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Ad Ref Page BOARD MEMBERS Mother Nature gets a A&F 407 15 Ivor Scoones George Malcolm helping hand from a ALS 408 28 Gordon Moir Barry Heaney Huw Parry Dean Cleaver Antonio Carraro Roy Kates George Barr greenkeeping crew of seven 409 26 Pages 21-23 Atterton & Ellis 7 20 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Neil Thomas B.A. Bob Andrews 381 24 Brian D Pierson 40 19 EDUCATION OFFICER Claymore 315 21 Debbie Savage Adventure in the land of the free Complete Weed Control Barry Neville, Toro/PGA European Tour Student 403 17 Cotswold Communications Greenkeeper of the Year, reports on seven weeks in 410 28 America he's not likely to forget Page 6 C&P Soilcare 46 14 BREWER Dixon & Holliday International 214 17 Making tracks: tyre options EDITOR Eric Hunter 73 42 David White Recognising that tyres are a major contributor to E&S 248 16 Tel: 0323 891291 • Fax: 0323 895593 soil compaction, Hugh Tilley looks at the options Hayter PLC 90 43 DESIGN/PRODUCTION EDITOR loG 365 18 available Page 8 Tim Moat Lely (UK) Ltd Toro Tel: 0904 610611 • Fax: 0904 643074 61 44 SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER Grass identification Nabishi 411 28 Bill Lynch Jim Arthur takes a worm's eye view of the leaves Ransomes 9 2 Tel/Fax: 091 413 7218 Rhone Poulenc 59 19 which cause the hard work and heartache, in the Seward 45 16 SALES AND MARKETING ASSISTANT Louise Lunn first of a two-part special report Pages 24-25 TIL Irrigation 412 6, 28 Tel: 0347 838581 • Fax: 0347 838864 Tillers Turf 292 26 Trelleborg 137 8 ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Carol Dutton Are you receiving me...? Undergear 67 10 Tel/Fax: 0207 570117 Buyers Guide • 34-38 Michael Bird finds out that Citizens Band radio is Classified • 38 PRINTING the 'crazy golf of the intricate world of Recruitment • 39-41 Hi-Tec Print, Unit 7, Universal Crescent, Houghton Road, North Anston Trading communications on the golf course Pages 27, 29 Estate, Dinnington, South Yorkshire S31 7JJ Tel: 0909 568533 • Fax: 0909 568206

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• Rolawn Ltd have appointed Andy Church, • The first of the Hayter Challenge latterly with Lawn Technology Ltd and for- Tournament regional finals, held at merly chief grounds manager with Tottenham Stirling, proved to be a double Hotspur Football Club, as their area manager bonus for Kim Macfie, Hayters' sales for London. Andy will cover an area extending and marketing director. First, he was northwards to Milton Keynes. mightily pleased to see all of Stir- • I was sorry to learn that Dennis Archer, a ling's greens cut with a Hayter T93 valued friend and latterly a member of the board of man- triple, expressing the view that agement until ill-health dogged his mobility, had fallen foul whilst overt commercialism is not • Our heartiest of the surgeon's knife and is now slowly recuperating follow- what they would wish from the congratulations are ing the loss of a limb. Reportedly swinging his way around sponsorship it was gratifying to see extended to BIGGA the surgical ward, in a wheelchair, just days after the opera- some of Hayters' products in promi- ex-chairman (1988) tion, this lion-hearted man never did know the meaning of nent positions. Second, he played a Jack McMillan, former course quitting - he's a fighter - and we applaud him. Come round with Murrayfield's Jimmy manager of through safely, Dennis - we're all pulling for you! Neilson and managed to actually Sunningdale Golf • Brendan Duffy has been appointed supervi- beat him - as Kim put it, Jimmy was playing a diplomatic Club and now a sor of the new Golf Practice Centre at St game! Declaring the day a great success, Kim now hopes to director in the Andrews, which opens this month. The centre attend all five of the Hayter Challenge regional finals. He's consultancy firm boasts specialised areas for pitching, bunker pictured left, with Jimmy Neilson. McMillan-Shiel play and putting practice, and is also equipped • Alresford GC's Mark Webb took delivery recently of 20 Associates, on his with video equipment to facilitate swing anal- tonnes of Boughton Loam's Sterilised Turf Dressing, won in receipt of a Royal ysis. the Boughton Loam prize draw organised at BTME. Declar- 'gong' in the 1993 Honours List. His • Fore! - Construction of golf playing facilities at Oaklands ing himself well pleased with the 'windfall', Mark found the accolade, an MBE, College, Hertfordshire, (contractors Brian D Pierson and dry material a pleasure to apply and was impressed by the is believed to be the Watermation Irrigation) is well underway. Finance for the speed in which it integrated into the sward. first awarded to a project (£30,000) has been accumulated from golf club • After many years of mutual co-operation, member employed donations, a 'matched' funding arrangement through the Charterhouse Turf Machinery and Redexim in the fine turf local Training and Enterprise Council, a BIGGA training BV of Holland have decided to forge closer industry. award of £500, and college funds. Oaklands is a GTC links by merging. Redexim BV has extensive approved college. interests in hotels, leisure, management con- m • Only two colleges run sultancy, real estate and turf machinery man- HND courses in Golf ufacture. Amongst other products they Course Management at produce the Verti-Drain machines which Charterhouse Turf present, and it is appropri- Machinery introduced into the UK market back in 1982. ate that a golf match Throughout the '80s Charterhouse has developed a com- should have taken place prehensive range of its own equipment, mainly in the areas between them. Using the of top dressing, spiking and overseeding, and these products home advantage, Rease- have a natural synergy with the original Verti-Drain and heath College used a fist- other Redexim products. The joint company will still func- • SISIS Equipment ful of trump cards - escaped bullocks on the fairways, tion much the same as before with the addition of Mr Ruud (Macclesfield) Ltd have announced the hailstorms, rain, and a low flying hot-air balloon - to scrape Francissen (pictured) to the Charterhouse Turf Machinery appointment of home winners from a hard-pressing Cannington College. Board of Directors. Jason Griggs as • Following the acquisition of Lawn Technol- • Two grass machinery manufacturers, Hayters pic and their area rep for ogy in January, The Inturf Group has Ransomes Sims and Jefferies, have announced their with- Humberside, South announced the appointment of Chris Brad- drawal from this year's IoG show. Yorkshire, shaw to its management team. Chris, who This follows examination of the benefits derived and is Derbyshire, held a directorship with the company that based on three major factors. Nottinghamshire invented the Big Roll turfing system, will be Firstly, an analysis of last year's figures suggested that the and Lincolnshire, responsible for all technical and marketing quality and quantity of visitors who took an interest in taking over from Eric Burgess, who goods on display did not measure up to the expenditure aspects of turf sales and installation work throughout the retires after 27 south of England. made. years with SISIS. • An internal promotion at Sleaford-based Sharpes Interna- Secondly, marked changes over recent years, partly as a Jason worked for tional has resulted in Wilson Hendry being appointed assis- result of CCT and the proposed changes likely to be intro- Leicester tant to Paul Billings, who is the company's amenity grass duced with the arrival of the new Unitary Authorities, have Horticultural seed product manager. 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n the day I won the Toro/ seven weeks my colleagues and I system. OPGA European Tour Student experienced some very cold con- As past Greenkeeper of the Year award, ditions indeed, with temperatures winners together with a Toro sponsored down to minus 30° centigrade have often trip to the USA, I was dumb- and lots of snow! intimated, struck. In truth, I had never Attendance at the Winter the terms and expected to win anything; leave School for Turfgrass Managers, titles used by alone the Toro Student Green- University of Massachusetts, our American keeper title, and certainly never started at 8am the very next cousins are often realised the magnitude of the morning, which alone should quite different to those prize. The shock didn't really have indicated that I was in for common to the UK. I came to begin to 'sink in' until I received some pretty hard work. Our terms with most of them quickly retail outlets under one roof and my November '92 issue of Green- timetable dictated attendance to enough, though the hardest to use crowned - smack in the middle - keeper International. On the front 35 hours of lectures each week, and understand were the Ameri- by a theme park! cover, there for all to see, was the studying such diverse subjects as: can units of measurement - yards, From Minneapolis we flew to proof - my photograph! Turfgrass Management; Irrigation fluid ounces, US gallons (not California, discovering that 28 Quite apart from the great and Drainage; Machinery; Turf- Imperial) etc., which were confus- inches of rain had fallen in the kudos attached in winning such a grass Diseases; Soils and Fertilis- ing to such as me, brought up on past four months compared to prestige award, the trip to Amer- ers; Turfgrass Calculations; metric scales. only 8-12 inches in a normal year. ica was a great adventure in itself, Turfgrass Physiology; Trees and The university (and the Turf- In this State we visited the Toro begun in early January. After a Shrubs; Personnel Management grass course in particular) has an irrigation plant at Riverside, about time span of some 17 hours, and Golf Course Architecture. We international reputation, though an hour or so by car from Los which included two air flights and crammed in a deal of work over most of the 65 students attending Angeles, and here we saw sprin- a bus ride, I arrived at the motel the next seven weeks, for exam- were from the USA. In addition, kler parts being constructed, that was to be my base for the ple, on one occasion we were students came from Canada, assembled and tested - again a next few weeks. It was a dark called upon to design a complete Argentina, Austria and France, most informative and interesting computer-controlled irrigation night and very cold. Over the next along with one other Englishman, diversion. Touring of the plant Londoner David Cluggie. As an completed, the following day saw example, one student visitor was us on the fairways of Moreno Val- the Frenchman Eric Alber, who ley Ranch GC, playing golf in the had won the title of 'Best Young rain! Superintendent' in his country To finish, we had two 'free' days and Toro had sponsored him also during which Eric and I elected to - with a trip to the USA as his visit Hollywood and the Universal prize. I was amazed at the sheer Studios - an unbelievable trip to size of the university, which the world of celluloid make- seemed to be like a town built believe - this before returning to specifically around a population Riverside and taking the long of some 25,000 students and staff. flight home. However, do not believe that Looking back, I can declare it What would you do the trip was all work, for upon an absolutely fantastic trip, a if the evening before an completion of our course Eric and once-in-a-lifetime experience. important competition, a Designed to provide a quick, I went to Minneapolis, thereafter There are so many people to sudden leak in your irrigation efficient semi-permanent resin visiting the Toro factory at Tomah thank that it is impossible to men- system threatened to flood a based cold DIY repair, the kit copes in Wisconsin to witness the actual tion them all individually. That green - panic? with leaking PVC, PE or metal pipes, or pipe joints. manufacture of Toro turf equip- stated, the Toro people in both Hope it would go away? Pray America and Britain must be sin- It will also repair leaking tractor, ment. On the day we arrived the that your friendly service mower or vehicle water, fuel, oil or new Toro Workman 3200 was gled out for praise, for making me engineer could get to your hydraulic hose - or for other repairs. being constructed in petrol feel so welcome. Follow these course in time? engined versions, along with good folk with praise for BIGGA, You could gamble, switch the Each Irrigation Emergency entire system oft and hope that Repair Kit contains a choice of Greenmaster 3100s. Needless to for arranging and running the the greens wouldn't dry-out too applications, protective gloves say, this was extremely interest- event, and also to my new-found quickly... and full DIY instructions. ing, it being obvious how much American friends and everybody Given a rub of the green, it Every Golf Club should have one! attention is paid by Toro person- at home and at my workplace. will never happen to you - but Pick-up that telephone now, order nel to the quality of their machin- I'm sure that anyone lucky why risk it - Invest in one of our from your nearest Toro Dealer or ery, with each person on the enough to have attended such a mail a cheque for £64.50 (inc VAT) new Irrigation Emergency Repair production line carrying out trip will echo my sentiments - Kits. Sleep more easily. direct to: numerous quality control checks. that it is a wonderful learning The day following we visited experience, a fantasy, an amazing Emergency Repair Kit TIL Irrigation Limited Toro headquarters and enjoyed a and overwhelming prize. Future Unit 7, Midstream Trading Estate guided tour of the facility, includ- winners, for the moment, must TORO Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3SD ing the design, development and content themselves with mere AD Telephone 0425 476261 testing cells. Following this we dreaming! REF UK Irrigation Distributor were taken to the 'Mall of Amer- BARRY NEVILLE 412 ica', the biggest shopping centre Toro/PGA European Tour Student in the world, with some 10,000 Greenkeeper of the Year 1992-93. Doug McClymont, estates manager tlAlL i of the Elephant Hills Golf Course, 1 } ~ ft/^ Zimbabwe, describes the Joys of j/flbj * tfvF managing a golf course where big game hunting begins in the air... ¥ PROBLEMS? Living with a pain in the grass

he article which appeared in Tees were another huge joke. All course to look blue when viewed popotamus can ruin a green within TGreenkeeper International par three tees were carefully land- from the hotel. When I arrived, root minutes, so we have installed elec- March '93 touched a very tender scaped to face down toward the growth had established only to tric fencing to keep them at bay. spot. The only missing link at our green and were laid out for a full about 5cms and it has taken nearly Other small game animals include course here in Zimbabwe is the surface area of 5m x 5m. Fairways a year to get the root system kudu, impala, waterbuck, bushbuck, Marx Brothers - we have every were carefully graded for the length decently established. The system baboons (other than those paying other ingredient essential for an of the hole but were not planed (the introduced to mow the greens was green fees), jackals, the odd lion excellent comedy-cum-farce. engineer in charge insisting that a totally flummoxing - it took each (which enjoys killing impala on or Ever since the old Elephant Hills land plane was the same as a trac- mower nearly three hours to creep around the third tee) and the worst Hotel was 'shot down' by a SAM tor-mounted mini-grader) so that all across each green. This caused such warthogs in the world. They in par- Seven anti-aircraft missile - the only Elephant Hills fairways have 10cm a problem that in order to cope, ticular cause the most damage, hotel in the world to be shot down ridges running along their length. more mowing machines were grubbing up the tees and surrounds in full flight, as the heat-seeking Mowing with a five-gang Jacobsen indented for. This has been fine for and then wallowing in them as soon device locked neatly on to the hotel means that we have light rough on me, for with extra machines I now as it rains or as soon as irrigation kitchen chimney - the adjoining Ele- our fairways (in strips) about every have plenty of spares, which in this water is applied. Impala, pretty phant Hills Golf Course has been a two metres. corner of the globe is vital as spare creatures that they are, also create source of some amusement and The unwashed bunker sand (cho- parts availability is undoubtedly one damage as they gather on a green in much comment. sen by the engineer whilst on a fish- of our bigger problems. How envi- the evening. The sight of these crea- The old course, laid out by Gary ing trip up the Zambesi River) was ous we are when we see those magi- tures, with the setting sun shining Player, was over 7,000 metres long laid 4cm deep in every bunker. It cal adverts in Greenkeeper on their super red coats, is really with each nine holes requiring what was analysed recently and to our International for Toro, Sisis, Ran- lovely, but the urine from the ewe seemed like a three-day safari. The great joy we found it corresponded somes, John Deere, Hardi, Kubota impala is five times more potent new masters of the new Elephant to just 20% of the STRI spec, though and the like. Most of our stuff is than sheep urine, so we get these Hills Hotel complex decided to in truth we had expected it to meet home produced in Zimbabwe and strange yellow patches that kill the make things a little easier and grass, followed by a vigorous revival appointed a committee to design a that produces dark green areas that shorter course. This was done need mowing four times a day! In according to plan and the new addition, we have crocodiles up to course design is excellent. 1.5m in length in our pools. Enter the substitute Marx Broth- Our only other real problem, ers, stage left! The construction was although some people wouldn't placed in the hands of an engineer think of it as such (and knowing and sub-contractors whose experi- your weather in Great Britain, it's a ence hitherto had related only to problem I wouldn't swop), is the landscaping small gardens. All soil extreme dry heat (Maximum 42°C, samples were sent to the sampling minimum 22°C, with relative laboratory at the Ministry of Roads humidity at 15-20%), which pre- and decisions were made on their vents bents and fescues from doing analyses alone. Needless to say, the well. This means that we are Ministry of Roads sample soils obliged to follow the Bermudagrass essentially to determine how best route, which has its compensations they can be compacted - and that is because to keep Poa annua at bay why we have the most compactible we spray with propyzamide (Kerb) soils in the world on our greens. less than 5% of the requirements. repaired right here in our work- annually. It certainly makes fertilis- The person who laid out the The smaller fraction has eroded and shops. ing much less of a problem, though greens was a real brain surgeon and blocked all the drains, leaving pre- It has taken a year to rectify the in reality our basic principles don't the engineer was in much the same cious little sand above the 'engineer- mistakes that were made, mistakes change much and we find some- class, having written figures on the designed' polypropylene bags into that in my opinion could have been thing of interest applicable to our plan without identifying measure- which the graded gravel etcetera avoided by a single reading of 'The circumstances in every issue of ment units. This resulted in the first was enclosed for bunker drainage. Care of the Golf Course' from the Greenkeeper International. two greens being constructed with The local polypropylene is almost STRI. As I observed to one member Should any members of BIGGA humps and hollows laid out in waterproof, so how he imagined the of the construction committee, 'elec- happen to visit nearby Victoria Falls, metres rather than centimetres and water would drain through, heaven tion or appointment to a green com- they will be made most welcome with the first green being cleared to only knows. Being a conservation mittee does not immediately endow here - just contact the Elephant almost three hectares before some- conscious person, he also planted a person with encyclopaedic knowl- Hills Hotel and they will radio me. I one noticed and called halt! Each the water hazards (eleven of our edge of golf course construction or would welcome the opportunity to diagram was separately drawn with- holes have water) with sedges and operation, in fact, quite the reverse talk 'shop' with a kindred spirit who out reference to corresponding dia- chobe papyrus and within three is true, as such people tend to lose knows what he is doing without grams and none displayed a months there was no surface water what little knowledge they ever declaring himself an 'expert'. Isola- northern compass point. When I - all the hazards had filled with veg- had'. This truism did not go down tion is a problem which I guess is arrived I discovered six greens fac- etation. well. not easily appreciated by most ing backwards. As one golfer We have a fully computerised Now the course is up and running greenkeepers, but I can tell you that pointed out, this made stopping the GAL irrigation system with Hunter we can concentrate on simple 'golf when I see all the splendid training ball somewhat akin to pitching off pop-up sprinklers. Following plant- course' problems, which in a courses, seminars and opportunities the tail-board of a station wagon ing the engineer insisted that the National Park means that we have a for social intercourse available for whilst hoping to stick the ball on the whole course should be watered full range of wild animals with you people over there, my mouth bonnet. every day, as he didn't want the which to contend. A Buffalo or hip- really waters. The Twin GT by Trelleborg is a low pressure tyre. It has a large air volume and can be driven at very low inflation pressure. The large contact area, combined with low pressure, gives minimum soil compaction. The pores of the soil are not pressed together so the soil remains loose, the grass is able to absorb nutrition, and the drainage is unaffected

ealisation that tyres are a major contributor to soil tread pattern, which will not impress or cut in, thus further Rcompaction has resulted in a change in the types of tyre minimising the danger of soil and turf damage. A useful way used on golf courses, while the risk of soil compaction has to assess ground pressure and damage potential is to run been increased by greater volumes of traffic as clubs become over some loose sand such as the edge of a bunker and mea- more mechanised and use heavier equipment, typically with sure the impression. It will be seen that traditional traction the use of tractor-mounted slitters and corers replacing tyres such as those used on agricultural tractors are likely to pedestrian machines. Furthermore, it is not just greens and leave marks fully one or two inches (25mm-50mm) deep. tees which are getting increased traffic, fairways and rough Ribbed steering tyres may be even worse, and because they get more traffic too. are narrow they are liable to produce even higher contact The concise dictionary definition of tyre is 'a rubber ring point loadings. The worse culprits of all are two-wheel drive placed round wheel of vehicle to prevent jarring', however loader tractors with conventional single rib steering tyres. this only reveals one single function. Most tyres are required Vulnerability to damage is also effected by soil conditions, to transmit traction or steering forces and spread the weight when wet poorly structured soils such as clay are easy to of a load as well as acting as shock absorbers. Tyre technol- compact and deform, as are some of the finer sands. Thus ogy and reliability have developed very considerably in the care needs to be taken in these circumstances. Similarly, wet last few decades but then so have the demands placed upon conditions are also likely to produce lusher grass which is them. more easily smeared, and of course wet conditions reduce Greenkeepers give low ground pressure and minimum tyre adhesion and so make slipping more likely. All tractors grass damage their highest priority and this usually takes and most mowers are offered with various tyre options, the If the soil is precedence over grip. Nevertheless, grip is often required cheapest inevitably being the narrowest and potentially the compacted the and without it smearing of the grass or soil surface is likely - most damaging. roots do not have a problem which may be no less important than compaction Unfortunately there is a direct relationship between the space they need when it comes to reducing air and water permeability. ground pressure and grip: greater weight provides greater to absorb water and grip, hence agricultural tractors which are loaded up with nutrition. The grass There is a direct relationship between tyre and ground becomes weak and pressures and most vehicles designed specifically for turf weight to gain traction. Fortunately grip and traction can less resistant to have wide low-pressure tyres, typically with pressures under also be increased by increasing the ground contact area or damage or disease 15 psi or 1.0 bar. These tyres will also have a non-aggressive footprint, hence the market for very wide low ground pres- Traction WITH Flotation The choice is yours - Choose TRELLEBORG W T¥(R We at TRELLEBORG have continued to develop Low Ground Pressure tyres over the thirty-plus years we have been making them. You may not notice the unique construction, or the specially produced different rubber compounds for the various components in the tyre, but once you try them, you will certainly notice the beneficial effects of our hard work over the years. Traction and lowground pressure can certainly go together, IF you use TRELLEBORG TYRES. TALK TO THE EXPERTS - TALK TO TRELLEBORG AD REF Trelleborg Limited, 90 Somers Road, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 7ED. Tel: 0788 562711 137 sure (Igp) or flotation tyres and even dual wheels. These options are available for the golf course tractor, though they do mean an investment which can be quite significant as wider, stronger wheels will likely be required. Of course there is little point in putting wide wheels on the back unless the same is done for the front axle. Problems can arise with older tractors - due to the extra forces imposed on the steering system and axle - and in many cases it will be more cost effective to start with a new tractor bought with the right wheels and tyres. There is contention over exactly what is low ground pres- sure, with some tyre manufacturers maintaining that their low profile tyres fitted to standard rims and operated with low inflation pressure have a low ground pressure. This is something the greenkeeper should judge for himself - try the sand-pit test. Equally important to ground pressure is tread pattern, eg. cleated, barred or ribbed tyres produce localised higher pressures on the ground with greater grass damage. Worst offenders are new agricultural tyres designed for grip, and easy options include dual-purpose road/traction tyres such as those found on diggers, which have more rubber and are less aggressive, while full road tread patterns are even better - all of these fit standard rims. However, there are a grow- ing number of tyres with treads specifically designed for fine turf and these are likely to be produced with a wide (or wider) profile and softer sidewalls, thus further reducing damage potential. This can be done because these tyres do not need great sidewall strength as they are not designed for traction. 'Preventing jarring' is of course one of the most important aspects of a tyre as far as the golf course is concerned, as most ride-on machinery has minimal other suspension - per- haps a sprung seat - and thus depends on the air in the tyres. Obviously the greater the pressure the harder the ride. Tyre markings provide a great deal of information and need to be quoted in full when ordering replacement or alternative tyres. Tyre developments have complicated the marking system to the extent that it can be confusing to all but the experienced, and there are a number of traps for the unwary, particularly if trying to fit non-standard sizes and tyres on wheels produced to differing standards. While the first numbers give tyre size and the nominal rim diameter, the final alphanumeric code is now likely be a speed/load indicator, which imparts detail of the tyre's load rating at specific maximum speeds - this code replaces the ply rating given in the past - still found on many older tyres. Other problems in fitting alternative sized tyres and Top: Is this really wheels include the possibility of altering rolling radius so necessary? Will the that speeds vary. This is not significant if only the added weights come off when the speedometer is effected, however with four wheel drive implement is there is a danger that front and rear axle can be mis- removed from the matched, leading to wind-up and potential damage to the tractor? Too much drives. Specialists in this field should have tables to provide weight in the wrong a list of the possible options. place is bad for both Few regulations apply to golf course machinery tyres turf and tractor unless used on the road, when they must be 'suitable' and in good order. Health and Safety requirements will apply to Middle picture: A inflation pressures and to maintenance, especially if you decent width of tyre have your own compressor. However, most turf tyres oper- - but it still may leave lines ate at relatively low pressure, where there is little danger of a high pressure blow-out. Left: Ugh! Tractor Maintenance of tyres should be a simple routine of regu- 'traction' tyres at lar inspection and pressure check. This inspection should play - is this look for wear and damage, particularly to the wall •<+ 10 necessary? Making Trade Topics tracks • As part of their ongoing com- mitment to provide detailed prod- uct information, ICI Professional 9 and shoulder, as early discovery can often save sudden failure Products has produced the 'Longlife or prevent premature wear and damage. Marking the correct pres- ready reckoner'. Relevant informa- sure, either on the vehicle or on the wall near the pump, makes it eas- tion on all the individual 'Longlife' ier to ensure that tyres are maintained at optimum pressure. Load products, including when to use, carriers such as trailers have a range of optimum pressures, but application rates, kg/ha applied, inevitably these have to be set for the maximum load - unless you are and formulation type, is presented prepared to adjust pressures frequently. in a novel and easy to use format. Tyres are actually designed for a specific deflection, or bulge, and It's free. Tel: 0428 645454. the use of pressure as a measure of inflation is purely for conve- nience, allowing the tyre to be set for maximum loading and prevent- • A new range of distinctively styled tractors has been launched ing over-inflation. Nevertheless with non-load carriers it is perfectly by Renault Agriculture Ltd. Identified by the new name and logo practical to measure the deflection rather than put a gauge to the - CERES - the new line-up has power outputs from 54 to 83 DIN valve. hp. Of particular interest will be the availability of a creeper Some greenkeepers undertake their own repair of punctures but transmission and the ability to lock a spool valve in the open most rely on specialist fitters. Punctures should not be a frequent position. occurrence unless you have bad tracks or are abusing your tyres by Comprising four models - the Ceres 65 (54hp), Ceres 75 driving over rocks at high speed. If you have a lot of punctures, per- (65hp), Ceres 85 (75hp) and Ceres 95 (83hp) - virtually every haps you should first look at the specification of the tyres - chances aspect of the range is new, with the exception of the engine. The are that they are under-specified and an alternative make or pattern robust and fuel efficient MWM (Ceres 65, 85 and 95) and Perkins may provide the simple solution. Other premature failures come from (Ceres 75) power units used in the former MX and PX models misuse, abuse and under inflation, causes about which most tyre fit- have been retained. All models are available with either two or ters readily inform you, especially if you accuse them of supplying a four-wheel drive. Details, Tel: 0608 62727. faulty tyre. However, tyre faults do occur occasionally and most man- ufacturers are happy to give a replacement or credit when this is due. That stated, most greenkeepers get very good value from their tyres and apart from an occasional puff of air, seldom need to touch them from the time the machine is purchased until it is sold or scrapped - this makes it vital that the right tyres are fitted right from the start. I No 1 FOR FINE TURF | THE UNDERGEAIM GOLF' TYRE • The Farmura range of Flo Gro Super Concentrates are now available with new colour coded, wrap-round sleeves giving com- These prehensive information on how to use. Analysis is also expressed in weight:volume, enabling the turf manager to calculate the flat, gentle exact amount of nutrient he wishes to apply. Packed in 10 litre containers there are two containers per outer. With a concentra- tyres are in tion of two to five times greater than ordinary liquid fertilisers, Super Concentrates claim major advantages in storage, handling, distribution and packaging. Details, Tel: 0233 76241/581. Fax: use on some 0233 76419. • Launched for the of the most first time in the UK in April, Supaturfs prestigious Dilute 'n Shoot has been repackaged into courses. one litre containers. Dilute 'n Shoot is the Contact UNDERGEAR for: alternative way to apply a full strength * Conversions for tractors, trailers etc. application of Aqua- * Made to measure wheels - to OE standards Gro Liquid in a quick * Goodyear Softrac and other Terra tyres one-step operation. 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as your club ever suffered from post- ble programme of aeration, nutrition, to penetrate the surface? Returning to the HAugusta syndrome? Sometime watering etc, has been recommended, to last alternative - irrigation control - this within a few weeks of the great event you find greens that are nearly white through method may, if miscalculated, prove the arrive at work, bleary-eyed, at six o'clock close mowing and scalped down to the most costly. To use the cricket analogy on a Sunday morning to do your duty soil on the smallest undulations, any again, it is a requirement that a wicket is and cut for the day's competition. Arriv- agronomist may begin to despair. allowed to dry out in preparation for a ing at the sheds you find a note pinned to Nevertheless, the stimpmeter is with match to inject pace. The same approach the door which reads: 'Greens are too us. The simple inclined-plane device that may be employed with a golf green. But slow. Lower cut. Green Chairman.' at the correct elevation causes a ball to at what cost? The green could become Knowing that you will shortly have a roll more than eleven feet across a green unreceptive to the approach shot and horde of members champing at the bit, at Augusta may now have become the leave the golfer with an unfair challenge ready to fill the course with some terrible short yardstick for us all. Many older irrespective of his putting ability. The golf and cheerful expletives, the last thing greenkeepers consider the implement is worst scenario could also include loss of anyone would want is to have to start rip- only fit for testing marbles - if the user sward due to drought stress. ping units from machines and messing has any! Perhaps, however, the owner of All techniques designed to increase around with height bars. It is little won- a Mini may be forgiven for wanting to green speed may have their pitfalls, but if der then, that in the post-Augusta days, drive a Porsche, and the golfer likewise. Curtly Ambrose turns up at your eigh- greenkeepers have been known to So where does this leave the green- teenth green one day and expresses a roundly curse televised golf in general keeper? Opinion seems to vary on what is desire to bowl on it, I think it's a fair bet and Americans in particular. the balance point on cutting height to that there is something wrong. One might ask at this time if the rest of give optimum speeds and maintain a I think it is important also to look at the US suffers from the same backlash, or healthy sward. Some would hold that green speed from the point of view of the is the need for speed a driving force in they can cut at three sixteenths all year golfer. If most of us could ride a docile American golf? Following the words of Dr round with no adverse effects. Others cut old nag, not many would fancy his Robert Brame (USGA Green Section) closer for major competitions only and chances with a racehorse. So, it is not sur- delivered at this year's BIGGA Education allow the greens to recover afterwards. prising on the day after the big competi- Conference, the latter would seem to be Cutting aside, it is becoming increasingly tion to find the club regular standing true. Not only do our American col- common to use other management tech- slack-jawed on the first green as his putt leagues accept this, they boast to each niques to adjust green speeds, these being snakes two feet left of the pin and ends other about speeds achieved and will go multi-cutting, grooming, rolling and irri- up six feet past. His game is not set up for to extremes to effect improvement. For gation control. this level of green speed, and I would ask, instance, cutting at one eighth of an inch is anyone's? has become widespread. In an effort to Augusta is a marvellous spectacle set dissuade courses from doing this, out to test the best in the world. But agronomists have endorsed the use of when we see top golfers using cross- powered ride-on rollers, recently intro- by TONY handed grips and chin-high putters, duced, to produce good speeds with a HOWARTH ostensibly to control the putting 'yips', are raised cutting height. The findings have we doing the right thing? When a stroke been, however, that course superinten- becomes a nudge and a good reading dents are using the rollers and still cut- becomes a good guess, I wonder. ting at one eighth to produce ever-faster surfaces. Further, grass species for greens To offer a brief comment on each - cut- • As an interesting aside, the committee are being selected purely for their ability ting greens twice or more in different at Augusta National posted the cutting to produce fast surfaces. As a result, Dr. directions can increase speeds, but this regimes undertaken during this year's Brame tells us that the fine courses at follows the law of diminishing returns. Masters as follows: "Our fairways are Pebble Beach and Pine Valley are grow- Grooming aims to give speed by thinning now being mowed at 7/16", the tees at ing stands of pure Poa annua because it the sward. Rolling, with the turf-iron type 3/8", the greens at 1/8", and these levels gives the best results. ride-on machine, is claimed by manufac- are to be maintained until the conclusion Returning to the UK, it would be fair to turers to increase green speed consider- of the tournament. All mowing schedules say that most club golf is not played ably. All of the above may be helpful in are, of course, subject to weather condi- under these constraints. I wonder how- achieving faster green speeds without tions." Augusta's greens are Penncross ever, how many agronomists in this coun- closer mowing. I wonder, however, what bentgrass, tees and tees Burmudagrass. try are fed up with being called to judge the compound effects will be in terms of The course is closed for play between (to borrow a biblical expression) 'the compaction? Even grooming means units May and October. - Editor. quick and the dead'? The agronomist's with extra weight running over the consensus on cutting height for greens greens. would seem to be as follows: a quarter of At one time cricket wickets and golf an inch is desirable; three sixteenths if greens were diametrically opposed in the you must; any less - a sharp intake of turf management spectrum. Will we next breath and 'don't tell anyone I advised it'! see the introduction of the sarel roller to It is understandable that when a sensi- golf green maintenance to enable water Letters

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the new courses I have seen in recent weeks, In the past, many failures occurred because Problems of us and them there are some chronic errors still being perpe- of poorly selected species, varieties or mix- trated, this at a time when we should be able tures, (often selected merely on price), and we May I offer my sincere congratulations on the to get it right the first time around. know for certain that even forage grasses have timely editorial highlighting the situation Well paid and experienced course man- been used for amenity purposes. In the sixties 'greenkeeper replaced by milkman from commit- agers/head greenkeepers need have nothing to Barenbrug started to change its breeding tee.' Granted, this was seen as a 'mere trickle fear from consultants as long as the consultant goals, beginning with the desire to breed new that could become a flood', but there are, is experienced in the areas for which he is varieties which would withstand the stresses believe me, many similar cases that do not being consulted - a second opinion is always and extreme conditions required for golf. necessarily come to the attention of the Associ- worth while, especially if it saves a limb! Simultaneously, our breeders became con-

ation. DAVID JONES vinced that grasses bred under poorer environ- I too suffered a similar fate - at the whim of International Golf Course Consultant, David mental conditions, eg. on soil with low fertility a committee member who I apparently upset Jones & Associates, Chepstow, South Wales levels and given less water and/or nutrition, over a matter of 'policy'. I had been head • The point made in the leader - growing con- would give a better indication of quality. greenkeeper and, latterly, course manager for cern that some consultants are reportedly It then became clear to us that varieties bred 26 years. I left of my own accord and compen- attempting to usurp the head greenkeeper and in poor conditions performed as well as other sation was paid to me following my taking run a golf course by 'remote control' - remains varieties which demanded higher maintenance legal action. real reason for disquiet. If my comments result levels. The concept of testing new varieties I am of the opinion that this whole 'fire at in just one green committee re-thinking a suspect under stress conditions such as drought, low whim' situation needs careful consideration by decision, a valuable purpose will have been fertility soil, minimal fertiliser application and our Association, if only to provide help and served. - Editor. pressure from diseases etc., proved successful. guidance for future victims. Clubs always will The first results came in the late seventies, and face problems when short-term committee in the eighties a real breakthrough was members make long-term decisions - which achieved. may be altered or scrapped at a later date. The Fescue's future assured All this may clearly be seen, reflected in offi- only man to see through such course-related cial independent trials conducted by institutes policies is the head greenkeeper - after all, he Regarding 'Future of the Fescue' (May '93 such as the CPRO in Holland, the INRA in above all has a vested interest and he usually issue), may I offer the following observations? France and the Sports Turf Research Institute survives longer than any committee. Please I firmly believe that the greenkeeper should be in Britain. BIGGA members would find it understand, I have no wish to devalue the as conscientious regarding selection of grass worthwhile to inspect the findings contained duties of elected committees, but in so many seed varieties and mixtures as the farmer is within the booklet 'STRI Turfgrass Seed 1993', instances a better and closer working relation- when selecting semen from the right breed of and we at Barenbrug would be happy to sup- ship would remove problem situations. Cer- bull to inseminate the cow. ply copies free of charge. tainly, when we arrive at the 'milkman' Yes, there is a future for the fescue, but Above all, let it be stressed that with good situation, we are on the start of a very slippery before explaining the breakthrough in the management and the careful selection of culti- slope indeed. breeding of fescue I must debate the con- vars and mixtures, rather than with the hit or My congratulations also for a superb maga- tentious comment in the first paragraph of miss 'bag of seed for the green' approach, zine month upon month. The content and for- Tony Howarth's article - "Seldom is a top healthier greens with more fescue can be mat are excellent and the editorial style quality seed mix offered without it". I question assured. especially is of the highest calibre - our gain is this, being of the opinion that only seldom MICHEL MULDER Fleet Street's loss. As a long established mem- does a seed mix contain top quality varieties. Marketing Director, Barenbrug UK Ltd, ber of the greenkeeping profession, I am as More importantly, I ask - when have top qual- PO Box 2, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9NW proud now of my membership in BIGGA as I ity varieties been used? In my experience, vari- have ever been. Any greenkeeper who is not a eties and mixtures have all too often been member doesn't know what he's missing - selected on price alone. though it can be likened to doing the job with Howarth asks: Is the greenkeeper able to Please give me a chance only one arm! achieve a fescue/bent green? The answer is

JOHN D LOWERY yes, right now (and certainly in the future), I have been a member of BIGGA for over five Timperley, Cheshire with the breakthrough of Barcrown slender years but due to unemployment and limited creeping red fescue, Baruba/Bargreen chew- finances I have been unable to renew my sub- ings fescue and with good management, the scription for 1993. This has meant that I have Control at a distance greenkeeper is able to achieve a fescue/bent been unable to see your excellent recruitment green and he can also control Poa annua. pages and thus my chances of finding further The editorial comment (April '93) regarding What do I mean by 'the breakthrough in the employment in greenkeeping are restricted. advisors setting themselves up as surrogate breeding of fescue'? Ongoing discussions with So, if any employer reading my letter would greenkeepers prompts me to reply. greenkeepers, architects, agronomists and our care to give a chance to a 22 year old green- I see my role as one of aiding the golf course breeders has enabled them (the breeders) to keeper with five years experience, together developer, the golf club and the head green- collect and breed varieties which are tailor- with Phases I and II in Greenkeeping, I would keeper. Many head men are relatively young made for golf course requirements. Nowadays, welcome their contacting me. and have good educational qualifications, but greenkeepers are confronted with more com- In the meantime, I thank BIGGA and Green- they are often lacking experience in the field. plicated influences: heavily polluted soils, low keeper International for all they have done for When I was in the 'operational front-line' I maintenance requirements, environmental the profession and look forward to the day always welcomed advice on any particular laws, saline conditions and extreme wear con- when I can return to the fold of such a forward problem I might have. Though I didn't always ditions for greens and tees. All of these criteria and excellent Association. heed the advice, I found it beneficial to learn highlight the need for accurate information, in ROB PARKES of the options available. Judging by some of order to match specification to demand. 177 Coast Road, Rhyl, Clwyd, LL18 3US SOLUTIONS TO

by Dr James Beard, Traffic stress pressure with spikes results Director and Chief Scientist, aspects in much higher Another aspect affecting soil com- pressure stress in International Sports Turf paction is the intensity and fre- comparison to Institute; Professor Emeritus quency of pressure applied during spiked shoes with of Turfgrass Science, Texas traffic stress. Basically, pressure is either inverted calculated based on the weight of metal bases flat A&M University the pedestrian or vehicle divided with the sole or else by the surface area actually in nonspiked shoes. ost sports and recreational contact with the turf-soil surface. In terms of the turfs are subjected to traffic Consequently, to minimise soil frequency at which stresses. A hidden but very impor- compaction it is desirable to have traffic pressure is tant component of traffic stress is as great a contact surface area as applied, obviously soil compaction, which is defined possible relative to the amount of the more frequently as the pressing together of soil weight being applied. For exam- that pressure particles into more dense mass. ple, a footballer with studs or flat- stresses are applied, Soil compaction tends to be cleated shoes has a majority of the the greater the greater in the upper 50 to 75 mm weight applied on the base of the potential for of the root zone profile. Proneness cleats, in contrast to a flat to increased soil com- to soil compaction tends to be wafer-shaped tennis shoe where paction problems. greater (a) in finer textured soils the pressure is applied broadly There are a diver- such as clays, particularly in com- across the full base surface area. sity of traffic con- parison to sands in the medium This results in a 25- fold greater trol techniques that particle size range, (b) at higher intensity of traffic pressure where can be used to soil water contents, and (c) with a stud/cleated shoes are used in encourage broader higher amount of canopy biomass contrast to flat-soled shoes. For distribution of traf- to function as a cushion to traffic the same reason, a golf shoe with fic across turfed stress pressures. the traditional hubs or shoulder areas. In the case of sports fields, it may

necessitate develop- Mesh system from Netlon Advanced Turf: the healthy ing a greater num- rootzone is proven to promote quick recovery from ber of sports fields divoting and increase the turf surface's load-bearing capacity and compaction resistance so that use can be reduced on any one field by rota- anaerobic gases and chemicals tion of play to allow turf rest and result in functional restrictions of recovery periods. the turfgrass root system, and eventually root dieback, which in Effects of soil compaction turn is reflected in reduced turf- The pressing together of soil parti- grass health and eventually actual cles into a more dense soil mass thinning of the above ground as a result of traffic pressure canopy. causes a number of problems in maintaining a healthy, dense turf. Correcting soil compaction The first negative event resulting problems THE DEEP DRILL SERVICE FOR SPORTS TURF from soil compaction is the loss of Problems develop on extensive macro-pore space and associated turf areas that can only be man- Why suffer turf problems associated with compacted soil? soil aeration. Turfgrass roots and aged through corrective measures Our Deep Drill machine will create a pattern of sixty 5/s" beneficial soil micro-organisms such as turf cultivation. By defini- holes, up to 10" deep, on a 5" spacing, in one movement, require oxygen for respiration to tion, turf cultivation refers to leaving an unmarred surface. support vital life processes. The mechanical methods of selectively loss of soil aeration results in (a) RESULTS IN • Relief of compaction • Improved aeration tilling an established turf without and percolation of water to the root zone • Deeper, wider the inability of oxygen to move destroying the sod characteristics. and more vigorous root development • Holes offer a way of from the above external atmo- The goal of this practice is to introducing fresh media to the soil • Healing time of three to sphere into the root zone environ- enhance exchange of air and four days • Drills through dry patch. ment and, (b) the blockage in water between the soil and the outward movement of excessive above atmosphere. Since soil com- BENEFITS WITHOUT SIDE EFFECTS FOR carbon dioxide and anaerobic paction is most severe in the GOLF FAIRWAYS, GOLF TEES, GOLF GREENS, RUGBY PITCHES, BOWLING GREENS, HOCKEY PITCHES, CRICKET SQUARES, gases that are potentially toxic to upper 50 to 75mm, it is important CROQUET LAWNS, AND FOOTBALL PITCHES the turfgrass root system and ben- that turf cultivation operations eficial micro-organisms. The loss penetrate at least 80mm, and of porosity in the root zone also preferably 100mm deep. significantly reduces the water A key principle in implementa- infiltration and percolation rates tion of turf cultivation operations ''k^S OILCARE and therefore increases the is that they be used only as amount of precipitation lost by needed to correct a developing AD C & P SOILCARE LIMITED, Unit 3, Bush Farm, Nedging, Ipswich, REF Suffolk, IP7 7BL. Telephone/Fax: 0449 741012 surface runoff. The lack of oxygen soil compaction problem. In other 46 Mobile telephone: 0860 493521 and presence of potentially toxic words, it should not be used as a COMPACTION routine cultural practice, as there which they are broken up and are negative aspects as well as matted across the turf surface positive benefits. Deep turf culti- where they serve as a topdressing vation may never be needed on to enhance thatch decomposition. high-sand root zones constructed Most traditional coring machines of the proper particle size analy- penetrate 85 to 100mm deep. The sis, whereas turf cultivation may more recent innovative develop- be needed as frequently as ment of deep tine coring units monthly during the playing sea- with the capability of penetrating son on intensively trafficked, fine- 200 to 300mm deep has proven textured clay soils. Symptoms very beneficial in many situations. used in diagnosis of soil com- However, this does not mean that paction problems requiring turf this deep penetration unit will cultivation include (a) a more replace the more traditional cor- impervious, hard soil mass as ing devices. Both approaches have indicated by increasing difficulty a place in the culture of inten- in pushing a soil probe or cup cut- sively maintained turfgrasses for ter into the profile, (b) a reduc- ture conditions will ensure rapid duce an opening and lift out soil sports and recreation uses. tion in the amount of water turf recovery over the openings, by means of drilling. Coring gen- penetrating into the soil per unit but when the seed germination erally has been preferred over the Slicing of irrigation time, (c) reduced and invasion of problem weedy years in terms of beneficial A form of turf cultivation involv- rooting depth and root number, species are minimised. responses. There is the option of ing a deep vertical cutting action and (d) actual thinning of the turf Coring either (a) removing the soil cores, that provides soil openings and canopy. Turf cultivation is best A form of turf cultivation if of an undesirable soil texture, loosening, but without removal of accomplished when the soil is rel- involving a hollow tine to remove followed by topdressing with an soil, is termed slicing. It typically atively moist to ensure maximum soil cores and leave a hole in the improved root zone mix, or (b) involves V-shaped knives penetration and at a time of the turf-soil profile is termed coring. returning the soil cores, if of an mounted in a circular arrange- year when moisture and tempera- There also are devices that pro- acceptable turf texture, during ment. The penetration <+• 16

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AD REF Tel: 0440 702312 Fax: 0440 712138 7 eaching the links at Sandwich Bay, home of the Royal St George's Golf RClub and arena for the 122nd Open Golf Championship, is rather like riding a Tardis time-warp machine. Upon leaving London there's a lovely beginning buzz as thirty or so miles of M2 motorway are gob- bled up with rapidity, followed by further encour- agement in taking the dual-carriageway which loops around Canterbury, for negotiating that ancient city no longer causes the hassle it once did. So far, so good, but once free of those 'Canterbury tails' the traveller starts to slip in reverse in terms of modernity. En route to Royal St George's he must negotiate the pretty but twisting and often inade- quate A257, following this tiresome frustration with a mere dollop of Sandwich by-pass before plunging aeons back in time to negotiate the town's quaint, mysterious and ridiculously narrow streets, a route Mother Nature gets a helping hand from a crew of seven in preparing for this infinitely more charming to pedestrians than year's Open Golf Championship. DAVID WHITE reports from Royal St George's motorists. Taking the one-way system, the driver should force himself to ignore the few out-of-character

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21 * semi's as he leaves the medieval town too much for players of moderate skill. them had been involved in an Open before, of Sandwich behind, for suddenly and sur- 'Mother Nature is quite wonderful', I though the club is no stranger to the big prisingly he will come upon an unimposing observed, as the club's head greenkeeper, event and has hosted Amateur Champi- driveway leading to a comfortable and Derek Scarborough, drove me round the onships, Walker Cups and a European Ama- imposing clubhouse that once was an old course in his trusty Cushman. 'Yes', he teur Team Championship, as well as jointly Kentish farmhouse. He will have entered the replied, 'though what you see today shouldn't hosting, with Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, time warp - a place that transports a body be credited to her alone, for this is down to the public schools 'old boy' spring bean-feast back to a style that has survived almost all Nature and seven men - she gets a fair share that is the Halford Hewitt. onslaught of modernity, together with a golf of help from my crew'. Derek Scarborough Derek Scarborough appears the very epit- course that is often called the St Andrews of ome of calm, a man who seems content to let the South, though personally I liken it more the madness of the world wash over him - PREVIOUS OPEN WINNERS to Muirfield, for it shares the same quality of AT ROYAL St GEORGE'S I've never met a greenkeeper so laid back - spaciousness and detachment. as though he's preparing the course for a Visiting the course in April, I found it diffi- 1894 John Henry Taylor monthly medal. 'Of course', he said, 'prepar- cult to picture this little corner of Kent 1899 Harry Vardon ing for The Open is still a challenge, but it 1904 % Jack White invaded by hordes of cashmere-sweatered hasn't got any harder, for you must under- 1911 ^ [ Harry Vardon grockles during Open week, for of all Royal St 1922 P Walter Hägen stand that I attempt to keep the course in Georges' great characteristics, its greatest is 1928 Walter Hägen first class condition all the time'. Point taken, its solitude. In all of its many guises it is a glo- 1932 Gene Sarazen but hadn't certain things changed, I asked. rious place to golf - on a day when the sea 1934 Henry Cotton Observing that the course had been relatively mists sWirl over the 'umps and 'ollows it is a 1938 Reg Whitcombe quiet prior to the '81 Open, Derek is of the place of mystery, when the sunlight shines 1949 Bobby Locke opinion that now it seems everyone wants to and pirouettes on the waves across Pegwell 1981 Bill Rogers play and this has obviously brought about 1985 Bay it is in a world of its own, isolated maybe, Sandy Lyle some changes in the course maintenance but the skylarks will sing their lungs out and programme. If pressed, he will admit that the the white cliffs of nearby Ramsgate will posi- has been at the club since 1966, leaving Vertidrain is used a little more frequently, but tively glow. As for the the wind, was there Woodhall Spa to become Ralph Davis's assis- more than anything he puts Royal St ever a links worthy of the name that didn't tant and in 1976 taking over the headship George's fine appearance and irresistible turf boast a blow - a links just isn't a links with- when Davis retired. This Open Championship down to 'just routine maintenance and good out a force seven charging in from the south will be the club's thirteenth and Derek's greenkeeping practices. 'Yes', he says, 'the west - though when storms roll in off the third, though for three of his crew it will be course is marvellous, all down to Nature and North Sea, Royal St George's can reduce their first. As Derek pointed out, 1981 was the crew' - he grins, but you feel it - I could giants to gibbering idiots and it is altogether undoubtedly a huge challenge as none of sense it - he's very proud of his team. THE MEN AND THEIR MACHINES 1 Ransomes five-gang fairways unit 1 Ransomes GT 6 Ransomes Auto-Certes 1 Ransomes 180 t 3 Cushmans, c/w spikers/ slitters/top dressers. 1 Vertidrain 1 Trojan Rough-Cut 2 Ford tractors 1 set x 5 Gangmowers 2 Massey Ferguson tractors 1 set Verti-cut units (Greens) 1 Kubota tractor 1 set Verti-cut units (Fairways)

Looking at the course it is easy to see why and are very gradually lowered to a mini- the links, having achieved what Derek he is optimism personified, for he tells me mum of 1/8" - "we cannot go lower', he told described as 'a good kill' - in a single day of that there are no problems, no diseases, and me, 'for the green undulations just would not labour wiping out the irritation of daisies there's plenty of fescue sprouting. The permit it'. Verticutting takes place twice and clover on all the treated fairways. The weather (my visit was in April) had been weekly, greens are watered "when necessary staff meantime had applied Supertox to the kind, the course was 'looking great' and now and only 'just enough' is applied to keep greens and this also had achieved the they were hoping for kind weather during them healthy - say five minutes each evening, desired effect - weed free putting surfaces. Open week. 'And if it rains continuously?', I dependent upon God's own contribution. Those putting surfaces are Royal St ask. 'Well, the organisation of the course for 'We've never overseeded the greens', George's third outstanding characteristic, for The Open under R&A appointed agronomist Derek declared, Ve don't need to, though of many a match has been lost on its teasing David Stansfield, along with the club com- course we repair divots on tees and fairways and mischievous greens when the player's mittee and The Championship committee, is using a proper selected mix. What's more, talent elsewhere has been beyond reproach. programmed to the n'th degree, so nothing is we've never ever seen the need to apply fer- Most are big, all are undulating, each has left to chance. Being on sandy soil the course tiliser on the fairways'. hidden fall and slope to catch the unwary - drains well -and I honestly don't envisage In truth, the main cause for concern comes all are infuriatingly cunning... and a drying any problems in that respect, though we not from golfers but from those terrible wind can make them skin slick. need good weather if only to keep the specta- twins, wind and erosion - and it was erosion Come the hour the team - comprising Tony tors happy". that prompted the Royal St George's com- Adamo, Chris Marsh, Robin Holloway, Gra- The programme leading up to The Open is mittee to instruct Brian Pierson a year or so ham Royden, Neil Metcalf and Dennis French one of 'business as usual' - with top dressing ago to undertake the complete restoration - will be on tenterhooks. The course will for the greens done with a mix of the club's and revetting of some 75 bunkers - repre- close for seven days to permit a last rounde- own making, using sandy soil taken from senting about three quarters of the total lay of fine-tuning and the greens will feel the fields adjacent to the course, a source suffi- bunker population. If solitude is one of mower blades nip over them at least twice a cient to last well into the next century. Green Royal St George's outstanding characteris- day. Sandwich's solitude will evaporate, but cutting, normally done with triplexes, moves tics, its bunkers are another - not flat and at a time when too many championship gradually toward pedestrian Ransomes Auto- purposeless like the seashore, but greedy, courses have compromised their integrity, Certes as The Open gets nearer, the better to jeering obstructions that have as great a psy- were the ghost of Dr Laidlaw Purves to obtain the finish, desired speeds and consis- chological effect as any I've ever experi- return he'd find the old girl he created much tency required. This cutting routine with the enced. It's as though they lie around, the same as when he left her, deceptive, Auto-Certes begins at first twice weekly in challenging and defiant, waiting to put the mean, magnificent - and a terrific test of May, progressing to three, four, five and player completely off his stroke. Pierson's golf... which should cause Derek Scarbor- finally seven days a week as 'the big one' have done a wizard job. ough's men to feel rather pleased with them- looms close. Blade settings begin at 3/16" Another contractor had recently vacated selves. 1 RASS

here will of course be many than once by on-the-ball still a few that I have not seen. My Twho read this article who are greenkeepers, when confus- 'life-list' was immeasurably helped expert at grass identification - an ing fine-leaved native links by being trained in the field over essential facet of advanced green- bents with equally fine- 45 years ago by a botanist with an keeping education. Nevertheless, I leaved fescue, relying on the international reputation, Bingley's never cease to be amazed at the colour change - in winter - senior adviser, the late Richard very poor level of skill in the iden- of Agrostis, often bronze or Libbey, and on our joint visits to tification of grasses in mown turf, purple tinged due to frost. So links courses we wagered the first and not just by new entrants to was the fescue. We all make round of drinks that evening on the profession. mistakes! It is, in fact, the the number of grass species iden- Yet accuracy in this aspect of general appearance and tified in the fairways. greenkeeping training and prac- colour, different of course at However, if any young (or tice is equally vital to both sound different times of the year, indeed older) greenkeepers can advice and sound management. which give the first clues, but reasonably accurately identify a This inability to pick out even half closer examination is always very small number of useful a dozen of the commonest grasses wise, as I know full well, species and half a dozen harmful in mown turf is by no means con- despite the problems of get- or undesirable 'weeds', then he fined to practical greenkeepers. In this, the first of a two-part ting down to eye level, with will have the edge on many my arthritic knees. 'experts', ranging from university Advisers,who should know better, feature, straight-talking not only mis-identify species but One thing is certain. professors to so called turf doc- agronomist JIM ARTHUR confirm their errors in writing! I There is very limited value in tors. Any educational course on have in my possession a report gets back to basics teaching grass identification grass identification in turf must be from an agronomist purporting to from the examination of based on turf samples (hole cuts show that on the course he was mature grasses growing in from mown grass). You do not see advising, 'the greens are some of ern California course, their super- 'museums' or as 'pot plants'. Any many grasses flowering in close the best annual meadow grass intendent defending his statement reasonably observant person can mown turf and even that ubiqui- greens I have ever seen' - and that his 100% Poa annua greens be trained to identify common tous pest annual meadow grass those were greens which had were Penncross, on the grounds grasses in the flowering head hardly throws up flowering stems, been managed on sensible lines that they spent so much money stage. Thrusting bouquets of seed- but flowers and seeds under the for a score of years and which every autumn on overseeding the ing grasses into students' hands is blades of the mower. were dominantly Agrostis! In greens that 'they had to be Pen- no way to teach them what is Of course, practice makes per- another case, the virtues of Pen- ncross'. But then he added that he undoubtedly the most important fect and in time species which can ncross were being extolled by one was a chemist not a botanist! aspect of their craft - the identifi- be easily confused, especially at designer whose enthusiasm was Mis-identification is not con- cation of grass species in mown first glance, can be picked out. matched only by his ignorance, fined to confusing bad species turf. Initially it is enough to be able to saying it was an excellent, rapidly with desirable ones. I remember Luckily, there only a relatively identify the relatively few useful establishing grass entirely suitable one unconvinced greenkeeper few grasses which are of eco- species - when all the rest can be for our climatic and soil condi- swearing that the 'invading' nomic importance in turf, either dismissed as irrelevant to green- tions, as demonstrated by the Agrostis and fescue in greens, as beneficial species or as undesir- keeping, if not actual weeds - in greens on his fairly recently built responding to better manage- able weeds. I am fully aware that the sure knowledge that few will course in the south east - when ment, was in his view annual there are well over a hundred be able to contradict you! their grass cover was in fact 100% meadow grass and 'his' annual grass species (excluding cereals) What then are these species on Poa annua, all the Penncross hav- meadow grass greens were, he in the family Gramineae, as well whose identification correct man- ing been killed by a combination swore, Agrostis! as an enormous number of agement must be based? In of bad management and our cold I fully accept that identification strains. Many, however, are so today's greenkeeping there are wet winters. is not always easy and I confess rare and so localised that even in really only three species which it I well remember on one north- that I have been picked up more a lifetime of botanising there are is essential to correctly identify, if

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only to be able to assess the duce tolerable, indeed sometimes progress or otherwise of a line of excellent, putting surfaces in the management or to identify and growing season. treat problems (or otherwise), Two other Poa's are found but which the dominance of a particu- are not important in golf green- lar species indicates. These three keeping. Rough stalked meadow are the bents (Agrostis spp), fine grass, (Poa trivialis), is a surface fescues (Festuca rubra) and the growing (stoloniferous) perennial meadow grasses (Poa spp). It is a which is useless in turf. Smooth quirk of botanical fate that the stalked meadow grass (Poa last two, the first so much our pratensis) has masses of rhizomes ideal grass and the last containing and is sometimes advised for tees that enemy of greenkeeping, Poa and fairways. Its main disadvan- annua, are botanically closely tage is that is dies out under close related. mowing. Its characteristic blue There is of course no substitute green leaves (with marked boat- for field training by a really shaped tips and double mid rib) knowledgeable grass man. It is, I are unmistakable - giving it its US suppose, the same with bird name of Kentucky blue-grass. It is watching. For someone like not in my view as important as myself who has been bird watch- some would have us believe. ing for 65 years - (and what a Equally, the Agrostis species can suspect hobby it was pre-war and be very variable. The characteris- how sophisticated it has all tic surface running stems of creep- become, with all the twitchers ing bent (Agrostis stolonifera) are 'artillery and communication sys- not often seen on greens, but tems) - a glimpse of a bird will more commonly on less fre- tell me at once either what it is - quently or closely mown sur- or more important still, suggest rounds. They contrast, not just that it is something out of the with browntop (Agrostis tenuis) ordinary. There is much in com- but with the Penncross family (A mon with bird and grass watch- palustris) (which is not to be con- ing. The first glimpse is equivalent fused with our creeping bent, to the first impression - the 'jizz' though often so described on the of the bird. Colour (so variable other side of the Atlantic). This with the season), texture, grass is totally unsatisfactory for reflected light, turf density, any area where there is a long, upright or spreading growth - all drawn-out, cold, wet winter, as it help to group the turf under dom- becomes dormant, sickly, pale inant species. and weak under these conditions. For those areas where there is no Some grasses never blend easily winter (and no dormancy there- with others in a multi-species fore) or where there is no winter sward. Fine fescues especially golf, as courses are under feet of tend to grow in distinct zones, snow, it is ideal, being a rapid whereas Agrostis generally but not establisher and with proper man- invariably mixes well with annual (Agrostis stolonifera), turn almost the effect of a double, parallel agement, money and man power meadow grass (Poa annua). In purple after frost and because mid-rib as illustrated. Note that it can produce superb surfaces, passing, look carefully at the mar- they have ribbed leaves which do all the Poa family have leaf-tips whether this be in Mediterranean gins of such zones. If they are not reflect the light, always look shaped like the bow of a boat, and zones, Asia, NZ North Island, or of clearly defined, this indicates dull. Closer examination will con- if flattened out, the point splits to course certain areas of the United active growth outwards and so firm the species within reasonable give two tips (as illustrated). States, but by no means all of management is favouring that limits of accuracy. Cross sections One of the problems of grass them. Under more temperate cli- grass. If the margins are indeter- of leaves (illustrated) show what identification is that the same mates it produces thatch second minate, with other species 'prob- to look for. The bents (Agrostis) species can have very varied to none and after dormancy it is ing' into the zone, then that grass with very close parallel ribs on forms, none more so than Poa so weakened that it soon becomes is suffering and present treatment upper leaf surfaces are quite dis- annua. These forms range from invaded and eventually replaced is not favouring it. the coarse open growth of the tinctively different, even to the by annual meadow grass, even short lived (10 week life cycle) Experience is the best teacher in naked eye, from the fibrous nee- with the skilled management and invasive type, colonising any bare such matters - you will quickly dle leaves of fine fescues and high budgets which enable it to ground, to the biennial fine get to recognise the distinctive especially the soft, stubby, sappy survive longer. greyish or yellow green colour of leaves of our old enemy annual leaved form which characterises fine fescue in winter. (Of course, meadow grass. 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K then Steve, tell me why you wouldn't recommend Citizens Band radio for on- course communications?". Silence, while Steve Garrett composes an appropriate answer: "Let's put it like this," he begins. "If I say that CB radio is the equivalent of a crazy golf course and Private Mobile Radio is the equivalent of St Andrews, then I think your readers will understand that there is a world of difference between what can only be described as amateur and professional wire- less communications systems." Mr Garrett ought to know. As sales manager for Cotswold Telecommunications Ltd. he is responsible for advising on and supplying two-way radio sys- tems, cellular radio telephones and radiopag- ing systems to customers throughout southern England. The company secured the British Standards Institute's BS 5750 part 2 accredita- tion more than a year ago and is the largest privately-owned provider of mobile communi- cations services in the region with additional sales and service centres at Newton Abbot and Truro. "Don't think I'm out to knock CB radio," con- tinues Mr Garrett. "As a public access system, it has an accepted role to play as a low cost means for people on the move or on their own to keep in touch. However, if you want a pri- vate conversation with one or more of your Top: Hand portables offer maximum flexibility but can be limited in their range in staff without worrying about a complete hilly or built-up areas. In these cases, a fixed base station or community repeater service can improve signal reception. stranger listening or butting in, then CB is not the answer. It has to be Private Mobile Radio, Above: A base station with appropriate amplifier and aerial can be used to com- normally known as PMR." municate with mobile and portable radio sets over a radius of up to 25 miles. Why Private? Because each system is allo- cated a specific operating frequency by the Department of Trade and Industry enabling tion, topography and density of buildings and quency. Although the UHF band is geographi- private communication between all equipment other obstructions. The bands are VHF low, cally restricted, it is ideal in built-up areas due tuned to the same frequency. To prevent oth- mid and high, and UHF, each with their own to its ability to penetrate steel and concrete ers 'tuning in', all equipment has to be pre-set range of frequencies one of which is allocated better than VHF signals. On the other hand, by the supplier to the frequency given by the to the user by the DTI. A preferred frequency radio waves produced on VHF low band hug DTI to each licence holder for use on the band can be indicated on the licence applica- the contours giving good coverage in hilly assigned channel, with other users within a tion although if a specific channel is required, areas while VHF high band is able to travel prescribed area - usually up to 40 miles radius the reason must be given. long distances in a straight line, producing a - being 'locked out', preventing access to your In London, because of the high demand for high quality signal on open terrain. designated frequency. PMR during the late 1970s and early 1980s, These variations in signal characteristics There are four principal frequency bands no new frequencies have been allocated for make a thorough site survey the fundamental available to PMR users, each offering a differ- more than five years, new users having to wait starting point for anyone considering installing ent transmitting characteristic to suit the loca- until someone else gives up an existing fre- a mobile radio communications system. Mr GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL July 1993 27 ; tT> amenity land gé ¡sé - * SERVICES _ A Al AXXs

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regional or local coverage at lower cost and this could be appropriate for a club within the M25 area where new PMR frequency alloca- tions are restricted. If two-way voice contact is not essential, then the most economical form of communica- tion is the pager. Comprising a simple one-way system, it uses a similar national network of landlines and relay base stations to that used by National Band Three. The basic pager uses a 'bleep' signal to alert the carrier that he or Mobile radios are suitable for installing in most vehicles enabling two-way she should make contact with base. On more communication with other mobiles and a base station, according to the licence type. sophisticated systems, a message can be dis- played on the pager's screen while the most advanced offer one-way voice communication. 27 Garrett points out that no-one want- would advise routing all communications via The disadvantage with most pagers is that ing to do the job properly should attempt to the base station using a talk-through facility. communication can be from the base only, do it themselves. "There is plenty of cheap "A further option is to use a 'connection' ser- eliminating the opportunity for a conversation equipment advertised, but once purchased, vice via one of the community repeaters which between two handsets. you could very well find yourself on your have been installed by communications com- And what about cellular telephones? Steve own," he says. "Although it is possible to apply panies nationwide and available on a monthly Garrett reckons that he can dissuade anyone for a licence and be up and running within a air time rental of around £10 to £15 per working in a fixed location from investing in a few days, users can find that they have mobile radio set, inclusive of the licence fee mobile telephone for routine or even emer- selected the wrong equipment, the wrong fre- but not the equipment. gency communications with fellow members quency or even the wrong licence for their Cotswold Telecommunications, for example, of staff. "A mobile radio system can be specific requirements." has community repeaters located on masts on installed and operated for a known monthly There are two basic types of licence appro- most of the highest hills from Worcestershire figure, with no call charges," he points out, "If priate to golf course applications, both costing dowm to Cornwall. Consisting of an aerial and you're always going to be talking to the same from £120 a year. The first is 'local area', per- transceiver (combined transmitter and people, a mobile telephone will usually prove mitting wireless communications within a 3km receiver), it enables subscribers to communi- a far more costly alternative." (1.9 mile) radius of a permanent base station cate with other mobile radios on the same fre- A final word of advice concerns after-sales transmitting at a maximum five watts power. quency over the complete area covered by the service. "Don't assume that the equipment you This system can be used to link a base station community repeater's aerial - typically a 30 to choose is going to prove totally trouble-free," in the office wríth mobile radios in vehicles and 40 mile radius. he comments. "Dust, water, vibration and hand portables carried by staff. If all the work With a base trigger station in the office knocks can upset even the best-protected elec- is carried out within the confines of the linked to an aerial pointing at the community tronic circuitry. Mobile radios also need re- course, a local area licence may be appropriate repeater, all mobile and hand portable radios tuning from time to time. Buy from a for all one's needs, depending on the findings on the course should be able to communicate reputable company able to provide the level of of the site survey. with each other, subject to the terrain, at con- service that you would expect from any other If, however, there is a need to keep in touch siderably lower cost than attempting to over- supplier of golf course equipment. There is no with staff and management over a greater come the problem using all one's own mandatory requirement for suppliers of com- area, particularly when leaving the course to equipment. Indeed, there need be no capital munications equipment to be members of any collect parts or to maintain other leisure facili- outlay at all, as rental options are normally industry association or governing body, so ties in the locality, then a \vide area' licence is available for the full range of mobile telecom- beware of shady operators who may not be likely to be more suitable. This licence nor- munications equipment available, irrespective around tomorrow." mally allows a maximum transmission signal of the licence type or strength of 25 watts from a permanent loca- system selected. tion, with coverage averaging about a mile per A further option watt of output, depending on the lie of the which provides nation- land and any obstructions such as buildings. wide mobile radio cov- The basic wide area service operates on a erage, yet is suitable dual frequency basis, enabling the base station also for those in cities radio to talk to mobiles on one frequency and where new frequency receive calls on another. It does not allow for allocations are direct mobile to mobile contact. For this, one restricted, is National needs to apply for a 'talk-through' facility, Band Three. Using a using the base station as a relay to enable one network of land lines mobile or hand portable to connect directly to and hilltop aerials, this another. Here, aerial type, location and direc- service is used princi- tion are vital for the optimum operation of the pally by distribution and system. "A fixed base station with a perma- haulage companies nently installed aerial at or close to the highest throughout Britain pay- point on the course will produce a consistently ing a monthly subscrip- better signal on undulating terrain than two tion per mobile set, with Mobile communications equipment will need servicing, repair hand portables with built-in aerials," points no call charges. and occasional retuning to the manufacturer's specifications. out Mr Garrett. "For that reason, where a site National Band Three is Ensure that your supplier has the facilities and expertise. survey highlights variable signal strength, we available also with just Why must we flounder with

t was great to see such well others and accidents can happen. I There is also the manufacture and argued and thought provoking disposal of waste products from articles by Arne van Amerongen and such nasties to consider. Though Tony Howarth in the May issue. My inconsistent our own chemical companies are no first reaction was to note that the doubt well regulated, our second- subject matter was basically the class citizens in third world coun- everlasting debate about Poa annua, tries are often exploited - with scant fescue and bent. All this indicates to regard for their health and safety. me that after twenty years of politi- The sooner such materials are cal in-fighting between rigid dogma resigned to the dustbin of history and liberal experimentation by the better. At a time when golf agronomists, we are no further for- courses need to advertise their envi- ward toward any consensus on even ronmental awareness to survive, we the basic ground rules, such as grass need mention of 'good ole' lead species and subsequent manage- arsenate like we need artificial ment. greens! I am sure we all agree that pure There was a time when the fescue greens licked keen by sea 'Greens' were thought of as a cranky breezes are the only true golf few, but Mr Arthur better take note greens. On established greens any- nomic policies which are plainly not nance. If it is not forthcoming, then that they now are important enough where, management by Arthurian appropriate and have already failed inform your employer that he is to have sustained viable organic principles is the best way to try and to cope with the wear. about to buy the equivalent of an farming, a mass industry of environ- emulate them. New constructions Some consensus needs to be expensive car with no service man- mentally friendly products, saved on inland sites are, however, surely reached among agronomists about ual and no guarantee. If there is a and protected countless species of a case apart. The specification of the what is and what is not possible programme, agree it in detail, fol- flora and fauna and to have repre- seed mix and in many cases the under today's conditions. The first low it, monitor it and as soon as sentation in every serious political planning of the aftercare is gener- rule of management is that all something goes wrong - call in your party in the Western world. What ally in the hands of agronomists. objectives must be attainable. If they employer and the agronomist to were the 'Greens' are now a large Some stick doggedly to sowing are not then morale suffers and job agree a plan of action. Last of all, section of our society who under- fescue where it is surrounded by satisfaction goes out of the window. have a large turf nursery and half a stand that if the Earth's resources Poa annua. The new sward, sub- Luckily, greenkeepers work with dozen two inch pluggers ready and are left in the hands of a few free jected to heavy play and minimalist their feet on the ground: there are no waiting. marketeers, with commercial policies can only result in a weak handy ledges from which to jump. • Having got that off my chest, I exploitation by the unscrupulous, turf ripe for invasion. Others sow At a time when the reliability of must comment on Jim Arthur's then there would be no reduction in creeping bents with scant regard for physical laboratory tests has been wormkilling article in the same CFC's so that we might have free- whether the resources to manage seriously questioned, with no appar- issue. Mr Arthur is properly revered dom to enjoy the sun like our forefa- such a grass (including the ability to ent response from the Sports Turf in greenkeeping circles for the enor- thers without the now serious risk of limit winter play) are in existence or Research Institute, what confidence mous support he has given green- skin cancer, no introduction of lead not. Whatever has been tried, it can the greenkeeper have to get on keepers and for the humorous and free petrol to protect our childrens' seems there has been very little suc- with the job of applying agronomic forthright way he has imparted his health and no whales to marvel at. cess in producing Poa annua free principles and yet be sure of the vast knowledge to anyone who I whole-heartedly agree that we greens. Those that have owe it more outcome. In such difficult times we cared to listen - and indeed some must banish the worm for fine turf to a cut-it-out-and-patch-it policy need the combined strength of all who did not! Given this background to thrive. Worm activity lasts around that any my granny could have our respected agronomists working I am understandably reluctant to six months and this necessitates came up with. Mind you, for those together to help greenkeepers. Stan- criticise, but the tone of his article three spray applications of who have the resources, as yet it is a dards and guide-lines need to be suggested he expected criticism and Thiphanate methyl at a cost of better solution than anything agro- formulated and explained to the I would hate to disappoint him. The £1200 per annum to keep our nomic. client in no uncertain terms, even to gist of his complaint seemed to be twenty-seven holes worm free. If Whilst all other sectors of the turf the extent of saying that if they that interfering busybodies had this amount of expenditure is barely industry have formed associations to want creeping bent greens then they deprived us of lead arsenate. Well, enough to warrant registration of agree basic standards there seems to should have separate winter greens, three cheers for interfering busybod- chemicals, then what chance lead be no consensus among or in certain inland situations, if ies. As someone who can remember arsenate being applied every eight agronomists. It seems that anyone they want fescue/ bent greens they walking up and down in white, bil- years? If it had not been banned it can become an agronomist and that may need to restrict play or imple- lowing clouds with a hanky tied would surely have disappeared long a new theory is a necessary entrance ment a policy of re-turfing every six round my mouth, I am appalled by ago due to lack of market. qualification. If there were four to ten years. Whatever is required, it the idea of using such chemicals and I have nothing but admiration for agronomists in a crowded room you needs spelling out clearly so that frankly can hardly believe I was told Jim Arthur and publicly thank him would have no trouble finding greenkeepers do not take the blame to use them - even then. for all the times he has sparked them. Each would be in his corner for disappointed customers with Mr Arthur states that lead arsen- lights in my brain and brought a expounding his latest ideas, none impossible dreams. ate has not killed any greenkeepers, smile to my lips. However, my loyal- would agree. If you are about to embark on a something that no-one can be sure ties lie with my staff, my members Where does all this inconsistent new project in hostile meadow grass of, nor can we be sure whether it and my little piece of England, the advice leave the poor greenkeeper? country, my advice would be to seek has caused serious medical prob- stewardship of which I am all the Five years down the road on a new out the agronomist who drew up lems or not. It is debatable whether, more grateful for - as any Scot construction he either feels guilt-rid- the seed mix and rootzone specifica- in the hands of a conscientious down here should be. den for applying extra fertiliser to tion and ask him for a detailed man- course manager, it constitutes a achieve any kind of grass cover, or • The author, Kerran Daly, MGC, is agement programme for danger, but he knows very well that course manager at the Salisbury and ashamed of the thin, bumpy greens establishment and future mainte- some are more conscientious than South Wilts Golf Club. because he sticks rigidly to agro- Around the Green

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SHEFFIELD KENT low College and will replace the old City & Guilds Sheffield's David Chappell (Grange Park GC), has April 26 saw a large turn-out for our visit to the examinations. The details and principles of the been appointed course manager of Bond Hay new London Golf Club, with 45+ members view- new NVQ are somewhat lengthy for me to outline G&CC, Worksop. David has served 27 years as a ing developments and enjoying a very interesting here, but no doubt they will soon be made avail- greenkeeper, starting in 1966 at Rotherham GC afternoon. Thanks for this visit must go to Joe able to us all. under the watchful eye of Harry Herringham, in Paulin and his staff and I am pleased to note that Late news: A summer tournament (18 1971 moving to Grange Park as head greenkeeper we can anticipate a similar trip to see the progress holes) will be staged at Moatlands GC where he has remained for the past 22 years. of the works, perhaps in October. As for our golf, on 26 July. For further details, call David is most enthusiastic about his appointment again another very large turn-out for our Spring David Wood on 0342- 850875 . and is looking forward to working alongside archi- Tournament and Hayter Challenge Trophy quali- PAUL COPSEY tect Donald Steel and the development team. The fier at Rochester & Cobham on 10 May. Many Bond Hay site is an 18 hole ( pay and play + thanks to our gracious hosts at the club, especially CLEVELAND membership) and a 9 hole Par Three. There will to Barry Coveney and his green staff for turning As reported in the June issue, Ian Harrison has left also be a driving range and clay pigeon shoot facil- out the course in such fine condition. It must be Darlington GC to become course manager of the ity. The 9 hole will be open around August '93, somewhat daunting to have over 40 greenkeepers Mendip Spring GC, Avon. We take this opportunity and the 18 will start construction (it is hoped) in arrive on your doorstep first thing Monday morn- to wish Ian, his wife Carol and their daughters July '93, with an opening target of September '94. ing, though perhaps not quite as disconcerting as Nicky and Kelly every happiness in this new ven- A keen golfer, David is married to Gillian and they the prospect of having BR blaze its Channel Tunnel ture. On the same subject, Paul Moore, who has have a daughter, Jenny. We send our best wishes Rail Link slap-bang through the middle of your worked at Darlington GC for 14 years, has been to them and we shall certainly look forward to beautifully prepared course. We all hope things appointed 'acting' head greenkeeper for six playing Bond Hay in the future. work out for the best. months. The Spring Tournament was held at Notts GC As for the results - here goes. The Rigby Taylor A visit to Wynyard Hall, Wolviston, took place in Hollinwell, with an excellent turn-out of 50 com- morning Stableford was won by Jason Bean with May, led by Terence Redding, owner of Maxel petitors. The course proved difficult, with a stiff 35 points, hotly pursued by Dave Vidler, Richard Golf. A large number of greenkeepers turned out breeze and a lot of rusty swings after the winter Hopgood, Nigel Stapley and John Wakelin. All to view the new course under construction, rest, reflected in the scores of all save one well- received very attractive cut glass trophies courtesy designed by Steve McFarlane of Hawtree &. Co. tuned member, Wollaton Park's Martin Scothern, of Bernard Dibhams and Rigby Taylor, although Tees and greens are nearing completion and the who comfortably won the Presidents Prize and the the winner had to go home minus the top trophy drainage system utilises storage tanks. The course first division Hayter qualifying prize with a marvel- as someone forgot to bring it along! Yes, that is built over 150 acres and is 6600 yards in length. lous score of gross 75 nett 76 (yes, you guessed it, someone was last year's winner, our section secre- A further 150 acres are planned for housing devel- Martin's handicap is plus one). What a credit Mar- tary David Wood - perhaps it is superglued to the opment on this attractive rolling countryside site. tin is to our profession. The day was not without a mantlepiece? The main Hayter Medal 0-9 handicap The annual golf match against the few hiccups, with our competition secretary, Barry section was won by new boy, or boyo, Huw Mor- Eaglescliffe GC green committee is set Heaney, having to stand on his soap box voicing gan with a nett 72, with other qualifiers (in order) for late July. Members will be con- his favourite saying, "I'm sorry, but you are out of being John Wakelin, Mike Smith and Steve Suttle. tacted by Ian Holloran. order!". I don't know if his comments were Reserve lan Rawlins. The 10-18 group was won by BRUCE BURNELL directed at our players or those Hollinwell mem- another new participant, Richard Hopgood with a bers who enthusiastically cheered on the England nett 71, followed by Malcolm Arthur, Peter Biscoe, SOUTH WALES football team during the prize presentation, but Derek Keen, and reserve Rob Lucas. The 19-28 Congratulations are again due to Marion and Gor- seriously, it was a real treat to play Hollinwell, winner was Rob Purll, followed by Steve John- don Child for what was undoubtedly the most suc- especially at a time when the gorse was in full stone, John Millen, Nigel Stapley, and reserve cessful Westurf to date. We gathered in the bloom. Our thanks must go to head greenkeeper Steve Phillips. I hope luck shines on you all at The sunshine at Long Ashton to admire the vast array Graham Armsom & his staff for presenting us with Weald of Kent, which takes place after this report of modern equipment and sparkling machinery, a superb course, which must be rated one of the goes to press. The scratch prize (on count back), and ideas were exchanged and working methods finest inland courses in Britain. Every hole has it went to Huw Morgan with an 80. Many thanks to discussed with both familiar and unfamiliar mem- own individual character and the setting is idyllic. Hayter for the prizes, goodie bags and flags - and bers of the trade. It was reassuring to see so many For members who were not lucky enough to take for making the effort to show their machines members from our section supporting this growing part - make every effort to visit Hollinwell and around the clubhouse. One other prize was 'near- annual event, more so when our very own Andrew witness this truly magnificent course. Thanks to est the pin' at the 16th, kindly donated by Barry Jenkins (Southerndown GC) won the Spot the Dis- secretary John Walker for making us so welcome, Coveney and won by John Millen. Finally, thanks ease competition, held on the BIGGA stand. and stewardess June for looking after our to our other friends from the trade for coming Andrew won a bottle of bubbly but has assured me appetites. Thanks also to Barry Heaney for the along to support our events and providing the raf- that he won't pop the cork until the birth of his administration and finally to Hayter for sponsoring fle prizes. baby, (due in June, though hopefully not on the the prizes and for the goodies on the first tee. Another interesting recent event saw a small 8th, when we will be in Clevedon). Results (nett) : (1-9) - M Scothern 76 , S J Currie number of greenkeepers attend the second annual On 12 May we held our annual competition for 78, I Whitehead 78. (10-18) I Collett 81, M Coul- Kent Golf Union Seminar for secretaries and club the Jacobsen Cup, Waycott Cup and Browns tas 81, A Whittington 83. (19-28) S Mason 76, M committee officials, held at the Weald of Kent GC Shield, at the Alice Spring GC in Usk. The event Crossland 78, P Unwin 79. on 12 May. The main topics were Health & Safety was made all the more special this year by playing Spring Tournament Winners. R Ullathorpe 81, D by Jon Allbutt and the progress of greenkeeper over a course owned by our sponsor, Keith Morgan Neve 81, M Coutas 81, S Currie 78, I Whitehead training by John Millen, supported by Hadlow Col- (Keith Morgan Mowers), the Jacobsen main dealer 78, M Crossland 78, P Unwin 79. lege's liaison officer, D Geoff, and principle train- for South Wales. The competition was played over Annual Tournament: 21 July at Lindrick GC, tee ing officer, J. Curtis. Jon Allbutt's session left many 18 holes on the newly constructed Kings Course at off 10.30am & 2.30pm. Please book early and looking a bit uncomfortable at the prospect of Alice Springs, though a poor entry of just 17 bat- return your form and remittance by the closing grappling with their responsibilities regarding new tled for honours. date to Barry Heaney. Tel: 0742 884063. No late provisions from HSE. Greenkeeper training is defi- Results: Overall winner - Peter Lacey (yours entries will be accepted. nitely heading in the right direction, with John truly), nett 68 - Jacobsen Cup + crystal brandy Please contact me with any news on Millen working locally behind the scenes for some- glasses. Second - Andrew Jenkins, nett 70 - Way- 0298 813374, or write to Stoneyford, time, along with the Kent Golf Union and the Asso- cott Cup + set of head covers. Best gross - Vincent Chapel-En-Le-Frith, Stockport, ciation of Golf Club Secretaries, in developing a Northey, 76 (37 back nine) - Browns Shield + Cheshire, SK12 6QU. recognised National Vocational Qualification crystal brandy glasses. Second gross - Robert John- JANE RYAN (NVQ) in greenkeeping. This will be based at Had- ston, 76 (38 back nine). Winner of the ••32 31 • longest drive competition was Mike Jones Worksop GC by the time this report reaches you. and winner of nearest the pin (17th) was yours Even with this added attraction the number of truly. Around the Green competitors was low, with only 28 members play- Special thanks to Keith Morgan, not only for ing. As usual there were some excellent scores and allowing us the courtesy of one of his most of the prizes were taken by low handicap courses but for providing, as always, a players. The following qualified for the regional superb prize table. Anybody with any final: 0-9: Paul Pearse. Mike Sheehan. Bill Hor- relevant information for our summer vath. 10-18: Paul Smith. Robert Janovskis. Chris newsletter should contact me on 0792 Hulme. 19-28: John Wright. Gerard Corness. - 233923. Our next golf will be the Roses Match at Fulford PETER LACEY fcftf f mt j GC on Tuesday 3 August. A team of 16 will be required, so if you would like the opportunity to DEVON & CORNWALL (and I didn't once mention the greens). play this very fine course and represent the NW Not much to report this month, as we are all busy I would like to end on a serious note. In the section, please contact me as soon as possible. cutting grass like mad - yes Bill, even on a links April issue I read the biggest load of rubbish about There will be a visit to the GEM Professional fac- course! 'Greens must not be spared' and frankly did not tory towards the end of August, although the date I am nearing completion of our fixture card for expect to see such an article in a greenkeeping has not yet been finalised. Further details will be in next season and this will be winging its way to you magazine - the Beano maybe, though I expect the August section news, but in the very soon. Our thanks go again to Devon Garden Biffo the Bear would have done a better job. After meantime it would be advisable to Machinery, for they have kindly sponsored the fix- years of trying to rectify the effects of over-water- contact me as soon as possible as only ture card for yet another year. ing and over-feeding and the resulting Poa annua 20-25 people can be managed at a Our Cornish summer evening meetings are now we come across an article expressing the views of time. My number is 051 724 5412. in full swing, with the agenda being to arrive at an ex-apprentice greenkeeper who after just six BERT CROSS 7.00pm, followed by a walk round the course and years thinks he knows it all. If Poa annua is rounding off with a Cornish pasty and a pint! The wanted, his method is the sure way to get it, but if NORTH WALES remaining dates and venues are: 13 July, Truro you want quality - then please ignore the whole Last month saw the retirement of John Jones, who GC. 17 August, Lostwithiel GC, 14 thing. The trouble is that a lot of other joined the greenkeeping staff of Abergele and Pen- September, Mullion GC. If you would amateurs - i.e. green chairmen - will sarn GC in 1986, having been a member of the like to attend, please contact Bill be waving it about like the gospel. If club for 27 years. In 1971 he was made captain of Mitchell on 0872 571283 at least one ever proof was needed that 'a little the new Abergele and Pensarn GC and in 1989 he week before the venue date. knowledge is a dangerous thing'... captained the Denbyshire Golf Union. During RICHARD WHYMAN MICK LATHROPE 1991-1993 he was president of the North Wales NORTHERN Four Counties Golf Association and during that SOUTH WEST & SOUTH WALES REGION To begin, may I thank Kevin Garfitt of Pontefract period he was also captain of the Past Captains of Results of the Hayter Challenge Tournament and District GC, Allan Gamble of Pannal GC, and Denbyshire. Additionally in that year he held the Regional qualifier, held at Clevedon GC on 8 June: Arthur Mason of Millfield Golf Complex, for apply- presidency of the North Wales Junior Golf Associa- (all scores nett) ing to represent us in the ICI Premier Greenkeeper tion and all in all he has been a very busy man in Category One: 1st L Millar Jnr 69, 2nd C Fudge Award. I am pleased to inform members that Allan North Wales Golf. On behalf of section members I 71, 3rd B Newcombe, 72 (on back nine), Reserve S Gamble has been chosen to represent the Northern would like to wish John a very happy retirement Rattenbury 72. Mug - R Whyman 89. section. and to thank him for all he has done for golf in Category Two: 1st M Blake 71, 2nd L Walter 72, I am also pleased to welcome the following new North Wales. Congratulations to Pat Valentine 3rd B Rjdgeway 73, Reserve V Lewer 74. Mug - P section members: Gordon Morritt, Mathew Morti- (otherwise known as Curly, though I can't think Lacey 92. mor, Peter Hay and Robert Briston (Pike Hills GC), why), who has taken over from John - we wish Category Three: 1st S White 67, 2nd P Jackson Gavin Hawker (Silsden GC), Richard Pull (Knares- him well. 70, 3rd N Macityre 72, Reserve P Baynton 76. Mug borough GC), Robert Walker (Bracken Ghyll GC), On 6 October our Autumn Tournament will be - P Huish 92. Nigel Wild (Skipton GC), Joe Mellor (West Bowl- held at Pwllheli GC, so reserve the date in your The Regional Shield was won by the Devon and ing GC), Alan Crowther (Woodsome Hall GC), diaries. Forms will be handed out nearer the time. Cornwall section. Mark McEvoy (Malton & Norton GC), Simon Wood A trip to the Gem factory at Oswaldtwistle will GORDON CHILD (West Bradford GC), Graham Bates (Cleckheaton be arranged for late July or early August and there GC), Lee Hebden (Garforth GC), David Brierley will also be a trip to Haydock Park Show on 29 or EAST ANGLIA (Kirklees Leisure Services), Paul Jackson (Castle- 30 September. Interested? Contact me - David No, we're not dead, just resting a bit. Two meet- fields GC), Kevin Garfitt (Pontefract and Dist. GC), Proctor - or Terry Adamson. ings to catch up on, the first being at Gosfield Mark Jones (Cocksford GC), Phillip Bastey (South Apologies to Gem Professional for not including Lakes where 23 members and guests took part in Bradford GC), Andrew Preston and Robert Burnett them in last month's magazine, for they kindly the Hayter Challenge Tournament qualifier. We (Pannel GC), Brian Dean, Dominic Parr and Lee sponsored our match at Llanymynech were very pleased to welcome the captain, Mr Pat Dacre (Moor Allerton GC), Adrian Anderson and against the North West Section, also to Stephenson, as our guest and thank him for kindly Matthew Houseman (Harrogate GC), Nicholas Pro Turf, sponsors of our events, who presenting the prizes, also the head greenkeeper, Hodgson (Shipley GC), Robert Crossley (Calverley for some reason have not been men- Alan Sharp, who recently moved to Gosfield from GC), M A Cordingley (Kirklees Council), Matthew tioned in the section notes - Sorry North Wales. He has a handicap of five, which Green (Rawdon GC), Stephen Roebuck (Crosland Glyn. could prove very handy. GC), John Heaton (Filey GC) and Derek Wilkinson The qualifiers are as follows (please say Yes, sir' and Malcolm Hawker (Keighley GC). DAVID PROCTOR when your name is called): H'cap 0-9 Andy Shee- If any new members (or old-established mem- han, Alan Sharp, Glen Norris, Alan Carter (reserve bers, for that matter) require any information SOUTH COAST Steve Denton). H'cap 10-18 Paul Gould, Simon whatsoever, please contact me on 0274 568128. Our Summer Tournament will be held at Alresford Barnaby (plays for Spurs), Tom Smith (played for There are still a few places left for our golfing GC on Thursday 29 July, teeing off from 2.00 pm. Liverpool), Michael Peters (played for West Ham) events, so if you have not yet booked The closing date for entries is 19 July and the and sub Stewart McGeogh (who doesn't play at all please do so immediately by sending entry fee is £13.50. The member and guest compe- - he's Scottish!). H'cap 19-28 Steve Millard, Toddy your name and a £10.00 deposit to me. tition will be the usual four-ball better-ball format, Huddlestone, Keith Chinnery. Prizes were donated In doing so, you will avoid disappoint- played over 18 holes. A guest may be either a by our ever present trade lads representing Rush- ment. member of your own club or a greenkeeper from a brooks, Sisis, Fisons, Kings, Colliers, and Rhone different club. Poulenc. Our thanks to all at Gosfield Lakes for a PAT MURPHY Written entries, giving name and address, name most enjoyable day. of partner and current handicaps, together with The second match was at Ufford Park G&CC, NORTH WEST the correct fee, should be sent to: Joe Burdett, 23 sponsored by Rushbrooks, Sisis, Rhone Poulenc Fine weather, an excellent course and good food - Jacobs Ladder, Child Oakford, BLANDFORD and Fisons. It was well attended and we all split all these awaited the North West section when the FORUM, Dorset. DT11 8EA. Tel: 0258 861482. into teams - but I don't know who won what. Alan Spring Tournament was played at Birchwood GC SPRING TOURNAMENT From a disappointing Sharp scored 32 points (I told you he'd be handy - on 10 May. Keith Addison and his staff had this field of only 25 players, the South Coast green- he's off three now) whilst Messrs Peters, Tims and very testing course in beautiful condition and, as is keepers were the guests of Sherbourne GC and Carter all scored 31 points. Uncle Sam was 'nearest their custom, Birchwood GC made us very wel- although the field was small, the quality of golf the pin' and Robert Whiting played like a fish but come. Once again the prize table was well fur- was of a very high standard. The morning round managed to get in the 'longest drive'. £56 was nished, mainly by our friends in the trade, and the produced a new Nita Stimson winner in Joe New- raised for the Save the Children Fund and a good NW section would like to thank them for their gen- man (Downshire) with a score of 74 nett, whilst day was had by all. Our thanks once again to our erosity and support. The tournament was also a Paul Jackson (Ferndown) stole the morning show sponsors and to Ufford Park for their hospitality qualifier for the Hayter Challenge Tournament with a sparkling 67 nett. In the afternoon, Brian regional final, which will have been played over Forder (Southampton) made sure of retaining the Tregunna Trophy by shooting a gross 78 to add to Stirling, chairman Sam Morrison came second in his 77 in the morning. Bernard Emberly (Knighton class two with a nett 72, whilst in class three Heath) made a brave attempt with an afternoon Around the Green Hazelhead's Keith Wood with a fine round of 77, but was pipped for runner-up spot by nett 63 and Morris Rogers (Fraser- Joe Newman, who returned a gross 75, which was burgh) with a nett 70 were also suc- the best 18 hole score of the day. cessful. We wish them success in the The prizes were kindly sponsored by Huxleys final at Sand Moor GC, Yorkshire, in Garden Machinery Ltd., and our section president, September. Jim Fry. Dave Rogers of Sta-Brite kindly donated IAIN MACLEOD wine for the prize table and prizes were dis- tributed by Eddie Fox and Jim Fry (sponsors) and fcftff infd SCOTTISH REGION by the host club captain, John Heyes. Results : THE NITA STIMSON TROPHY (over 50's ular against the Mid Anglia section and The Secre- low nett) Joe Newman 81-7=74. THE TREGUNNA taries (the big grudge match). If you are interested TROPHY (low gross 36 holes) Brian Forder please contact our match captain, David Good- 77+78=155. THE ROWES ROSE BOWL (runner- child, on 0296 415337. These matches will be up 36 holes gross) Joe Newman 81 + 75=156. THE staged on Tuesday 20 July and Monday 26 July ROFFEY CUP (Low nett 36 holes) Paul Jackson and there is NO handicap limit - all are welcome. 67+70=137. THE DENYER CUP (runner-up nett Do you want to try your hand at go-karting? If 36 holes) Terry Patchin (Hockley) 71 + 71 = 142. this appeals and you have not yet received the THE CHRISTOPHER FRY TROPHY (under 25's low information, contact me ASAP. Remember that the nett 36 holes) Mark Diment (Knighton Heath) invitation is open to friends and family alike. Pictured at the recent Dundee College student 73 + 75 = 148. Lowest surviving gross Finally, we need your ideas for social prize presentations, sponsored by BIGGA Scottish (am) Bernard Emberley -75. Lowest events that you might like to see Region, are James Fox (Dundee United FC), surviving nett (am) Jamie Friend -71. staged next year, also brain-waves for Steven Peffers (Carnoustie - first year prize win- Lowest surviving gross (pm) Ted West next year's lecture programme. Ring or ner), Colin Anderson (Tayside Regional Council -77. Lowest surviving nett (pm) Ian write to me with your valued input, youth training managing agent), Peter Fox McLean -70. please. (Dundee United FC, second year prize winner), BOB DENNIS RAY CLARK Robert Whitehead (Camperdown GC, third year NORTH SCOTLAND prize winner) and John Philp (Links Supervisor, LONDON Another two new members to welcome this Carnoustie). Congratulations to Linda Exley on her recent month: James Mackay from Wick GC and Neil The awards were presented by Alisdair Northwood GC appointment. We wish you well, Whyte from Elgin GC - two young lads to whom MacLaren (Abernethy GC), who is also education Linda, and look forward to seeing you at many of we wish a long and enjoyable career in greenkeep- convenor for the North section. our functions. We also welcome Paul McDowell ing. (Sandy Lodge) to the committee and thank him for The Spring Outing to Murcar, Aberdeen was a MID ANGLIA his support. great success despite the now familiar atrocious First round matches of the Lodgeway Tractor Four- The date for the Emergency First Aid course is weather! We thank Murcar for their hospitality and Ball Tournament were played during May and now set and will take place at the St John Ambu- especially Chris Pearson and his staff for the condi- although one match has still to be played (as of 31 lance Centre, St Albans, on 20 August. The four- tion of the course. Ninety members, guests and May) I can give the following results: D Croxton hour session will cost £18 per person and trade representatives were present, with 84 brav- and I Oliver (Cold Ashton) beat B Allonby and B members wishing to participate should contact me ing the elements and playing. The prize winners Wright (Letchworth). C Brook and E O'Hanlon before 13 August. were: Scratch - 1st George Paterson (Fortrose) 77, (Chesfield Downs FGC) beat J Wells (Brocket Hall) The summer four-ball tournament is now well 2nd Iain MacLeod (Tain) 80 (also winner of the and P Simmons (Verulum). A Freeman and D under way and I would urge all participants to Committee Trophy). Class 1 - 1st Chris Pearson Lowe (Northants County) beat M Morgan and J play their matches before the deadline. Remember (Murcar) 79-6=73, 2nd Robert Patterson (Royal Gentles (Griffin). K Bunting (Ashridge) and R also that the most important thing of all is to enjoy Dornoch) 81-4=77 BIH, 3rd Kevin Peace (Peter- McKeown (Arkley) beat R Saunders and J Burton your golf. head) 81-4=77. Class 2 - 1st Stewart McBain (St Neots). P Lockett (S. Beds) and R Coogan Please keep me informed of any news, (Nigg Bay) 86-10=76 BIH, 2nd Colin Mackay (Stockwood Pk) received a first round bye due to no matter how insignificant, and if you (Forres) 84-8=76, 3rd Sam Morrison (Royal odd numbers. have any queries or need for informa- Aberdeen) 87-10=77. Class 3 - 1st Michael Clark The Summer Tournament is being held on 31 tion - call the hot line on 081 (Kingussie) 90-16=74, 2nd Wilson Morrison July at St Neots, a 36 hole tourney. Closing date is 9595629. (Alford) 93-18=75, 3rd Hughie McLatchie (Peter- three weeks prior, so as you read this, panic, pull TONY DUNSTAN head) 99-21 = 78. Apprentice - 1st James Stewart out the cheque book - and enter! (Strathpeffer) 86-11 = 75, 2nd Barry Cameron A match against BB&O section has been BUCKS, BERKS & OXON (Inverurie) 86-9 = 77. Veteran - 1st Roy Donald arranged for 20 July at Harewood Downs, ten a Many thanks to all who attended the Hayter Chal- (Oldmeldrum) 79-5=74, 2nd John Taylor (retired) side, starting at 2.30pm. If you wish to represent lenge Tournament qualifier at Burnham Beeches. I 84-5=79. Trade Shield - Kevin Brunton (Souters) the section please contact a committee member (as know you found the course impressive and were 71 - Scr=71. Guest - Keith Loades 84- 6=78 BIH. I am not sure who is organising the match). Good equally impressed by the club's head greenkeeper, Booby Prize - Stuart Hogg (Fortrose). Eric Pickard luck to all our representatives in the Hayter Chal- Brian Payne Snr., who holed his second shot on (Ellon) won the longest drive at the 18th, with a lenge Tournament regional final at Northants the third for an 'eagle' two. Talk about setting up drive that finished through the green, whilst Royal County on 14 July. the course for yourself.... he event turned into an Dornoch men Robert Patterson and Eoin Riddell Finally, a match has been arranged at even bigger family affair when Brian Payne Jnr. won the nearest the hole prizes. Our thanks to Dunstable Downs GC on 10 August carded two nett 69's to walk away with the silver- Murcar professional, A White, for donating these against the Midlands section. John ware! prizes. Wells is organiser, so contact him if RESULTS: 1st nett - B Payne Jnr. 1st gross - M The winner of the free draw for a BIGGA blazer you wish to play. Smith. 1st a.m. - P Simpson, 2nd a.m. - J Teixeira. was Derek Roy (Nairn Dunbar), and our four lucky PAUL LOCKETT 1st p.m. - P Reeve, 2nd p.m. - B Payne Snr. winners in the 200 Club were (January) £30 - Ian We thank Burnham Beeches GC for their gener- Carson (Nairn), (February) £30 Iain Grant (Alyth), SOUTH WEST ous hospitality, in particular the secretary, stew- (March) £40 - Steve Sullivan (Craigiehill) and The merry merry month of May saw a major break ard, and catering staff for their help in making the (April) £100 - Kenny Anderson, formerly of New- in the South West. For 'donkeys years' the section day run so smoothly - and of course to Brian macher but now at Sheringham GC, Norfolk. Raffle have been enjoying the delights of the historic Payne and his staff for producing an excellent prize winners were too numerous to mention. Westonbirt School golf course for the ever-popular course. Last, thanks to all the trade members: Sta- Congratulations to George Hampton (Pitlochry) Greenkeeper & Amateur Greensomes. Originally Brite, Rigby Taylor, Driving Force Leisure on winning the seniors event in the Scottish Profes- inaugurated in 1964 to celebrate the centenary of (Europe), Risboro' Turf and Parker-Hart, and spe- sional Golfers Championship at Dalmahoy. George the school, success eventually overcame the tour- cial thank to Barry Halls and Hayter for coming is a regular at our section events and is putting up nament, with the vastly increased number of com- along and getting involved - an involvement that a trophy to be played for at our Autumn Outing. petitors over-running the charming little nine-hole we all appreciate and one that will, I'm sure, go Transferring to our section is George's neighbour course. The decision was reluctantly taken to move from strength to strength in the future. from Blair Atholl, Gary Blyth - maybe George will to a larger course. Our eternal thanks go to West- Has everyone received the 1993 fixture card? If bring him to our Autumn Outing. onbirt, and to the bursar John Hall, for the wel- the answer is 'no', let me know and I will send one I have pleasure in reporting that three North come and support we have enjoyed over the years immediately. members have qualified to represent Scotland in (I did hear a rumour that the course may be We would still like to have more section mem- the Hayter Challenge Tournament later this year. extended to 18 holes one day, in which case it bers representing BB&O in golf matches, in partic- Leading from the front in the Scottish qualifier at might be just au revoir, not goodbye). • 42 The most cost-effective way of reaching readers of Greenkeeper International. Simply ring Bill Lynch on 091 413 7218 or Carol Dutton on 0207 570117 and ask about an alphabetical category listing: the cost starts from the equivalent of Mile under £23 per month ewers' Artificial Grass Aeration

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LECTURER IN HORTICULTURE In order to progress course development Warwickshire College is seeking to appoint a well DR TRIMMER qualified, highly motivated person to lecture and WARWICKSHIRE Tackles tough jobs around instruct in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf the garden, farm or paddock Management, with effect from 1 st September 1993, HELPING or as soon as possible thereafter. - in one easy action! Salary: Lecturer Grade (£11,163 to £20,235) You TO • Cuts weeds and grass - even wet! CLOSING DATE: Monday 19th July, 1993 • No metal blades to bend or dull - 22" or 18" cut! REACH For further details and application form please ring • Petrol driven - 4 stroke or 2 stroke engine! 0926 651367 (Ansafone Ext. 256) or write to YOUR FULL Mrs Pat Foster, Warwickshire College, • Moves safely and easily on 2 big POTENTIAL Moreton Morrell, Warwick CV35 9BL. wheels-no carrying! Warwickshire College is an Equal Opportunities Employer FREE demonstration video and full information pack available on request. Telephone. 061 -320 8100 Harpenden Golf Club YOURSELF ON VIDEO! require a QUALIFIED 1st ASSISTANT Name

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We are searching for a qualified Course Manager, ideally Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced with Bermuda grass, who can demonstrate day experienced in all aspects of course to day management and inter-personal skills, with a proven management. Salary negotiable. ability in training at grass roots level. Appointment to commence 1st October 1993. An attractive salary, furnished accommodation, and a car will be provided. Applicants should apply in writing with CV to:

Apply in writing with full CV by Airmail The Secretary, Mr W Campbell, or Fax (010 351 91 792 456) to: Auchterarder Golf Club, Orchil Road, John Stocker, Managing Director, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1LS Sociedade Turistica Palheiro Golfe SA, Palheiro Ferreiro, Sao Goncalo, 9000 Funchal, Madeira Telephone: 0764 662804 Crocketts Manor jjVVM GOLp v A' Mfe fi Golf and Country Club

require a Laleham Golf Club HEAD Chertsey GREENKEEPER require a HEAD For this brand new 18 hole parkland course (currently under construction), and 9 hole par 3 course. GREENKEEPER Would suit young enthusiastic person with the ability to build their own team. This busy 18 hole parkland course requires applicants with recognised qualifications. Experience in all aspects Salary in line with BIGGA rates. of course maintenance, budgetary control, machinery No accommodation. maintenance and irrigation essential. In the first instance please write, giving details of CV, An ability to manage, lead and motivate staff is a qualifications and experience to: priority, to include training and education. R. Owen Esq. No accommodation available. Salary negotiable. Crocketts Manor Golf and Country Club Please apply in writing with full CV to: Henley-in-Arden Laleham Golf Club Warwickshire Laleham Reach, Chertsey KT16 8RP

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The Ridge Golf Club Salary negotiable according to qualifications and require a experience. FIRST ASSISTANT Assistance will be given in finding accommodation. It is envisaged that shortlisted candidates would be GOLF CLUB GREENKEEPER initially interviewed in the UK. Applicants should be qualified and have sound practical experience and the ability to motivate staff. Prospective candidates should apply in Excellent prospects with modern machinery for enthusiastic writing with full CV to: applicants seeking career progression. Apply with CV and relevant certificates to: Mr Norbert Ebert The Course Manager, The Ridge Golf Club, Chartway Golf Club Darmstadt, Dippelshof, Street, East Sutton, Maidstone, Kent ME17 3DL 64367 Muehltal, Germany 33 Incidentally, best wishes and a speedy another nowadays - wet or dry - with no happy recovery to John Hall following his back operation. medium... or has it always been like this? Where do we go from here? Enter Derek Eves, Around the Green July is normally a quiet month for golf events who generously threw open the doors of Painswick within the section, with only the England v Scot- Golf Club. This course has to be one of the most land match scheduled (Walton Heath 21 July). natural, scenic courses anywhere in the country Hopefully the Huxley Bowl will be progressing and at 4800 yards, albeit up-hill and down-dale, it toward its latter stages without delay and please made for exactly the enjoyable sort of day we have remember that it is the responsibility of the win- become used to. Painswick has long had the repu- ning pair to notify Derek with their result. tation for being the friendliest of clubs and it cer- fcftfflllfd Looking ahead to August, the McMillan Tankard tainly lived up to its reputation. The golf was takes place at its traditional venue - Sunningdale - keenly fought, as usual, and the full results are as AYRSHIRE on 12 August. 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I before going on to look at the fertiliser and com- am looking forward to next year when the compe- post making plants. Our thanks to Stewarts for a COMING UP tition moves to another very traditional club, most enjoyable day. Minchinhampton Old Course. A demonstration of the Hydroject was held at July 15-18: The 122nd Open Championship, Royal Having seen such a wonderful display of wild Kirkcudbright GC by M&M Products. It was good St Georges, Kent flowers at Painswick, I wonder, in these days of to see so many greenkeepers from the Dumfries July 18-24: International Turfgrass Research the decline of traditional wild plants such as the and Galloway area turning up for this - let's see Conference, Palm Beach, Florida, USA cowslip, primrose, spider orchid etc, do we really you all at the other BIGGA events lads. August 2-4: BIGGA National Golf Tournament, need to worry? It seems that the farmers have Our representatives in the Hayter Challenge Dunbar Golf Club, Scotland come up with another plant which is rapidly Tournament area finals at Stirling did well, with August 18-19: The Walker Cup, Interlachen, becoming indigenous - oil seed rape. In the Douglas Drain and Paul Rae winning prizes. We Minneapolis, USA Cotswolds, any patch of bare ground, roadside wish them good luck in the final. verge or hedgerow is rapidly becoming overgrown September 7-9: loG Show, Peterborough, I have to apologise for being brief but Northants with the stuff. Never mind, I'm reliably informed all the news coming in from the section that a strong mix of 2-4-D & Dicamba - plus a appears to have been lost in the post - September 24-26: Ryder Cup, The Belfry, flamethrower - keeps it in check! again! Hopefully there will be more Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire Finally, congratulations to Jon Leigh on producing next month. 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