him from further injury a court was pieces of machinery, which had been pur- 1 fession for three generations and his told in December. chased 4 /2 years ago. brother William is also at Royal Troon as Unguarded machinery was blamed for Mr Anthony O'Toole defending first assistant. the fracture of an employee's arm, Llangollen Golf Club, an 18 hole private A one time single figure golfer, Norman Llangollen Magistrates heard at a court club in Clwyd, said" If this man had used still enjoys a round with his son, an insur- hearing on 5th December. an iota of common sense and turned the ance broker, at Carnoustie, but a slipped The 600 member Vale of Llangollen machinery off this incident might not have disc put paid to his competitive play. Golf Club were fined £500 after pleading occurred. AMT 600 collects balls at Abbotsley

Abbotsley Golf & Squash Club, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire has taken a novel approach to mechanisation of golf ball collection on its 20 bay driving range and practice greens. The linchpin of the new system is a specially modified John Deere AMT 600, a five wheeled load carrier fitted with low ground pressure tyres as standard. A cage has been fitted to protect the opera- tor from airborne golf balls and two front mounted tow bars for coupling a front mounted Range Servant. "In 1986 the whole job was manual and we employed an army of school boys to collect the balls and wash them each morning. This was very labour intensive and not very satisfactory," explained Jenny Wisson, General Manager, Abbotsley Golf & Squash Club. "This year we bought a Range Servant and originally pushed it around with a trac- tor. During the winter months it cut up the The operators cage means the driving range can be kept open. range, balls were buried where it ran over them so we looked at alternative ways to "The AMT 600 has not damaged the performance. "We can even run it over the collect the golf balls," she said, "Our main range, can run over balls without burying practice greens and collect the golf balls concern was to get the balls picked up them and is very easy to drive which is without any damage which we could not with the minimum damage to the range." good news," said Jenny. do with the tractor," he said. Keith Tysoe, Woodlands Agricultural, After collection, balls are tipped into a When not in use on the driving range came up with the AMT 600 as a solution. ball dispenser which also washes them. the AMT 600 also works on the main 18 The modification of adding an operator's "It has made ball collection and cleaning a hole course. "The ground staff find it is cage means balls can be collected any one man job," said Jenny. particularly useful for running around the time in complete safety and the range Tom James, Course Manager is par- course and the trailer on the back makes it does not have to be closed. ticularly pleased with the AMT 600's particularly valuable," said Jenny.

THREE WISHES FOR GREENKEEPING IN 1989 BY JOHN CAMPBELL

1. To have every greenheeper 2. A new chemical for the 3. A reduction in the number of in the country become a control of poa annua. superfluous bunkers. Most member of the BICCA courses have too many which adds to the work of the greenkeeping staff.

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Special turf tyres run ciable signs of wear, there is some side- adaptable cultivars. well damage, so we may have to replace a Another useful benefit of Epsom is the over the Belfry couple before we start getting ready for cv's ability to mask the possible presence the 1989 Ryder Cup." of the ubiquitous pale green Annual Maintaining two golf course in 'tip top' As a result of their work for the Belfry Meadow Grass, a useful option when conditioon, particularly when one of them golf courses, Undergear Equipment have combined with the new turf perennial is the venue for the Ryder Cup is no mean supplied special turf tyres for agricultural ryegrass Prester which is similarly light task, but Derek Canning, Golf Course tractors to a number of District and County coloured and also tolerant of a range of Manager at the Belfry and his staff of 13 Council, Leisure and Recreation Depart- environmental stresses. take it in their stride. ments and also just exported 50 of these Bred by the leading Dutch seed com- Derek's staff include a head green- tyres to Sweden. pany D.J. Van de Have, Epsom is availa- keeper, eight greenkeepers, three gar- ble exclusively for Johnsons Seeds. deners and a full time mechanic. They Limited quantities are available for the have a vast array of powered turf care Epsom on STRI merit list 1989 season. equipment at their disposal, to keep the courses in first class condition including for 1989 two agricutural tractors for the fairways SISIS visit by and semi-rough and it was with these that Already established on the French, Dutch a problem presented itself prior to the and continental lists, Epsom, the new greenkeepers 1985 Ryder Cup. Chewings fescue from Johnsons Seeds, The tractors, a MF265 and a MF590 are is featured in the STRI 1989 merit list for North West Greenkeepers were guests of both fitted with Ransomes Hydraulic 5/7 the first time. SISIS, the Macclesfield machinery manu- Sportcuttes and with standard tyres, they Epsom is a fine-leaved cultivar which facturers, last month. were leaving substantial tyre track receives an 'A' rating for the important The morning was spent at the nearby impressions on the fairways. complementary characteristics of com- Tytherington Club where a number of Because turf tyres were not available pactness, mowing tolerance - down to equipment items were put through their for most full sized tractors, specialist 5mm - summer greenness and disease paces, including the Powaspread top wheel and tyre manufacturers, Undergear resistance (notably Red Thread). dresser, the Varicore aerator and the pto Equipment (RPB) Ltd of West Bromich While its superior turfgrass qualities driven Rotorake. were called upon for help. make it suitable for both ornamental and Following lunch the party toured the Undergear Equipment experimented fine sports turf, Epsom has been selected SISIS factory and saw how computerisa- with various tread patterns and tyre pres- for its ability to perform well under condi- tion is used to assist in design techniques. sures until a satisfactory pattern, was tions of low fertility. Thus it has a wide achieved. Tyres with this tread pattern application under low and minimal main- were then specially produced and fitted to tenance where tolerance to environmen- New Scottish Golf the MF tractors in time for the Ryder Cup tal stresses and low inputs of nitrogen are preparations. primary considerations. Course in Japanese Deal Since then both tractors have been Easy to establish, Epsom possesses a used every day on their special turf tyres. characteristic and attractive light green Letham Grange, the recently completed "They are excellent tyres and don't mark hue which is retained even under warm, 18 hole golf course north of Carnoustie the course at all" said Derek Canning dry conditions and importantly low fertility. modelled on the layout of Augusta "Undergear Equipment did a first class job It does not require the high inputs of National has missed by a whisker, being and although the tread shows no appre- nutrients necessary to sustain other less included among Britain's fifty best in a survey by Golf World. No mean feat when compared to the opposition provided by the most mature golf courses on both sides of the Irish Sea. Owner Ken Smith, who turned a neglected 350 acre estate near Abroath into a first class sporting complex com- plete with a luxurious 20 bedroomed hotel has now signed up a deal with Japanese business interests for further expansion. Work has already started on a second 18 hole golf course, a conservatory club lounge and enlarged professionals shop. New plans include 35 additional bed- rooms to the hotel, conference facilities and 80 residential housing plots, destined to become time-share properties, together with a swimming pool, squash courts and an indoor golf academy. Viewers of BBC TV's 'Play Better Golf' with Peter Alliss, scheduled to be shown Turf tyres fitted to one of the Belfry's MF tractors. in the Spring will have the opportunity to ou N D BOU

see the extent of the new golf course. The spires of York Minister, is the current complete series of nine half hour pro- Chairman of ASPA's International grammes has been filmed at Letham Committee. Northern groundsmen Grange. To mark their visit, he organised a take top prizes Ken Smith anticipates the staff, cur- Saturday morning seminar at the York rently 40 will be doubled once the new Novotel, brought in Neville Barker from The two best groundsmen in Britain hail projects are completed. British Seed Houses, Bill Hickey, Chief from the North West of England. He said, "Letham Grange has been the Executive of BALI, John Shildrick from the Geoffrey Brereton a 38 year old part- realisation of a dream for me. This agree- NTC and together with his own staff put time turf culture lecturer at Reaseheath ment will result in continued growth and his guests completely in the picture on turf College and groundsman for Birtles expansion." culture in Britain. Cricket Club at Macclesfield has won the On a fine autumn afternoon the party coveted Groundsman of the Year Award, visited the offices and fields around sponsored by ICI Professional Products. Stamping out 'hooligans' Elvington to see how one of the leading Title of Young Groundsman of the Year at tournaments firms of turf growers on this side of the has been awarded to 19 year old David Atlantic, produce amenity grass for a wide Rhodes a groundsman at Bolton School range of uses. A growing fear of soccer type hooligan and part time student at Myerscough. behaviour at professional golf tourna- Rolawn are best known to green- Both will fly to Los Angeles in February ments has prompted Tony Jacklin, keepers as suppliers of fine turf to golf to take part in the GCSAA Convention, Europe's Ryder Cup Team Captain to courses, but their range covers both the which this year will be held at Anaheim, name his 'troubleshooters' at the Belfry in full sporting and domestic field. the home of Disney World. September to be his star players. At the seminar plans were announced Among other winners of IOG Education He has suggested that if crowd to put Rolawn turf on sale through the and Training Awards announced at the behaviour develops into booing and hiss- Sainsbury owned Homebase DIY shops Reform Club was Christopher Nolan, the ing the opposition he will expect Bal- from the Spring of 1989. 38 year old Head Greenkeeper at Castle lesteros, Lyle, Faldo and Woosnam to The turf will be supplied through local Golf Club, Dublin, a member of the Irish silence anyone who says anything out of agents on an order basis, but a cash and Greenkeepers' Association. place. carry scheme for a few rolls of turf in the As runner-up to Geoff. Brereton, Chris Signs of an unruly element in the back of the car has not been ruled out. will take part in an extended weekend visit crowds were seen at St. Andrews during Ideal for the weekend gardener who to Germany. the Dunhill Cup in October when Nick wants to repair a few bare patches. Faldo was given some rough treatment by As a fitting climax to the weekend the people, who one hopes were not Scottish visitors attended a Medieval Banquet in Blue waters run deep at golfers, but ignorant partisans, sheltering the thirteenth century Merchants Adven- with anonymity among the true followers turers' Hall. the Belfry of high class golf. Sheer embarrassment forbids naming At the Belfry in 1985, some of the Amer- the two guests who mistakenly went to the With millions of television viewers ican wives were hissed and the US team equally famous Merchant Taylors' Hall expected to tune into the 1989 Ryder Cup, were considerably upset when applause and imbibed free gin and tonics before The Belfry is taking no chances. realising they were at the wrong party! broke out after Craig Stadler missed a Its greens, fairways and, even its lakes, vital three foot putt on the 18th green. In September the Ryder Cup will be an all ticket affair and if these are sold through the established clubs it should ensure spectators are limited to those who know the game's etiquette. BIGGA Arrangements are already in hand for the BIGGA to be represented at the Belfry with their own hospitality stand and it is understood the organisers are planning something a little special. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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must look at their very best for the event. doubt that it will be highly sought after by all, Middlesex UB2 4LA. Tel: 01-574 And that is why The Belfry sent out an discerning greenkeepers." 2261. urgent request to ALS (Amenity Land Ser- Ian Misselbrook, Product Manager - vices) of Telford to obtain 16 gallons of a Amenity Grasses, says that seed of this very special dye - Aqua Shade. new variety should be available from July OBITUARY "Aqua Shade is a non toxic, blue dye 1989 - but only in limited quantities. "We Lionel Croad died recently following a that will help ensure that The Belfry's ten are confident that demand will exceed short illness, he was aged 80. acres of lakeland water will literally spar- supply so forward thinking customers who Lionel joined Enmore Park Golf Club kle in front of the television cameras," are keen to make an early evaluation of Bridgewater, Somerset as a member in explains Tony Howard of ALS. Grasslands Sefton must order their 1934 and was employed as a Steward/ "Aqua Shade is totally inert so it is requirements in the near future," he told Greenkeeper in 1959 and continued as a greenkeeper until 1979, when he retired environmentally safe. It works on the THE GOLF COURSE. basic scientific principle of cutting off the at the age of 70. He helped out on a part sunlight to control the growth of algae and time basis even after that when his help troublesome weeds. It has been extens- was needed. ively tested and meets all environmental Golf theme at Norwood Lionel was a very keen low handicap regulations to safeguard fish, wildlife and Hall Symposium golfer and a member of the BIGGA South people. West Section for many years. "However what Aqua Shade does do is This annual symposium, offered jointly by turn the colour of the water a magnificent Norwood Hall Institute of Horticultural It is with great sadness that the directors shade of blue,". Education and the Royal Botanic Gar- of Rigby Taylor Ltd. announce that, fol- This special dye is not generally availa- dens, Kew, will be held on Tuesday 28th lowing a heart attack, their colleague ble in the UK, but ALS has already been February 1989 at the Jodrell Lecture Richard Elliott passed away on Monday, able to deliver the 16 gallons of Aqua Theatre, Kew Gardens. December 19, 1988 aged 56. Shade to The Belfry's Course Manager Admission is by programme, which will Richard - 'Dick' - was a very well known Derek Ganning. be sent free of charge on request. figure in the trade having first worked for There will be five papers delivered dur- Ransomes, followed by many years at T. ing the day and these are: Modern Golf Parker & Sons, firstly as area representat- Westurf to be held in Course Design and Construction by ive progressing to area manager. May Simon Gidman; Trees and Shrubs - their In 1981 he joined his former colleague use in Sportsturf Design by Gerry Davis; Jon Ryan in forming Rigby Taylor (South) Westurf 89, the Turf Care Trade Exhibi- Seed Mixtures for Play and Conservation where his drive and enthusiasm were tion for the South West and South Wales by Geoff Taylor; Golf Course Manage- greatly instrumental in establishing the Region of BIGGA, will be held on 24th ment - a Green Committee View by John company. May 1989 at Long Ashton Golf Club, Harris; and Managing a Heathland Golf He had recently been appointed to the Bristol. Course by Ian MacMillan. position of National Sales Director of For further information please contact For further information and a pro- Rigby Taylor Ltd. Gordon Child, Archway, Churston Road, gramme, contact: R B Dickinson, Princi- Richard will be sadly missed by his Churston Ferrers, Nr Brixham, South pal, Norwood Hall Institute of Horticultural many friends. 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John Campbell visits this charming Surrey course to talk to Cameron McMillan about his role as head greenkeeper.

iphook Golf Club has a charm- with impeccable credentials. Com- ing heathland course laid out ing as he does from a unique green- Lover Wheatsheaf Common keeping family he is well qualified and is bisected by the A3 trunk road to tread the footsteps of his father, between Guildford and Petersfield. Jack McMillan, the course super- The attractive clubhouse building visor at Sunningdale Golf Club and blends admirably with the wooded his four older brothers who are also surroundings. Skilful use has been devotees of the noble profession of made of the gently undulating ter- greenkeeping. rain and natural woodland features Cameron said pensively, "It was to create 18 holes measuring 6,250 always on the cards that I should yards. follow the family tradition although Although a comparatively short I never really gave it much thought course, Liphook has been cited by until I was in the sixth form at keen students of golf course archi- school. One day my father said he tecture as a classic example of the had a staff vacancy at Sunningdale kind of course capable of defeating and offered me a job on the course for all time any improvements to which I accepted with alacrity and ball or club by the difficulty of the have never regretted the decision. I Cameron McMillan approach to the green. Liphook has suppose it was second nature to take some splendid holes like the 5th, easy to walk on and tough enough to up greenkeeping for I was never off 14th and 13th aptly named The take the wear and tear of traffic and the course as a small boy always Two Counties' where you drive off play. doing jobs at weekends and school in Sussex and putt out in Head greenkeeper, Cameron holidays etc., it was in the blood and Hampshire. The indigenous tightly McMillan at the age of 23 is a know- I was quite capable of tackling any knit fairway turf is ideal for golf, ledgeable and enthusiastic man kind of work on the course at a very ON THE COURSE early age under the eagle eye of my rotary is used to keep down the chose the machine that performs father." rough but in some inaccessible best under the conditions prevail- "When I was at Sunningdale I places a pedestrian rotary com- ing on your particular course." generally used my imagination as I pletes the work. Being a working head green- went around and decided what From October through to March keeper Cameron can only spend a needed doing then I duly reported Cameron aims to slit tine the greens limited amount of time supervising this when I got back to the sheds. My every week when weather and sur- the staff. Generally this is done first father always said 'try and think like face conditions permit. Part of this thing in the morning when the work a head greenkeeper for one day you programme this winter also programme is discussed and speci- will be in charge of your own included spraying the heather with fic tasks are individually assigned. course' and I have never really had Dalapon. This kills Mollinia and Enough work is given to each man to any doubts about my greenkeeping Fescue grasses which are smother- keep him busy for the day, if the job ability. As long as one has the basic ing the heather, but does not affect finishes sooner than expected they knowledge about what needs to be the heather leaving a clean sward. It are all quite conscientious and will done and how to go about it is the will be done early in March, which look around for something else to most important factor." he feels - is the the only time of the do. He likes to encourage everybody "Obviously my father's know- year it can be treated. to come up with their own sugges- ledge and long experience in green- There is quite an amount of con- tions and sometimes they put for- keeping has been a valuable guiding struction work now under way and ward good ideas with regard to the influence in my career and much several new tees have already been work programme which are put into has rubbed off on me. Being an indi- built this winter. 600 yards of path- practice. vidualist I probably do things a little ways on the course has been tidied "I think the British & Interna- differently from him using my own up and laid with a more permanent tional Golf Greenkeepers Associ- ideas, thoughts and input to surface. The base of the paths were ation is moving in the right accomplish objectives. The course consolidated with four inches of direction," Cameron continued, characteristics at Liphook are very roadway hoggin, then blinded with "the set-up is much better than it similar to Sunningdale, its a heath- an ash layer and packed down with has ever been and it is up to the land situation and the management a vibrating roller. The track was membership to provide the support programme is very much the same finally completed with a finishing and enthusiasm to keep the momen- so I am quite familiar with the rou- layer of cockle shells. The whole tum going. It has to be a strong and tine upkeep and the kind of prob- effect is an excellent firm pathway effective organisation that will be lems one might encounter." in keeping with the surroundings, respected and recognised as a for- pleasing to the eye and easy for golf- midable mouthpiece for green- ers to walk on, says Cameron. keepers in all parts of the country. ameron supervises four staff, One problem seen on the course "The presence of our members one is a mechanic who also at the moment is Fusarium disease playing an important role at the Chelps out on the course, but Cameron admitted that Jim Open Championship is good for although he usually spends most of Arthur gave him a friendly warning public relations and has given us his time in the workshop through about this before he went to international status of which we are the winter repairing and servicing Liphook. The plan is to control the proud. Yes, we have come a long the equipment. The other three men outbreak by frequent aeration and way and have every reason to look have their own sections to look after regular applications of Roevral and forward to future of our profession on the course, that is their main Mascot contact fungicides. for the years ahead." responsibility, all are reliable and Basically he says, "we are trying to industrious workers. In the past the reduce the incidence of infection by Ode from a Greenkeeper club employed one or two students correct cultural practices and I to help with the work during the think the battle is gradually being CANS summer when the permanent staff won." Cans that are a brilliant hue, was only three but now it has been with dregs of Coke and Shandy, too, Are strewn around our pretty course increased to four with the objective hen asked about his or buried deep amongst the gorse cutting down on casual labour approach to machinery and placed in forks of sapling trees, which can be quite expensive. Wselection Cameron or thrown in streams besides the tees. The main items of machinery are McMillian said, "Before buying Another 'Topic' of course is 'Mars', three triplex mowers, consisting of anything I would study the require- and other makes of chocolate bars, two Ransomes 171s and a Jacobsen ments of the course. Then invite Their wrapper's thrown upon the ground Greensking with Turf Groomers. suppliers to demonstrate the type of by thoughtless golfers playing round. There are three tractors two Massey machinery within their range which To help us keep it neat and tidied Fergusons and a Ford, a set of five seems right for the job before mak- Please, do use the bins provided. hydraulic gangmowers and four ing a final decision. All the leading An empty can is not a drag, Ransomes Auto-Certes mowers, and manufacturers like Ransomes, Toro please place it back into your bag. their are several items of equipment and Jacobsen have an extensive At the 18th tee you will find a bin for slitting plus a Cushman with range of equipment for all phases of to place your wrappers and empties in. slitters and a full range of attach- our work. Obviously one might By Peter Richmond ments. The course has a lot of sharp have preferences one way or the (Midland Section) undulations and a tractor mounted other but the important point is to GREENFEED OFFERS A GREAT DEAL

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. JACt EDUCATION period leading to the award of a City ATO becomes the employer and and Guilds Certificate at Phase II sets out conditions of work - this CASE D and completion of the Log Book. may restrict such things as weekend The off-the-job element will amount working - and there is a need for 12 A club willing to provide a work to six weeks per year for all three weeks off-the-job training in the placement for a YTS trainee with no years. first year and eight weeks in the obligation to offer full employment second year although this may vary at the end of the two years. Approximate costs slightly. The club will be asked to Many clubs have taken this option possibly as a source of cheap Wages (Based on 3-year contribute £18.50 per week in the labour and if this is the case then average of £60) £9360 first year and £25 in the second but they are unlikely to be involved reg- National Insurance etc to pay there is no stamp to pay ularly with a trainee. Training Tuition Free to It can be seen from the figures under 18s 1 year £75 given for each example above that Board and lodging 3 years Approximate costs the cost of training to the club can @ 6 weeks @ £35 trav- Contribution to scheme vary but generally is cheaper elling expenses/subsis- first year £962 through the YTS and must be con- tence to pay £630 second year £1300 sidered. However even if the club is Examination Fees £40 Third year wages outwith responsible for the full cost of train- TOTAL £10375 scheme £70 £3640 ing the amount involved over the 3 (to which must be added as above.) National Insurance 1 year year period represents only the only to pay equivalent to the cost of the over- CASE B Training tuition, 3rd year haul of a set of gang mowers. only £75 It would be wrong for clubs to A golf club wishing to employ an Board and exam fees 3rd think of YTS as 'cheap labour. additional 16-year-old member of year only 6 weeks £250 the green staff having an individual Travelling expenses 1 in mind and wish to examine the year only to pay Nick Bissett is a lecturer in horticulture at possibility of YTS. TOTAL £6227 Askham Bryan College, York and a member of In this case there are TWO (to which must be added as above.) the Greenkeepers Training Committee. options. Either the club makes con- tact with a reputable ATO to inform them that the club would be willing to provide a work placement for the BIGGA/SUPATURF 1989 individual or the club directs the EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE prospective trainee to the ATO. In both options the person to be QUEENS' COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, taken on will become an employed trainee. The club will make no con- 4th-6th April, 1989 tribution to YTS and will pay the In this second profile on speakers to be heard at the conference , THE GOLF going rate for the job as in Case A but COURSE this month features James T Snow of the Unites States Golf Associ- will receive a rebate from the ATO ation Green Section. For Conference details, please contact Neil Thomas, in the sum of approx. £10 per week. Executive Director, BIGGA, Sports Turf Research Institute, BINGLEY, West Approximate costs Yorkshire, BD16 1AU. Tel: 0274-560556 Wages (£60 per week av. JAMES T SNOW for 3 years less rebate £9360 im Snow is the Northeastern Region from ATO (£10 per JDirector for the United States Golf Association Green Section and is the week for first two Co-Editor of its bi-monthly publication, years) £1040 the 'Green Section Record. He received Wages total £8320 his Bachelor of Science and Master of NI contributions to pay Science degrees from Cornell Univer- Training Tuition, Board, sity, specialising in horticulture and exam fees for 1 year £325 turfgrass science. Since joining the USGA staff in 1976, he has made more Travelling expenses 1 than 2,000 agronomic visits to USGA year only to pay member clubs and courses throughout TOTAL £8645 the Northeast. He has written more than (to which must be added as above.) 60 articles and given more than 150 presentations having to do with a wide array of turfgrass science and golf course CASE C management topics. Jim and his wife Judy are avid gardeners, specialising in the growing of chry- A club wishing to engage a trainee santhemums and other perennials. Two year old son Kevin is destined to learn more about the art of weeding than he will ever care to know! from a reputable ATO and even- Jim's subject at the conference will be The Biggest Problem of Golf Course Turf in the tually employ the same person as a U.S.A.' full staff member. In this case the MANAGEMENT Bunkers and Bunker Sand

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Fred Hawtree looks at the basic design of rights and wrongs

ast month we touched on the currency on the west side because Sturdy conservative green- matter of a difference between the terrain is often more dramatic keepers, pressed for time, will look LBritish and American styles of and inspiring. Over the basic rights in some dark corner for a spade and golf course architecture. Then I read and wrongs of design there is, in set about converting No 2a into No in Cornish and Whitten's book. The fact, no schism amongst golf course 3. But one can see No 3 on new Golf Course', which we also architects like that which divides courses in France. Their design tra- touched on, 'American style the senior profession although the dition missed out on the Classic became the dominant influence on junior one has also produced its period and they are trying to make course design after World War II.' quota of prima donnas of whom up for it. However, do not trust these Now Gilbert Hanse, who spent a there are still a few around now. stereotypes entirely. Augusta working winter and Spring with us But when we come to the full National bunkers are often closer to at Woodstock, has written from Cor- frontal view, the façade or eleva- the old fashioned style. I will not try nell University to which he has tion, we can detect the divergence; to describe to you what they are returned to complete the final year nothing like the carbuncle on the doing in Japan but if you think that of his course in golf course architec- National Gallery (though rocks in 2a is going a bit far, you are in for a ture. 'Is there a difference?', he asks. the bunkers take some digesting) surprise next time the Annual Tour- Being assured of at least one nor like a glass stump next to St nament goes to Nagasaki. reader, I can now set to and in one of Pauls; but significant and general those pithy maxims which stud the enough to constitute a declaration Hawtree prose like blue diamonds of 'style'. Here are some y own favourite rebound give you the answer. It is 'Yes and comparisons. from the far west is the no'. Perhaps, before you return to Mlengthwise fairway grinding those cylinders (if you still 2a, of course, is a Romantic bunker. do), I should explain. revival but because it looks well in The answer is No! if you mean the colour pictures, British architects basic principles of design. It is Yes! have taken it into their repertoire gradually rising floor shows if you mean the trappings, the land- and gone very big too. Unfor- up the sand, delivers surface scaping and the hype. tunately, one or two have gone big A water to one end whence it Every golf course architect, but not beautiful and we are back can be easily drained away on heavy whether over there or over here, gets where we started but buying ten soils and provides a variety of shots. something like the following into times more sand. The Ancient Britons could do his quotables when quizzed by Press or Committee. 'My aim is to produce a golf 1 1a course on which pars are difficult and bogies (if he is American) are easy. If he is British, you will hear something like 'I aim to design a golf course fair and enjoyable for all classes of player. While it will be testing to the scratch man, higher handicaps will always find a suit- able option, though it may well cost them an extra stroke'. Nothing controversial or contra- dictory in those two statements. I have used them myself since the year Dot and they always elicit a low rumble of approval ('Sound stuff that') and get you off the hook.

ther favourites common to both sides of the Atlantic Oinclude the popular 'The layout should call for every club in the bag' and the terms, 'strategic and penal' applied to bunkering and design generally. Although 'heroic' as a third classification gets more OPINION

nothing like this and had to content and green design but these features print a key to the styles of British themselves with three small ones. reflect individual taste rather than Golf Courses. You will at last be able national boundaries, being tailored to identify the man to whom you If you wish to observe the dif- to the needs of the particular land- have so often wished to speak in ferences between UK and US styles, scape and budget. But it is interest- moments of desperation. You will you had better be quick about it. ing to see how at least one American not unfortunately be able to tackle Architects are not slow in meeting installs moundwork on inland sites him direct because he will have the challenge of contemporary which is reminiscent of a style pop- passed from amongst us to even environmental factors, which is ular over here in the Twenties and higher things. I shall not be discuss- their 'in' phrase for nicking other earlier. ing the styles of my contemporaries people's ideas. More of all this next month when, as the agm of the British Association I suppose, finally, that we can for the first time in any international of Golf Course Architects is not so also generalise on differences in tee publication, this magazine will far off.

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MIDLANDS AND NORTH WALES between them to greenkeeping. 40 years in the working life of Bob Plain REGION It has been my extreme pleasure to and a short film of the first Ryder Cup Berks/Bucks/Oxon Section have known Bob and Dick for many of presented by Mr. S. L. Ryder. Our Annual Invitation was held at those years and I am sure I will be Welwyn Garden City Golf Club will be Ellesborough Golf Club. Amongst some joined by many other greenkeepers and the venue for the February lecture on very fine scores, J. Texeira and A. trade representatives in wishing them Monday 20th at 2.pm with a talk on Howe proved to be the winners with a both a long and happy retirement with Trees and Woodland Management on very commendable 41 pts. We would their families. We also hope to see the course. like to thank Parkers, Rigby Taylor, them swinging around our golf courses New Appointment Maxwell Hart, Supaturf, CMW, County for many years to come where they will Paul Fitzjohn moves to Mill Hill Golf Club Mowers, Pattissons and E & S Sports always find a warm welcome. as Course Manager at the beginning of Grounds for all their support. The Annual General Meeting was held January. Our best wishes go with you The golf meeting and AGM on 12th at St. Neots Golf Club on Tuesday 22nd Paul. This also coincides with Paul December was Bob Plain's last meeting November at 2.15 pm. Thirtyfour taking over as Section Secretary and before his retirement at Christmas. A members attended. The minutes of the members should note that all Section presentation was made to Bob as a 1 st AGM together with the Secretary's correspondence should go to:- momento to show our appreciation of Report and the Balance Sheet were Paul Fitzjohn, 272 Park Avenue, his friendship and support over the past unanimously approved. Bushey Herts. Tel: 991 228 703 hundred years of golf. The following Officers were elected for R J Goodwin D. Muragh 1989. President Greame Pitcher, Retiring Secretary Chairman Paul Fitzjohn, Vice Chairman Mid Anglia Section Gerald Bruco, Treasurer Les Wakerell, SOUTH WEST AND SOUTH The Autumn Tournament was held over Match Secretary Ken Bunting. Paul WALES REGION 27 holes at Ashridge Golf Club, during a Fitzjohn agreed to take over as South West Section brief interval in the monsoon season on Secretary as the retiring Secretary, R. On November 29th, the Section met for 10th October. With almost 2 inches of Goodwin, would not be seeking re- the purposes of the Annual General rain during the previous 48 hours the election. Regional Representatives are Meeting for which we gratefully return to course resembled a swamp! A few dry Paul Fitzjohn and John Wells, and the our Section Headquarters, namely spots were found to position the holes above mentioned together with Neil Lansdown Golf Club, Bath. and with the rain abaiting for the day an Whittaker agreed to form a Committee. Unfortunately, the dense morning fog enjoyable game was had by most Any Other Business: Members did little to entice all competitors out competitors. were pleased to hear that 'the Golf onto the course but six of us, throwing Phil Quamby had few complaints as he Course' magazine would be published caution to the winds, did venture out put together a fine score of 40 points 12 times next year. A general and found conditions challenging but and 20 (9 holes afternoon) for a total of discussion developed over the BIGGA enjoyable nonetheless. 60 points, and won the President's Cup uniform after Gerald Bruce voiced his More problems were encountered upon and Glass Tankard. opinion that more members should returning to the clubhouse a small fire Second with a score of 59 points was C. make every effort to wear blazers and during the night had put the recently Toms, while Chris Brook on 58 points ties. Some of the younger members refurbished kitchen out of action but the filled third place. were hard pushed to find £69.00 for a Stewardess rose magnificently to the We were delighted to have our blazer. Ken Bunting was afraid that the occasion by spiriting up sandwiches President Greame Pitcher, present his Prize Fund for Section Tournaments (smoked ham of course) and gateaux, Prize to the winner and the numerous may shrink now that Trade firms were seemingly out of nowhere and saved prizes to more than half the 36 being asked to contribute to a Central the day. Fund and asked if the Section competitors. After lunch, David Jenkins of Tournaments may shrink now that Trade Our thanks are due to the prize doners Charterhouse Turf Machinery gave a firms were being asked to contribute to who included Messrs. Parkers very interesting and informative talk on a Central Fund, and asked if the Section (Worcester Park) Limited: Supaturf Verti- Draining, which together with would receive money to buy prizes from Products Limited: Rigby Taylor South questions and answers proved to be this source. The meeting closed at 3.30 Limited: Maxwell Hart Limited: extremely beneficial to all. pm with a vote of thanks to St. Neots Synchemicals Limited: Pattissons Prior to the AGM Bob Gates presented Golf Club for the facilities provided for Limited: CMW Limited: Roger the prizes for the golf competition this meeting. Engineering Limited: Gerald Southgate saying that the competition deserved a (Ransomes Limited): and Ivor Ludford. Prior to the AGM a most interesting talk medal for going out. We are grateful to the Members of was given to a good turnout of 1 st P. Worster 33 pts. 2nd J. Wane 31 Ashridge for their courtesies of the greenkeepers by David Jenkins, pts. 3rd J. Thomas 30 pts. course to Mr. Len Walker and the House Managing Director of Charterhouse Turf Bob Gates was re-elected Chairman. staff for an enjoyable lunch and ample Machinery Limited on Soil Compaction Nigel Pring as Vice-Chairman. Paul liquid refreshments and the Greenstaff and how best to relieve the situation Worster as Secretary. Laurence Pithie whose efforts made the course just with the Verti-drain. Considerable and Jock Millar as Regional Board about playable. interest was also shown in the Members and Adrian Stiff as Match Retirements: Two well known and Charterhouse slitter which was shown Captain and Prize Procurer. most respected stalwarts of our on film during the commercial break. The outgoing Match Captain, John Kane profession have retired at the end of The January Lecture on the 23rd of the expressed his thanks to the members 1988. Bob Palin and Dick Bowey month at Beadlow Manor Hotel, Golf and for their support. Following a resolution contributed nearly 80 years Country Club featured a look back over from Les Johnson it was decided to mmwrn iruni ©^HHM draft questionaires to be sent out to tells me the weather is warmer down where after going through various members and non members alike in the here! Thanks Neil and for your support stages, it is sorted into about 10 South West in an attempt to encourage for the ETME Exhibition and Cambridge different grades of sand and stone. new members and boost attendance to Conference that you are busy Also at the quarry was a concrete the local meetings. organising on behalf of the members. mixing plant which we were shown Paul Worster. J. R. Dennis around. There was a pre-packed bagging area for stone and sand and South Coast Section Midland Section one man there sacked 10 tons in 50kg The Section's Christmas Turkey Trot This month we begin by reporting on a bags in one day! We were also given a was again held at the Royal Winchester busy golf calendar of events. conducted tour of Middleton Hall which Golf Club. This has become an annual Firstly, our competition at the is owned by ARC and run by a social event sponsored by J. T. Lowe and Worcester Golf Club on the 22nd trust. Rigby Taylor. The competition took September saw P Woodward using his The Hall dates back to 1086 and was place an a dry and sunny December modest handicap to help him win the once the home of a well known day with 30 members taking part. At first prize with Rhys Thomas from Naturalist. A very interesting tour the end of the day, the winners were: Enville Golf Club coming a close enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Alan and 1 st Rigby Taylor Shield, Peter Marsh second, and R Lowe, a new member Dennis and ARC. 39 pts. 2nd J. T. Lowe Cup, Kevin from Drayton Park taking the gross On 3rd March at Telford Golf and Unsworth 38 pts. 3rd Phil Ryder 38 prize. The course was in fine condition Country Club between 2pm and 5pm, we pts. Nearest the Pin, Bob Walker, 17th and a pleasure to play, even though have a lecture on the latest Pesticide hole 128 yds. there was a downpour in the afternoon. Law and how it affects you. Also, how The main prizes were donated by our On Friday 7th October, we did battle to attend the various training modules sponsors J. T. Lowe and Rigby Taylor. against the East Midlands Section in and testing for them. We are fortunate In addition, extra prizes were provided the Annual Rigby Taylor's Team that Mr Richard Maw, Testing Officer for by Huxleys Grass Machinery and Challenge Competition at Moor Hall Golf the Region who works from Stourbridge Parkers. Our thanks to all our friends in Club, which I heard was in beautiful College Horticultural Unit will be the Trade for their support. condition. This was the third win in a covering this most important subject. Without the support of the Secretary row, but by a smaller margin 5 1 /2 to 9 On 29th March, we have invited our and Officials of the Royal Winchester 1/2. Many thanks to Dave Morgan and Executive Director, Neil Thomas down Golf Club the tournament would not be his supporting staff plus Dave's wife Jill to spend the day in the Midlands, possible and I would like to thank Reg who attended the evening meal. Special visiting various golf clubs and meeting Varlow, Head Greenkeeper and his thanks to Steve Eilakeman for the membership. We are the first staff for the way in which the course organising the day. section to arrange something like this was presented. The following Tuesday 11th October, 8 and hope the day will be beneficial to The competition was followed by a players from the East Midlands and 8 both Neil and ourselves. traditional Christmas Dinner at which players from our section played over 18 The day will finish with Neil giving a talk Neil Thomas was able to join us and holes at Walmley Golf Club and at Moor Hall Golf Club at 7.00 pm. This enjoy a superb meal. Our thanks to the Breakwell was the boss on this will be your chance to come along and club's catering staff and our President, occasion with Keith Fitzhenry listen to him, put forward your points of Mr. Jim Fry, who very generously organising the day where N Woolfry view and have all your queries provided ample supplies of wine for took first place with P Woodward answered, so come along and help each of the tables. second. produce a good turnout. The Section's Annual General Meeting If any members in our section would like Lastly, well done to Robin Bryson for was then held at which reports on to host any of our future golf promotion to Head Greenkeeper at various matters for the previous year competitions ('89, '90) please get in Willesley Park Golf Club from his were given. After fourteen years in touch with me, we are always looking previous club. harness, both our Chairman Eric Hames for different courses. I Toon and our Vice-Chairman Ian Greenfield I forgot to say well done to Rhys had decided that "enough was enough". Thomas for winning Division Two in the NORTHERN REGION Our new Chairman is Ken Lodge and Iseki Tournament and congratulations Sheffield Section Vice-Chairman Paul Drodge, who both also to Tony Kelsal this time winning the ably represent the Section at Regional Senior Midlands Open at Church The December meeting was held on the Board Meetings. Brampton. first of the month at Rotherham Golf A presentation of a silver tray was then How about those giant killers Steve Club with an excellent lecture from made to Eric for all his efforts over Wood and Tony Lesson getting pipped Professor Willis of Sheffield University many years in looking after the at the post in the final of the Rigby on Plant Nutrients and their interests of greenkeepers. Well done Taylor Greensomes Match at Hoylake requirements in relation to turf. Eric and Ian, who remain on the Section Golf Club, beaten by one hole. The Annual General Meeting was also Committee as Committee members. Congratulations to Thomas and Trevor held on the first of December, at which Following the Annual General Meeting, Morris. Who said they couldn't do it? Mr Gordon Brammah the Section the Section was pleased to have Neil On 11th October, 18 members were Secretary resigned. I am sure members Thomas as guest speaker who outlined entertained by Alan Soutram. Dennis will join me in thanking Gordon for the the progress Association had made Catrill and their colleagues at ARC hard work he has put in over the years since 1987. Quarries at Middleton Hall. We were on behalf of the Section, and we look Neil was able to meet a number of our taken in two groups around the plant, forward to seeing him at future members and answer many questions firstly to the digging head where a giant meetings. The following members were on the affairs of the Association and I excavator loads the material onto a elected to the Committee. am very grateful to him for making the conveyor belt. It then travels 2 miles to A Renshaw - Secretary/Treasurer, B V long journey south to our Section. He the main sorting and sifting machinery Lax - Chairman, K B Heaney - Vice- Chairman/Competition Secretary, E future events and take advantage of all going mechanical:- Palmer, R Hayhurst, R Graham, P A that your Association has to offer. February 2nd - John Croft Machinery Unwin and H Middlebrook were elected As I write these notes I would like to Limited, the outfit that brought Kubota as Committee members. take this opportunity to wish everybody to the UK will showing us the possible Will members please note the following a happy and prosperous New Year and way forward in golf courses traction - dates for their diaries: may all your problems play on other slides, videos, the business. February 2nd - Mr David W Jenkins of peoples' courses. March 2nd - we are Verti-Draining with Charterhouse Turf Machinery Limited B Cross Charterhouse Turf Machinery - all the will talk on the use and benefits of Verti- visuals and a bit on the side! Moor drain on the golf course. Northern Section Allerton Golf Club, 7.30 pm. March 2nd - Mr Malcolm Petit of Well are you properly certificated? Mr The Northern Annual General Meeting Alginure Products Limited and Mr Brian Henry Gillespie our November speaker, took place on December 8th with the Robinson of Mommersteeg will talk on made the observation that any following results:- their relevant products and their place greenkeeper who has or does not use President - W Mountain. Chairman - in a maintenance programme. the H & S and FEPA regulations as the Robert Lupton. Vice-Chairman - Colin April 6th - Stewards of York will give a current time to his advantage wants his Geddes. Secretary/Treasurer - David talk and practical demonstartion on a head seeing to! This sentiment is Hannam. Committee - David Anderson, range of machinery including the Verti- heartily endorsed and could easily be Philip Sutton, Eric Paley, Mark Drain. applied to all greenkeepers to whom Seymour, Edwin Walsh, Dennis A Renshaw BIGGA membership means nothing. Cockburn, Alan Gamble and Gary Our winter series of evening get Thistlewhite. North West Section togethers struck off with a trip in words Naturally, we look forward to your 1988 seems to have passed too quickly and colours to Whitwood Golf Club, continued support throughout 1989. and yet as far as the North West Normanton. With Ian Thompson at the Let's hope it turns out a kinder year, Section is concerned, it has been a reins the story of development on his with some good success. very eventful year with golf ex-colliery site unfolded. All the best see you around. tournaments, the Mere Seminar and the Budgeting and the greenkeeper formed D Hannam "Open". the theme of Henry Gillespie's evening. The Committee has worked hard at Henry outlines his modus operandi on North East Section arranging half day lectures and the financial front together with several On October 8th we held our Autumn 27 educational evenings at both Cheshire 'old fox' hints and tips on committee Holes Meeting at Prudhoe Golf Club. I and Lancashire. The first was an psychology. Thanks to the would like to thank George Gainford educational evening at Sandiway Golf aforementioned gentlemenn for their and his staff for the excellent condition Club with the Cheshire Union of Golf time and trouble. of his course considering the weather Clubs and second, a half day lecture at A very pleasant afternoon's golf we have had. Also thanks to the Reaseheath followed by the AGM. transpired at llkley Golf Club on the Committee for giving us the courtesy Both events turned out to be an occasion of our 1988 Autumn and the catering staff for the meals. embarrasment with no more then ten Tournament. Thanks Adrian and your The leading scores were as follows:- members turning up on each occasion lads for the lovely course. Also we had Best Gross: B. Wilson, Stocksfield GC and not even an apology from any the pleasure of llkley's Chairman of the 121, Ransomes Cup and Watch Nett, member. A newsletter was printed and Green, Tom Spratt's company who G. Gainford, Prudhow GC, 110, all 260 North West members had a copy kindly officiated at the prize-giving. GreenlayCupHandicapO-11, A. posted to them, so there can be no Plenty of good golf in store this year - Bowess, Parklands GC, 110, Fewsters excuses. details on the way later. Shield 12-28, J. Rippon, Whickham Please support your Committee with During February and March, we are GC,118. J. Cairns, Close House GC,

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1101/2, R. Black, Ponteland GC, 111 welcome and first class hospitality from delegates. 1/2, A. Hornsby, Vice President, 115, the Captain and members. The course On a personal note, I must say that it J. Richardson, Whickham GC, 117, S. was up to scratch thanks to Uncle was the best seminar I have attended Pope, TynesideGC, 118. Eddie and the boys. for years although the exhaust on my In all 33 members were present. The spoils went to the following: car was not quite up to the round trip. The Section would like to thank the Scratch 0 -18 J. Coady 44 pts; I. On the golfing front, 30 members following companies for their donations: Dennis 42 pts; 18 + h'cap Uncle Eddie played in the Kent Section Autumn Ryton Gravel Co, Brand-Short, Spittlehouse 38 pts: S. Painter 35 pts. Tournament. The morning medal Ransomes, Rigby Taylor, Maxwell Hart, There was a competition within a scores were :- 1st Andrew Lund of Stewarts, Supaturf and Sisis. competition as the Square and Leeds Castle with a net 73, 2nd Ian On October 18th, we held our annual Compass challenged the six top Rawlingson of Mid-Kent with a net 75, match against the East Section at greenkeepers to a match which the 3rd Colin Lusher with a net 77. Stocksfield Golf Club. The weather was greenkeepers won. The Square and The afternoon stableford was won by not too kind but we managed to play Compass hope to have a return match Willie McConville of Ashford with 37 pts. without getting too wet. Once again, when they have practiced a bit more! George Brown of Edenbridge second on thanks go to Stewarts of Edinburgh for The second match was against the 36 pts and Andy Toomy of Bexleyheath providing both winners and losers Captains in September at Rushmere. third with 34 pts.The trade prizes went prizes and for lunch. Thanks also to The Captains won 5-3 but we won't dwell to Kelvin Reay in the morning with a net the Committee for giving us the cour- on that! The course was in good nick 67 and David Hawkins in the afternoon tesy of the course and use of the club. and I understand Wally Mann, the Head with 37 pts.Ourtwo representatives at The results were as follows Greenkeeper is waiting to go into Hunstanton in the Jacobsen B. Wilson, J. Shariff (NE) bt J. Paton, hospital for treatment on an injured hip. Tournament, Chris Mardon and Chris C. Hilcersley (East) 3/2. J. I am sure we all wish him well and a Latham did not feature in the prizes, but Richardson, G. Garnford (NE) bt J. speedy recovery. The prizes went to had a great day on a well-prepared Neilson, W. Blair (East) 8/6. M. the following:- Scratch-18 P. Howard course. Chris Mardon did, however, Simpkin, G. Atkinson (NE) bt S. Mellor, 37 pts / Steve Freestone 32 pts. pick up a prize at the Regional Golf R. Bullock (East) 3/2. A. Bewas, R. 18+ R. Mitchell 31 pts / C. Huddlestone Tournament at Ifield when four of our Black (NE) bt J. Easton, K. Rutherford 30 pts. Guest P. Whire 35 pts /T. D. members attended on 31 st October. (East) 1 up. C. Baxter, J. Cairns (NE) Drake 33 pts. Away from the golf course some of our bt S. Dixon, O. Yeaman (East) 1 up. S. Our thanks to Rushmere for their members find time to participate in Pope, J. Redhead (NE) bt A. Nimmo, E. hospitality. other activities. One man whose work Hood (East) 7/6. See you all soon. does not seem to tire him out is Sene Personal note M. Lathrope. Valley's Steve Suttle. As some of you I would like to thank Graham Forbes of may know, Steve is an accomplished Stewarts of Edinburgh for presenting Kent Section long-distance runner and just recently me with the lead crystal whisky Over 160 people attended the first has hit a great run of form. On decanter as an extra prize for my 'hole BIGGA Regional Seminar at The September 11th Steve ran the Humber in one' at Belleisle Golf Club during the Woodlands, Swanley recently. The day Bridge Marathon in 2hrs 47 mins 23 National Tournament. was a great success and many thanks sees, beating his previous personal best by four and a half minutes. After J. Richardson are due to the excellent speakers from this mere little stroll (!) he completed the STRI. And Neil Thomas for coming the London to Brighton Road Race in SOUTH EAST REGION down to talk to us on the progress of 6hrs 12 mins 25 sees, non-stop. This East Anglia Section. our Association, and John Millen for was good enough to earn 11th place in Not before time I hear you cry! Two organising a great day and a superb the 53 mile race. Just when you matches to report on. Firstly, a venue. Also thanks to the members of thought this might tire him out, I read in massive turnout at Cambridge Moat the trade for their support and even the local paper that in a race at though the stands were in a seperate Hotel back in August. Seventy-odd Ringwood Road he polished off the 10 turned up and we received a warm room, they were very popular with the

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Bought a new computer Ollchrist. 2nd Class 1st Handicap - A a training run to beat the German word processor. 5. Bought a projector O'Hara. 2nd Class 2nd Handicap - S tourists to the sunbeds next year. and screen. 6. Bought a flag. 7. In the Massam. Stewart's Quaich - G Perhaps this proved that hand mowing process of buying educational videos Hampton, D Murdoch. Two Ball does have other benefits and could to start a°library, which will be available foursomes - A O'Hara, S Sime. Trade help to keep more of us fit and healthy to members. and Guests - W Chapman. Longest though we may have some trouble A total of 100 different members have Drive -1 Ritchie. matching Steve Suttle. I hear he can taken part in all golf dates throughout Our sincere thanks to the Council and hand mow a green quicker than I can 1988 which we hope to overtake this Members of Alloa Golf Club for with a GM3. year. I would like to take this extending to us the courtesy of their P. Copsey. opportunity to thank all catergories of course and clubhouse, to Jim Easton staff at the following clubs for and his staff for the excellent condition Surrey Section. entertaining us throughout the year and of the course and also to the The Surrey Greenkeepers held their hope we will be welcomed back in the Clubmaster and his staff for the first Autumn Tournament at Walton Heath years to come. class catering and service throughout Golf Club where a total of 48 compete in Hankley Common GC, New Zealand GC, the day. Thanks also to Ian Ritchie and this popular fixture. For what looked to RAC Club, Sunningdale GC, Addington Mark Collins for donating prizes to the turn out a miserable day in the morning, Court GC, Walton Heath GC and raffle. Congratulations to Mr Gilchrist the rain did keep away for us and Guildford GC. who holed his tee shot at the 18th. eventually turned quite warm. On Quiz Night Our Congratulations are due to behalf of the section I would like to A Regional Quiz and Fun Night will be the Scottish Team who were thank Walton Heath Golf Club, the bar held in Surrey at the end of February victorious in the Ransomes and catering staff for the excellent beginning March in which teams will International Tournament at Ipswich, cuisine and Clive Osgood and his team compete from London, Surrey, Sussex and in particular to Section Chairman, for presenting the course in superb and Kent. A final venue and date will be Ian Ritchie who was a member of the condition. The day would not be given in the next issue. Scottish Team. Well done lads. complete without a real thank you to Handicap changes:- from 27th October I have various items of the Bernie Tomlin and Rigby Taylor who I McMillan 9, J Chambers 15, D Wall 9, Association uniform in stock, anyone have sponsored this tournament over M Wells 14, S McMillan 10, C Sopp 9, R wishing to purchase any item should the years and also to the companies Tydeman 13, J Summers 15, A Brown get in touch with me, or better still who donated for the raffle. 20. come along to some of the Section Results: 1st - C Sopp, Leatherhead From the Committee, I would like to events at which they are always Golf Club 55pts. 2nd - M Wells, Walton thank all members for making 1988 a available. Heath Golf Club, 54pts. 3rd -1 McMillan, great success in the Surrey Section. So far, I have not recieved any article Hankley Golf Club, 51 pts back 9. AM - J Russell from members for inclusion in the A Locke, Hindhead Golf Club, 21 pts magazine. Now that another season is back 6. PM - D Johnson, New Zealand SCOTTISH REGION nearly over surely someone will have Golf Club 33pts. Best Scratch - W Central Section time to put pen to paper and come up McMillan, Effingham Golf Club 120. The Section's Autumn Tournament was with something. During 1988 the section once again did held on Thursday 22nd September by It is your Association, so help to make well for itself, with a good turnout at all courtesy of Alloa Golf Club, when 51 it better by contributing to it in some tournaments and functions. Since last members and guests enjoyed a day's way, even criticism is welcome, so long January, the section has spent money relaxation with the prize winners as it is constructive. on the following items:- resulting as follows:- Nett Aggregate J Crawford

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HEAD GREENKEEPER KINGS NORTON ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER GOLF CLUB A challenging and rewarding Invite applications for the position of opportunity exists for experienced COURSE MANAGER/ Greenkeepers to help develop and HEAD GREENKEEPER maintain a new professionally For a 27 hole parkland course situated in designed and constructed 18 hole attractive mral surroundings, nine miles south golf course in the Midlands. of Birmingham, in the county of Worcestershire. Applicants must be fully experienced in all The persons selected will join an existing aspects of modern course management and team of enthusiastic and dedicated maintenance techniques. people. Experience of 'soiless' greens The accepted applicant must have the skills to and state of the art techniques lead and motivate staff, and will be expected to will be an advantage. demonstrate abilities to maintain a quality course to a high standard, excercising firm Please write in the first instance budgetting control. with CV to:- Accommodation available. Salary negotiable. The Directors, Applications in writing with full C.V. to:- Seedy Mill Golf Ltd., The Secretary/Manager, PO Box 1, Kings Norton Golf Club, Brockhill Lane, South Petherton, Weatheroak, Somerset. TA13 5HY Alvechurch, B48 7ED. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Held for the first time last month the European Turf Management Exhibition attracted a high quality of support from across the whole greenkeepers industry. he Rt. Hon Viscount White- Management Exhibition open he other amenity sports turf organisa- law opening the three day said, "Golf is a great game. Golfers tions to help both exhibitors and TEuropean Turf Management will enjoy the game even more if delegates recognise areas of interest Exhibition and Conference at Har- played on well tended and well kept immediately. rogate, said he was delighted to golf courses and that is what we all Opening times will also be have been invited to be the BIGGA want to see". adjusted to 9.00am-6.00pm on the President and felt he was asked at a first two days and 9.00am to 2.00pm time of great importance. he European Turf Manage- on the last day. He said more people are playing ment Exhibition held in the Almost 2,200 visitors came to golf and to meet this demand golf TSpa town of Harrogate last Harrogate over the three days, many courses are being built around the month was a "success", say those stopping for the whole period com- world, not on the sandy sea links, exhibitors who took stands at the bining the exhibition with atten- but in difficult parts of the country, first sponsored show and con- dance at the seminars. which will require much skilled ference of the BIGGA. The lectures were the success management. Management which is Next year's show is assured with a story of the week with rarely less crucially important. further expansion into three halls in than 100 delegates to each lecture, "I believe we have very high stan- the Harrogate Centre with the con- topping 175 for the presentations by dards of greenkeeping. We need to ference sessions probably taking Dennis Mortram and Bob Young on make them higher and that is the place in the Royal Hall within the the second day, who took "The purpose of this exhibition. That is complex, rather than across the road Broad Duties of the Course Man- why you are all here this week. To in the Royal Baths. ager" and "Presentation and Image learn to achieve better standards, Many of the exhibitors re-booked at Work" as their respective themes. better greens and better courses for for 24th to 26th January 1990 before Thursday showed the best atten- golfers to play." dismantling their stands and dance with over a thousand registra- Turning to the subject of Educa- requested increased space. Some tions plus many of those who had tion, Viscount Whitelaw said he asked for more prominent pos- booked in on the opening day. was delighted to hear the Associ- itions, others were content to The Association's prominent ation had just appointed an Educa- reclaim where they were. stand remained busy all week, sell- tion Officer. He believed this was an As a first venture, the Exhibition ing blazers, sweaters, shirts, jackets, enormous advance and that there organised by Geo. A. Wright suf- waterproofs and the newly was a great career for future young fered the inevitable minor teething designed BIGGA tie, which has greenkeepers. problems, but will remain basically been well received. Referring to Jack McMillan, the the same next year. Wherever one called on the trade BIGGA Chairman and Course Man- Suggested improvements will stands the reaction was the same. ager at Sunningdale, he said there include a colour coding system for Quite satisfied with the attendance, are many whose skills are admired visitors, who all received name but impressed by the quality of visi- and are household names, for what badges on registration. The colours tor, the depth of inquiry and gen- you have done and others similarly, will identify those from golf courses uine interest in the products on on courses in various parts of the as opposed to local authority and show. country. "We want young greenkeepers into the profession today, who will aspire to those standards in the future". Viscount Whitelaw added that as a past Captain of the R & A, both he and the Royal and Ancient as the governing body in golf are very much behind the development of the Exhibition and Conference and wanted to see it succeed, as it did the Association. He believed many more events would follow this first Exhibition and visitors would attend from all Arthur Wyatt receiving his Kubota T1400 Ride-on Mower from Viscount Whitelaw at the over the world. European Turf Management Exhibition at Harrogate. In conclusion before declaring The Kubota T1400 was first prize in a national raffle run by Kubota to celebrate their the 1989 Harrogate European Turf breaking the world record for the longest distance driven on a lawnmower. Power Force

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ST GEORGE'S HILL PRESTBURY GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB invite application for a require HEAD GREENKEEPER FULL TIME EXPERIENCED for this long established course. The GREENKEEPER successful applicant must be highly Applicants should have experience in all experienced in all aspects of parkland aspects of turf maintenance and in the golf course maintenance, have a use of all modem equipment. thorough knowledge of golf course ALSO machinery and a proven ability in staff management. FULL TIME TRAINEE Salary and conditions will be GREENKEEPER commensurate with the position and Would suit school leaver. Must enjoy the applicants experience and outdoor life and be a golf enthusiast. qualifications. Accommodation available. No accommodation. Apply in writing with full details of age, Applications in writing for both experience and qualifications etc to:- positions stating age, qualifications The Secretary/Manager, and experience to:- Prestbury Golf Club Ltd., The Secretary, The Club House, St Georgefs Hill Golf Club, Macclesfield Road, Weyb ridge, Prestbury, Surrey. Cheshire. KT13 ONL SK10 4BJ GOLF CLUB OLCHING LINLITHGOW GOLF CLUB WEST GERMANY require an require a ASSISTANT HEAD GREENKEEPER COURSE MANAGER for this excellent 18 hole championship Circa £10,000 + OT golf course. Applicants must be fully experienced in Applicants should be capable of all aspect's of modern greenkeeping and maintaining high standards on this machinery maintenance and a knowledge 18 hole course and of leading and of sand constructed green's is an motivating a team of 3 assistants. advantage. It would also be an advantage to someone with a knowledge of the They must be experienced in all aspects German language, but this is not of greenkeeping and have a thorough essential as a language course is knowledge of modern equipment. available. Only members of the BIGGA need apply. No accommodation available. Appointment to commence first week Please apply in writing, enclosing in March 1989. full C.V. to:- Applications to:- Mr. S. Goldthorpe, The Secretary, Course Manager, Linlithgow Golf Club, 5 Lowedges Place, Braehead, Sheffield, S87LU, England. Linlithgow.

HEAD GREENKEEPER 2 GREENKEEPERS required for required Progressive privately owned 18 hole course situated 3 miles North of Bolton. Experience/Knowledge of golf essential. Applicants must be fully experienced in all 39 hour 5 day week with some aspects of course management and take total weekend overtime. responsibility for the day to day running of the Please apply in writing to golf course. Good prospects, salary negotiable, Camberley Heath Golf Club, no accommodation. Please apply in writing enclosing full C.V. to:- Golf Drive, The Hon Secretary, Camberley, Surrey. Dunscar Golf Club, Longworth Lane, Bromley Cross. Bolton. BL7 9QY

SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA GOLF CLUB LEEDS CASTLE require requires an FIRST ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER Applicants should hold relevant Applicants should be suitably qualified and experienced in modern greenkeeping and qualifications and be fully experienced. machinery maintenance. Accommodation is not available. Assistance can be provided to find suitable local rented accommodation should the Please apply in writing with full C.V. to:- successful applicant need to relocate. The Greens Secretary, Apply in writing with full C.V. to:- Saltburn-by-the-Sea Golf Club, Personnel Officer, Hob Hill, Saltburn, Leeds Castle Enterprises Ltd., Cleveland. TS12 1NJ Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent. ME17 1PL HEAD GREENKEEPER required by DYRHAM PARK SECOND ASSISTANT GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB GREENKEEPER An excellent opportunity for a well required for qualified Head Greenkeeper exists at STAVERTON PARK HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB this first class private members club. Now in our twelfth year and on the threshold of The applicant must have the essential exciting new developments we are looking for an skills and experience to fill this important enthusiastic person, who should have a minimum position which carries a top salary and of four years greenkeeping experience and other benefits. preferably some college training, to join our Please reply in writing giving full details established team. This is a permanent live and experience to:- out position offering a good wage, overtime and excellent future prospects. The Secretary, Please reply giving full details of Dyrham Park Golf and Country Club, experience to date to:- Galley Lane, The Manager, Barnet, Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Club, Herts. Staverton, Nr. Daventry, EN5 4RA Northamptonshire. NN11 6JT

PARKSTONE GOLFCLUB GOLF CLUB BADEN-BADEN HEAD GREENKEEPER WEST GERMANY requires Applications are invited from persons with relevant experience to direct and HEAD motivate staff, use and maintain modern machinery and work to a high standard GREENKEEPER at this well known course. for 18 hole Parkland Course. No accommodation available. An attractive salary is on offer. Application form etc from:- Accommodation in clubhouse possible. Preferably German speaking candidate. The Secretary, Applications in writing with details of Parks tone Golf Club, age and experience to:- Links Road, GOLFCLUB BADEN-BADEN, Parkstone, Poole, Fremersbergstrabe 127, Dorset. BH14 9JU 7570 Baden-Baden, Tel: 0202 707138 WEST GERMANY. CONSTRUCTION HUNSTANTON SUPERVISOR GOLF CLUB HEAD GREENKEEPER require an ASSISTANT Experienced person required to HEAD GREENKEEPER supervise the construction of a new 18 hole course, on the Applicants must be experienced in Costa Blanca, designed by a all aspects of greenkeeping, British architect, with a view to knowledgeable of course machinery remaining on site as Head and fully capable of deputising for Greenkeeper. Accommodation and the head greenkeeper. vehicle provided, salary to be negotiated. Salary negotiable, no accommodation. Applications with full C V to:- Apply with full C V to:- Alistair Rae, The Secretary, 26 Tannoch Road, Hunstanton Golf Club, Uplawnmoor, Golf Course Road, Glasgow. Hunstanton. G78 4AD. PE36 6JQ

KRINKELS BEPLANTINGS GOLF CLUB RIEDHOF MAATSCHAPPIJ B.V. HOLLAND WEST GERMANY invites applications from requires a VERY EXPERIENCED FIRST EXPERIENCED GOLF ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER COURSE Applicants must be fully qualified and experienced in SUPERINTENDENTS all aspects of modern greenkeeping techniques. Irrigation, equipment use and maintenance together with for construction of golf course in various supervisory skills an opportunity to contribute to the high countries on the European Continent standard of this new prestigious golf course. and in North America. Applicants must Applicants should have a minimum of 6 years experience. Starting date for the above position will be July 1989. be fully conversant with modem also an techniques of golf course construction. ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER Salary and allowance negotiable. applicants must be fully conversant with modern greenkeeping including the use and maintenance of course Please apply in writing, enclosing machinery starting date march 1990. detailed C.V. to:- Please reply in writing including a full C. V. to:-

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