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President The Rt. Hon. Viscount Whitelaw K.T., C.H., M.C., D.L. BIGGA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Chairman: Patrick Murphy Vice Chairman: Gordon Child International Past Chairman: Dean Cleaver BOARD MEMBERS Richard Barker SEPTEMBER 1997 FREE READER George Barr REPLY SERVICE Robin Greaves Jim Paton Use the post-paid Barry Heaney Reader Reply EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Contents Card facing Page 6 for Neil Thomas B.A. further ADMINISTRATION MANAGER information on John Pemberton Up for the the products and ; EDUCATION OFFICER services Ken Richardson Ryder Cup advertised in this SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER issue. Just state the companies' Ad James McEvoy Valderrama has been voted Ref numbers, post the card to us MEMBERSHIP SERVICES OFFICER the best course on and we'll arrange for further Janet Adamson information to be sent to you direct. Where to contact BIGGA mainland Europe for the Aldwark Manor, Aldwark, Alne, sixth consecutive year - ADVERTISERS' INDEX York, North Yorkshire Y06 2NF and this month it hosts the a quick reference guide Tel: 01347 838581 Ad Ref Page Fax: 01347 838864 Ryder Cup. Scott MacCallum took a trip to Southern Spain to Agriland 84 52 Allen Power 199 48 talk with the man who made things happen Pages 34-38 Amenity Technology 431 64,20 Bathgate Silica Sands 543 46 Barenbrug 172 46,52 Cargills 563 2-3 From mangles and tights... Charterhouse 130 29 ...to laptops and bytes! RiteFeed is BIGGA's latest Golden Key Cleveland Sitesafe 56 14 GREEMISPBt Course Care 524 20 International sponsor and the people behind the company reveal the bizarre Dixon & Holliday 214 50 is the official monthly magazine Dura Sport 548 20 of the British & International methods they used when they first set up Pages 13-14 Fairlink 562 10 Golf Greenkeepers Association Force Limagrain 389 47 EDITORIAL Hayter 90 4 Editor: Scott MacCallum Greens mowers in the spotlight Hoofmark 539 16 Huxleys 60 18 ADVERTISING ILS 525 Sales and Marketing Manager: The ride-on triple greens mower is possibly the most used piece 10 John Deere James McEvoy of equipment on the golf course. Hugh Tilley talks with 103 45 Sales and Marketing Assistants: Lely/Toro 61 42,43 Amanda Mayo greenkeepers who use them every day Pages 17-21 Levingtons 102 17,25 Jenny Panton Lindum Turf 38 52 Telephone: 01347 838581 Marlwood 501 14 E-mail: [email protected] Martin Bros 12 32 Miracle PRODUCTION Wet, but certainly not a washout 54 33 Design and Production Editor: OCMIS 360 19 Tim Moat, telephone 01904 610611 The BIGGA National Tournament, in association with Miracle Pattissons 35 16 ISDN: 01904 626130 Perryfields 173 52 E-mail: [email protected] Professional, was possibly an even greater test for participants Rainbird 443 9 Rigby Taylor 127 27 PRINTING this year - thanks to rain, rain and more rain.... Pages 22-24 Ritefeed Hi-Tec Print, Units 9&10, Houghton 212 12 Road , North Anston Trading Estate, Rolawn 34 32 North Anston, Sheffield S25 7JJ Rhone Poulenc 59 6,63 Tel: 01909 568533, fax: 01909 568206 Service Chemicals 50 39 Sharpes International 453 Greenkeeper International: winner 20 Regular features Sovereign Turf of Certificate of Merit in Magazine 435 50 of the Year category, Editing for Supaturf 164 7 Industry Awards 19g4 and 1995 News The 'breakthrough' which heralds golf by the hour... major deals won by TIL 412 51 Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise TIS 412 48 reproduced without written permission. Return big name manufacturers... a familiar face rejoins BIGGA's permanent staff ... Tonick Watering 503 50 postage must accompany all materials submitted if return is requested. No responsibility can be and the abundance of fairy rings explained Pages 7,10-11, 49, 51 Buyer's Guide 53-58 assumed for unsolicited materials. The right is Classified 59 reserved to edit submissions before publication. Education Things are certainly hotting up in the Toro Student Greenkeeper of Job Shop 59 Although every care will be taken, no responsibility is accepted for loss of manuscripts, the Year Competition. Ken Richardson describes how the winner is eventually Recruitment 60-61 photographs or artwork. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Association and no chosen - and gives tips for next year's competitors Pages 46-47 responsibility is accepted by the Association for such content, advertising or product information Letters Further discussion on the tee marker rule which is proving a big talking that may appear. Circulation is by subscription. Subscription point, plus a call for courtesy from clubs who place recruitment ads Page 47 rate: UK £34 per year, Europe and Eire £44. The magazine is also distributed to BIGGA members, golf clubs, local authorities, the turf industry, libraries and central government. Cover £50 CASH IN OUR ISSN 0961 - 6977 BUYER'S GUIDE © 1997 British & International Valderrama, venue for this month's Ryder Golf Greenkeepers Association Cup, plus the winner of BIGGA's National COMPETITION: ADVERTISING WORKS TURN TO PAGE 53 Tournament Picture by Scott MacCallum m IN GREENKEEPER i INTERNATIONAL: ^^ Based upon the Greenkeeper Education and Development Fund HA responses which I The Fund provides the key to the future for greenkeeper, golf club ^^ monitor, I have to say and game. Individuals and companies can join the Golden Key Circle /tsfcX ^flfl that the 'Buyer's Guide' is one of % and Silver Key Circle. For details, contact BIGGA on 01347 838581. the most cost effective ads GOLDEN KEY CIRCLE COMPANY MEMBERS: which I place. Hence, Sovereign • Amazone Ground Care • Bailey's of Norfolk • Barenbrug • Hardi Ltd Turf is included for the • Hayter Ltd • Jacobsen E-Z-Go Textron • John Deere Ltd • Kubota UK Ltd fourth consecutive • Levington Horticulture Ltd • Miracle Professional • Mommersteeg year International • Ocmis Irrigation UK Ltd • PGA European Tour • Ransomes - STEVE WILLIAMS, 99 BTMEs • Rhone Poulenc Amenity • Rigby Taylor Ltd • Ritefeed BIGGA LHAR^^H • Supaturf Products Ltd • The Toro Company • Watermation Sovereign Turf Ltd • The H^^L^mm GOLDEN KEY SILVER KEY CIRCLE COMPANY MEMBERS: FOR MORE DETAILS CALL: Q • Avoncrop Amenity Products • Fenchurch Insurance Brokers Ltd • Hepworth and SILVER KEY James McEvoy, Amanda Mayo Minerals & Chemicals Ltd • H Pattisson & Co Ltd • Rolawn Ltd • Sisis Equipment Ltd CIRCLES or Jenny Panton at BIGGA HQ There are only a few stand spaces left for BTME 98 - for booking details call Amanda Mayo on 01347 838581 on 01347 838581. 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A new idea could change the stems from its development in Interest is now intense in Golf shape of golf and help to bring 1988 when Systems Designer, Courts around the world with the sport to areas where space Farrel Bradbury, suffered a developers of urban land keen to '93 and in the has previously denied the oppor- stroke and was advised to take have the court installed. early part of this year on a tunity for courses to be built. up golf. Soon hooked on the The Golf Court is booked on temporary contract, has Golf Courts have been hailed as game, he converted six acres of an hourly basis with three returned to Aldwark Manor a major breakthrough for the land into an 18 hole course com- matches on the court at any one on a full time basis as an sport on a number of fronts, not prising par three and par four time. Every club in the bag is Administrative Assistant. only because a golf court can pro- holes. brought into use and whether A top amateur golfer, vide a full round of golf on just 6- Having spent eight years fine the court is in the grounds of a Emma (25) won the British 15 acres, but also because it pro- tuning his idea, Bradbury's sys- hotel, a private home or is part Ladies' Championship in vides the opportunity to play the tem of a stepped fairway using of a mix of leisure facilities, it is 1994 and has represented game by the hour. And with the four greens, and eight tee posi- ideal for those who want to fit England for the last three prospect of floodlit golf, Golf tions means that with no more more golf into their week and is years and Great Britain and Courts looks set to revolutionise than 15 acres, or a tenth of the certain to provide the answer to Ireland on several the game. normal size of a golf course, a full many personal and corporate occasions, including in The concept of the Golf Court round of golf can be played. dreams. South Africa when she played on a GB&I team which won a "Test Series" 2-0. This year she won the Northern Foursomes and the Keighley Trophy and was runner-up in both the English Strokeplay and Yorkshire Championships. She was made an Honorary Member of Malton and Norton Golf Club while her boyfriend, Neil Clarkson, is an assistant professional at Sand Moor Golf Club. Away from the golf course she is also a keen netball player and represents Broughton, Swinton and Amotherby. "I'm delighted to be back at BIGGA and thoroughly enjoy working at Aldwark Manor," said Emma. • Former US Vice President Dan Quayle will speak at the GCSAA Conference and Show in Anaheim, California next February Quayle, an avid golfer who was a 1997 US. Senior Open entrant, will speak on the The King's Course features the world's first floating fairway issues of commitment to family, personal value structure and his career as Bumper package for US courses an elected official. Eight golf courses in the Myrtle 12 Ransomes Fairway 250 five- during his final appearance at Beach area of South Carolina, plex mowers; 12 Greensplex The British Open. The course USA, will soon be groomed 160 riding greens mowers; 12 features the world's first float- In our second almost exclusively by Ran- Ransomes T-Plex 185 tee and ing fairway. year of using Primer somes, Cushman and Ryan turf surrounds mowers; nine Cush- Clay Brittain Jnr, Chairman 604 we now have maintenance equipment. man Groom Master bunker of the Myrtle Beach National greens that are free of Owned and operated by the groomers and seven 700 Series Company, said, "We realised we dry patch. Buying the Myrtle Beach National Com- rider rotary mowers were spending too much time 210 litre container, we pany, the eight courses are part One of the newest Myrtle and money on the repairs of get great value for of one of the top golfing resort Beach courses, The King's equipment we had kept for too money as well.^^ regions in the United States. Course was designed by Arnold many years. This caused a lot The extensive package of Palmer. The course derives its of downtime. When we new equipment includes 20 name from The Royal and decided to bring our equipment Greens Super 55 walk-behind Ancient Golf Club of St. up to date, Ransomes came to Primar 004 • manufactured in England by AD greens mowers; 13 Ransomes Supaturf Product* Ltd undar Itoanaafrom th a REF Andrews' crowning of Palmer us with an exceptional package Aquatrola Corporation of Amarica fairway 305 fiveplex mowers; as "The King of Golf" in 1995 of equipment." Tel: 01455 234677 164 SCOTT MacCALLUM As I see it... BY PAT MURPHY There are BIGGA CHAIRMAN In recent months some things people could be forgiven for thinking I've been auditioning which really for Dustin Hoffman's role in the sequel to "The Rainman". You get to you will recall that two of the Hayter ave any of you seen Room proofs into Room 101. He H101 on BBC 2 on Friday thinks they are the biggest Regional Finals I nights? It's where celebrities get scourge he has faced as a attended had to be the opportunity to send their greenkeeper as they allow reduced to nine dislikes or petty hates into the people to stay dry in condi- room for all eternity. Recently I tions that do no end of dam- holes because of know Eric Cantona and age to the golf course. After a torrential rain. caravans began their periods of few days of torrential rain at exile. the National Tournament I can They did well It got me thinking about see why. Another occupant I even to get any know of would be caddie what I would send into Room holes played at all. 101 and I found it was quite carts, both manual and elec- therapeutic. tric, which tear up the course. Now I go to Cooden Beach for the National I've come up with just a few I had a call from a member Tournament in assocation with Miracle Professional and who suffers badly from caddie of the things which I think I'd after two reasonable days the final round is a complete be better off without and a car damage but felt he was couple which I know have hit powerless to do anything washout - an inch of rain fell in half an hour. The event the mark with some of you. about it. had to be cut back to 36 holes. That was bad enough Lorries which pull out to Write in and let me know of but that was the day I'd decided to play the course! I overtake other lorries when anything which you would must be jinxed. you know it'll take them ten send into Room 101. It may be minutes to complete the you are not alone in your Despite that the tournament was greatly enjoyed by manoeuvre; People who push thoughts and if there are a those who attended and Stefan Antolik, his team, the great many of you with the in front in queues when you're Secretary and all the other clubhouse staff must be only 90% sure you were there same candidate we can cam- first so can't say anything paign to improve matters. congratulated and thanked for making it such a about it and paying for some- Can I say thank you to the success. For me it was a chance to meet up with so thing and finding it doesn't BBC, Hattrick Productions and many old friends while I always enjoy meeting up with work or is not what you Nick Hancock for the use of Derek Farrington the South East Regional Administator. ordered. their idea. Professionally, and I don't • This month is The Ryder While it is not quite so hectic with BIGGA business at mean this as a slight to people Cup and can I, on behalf of us the moment - the Executive Director is on holiday so all, wish Seve's team well. who are only doing their job my phone isn't quite so busy - I've a lot on at my golf and many of them do it in a Success at the top level cer- very pleasant way, it's people tainly increases interest at the club. As I write I'm preparing for the Bradford Team who phone up and ask, "Did grass roots and that can only Championship and the Yorkshire Boys with barely a day you receive the press release be good for golf and for all of without some event on at the club. Fortunately the we sent you?" What they us who earn our living from it. course has been good all year and my team have been really mean is, "I know you must have got it because I Scott doing a great job while I've been away. MacCallum posted it to you a couple of Editor And next month I'll be on my travels again as I first days ago. Are you going to use head to Saltex, where I've been asked to judge the it?" The answer is one to which stands, then on to Ireland for a meeting. I break the I can never say a definitive journey on the way back to attend the Cumbria Cup, "yes" or "no" because I never where I understand Viscount Whitelaw will be making an know how much room I'll appearance, and then I head to the Berkshire College of have for such things yet we both have to go through the Agriculture where I shall be turning the first sod on the ritual of asking and answering new Golf Greenkeeping Academy. the questions. Talking of turning sods, I'm looking for someone to They always seem to call at a time when I'm particularly donate an edging iron and turf lifter for busy. when I perform the same task for I know Stefan Antolik, of our new Headquarters. 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For realistic solutions to your Woodhall Spa Head Greenkeeper David Hornsey, seated, with, from left, Paul irrigation problems, up-dates, Baxter, EGU Secretary; Graham Dale, Lely Managing Director; Peter Wisbey, Course Manager at Woodhall Spa; Bob Buckingham, The Toro Company extensions or new installations European Sales Manager and David Cole, Lely National Sales Manager please contact us now. Toro kit selected by (We'd be happy to 'pop up' and see you with no obligation) English Golf Union

The English Golf Union has cho- Speaking at the signing cere- sen Toro to supply golf course mony Bob Buckingham said: turf maintenance equipment and "This is an important deal for us. irrigation systems for its two We believe that our success was I.L.S. Irrigation Systems & Equipment, courses at the National Golf Cen- helped by the fact we could sup- tre in Woodhall Spa, Lines. ply both machinery and irrigation Oundle Rd, Lutton, Peterborough PE8 5ND AD In a five-year agreement signed equipment from the one com- REF between the EGU and The Toro pany." 525 Company and distributors Lely The new Toro fleet delivered UK, Toro is supplying £350,000- under phase one of the agree- worth of new equipment in two ment consists of a Workman util- phases this year and next. ity vehicle, Reelmaster 6500-D GOLF COURSE The EGU's Courses Manager at fairway mower and a Grounds- SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION Woodhall Spa, Peter Wisbey, who master 3000-D with both rotary OF IRELAND joined The National Golf Centre and flail cutting units. All three in December after working 10 machines are fitted with deluxe years in Portugal, where he was Mauser safety cabs with air con- Technical Director at both Quinta ditioning and heating. There are da Lago and Pinheiros Altos, said also three Greensmaster 3200-D that Toro won the contract after a ride-on greensmowers, as well as competitive tender. two 1600 and four 1000 walk- TURF "Toro was chosen because behinds, plus a Reelmaster 2300-D. their's was the only package These and a further delivery MAINTENANCE where every single machine in under phase two of the agree- our specification was either the ment next spring will be used to best in the field or at least equal maintain both the National Golf EXHIBITION 1997 to the best of the others," he said. Centre's existing championship or The only trade fair in southern Ireland dedicated "The Toro machines not only Hotchkin Course and the new to the maintenance of amenity turf. met our needs, they offered more The Bracken Course which is than we were looking for." scheduled to open next June. Due to the great demand for space, the fair now The agreement was sealed at a It is all part of the major initia- occupies Ireland's most prestigious exhibition hall, special signing ceremony at the tives being undertaken at Wood- the Main Hall of the RDS, Dublin. EGU's national headquarters hall Spa by the EGU on behalf of attended by Peter Wisbey and its 700,000 members from 1,800 Essential for greenkeepers, groundsmen, EGU Secretary Paul Baxter. Toro clubs which will also see the county councils and corporations or indeed were represented by Lely Manag- opening later this year of a anyone responsible for the upkeep ing Director, Graham Dale, and unique 11-acre training and of large grass areas. National Sales Manager, David coaching academy where facili- Cole, as well as Bob Buckingham, ties include a 20-bay covered dri- CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS IT? The Toro Company's European ving range and short game Dales are 5th and 6th November 1997 Sales Manager. practice area complete with David Cole said: "Everyone at putting greens, target greens and Phone, fax, e-mail or write for your free invitation to: Toro and Lely UK is delighted a range of practice bunkers. Fairlink Ltd., 58 Clonard Court, that we have won this valuable Both 18-hole courses have Toro Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, Ireland contract against stiff opposition irrigation on greens, tees and Tel: 00 353 1 8411362 Fax: 00 353 1 841 2934 from our major competitors, and approaches. This may be AD REF E-mail: [email protected] to be involved with such a presti- extended in the future to encom- 562 gious name and organisation as pass the Hotchkin Course fair- the English Golf Union." ways.

10 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL September 1997 Feedback event helps Course first for college to maintain standards Myerscough College has launched Europe's first degree A party of 11 Course Managers course in Turfgrass Science, from some of the UK's top golf commencing in September courses took part in this year's 1997. This unique four-year Toro Turf Professionals Club visit programme will take turfgrass to the United States as guests of education to a new level in The Toro Company and distribu- Britain. The course is specially tor Lely UK. designed for students who The visit was designed to pro- wish to gain a thorough vide a forum for a two-way technical understanding of exchange of ideas and opinions turfgrass growth and about existing and future Toro development,the ecology of professional turf products cover- turfgrass environments and ing both equipment and irrigation construction systems. systems. Myerscough College runs On the first part of its eight-day the programme in conjunction tour, the party visited The Toro with the University of Central Company's corporate headquar- Lancashire, to provide ters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, students with a where the Course Managers met comprehensive knowledge of and heard from senior manage- Keeping Toro in the picture: Barry Beckett, front left, Toro's Worldwide turfgrass management, ment including Toro group Vice Marketing Manager, in Minneapolis with UK Course Managers and others rootzone technology, golf President Chuck Lounsbury, as we can help them meet the chal- visit provided an ideal forum for course and sports ground well as other members of the lenges they face in their everyday listening to what our UK cus- drainage, irrigation design and team from engineering, manufac- working lives with innovative tomers had to say about our installation, and research turing and product testing. They new developments. products and the key turfcare methodology. then toured the engineering and "These UK Course Managers issues that affect them in their Formal links with American test facilities and were shown are responsible for some of the daily work, so that Toro can Universities will enable Toro's new state-of-the-art train- world's best-known or up-and- ensure that it meets all their cur- students to take a 12 month ing centre. coming golf courses. The heavy rent and future needs." work placement in the United This was followed by a round demand that places on them to The UK course managers who States and gain practical table forum led by Vana Lonn, achieve excellence in what they attended the Toro Hirf Profession- experience on some of the Toro's Manager of Advanced do makes their opinions and als Club Visit were: Walter world's finest golf courses. Engineering who, with his team, ideas invaluable to us in main- Woods; George Brown, Turn- "It has taken five years of is responsible for developing taining Toro as a world-leading berry; Chris Kennedy, Wentworth; extensive discussions with a many of the new concepts in maker of turfcare products." John Philp, Carnoustie; Alan Pur- range of industry technology and design for future On the second stage of its visit die, Crail; Jim McKenzie, Celtic representatives to develop Toro products. the party flew on to Riverside, Manor; Rob Brewer, St. Mellion; this unique learning The next day the party visited California, the home of Toro's Phil Chiverton, Buckinghamshire; experience." said Martyn Toro's main commercial products headquarters for the design and Brian Turner, Sunningdale; Steve Jones, Head of Turfgrass manufacturing facility in Tomah, manufacture of its irrigation sys- Jones, The London; Jim Cassidy, Science. Wisconsin, where there was an tems. Here again the visitors met Ashridge. opportunity to discuss product senior management and went on related issues with senior produc- a conducted tour of the irrigation tion management and to tour the manufacturing facility where factory to see products being they saw products being assem- mis adventures of Cordon the Creenkeeper assembled as well as Toro's bled as well as the extensive test impressive component-testing facilities. This was followed by a facilities. round table forum to discuss and Toro's Worldwide Marketing hear about current and future Manager in Minneapolis, Barry golf course irrigation products Beckett, who was responsible for and issues. the visit and hosted this first Speaking about the importance stage of the programme, said: of such feedback, Toro's Euro- "Toro is a great believer in listen- pean Sales Manager Bob Buck- ing to what our customers have ingham said: "Toro is committed to say about how our products to looking at customer require- perform in the field, in their own ments on a world-wide basis, not conditions, and how in the future just from a US standpoint. This

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RiteFeed has come a long way since its early days but BIGGA's latest Golden Key Sponsor is still progressing at great pace. It would perhaps go down as one of the more unusual con- versation topics for a dinner party but when John Walker and Richard Lawrence got onto the subject of cow slurry during one such memorable occasion 11 years ago it resulted in the birth of a company which has not looked back since. Eight years after the launch of RiteFeed Richard, a man with 22 year's experience of the industry as Marketing Director for Rigby Taylor and National Accounts Manager for Rhone Poulenc, was persuaded by John to join the company. Between then and now RiteFeed has grow to 15 times the 1994 size.

"I would hope that we at least The Rite stuff: John Walter, Brian Mainwaring and Richard Lawrence double the size of the company next year and continue to double Much of the success of the com- tion if required. it year on year," revealed Richard. pany is down to an ability to listen "It is a very efficient process "That means that next year the to the customer and cater for which John has developed," said company won't be 15 times the what he wants. Richard. size it was when I started but 30 "Everything we do is led by the The sophistication now times the size." customer. I think the trade has employed is a league away from To help make that possible Rite- been wrong for a number of years merely grading the product Feed has been recruiting its sales £ in going into golf courses and say- through a range of 7 to 40 denier force covering the country - BIGGA ing, 'This is what we offer'. We tights. Robert Bruce in Scotland; Brian GOLDEN KEY CIRCLE have changed that totally by "We have developed a way of Mainwaring in the North West; going into golf courses and say- putting nitrogen, phosphate and Alan Cordingley in the North East ing, 'What do you need?' There is potash into the product. It's a and John McCully in London. "John started off with a mangle a massive difference between secret method and we're very The company may never have and a pair of lady's tights," these statements," said Richard. proud of it. been launched at all if it hadn't revealed Richard. "The majority of the good new "We also give a choice of source been for that dinner party back in "He filled the tights with cow products we've launched have or nitrogen so customers can have 1986. slurry and put them through the come from ideas from greenkeep- fast or slow release of ammonium Richard explained the back- mangle to force out the liquid. ers and Course Managers. They nitrate, very slow release with ground to the bizarre tale. Unfortunately the tights exploded come to us, for example, and say methodine urea or anything in the "John's family rent out some and John got covered. they've got a problem and that middle," explained Richard, who farms which they own and over "Things have changed a lot they believe it to be sulphur. So added that they have also found a dinner at my house one night I since then and now we offer what then we work on that and end up way of keeping the microbes in told him that we were selling cow I believe is the most technically with a product." the product live through to the slurry. When I told him the price advanced product on the market." RiteFeed has a product list of 12 application stage. he just couldn't believe it - it was It is through this insight into the but the vast proportion of the "If the Course Manager says he more expensive than petrol but early days of RiteFeed that you business is specially formulated wants an 8-0-6 with iron we make they had been just tipping the realise why John says, "I just can't for each golf course. From a pro- him an 8-0-6 with iron. We make stuff away." believe the success that the com- duction base in Preston, Lan- whatever they want whether it is The beginnings of the company pany has enjoyed since we cashire, the company have the on our catalogue or not." are a typical example of the heroic launched. There is a tremendous capacity to produce enough prod- Together with Gleneagles, Rite- "Heath Robinson" methodology difference now to when we uct to service 10% of the market Feed has also developed a com- which has been at the root of many started." with the scope to double produc- puter programme into which they a successful British innovation. 'We can do a full year's programme for a greenkeeper in about 25 minutes' can feed a golf courses soil analy- 18 different greens. That's rare "If you think about it a granule some at Gleneagles and The Bel- sis and it will give the ideal fer- but you might find a need for is ineffective anyway. No grass fry- tiliser for every hole on the three different mixes and do six plant has teeth so it can't chew a "I've heard people in the trade course. greens with each mix. granule and eat it. The only way say 'How can RiteFeed afford "We can do a full year's pro- "What golfers look for is consis- a grass plant can take up a these things?' The simple answer gramme for a greenkeeper in tency and if it takes a range of granule is if it turns it to liquid is that we use the money we about 25 minutes," explained tailored formulas to achieve it first. would have paid the distributors Richard, who added that he reck- that is what should happen," said "I'm firmly convinced that the to pay for these events. We find oned RiteFeed do more soil analy- Richard. days of the granule are finished. that every efficient." sis through the STRI than any It is in answer to the question If you apply an 8-0-0 granule you Becoming a Golden Key spon- other company. "Why do you think liquids are are putting on 8% nitrogen and sor and contributing to BIGGA's "A number of Course Managers still a smaller proportion of the the other 92% is filler," said Education and Development have asked me to take the com- market than granules?", that Richard who claims a 90% con- Fund is just part of RiteFeed's puter and show the Greens Chair- Richard drops the baton in the version rate when he visits golf overall involvement with the man - we'll never speak to Modesty Olympics. courses. Association. anyone without the Course Man- "Because I haven't been to "The only limitation was until "Between John and myself we ager's approval. Often a commit- every golf club yet!" To be fair to recently I was effectively the only have a number of year's experi- tee will have no idea how him he did follow it up with a salesman." ence in the trade and in that time complex it is to run a golf course laugh. RiteFeed took the unusual deci- we have known and appreciated and the problems which face the He does, however, extol the sion not to use a distributor net- how influential BIGGA is. It is Course Manager every day. The virtues of liquid with all the zeal work to promote its products. important that greenkeepers computer shows the situation in a of a prophet. "Our product is highly technical speak with a unified voice and very graphic way and highlights "If you've paid £100 for a and highly complex and it doesn't BIGGA has enabled this to hap- why problems exist and, impor- round of golf you don't want to fit into a distributors normal cata- pen and done a massive amount tantly, what is being done to solve putt over granules, you want the logue. They were unable to stock to benefit greenkeepers and we them. course to be magnificent but you it in large quantities because they want to be involved," explained "Course Managers are often want them to feed it some other didn't know what the customer Richard who added that John is criticised for things that are fre- day. But at most courses there is was going to want. We have to be currently President of the North quently beyond their control and play every day of the year. With a very flexible and unfortunately West Section. that annoys me." liquid you can spray the course the distributor system doesn't "Greenkeepers and Course The delicate balances that are and play on it half an hour later allow for that," explained Managers are our livelihood and required can be illustrated by one and no-one would even know It's Richard. without them we would have no of RiteFeed's clients. also much faster to apply." "So we took the decision to go business. We will continue to sup- "We actually have one course Warming to his theme he con- direct and instead host golf days port them and their association," which has 18 different mixes for tinues. which we organise including he added.

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by Tony Rees MIOSH, Health & ing notification and that all rea- death or specified injury to an c) requiring admittance to hospi- Safety Consultant and Senior ACCIDENsonable steps had been taken to employee tal for more than 24 hourTs Instructor with ATB-Landbase have all such events brought to b) any accident resulting in death 8. Loss of consciousness caused Training Services his attention ie that there was a or specified injury to any person by asphyxia or by exposure to a well defined internal reporting who is on premises under your harmful substance or biological The Reporting of Injuries, procedure. control. Where the person con- agent Diseases and Dangerous The following notes give brief cerned is employed by some 9. Either of the following condi- Occurences Regulations 1995 guidance. other Employer then his tions which result from the hese Regulations (RIDDOR) Employer will normally make the absorption of any substance by Trequire persons (eg the 1. The Person Responsible for report. inhalation, ingestion or through employer) to notify the enforcing Reporting c) any dangerous occurrence the skin:- authority of any accident which Generally the person who should which happens on premises a) acute illness requiring medical results in, or which could have report the accident or disease is under your control. treatment, or resulted in, death, injury or dis- the injured person's employer (the b) loss of consciousness ease. training provider in the case of A specified Major Injury or 10. Acute illness which requires RIDDOR 1995 replaces the work trainee) or the person in condition is defined as medical treatment where there is Reporting of Injuries, Diseases control of the premises in the follows: reason to believe that this and Dangerous Occurrences Reg- case of a dangerous occurrence or Major Injuries resulted from exposure to a bio- ulations 1985 (RIDDOR 1985), injury to a person on the premises 1. Any fracture, other than to the logical agent or its toxins or the Railways (Notice of Acci- who is not an employee. fingers, thumbs or toes infected material dents) Order 1986 and certain 2. Any amputation provision of the offshore Installa- 2. Reporting an Accident 3. Dislocation of the shoulder, Explaining some of the main tions (Inspectors and Casualties) Accidents arising out of or in con- hip, knee or spine terms used: Regulations 1973 and the Subma- nection with work or which are 4. Loss of sight (whether tempo- a) fracture includes a break, crack rine Pipelines (Inspectors etc) attributable to the undertaking, rary or permanent) or chip Regulations 1977. Certain provi- the plant, substances or premises 5. 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Any injury resulting from an tion following the accident repealed or amended. injury resulting in more than electric shock or electrical burn c) requiring admittance to hospi- RIDDOR specifies: three days off work or are classed (inc any electrical burn caused by tal for more than 24 hrs includes a) the person responsible for as a Dangerous Occurrence. arcing or arcing products) leading situations where, had the injured making the report The Enforcing Authority is to unconsciousness or requiring person not already been in hospi- b) types of injury which must be either the HSE (factories etc) or resuscitation or admittance to tal, the injury would have reported immediately the Environmental Health hospital for more resulted in admission for more c) types of injury which must be Department of the Local than 24 hours than 24 hours reported within ten days Authority (offices, shops etc) 7. Any other d) acute illness means illness d) types of occupational related though if in doubt report to injury: which :- diseases which must be reported the HSE who will pass on a) leading to i) progresses rapidly to a crisis e) types of incident with the your report if hypothermia, after the onset of symptoms, and potential for causing injury (Dan- necessary. heat- ii) has severe symptoms gerous Occurrences) which must induced ill- e) medical treatment covers hos- be reported immediately 2.1. Immediate ness or to pital treatment, treatment by a f) requirements for keeping spec- Reporting unconscious- GP, or treatment by a firm's med- ified records The following must be ness ical staff In addition RIDDOR specifies reported immediately, by b) requiring 0 loss of consciousness means further additional provisions telephone if resuscita- the injured person enters into a relating to mines and quarries. possible: tion state, for however short a period, The Regulations also identify dif- a) any where there is a lack of response, ferent reporting procedures accident either vocal or physical, to people applying to incidents covered by result- trying to communicate with them the Road Traffic Act 1972, the ing in g) biological agent is defined in Explosives Act 1975, the Ionising the Control of Substances Haz- Radiations Regulations 1985 and ardous to Health Regs 1994 as certain other enactments. meaning 'any micro-organism, The Health and Safety Execu- cell culture or human tive (HSE) is given the power to endoparasite including any require further information relat- which have been geneti- ing to any accident or case of dis- cally modified which may ease and a defence is provided cause any infection, for persons charged with an allergy, toxicity or other- offence under the Regulations. wise create a risk to This defence provides for the human health'. 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The kind of accidents which Note: Incapacity for work can lead to the reportable means off work or not able to health conditions included in perform work which the person the list of major injuries: may reasonably be expected to a) loss of consciousness resulting do; Three consecutive days from asphyxia (lack of oxygen) includes every day of the week i) entry of a person into a con- except the day of the accident. fined space with oxygen deficient atmosphere 2.3 Death Within Ten Days ii) failure of air or oxygen supply In addition to the reporting pro- in breathing apparatus cedures above, if an employee b) acute illness (absorption of dies, as a result of injuries sus- any substance) tained in an accident at work, i) overturning, collapse or burst- within one year of the accident ing or something containing a then this must be reported to the toxic substance, causing a Enforcing Authority when it spillage which contaminates the becomes known. working environment ii) handling of surfaces of plant, 3. Reporting a Disease containers etc onto which a skin The Regulations list 72 types of absorbable toxic substance had diseases associated within certain leaked without the knowledge of occupations and, when it is con- the person affected firmed by a registered Medical iii) use or handling of material Practitioner that an employee is containing a toxic substance, the suffering from one of these dis- presence of which was not eases it must be reported imme- known, in a way which led to an diately to the Enforcing Authority episode of high exposure to that on form F2508A. substance Self employed persons must iv) an unexpected reaction also make arrangements for such between chemical compounds reporting when suffering from a giving off a toxic gas or vapour confirmed prescribed disease. Hoof mark (UK) Ltd which contaminates the working Again, records of such reports environment must be kept. Importers and distributors of the v) inadvertent or unknowing entry of a person into a confined 4. 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While most green- verted Head Greenkeeper, Lauch- keepers and Course Managers lan Millar, to this make, mainly may prefer to use pedestrian or because the groomers are so hand mowers, practical con- good. The club expects to buy straints of time and money, (lack new about every five years and to of either or both), usually mean down grade the previous main that most inevitably use a ride-on greens machine to aprons and for the bulk of their greens mow- other less critical areas. ing. July's feature suggested that Lauchlan stated that the new it is also the ride-on which is machine, which has now done often equipped with verti-cutters, 371 hours, is a very significant but often older machines, thus improvement on previous saving the need to change units, machines, and that the groomers although modern triples have are "brilliant". In particular, he quick detach cutting units singled out the self steering cut- although some are more "quick" ters and the way the units stay on than others. cut. He believed that the maker Although there are about seven had listened to greenkeepers and makes of greens triple only about produced what they want. All five are currently readily avail- greens staff at High Post use the able or supported in this country. Greens King and all like it. Most of these triple mowers The Mark V has no clutter on The can also be fitted with alternative the driver's platform and a walk or^ reels, cylinders and/or bottom through design, so that he can knives allowing them to be used easily get on or off either side, ¿eyington for rougher areas including tees, furthermore operation is simple. DIFFERENCE collars and approaches. Roller Also cited was the fact that brushes, groomers or combs and lift/lower is now a single switch verti-cutters are other options usually available which may or For more information call our may not be specified. In fact Technical Services Manager on 01473 203143 many clubs will have several or contact your local Area Sales Manager: triples and down grade older machines for these uses. South - Chris Briggs Each manufacturer is likely to Tel: 0378 603103 (mobile) or ,01273 675966 offer several options, not just of Midlands and Wales - Roger Moore cutting unit but also of engine Tel: 0378 603052 (mobile) or 01832 710076 and drive. However, while the diesel has become king in UK, N. England, Scotland & N.I. - Richard Walton there is still often a choice Tel: 0378 603091 (mobile) between two or all wheel drive. For power transmission hydrosta- GREENMASTER, SEAFEED and THE LEVINGTON DIFFERENCE are registered Trade Marks AD tic units are virtually universal for of Levington Horticulture Ltd. © Levington Horticulture Ltd. 1997 REF both for traction and reel drive, 102 and no one reported any lack of Lauchlan Millar and the Greens King V Alresford Golf Club's Huxley Greenstar

operation and that fuses have mowers including a 358 greens been replaced by relays which are triple which is now used for less instantly re-settable, (not that critical areas. they have ever come out). Darren said that the new The new design also has quick Greenstar shows the many release attachment cutting units, improvements made as a result of and although the club does not experience and dialogue with interchange with verti-cutters - A standard bottom blade is used and cleanly. There was some greenkeepers. The machine at these still fit and are used on an and cutting is down to about 1/8 damage to the boxes, which had Alresford is now just over a year older triple, it does remove the inch (3mm). However, because of occurred when the tether (lift old and was the development units for back-lapping. the excellent effect of the check) wires broke - Jacobsen model so the club played an Re-grinding and bottom blade groomers cut appears to be has now provided new, stronger important part in its design. Since replacement is carried out (off shorter and the greens faster. and improved wires. then it has been brought up to site) once a year, with back-lap- Groomers are kept just 1/16 in. The machine has a short wheel- current specification. ping undertaken as necessary. higher than the reel and are used base and is very manoeuvrable, Darren was critical about the This operation is undertaken on for every cut. The self-steering the rear wheel turning inside the look of the machine with its the bench using an independent design of the cutting unit has track of the front wheels - ensur- pipework exposed to view, how- electric back-lapper, but it was eliminated scuffing even on the ing it does not go over edge when ever, there have been no major admitted that the units are heavy perimeter cut. turning close to bunkers or banks. problems, and only one leak, a to hoist onto the bench. Lauchlan Another important point was The machine is front wheel drive coupling not being tightened up. uses a blade of grass to check made about the box, these are only. The handbrake is effective, Biodegradable oil is now used. blade set, rather than the tradi- easy to lift off and replace, partic- but must be set before the driver Some greenkeepers like this tional piece of paper, believing ularly the middle unit as this has leaves the seat or the engine cuts exposed pipework as it allows that it gives a more accurate indi- an extended location pin - Lauch- out. leaks to be seen almost instantly. cation. The 11 blade reels give a lan suggested this was typical of Another standard modification, Darren said an advantage was cut which Lauchlan believes is the thought which had gone into made by BS Mowers of Bristol that Huxley's did know the actually superior to hand cutting. the design. Boxes fill completely who supplied and support the machine intimately which meant machine, was to put a small bleed that even the smallest problem hole on the bearing housing of was sorted quickly and effectively. the reel spindle, this has ensured For instance, when a problem of that any over greasing will leak grass build up on rear rollers in Brush up on away outside the frame and not damp conditions was reported, onto the reel where it is spun out wire scrapers were fitted to effect onto the grass. an instant cure. your greens. The club has been extremely The machine has all wheel pleased with the service provided drive and this does mean that it by BS who Lauchlan has found will go anywhere, no matter how quicker to react and respond than steep. It is also very manoeu- most other would-be dealers. vrable which is ideal for a tight On price, Lauchlan admitted course, and in fact perhaps too that this was higher than some manoeuvrable because this can others, but he added, "you only induce wear at the edges of the get what you pay for," and he is green - noticeable in winter. happy that High Post have excel- Alresford's greenkeepers, know- lent value for money. ing this, have learnt to drive with consideration. This is probably no Huxley's Greenstar at different from other similar greens brush Alresford Golf Club machines, nevertheless Darren is New as Head Greenkeeper at the planning to hand mow the greens from Huxleys - club, Darren Thatcher prefaced next winter. his remarks by saying that he was Power is provided by a Perkins Works in top dressings... rapidly not responsible for purchasing 3 cylinder engine, which operates Grooms fine turf... beneficially the Greenstar, and admitted that at about two thirds of its peak Stands grass up for mowing... precisely he was not yet committed to all output, ie in the range of maxi- aspects of the machine. However, mum torque, and this makes it with Huxley's within walking dis- not just economical, but also very Fitted with five contra-rotating brushes, the Grainskeeper tance from the club and enjoying quiet. Darren commented that can be used on all sports turf surfaces, improving look, an excellent relationship with it, neither ear defenders nor plugs condition and "roll". The Grainskeeper can be fitted to most the club would have difficulty are needed and that this quiet- greensmowers, compact tractors and turf vehicles. Call us for making any other decision ness was a bonus which would be more details, a user list and a demonstration. although they did look at other useful for courses close to built- machines. up areas or around hotels. Darren admitted that Huxleys Huxleys Grass Machinery Ltd Cutting units are quickly The Dean, New Alresford, Hants S024 9BL, England. respond well and were an excep- detachable without any need for Tel: 01962 733222 Fax 01962 734702 tional fount of knowledge. The spanners, they are also self steer- club also have other Huxley ing and eleven bladed. The Ocmis n. [ock-miss]

Nick Tyley on the Ransomes Greensplex 160D at Bristol's Stockwood Vale groomer is used at all times. Cut were few, and perhaps the most quality and setting is examined serious, from a user's point of regularly with back lapping only view is that the seat could be Purveyors of Irrigation carried out as required. improved, and like most other It is easy to remove and empty ride-ons - not just Ransomes - the boxes, however, Darren did there was very little storage space Excellence; Always not consider that the cylinders and a very small toolbox. Cer- threw the grass in far enough if tainly there was no place to store wet, thus boxes have to be emp- waterproofs, or the sundry other associated with the tied regularly. items which the greenkeeper Criticism was made about the needs and likes to carry. Nor was hand brake and although there there storage for rake or switch. best irrigation projects was a light to show when it is set, The Stockwood Vale machine it was still possible to drive away was supplied without groomers with it on. Nevertheless the or verti-cut units, verti-cutting machine has not run away with- being carried out with pedestrian out a driver. machines - usually monthly. Nick The expectation is that the said that the original budget did machine will be replaced in about not allow for more than bare three years time when it will be essentials. down graded. Verti-cutting is not Adjustment of cut height is carried out however greens are quick and easy, this is a bonus scarified to clear thatch. because two cut heights are used on the two different halves of the Ransomes Greensplex 160D at course. Setting the cylinder is Stockwood Vale - Bristol more difficult, and compares Stockwood Vale is an 18 hole badly against the GT as it is set membership plus public pay and on four studs. Fortunately adjust- play course with a driving range ment is an infrequent require- just outside Bristol. Nine of the ment. Back-lapping is carried out holes are recent additions and the as required, normally less than GP160D was bought in May to weekly unless greens have been add to the course's other mowers topdressed. Back-lapping is car- of which a Ransomes GT remains ried out by reversing the units' the main greens machine. In drive motors. Cylinder sharpen- making the decision Head Green- ing and bottom blade replace- keeper Nick Tyley explained that ment is not expected to be the swinging factor was the fact needed more than annually. that Ransomes' local dealer, TH The foot controls were exem- White, is not far away, is a known plary. Nick said he couldn't knock factor and has been extremely the cut quality the machine pro- effective and supportive in the duces either. Boxes were easy to OCMIS past. Nick added that the facility attach and filled completely with- had another Ransomes mower - a out any problem, and they were rotary - which had proved less equally easy to remove to empty, IRRIGATION than reliable and in supporting with a single hand hole so he this both Whites and Ransomes gave this aspect "top marks". had been "first rate". Nick said Another plus for the machine that "of course the proof of their was its ability to steer straight, a ability to support the Ransomes fact which was mentioned more HEAD OFFICE 01460 241939 machines will be in three or four than once - it was suggested this years time - when the machine was because the steering had a MIDLANDS 01789 414604 gets into the wear stage". But it lower gearing ratio. obvious he has no qualms over Yet another plus factor was the NORTHERN 01924 453102 this. built-in lights which Nick consid- Nick said that the GP160D had ers will prove invaluable for SCOTLAND 0131 220 2102 proved itself totally reliable and going out in early mornings in while it has a few failings, these autumn, certainly he feels that Wicket Trouble?

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Steve engine is considered "quiet" nev- Putt, Head Greenkeeper, of this ertheless ear defenders are five year old 18 hole and range worn, but the one way in which facility, said that Handy had the 3200D far outshone the GM3 proved their and Toro's ability to was that it has hydrostatic steer- support the previous machine ing which made manoeuvring and this weighed heavily in Phil James and colleague on the Steve Putt on the Toro Greensmaster very much easier. Steve added John Deere 2243 at Whitehill GC 3200D at Witney Lakes GC favour of Toro for the replace- that there were other ways in ment. Steve had considered which the new machine had this gives him more flexibility. right price (JD had just released another machine but although taken some getting used to, In terms of maintenance this the diesel model). Since new the franchised dealer was a mostly adapting to instincts such has proved to be easy, and the two years ago it has cut all the known quantity, the machine as having a foot speed control ability to see and get to parts is a greens and not given any trou- itself was not. The ex-demo price and hand lift/lower lever. These bonus. Nick cited the fact that ble. A recent oil leak due to a made the Toro equal in price, comments were not intended as the belts to the roller brushes are worn oil seal was sorted within a and probably better in value. criticism, just comment on visible so that it is obvious when day by Rochfords and Phil said, The machine was bought with- adapting from older technolo- they need retightening or replac- "you can can't get better than out verti-cutters or groomers, gies. ing. Grease points are easy to this". but Toro's thatching reels, which Green speed was good, while reach. Reel resharpening and bottom Steve said, have the effect of the ability to control forward Since supply, Whites had fit- blade replacement are standard verti-cutters have been ordered. speed on the green was brilliant, ted, free, a modification to the winter service items while dur- These will also fit the older GM3 but just reflects the advantage of centre unit to make it quickly ing the season back lapping is and Steve expected to use them hydrostatic transmission. detachable so that it can be practised as often as necessary to mostly on that machine in Maintenance is simple, removed out under the side, keep the edge, usually weekly. future. The units are quick and although Steve commented that without undoing the lift arms. One of the manufacturer's easy to change. The centre pull the engine filters are not quite The machine is heavier than claims for the machine is that design is seen as better and has as easy to change as he would some others, including the GT, the offset cutting units allow the reduced damage around the have liked. Overall he thought however as a disadvantage this perimeter cuts to be made in perimeter, however there is still it was a sturdy machine which is negated by the larger tyres alternate directions to avoid get- some wear evident. was not likely to give trouble, and the fact that it is a well built ting tracking. Phil commented He too believes that the cut although when questioned he machine designed to withstand that this noticeably works, and quality is better than hand mow- admitted that there had been a heavy use. he has seen the difference ing. few minor niggles, such as the The machine is only driven by between the JD and another In the early stages of the throttle adjuster which worked the two front wheels, however machine of his experience where course the greens were hand cut, loose - perhaps just a worn Nick said with its weight distrib- a perimeter track was noticeable. however, this proved to expen- nyloc nut, which could easily be ution there is no tendency for Operation is simple with the sive on time, so the GM3 was righted. slip and it goes up anywhere, boxes easy to put on and take bought second hand to allow all Safety on the machine is excel- and as the course has some quite off. Driving has proved easy and greens to be cut within three lent, and Steve liked the safety steep slopes this is an excellent maintenance is simple. No hours by just one man. A leaking features although this did mean recommendation. groomers or verti-cutting units hydraulic line, which could not that the greenkeepers trick of Overall Nick said he is were bought, the latter operation be seen by the operator, dropped grabbing the flag before cutting extremely pleased with the being carried out by the club's a fine trail of oil on nine greens over the hole without getting off machine, and next year it will pedestrian mowers. and this pressured the centre the seat did not work. become the No. 1 machine on Although the 2243 is only into investing in the new Damp grass could build up in the course. front wheel driven and petrol machine. the box and require more fre- driven, Whitehill has found it The ability for the operator to quent emptying, but overall John Deere 2243 at Whitehill has plenty of traction and power see most of the "plumbing" was there was no complaint over Golf Club - Lydford, Somerset for this course which is mainly cited by Steve as a plus for the this. This four year old private 18 flat. Toro design - the GM3 leak was Back lapping is carried out hole course just off the Fosse Phil said that he would cer- under a footboard. To date there manually using a hand brace, Way in Somerset had a very lim- tainly consider replacing the JD have been no leaks or other possibly with the advantage that ited budget and so when the with another, but next time major problem, although at the no more metal is cut than is nec- decision was made to replace the would prefer a diesel engined time of writing a failed exhaust essary. elderly greens triple the original model while he would consider bracket means that the exhaust Greens are topdressed intention was to look for another having groomers as a bonus. is discharging onto the ground, monthly and cutting units are good second hand machine. and raising dust when on the normally back lapped a few days However Phil James, Head Toro Greensmaster 3200D at tracks or around the compound later. Greenkeeper, said they were Witney Lakes Golf Centre in perhaps more cosmetic than real Height of cut adjustment is unable to locate a machine Oxfordshire as a problem. easy and effective, and is nor- which matched their require- Bought in November 1996 to While the GM3 was petrol mally between 4.5 and 6mm. ments for price and condition. As replace a very elderly GM3 engined the 3200 is Diesel, and Most of the maintenance is car- a result they bought a new JD which was beginning to become very significantly less thirsty, a ried out in-house, and because 2243 from Rochford Garden demanding on replacement tank full of fuel allowing the the owner has another business Machinery who were new JD parts, the Witney 3200D is an machine to cut all the greens at with resident mechanic only the dealers and had the machine, ex-demo machine which was least twice. Greens have been more complex and technical which is petrol engined, at the priced right by Handy Garden double cut for matches. The repairs will go back to Hand/s. in association with

The 18th green after a hour of rain which would have got Noah a little twitchy and searching through his tool box

he preview for the National TTournament in association with Miracle Professional carried the phrase "Up Periscope". It was based on the fact that much of Cooden Beach Golf Club is below sea level. On the afternoon of the what should have been the final round of the 54 hole tournament a periscope was exactly what Head Greenkeeper, Stefan Anto- lik, needed as he sped off on a three wheeler to consider the WINNING future playability of the back nine after the thunder plump to end all thunder plumps. As it was, just as he disappeared down the 18th fairway the rain started again and even the option of a 45 hole event disappeared. i Indeed the only way any golf JU J 6 J could have been played on the til ail Wednesday afternoon was if the may have been forgiven for was the round of the week and Mark Wild, who kept everyone Man from Atlantis, Captain Nemo agreeing with him. He included a drew admiration from the Secre- amused and by the end of the and Jacques Cousteau had all fresh air shot in an attempt to dis- tary, particularly as it contained evening was a veritable Pied doned waterproofs and teed it up. lodge the ball from an awkward that unwelcomed snowman. Piper to the children. A total of 51 millimetres of rain spot behind the green on his way Mike Hughes was not far A familiar figure walking the fell between 11.45am and to an 8. Channelled his anger in behind after a 75 but the defend- beach on the morning of the sec- 3.30pm which added to the 15 the most positive way possible ing Champion, John Berry, strug- ond day was Roger Willars, for- millimetres which fell after the the 3 handicapper from Craigie gled in the first round and his mer Midland Regional first round give added credence Hill GC in Perth retorted by name did not appear among the Administrator. Roger has shot a to the views of Stefan in June's birdieing the next three holes. prize winners at the end of the fine opening round and was preview that he wouldn't mind Gordon Child, BIGGA's Vice week. either seeking inspiration from the then drought continuing. Chairman, and a fine golfer in his Before the rains came in the the English Channel or harking The golf itself was of a remark- own right (although not this par- evening - there was a three hour back to his days in the Home able standard. Before the first ticular week), was the man mark- thunder storm - drinks were Guard. Only kidding, Roger. round the Club Secretary, Terry ing Steve's card. Gordon's view enjoyed on the veranda of the Steve Sullivan, unhappy with Hawes, expressed his reservations was that the round was made on Cooden Beach Hotel during the his driving, shot a 78 in the sec- about the ability of any of the the back nine, playing at its traditional Monday night barbe- ond round, again with an 8 on his competitors to get near par. toughest, when Steve produced a cue. The evening was spiced up card. The gross prize for the day After two holes Steve Sullivan string of fine pars. The gross 73 by the appearance of magician, went to Richard Barker, who later saw his blazer used as a prop by tice photographer son, Kevin, had comedian Barry (Harvest) Moon visited the National Tournament in the excellent post Tournament but by far his biggest haul of Dinner cabaret. I'm sure a darn- prizes. He became the proud win- ing needle will repair the dam- ner of four trophies, a framed pic- age. ture of Cooden Beach GC donated The final day wash out left by Stefan Antolik, a watch and a Steve Sullivan high, if not dry, as television set. champion over the curtailed 36 In fact the presentation resem- hole distance. bled an episode of The Sullivans It was perhaps fitting that he complete with repeats. took the honours as he had fea- One man who had more time tured in Greenkeeper Interna- on his hands than he perhaps Pictures, this page, clockwise from top: Quite a haul for winner Steve tional last year by saying that his wanted on the final day was Sullivan • Johnny Beck, of Miracle Professional, about to break into 'Singin' favourite holiday destination was David Luxford, of Sisis, who had in the Rain' • Stefan Antolik arrives at the halfway house during the second "Wherever the venue is for the travelled down to present the round • The lavish prize table from which the National Tournament in National Tournament". SISIS Trophy for the best nett association with Miracle Professional has become known • Richard Minton It was the fifth successive year score on the final day Alas no presents Stefan Antolik with a tankard in recognition of the excellent work that Steve his wife and, appren- takers! he and his team did to prepare the course BIGGA KtMJLI j mm NATIONAL Tournament restricted to 36 holes due to rain TOURNAMENT 1997 on the final day. in association with Overall Miracle Trophy (Best PROFESSIONAL Nett) - Steve Sullivan Hardi Trophy (Best Gross) - Steve Sullivan The presentation also had one final drama. Richard Minton, of 36 Hole Miracle Professional, was deputis- David Royale Trophy ing for Roger Mossop who was (Best Nett -1-14) - unable to attend due to business Steve Sullivan -145 pressures. It was Richard's big Pattisson Trophy moment - his one chance to get (Best Nett -15-28)- . himself onto the cover of the Paul Neve -153 magazine. Having geared up and beautified himself in preparation Toro Trophy (Best the camera decided to pack up Gross) - Steve Sullivan just as his big moment arrived. -151; 2. Mike Hughes- Fortunately a new battery solved 152 the problem and Richard had his 2. (Nett-1-14) Peter moment. I hope you think it was Holtham -148 worth it! Peter Richmond is presented with the Vitax Putting Trophy by Alan Stowe 2. (Nett-15-28) Roger Willars -145 Best Nett (55 and over) - Peter Biscoe 152

Jubilee Cup (Section Team) - Midland

Daily Prizes

Day 1 Fisons Trophy (Best Nett) Steve Sullivan - 73 -(3)-70 Best Gross - Mike Hughes - 75 2. Nett - Roger Glazier - 83-9-74 3. Nett - David Roy - 88-13-75

Nearest the Pin Maurice Hume

Day 2 Standard Golf Trophy (Best Nett) Alan Roberts-81 -11-70 Best Gross - Richard Stefan Antolik presented Steve Barker - 77 2. Nett - Peter Hotham -81-10-71 3. Nett - Steve Wood - 85-12-73

Longest Drive 1st. Thorbjörn Raun. 18th Richard Pride.

Nearest the Pin Thorbjorn Raun.

Vitax Putting Competition 1. Peter Richmond 32; 2. Neil Woolfry 34; 3. David Luxford, of Sisis, with the Barry Moon - no dark side to him! Mark Wild keeps the Chairman's grandson Robert Pearce 34. forgotten trophy and son, Lee and Ian, transfixed

24 GREENKEEPER INTERNATIONAL September 1997 ROUGH Where is thy sting?

by Ian Dair It's different now. I don't mean think greenkeepers do a fine that club golfers, with the new Ijob. I have to think so for two drivers that always go straight reasons. I'm a great golfer (great and the new balls that never veer in the sense of frequent) and off line, have become so good there's nothing like playing on a that the rough doesn't come into course that's obviously well cared play. If anything, the wonderful for. And I have a son who is a new equipment enables the aver- greenkeeper so I have to watch age player to hit it even further what I say. But, but - I can hear into the rough. But who cares any the readers of Greenkeeper Inter- more? The ball makers should be national drawing in breath - wait worrying. Nobody loses a ball in for it? Here's another golf club the rough. Smack it in there and member who knows nothing you can see it, sitting up, giving a about the science of agronomy or juicy lie, better than the dry fair- the art of keeping 100 plus acres way, reach for the three wood, playable in all weathers, about to crash it towards the green and if sound off with some ignorant it's still in the rough you'll get opinions. Now, give me a chance, your wedge under it nicely and lads and lassies, I'm on your side. plop it on. But, but - again, I can imagine I know, I know. The rough you greenkeepers raising your needs rain and there's been little mattocks in a defensive/aggres- of that. And everyone hates slow sive stance. Yes, I know, any com- play so the orders go out - cut the plaints should go to the Chairman rough if it dares to grow more of Green and it's bound to be the than the height of a ball. After all, fault of the interfering busybodies say the Greens Committee, it's the who call themselves the Greens same for everyone. No, it isn't. Committee and they're only on The absence of real rough that because they're retired and changes the game. If you can hit don't have a garden so they need the ball anywhere it takes away to exercise power over some- the skill. And it takes away the thing, or they've noted that the strategy if you don't have to think Club Captain often comes from before you strike. No rough to their ranks. speak of brings everyone down to I have to agree. I don't know the same level in a game where my agronomy. However, I like to straight used to be good and think I know my golf. It used to crooked meant, possibly, several be a difficult game. You had to hit lost balls and, certainly, a higher the ball straight because there score. When did anyone last play were those areas to the right and a recovery shot from the rough? left of the fairway called "rough". Who am I going to blame? We'll If you were lucky enough to find leave the weather gods out of it your ball in the grass/bushes since they don't read this maga- /heather or anything else that zine. I don't know if Greens grew naturally beyond the mani- Chairmen do - they should. You cured fairway, you had to hack it greenkeepers can slip a copy If you would like to know more please call our out with something with a heavy under the Committee room door. Technical Services Manager on 01473 203143 iron head and a lot of loft. Golfers And you can do your bit by sug- or contact your local Area Sales Manager: with a tendency to slice or to hook gesting to the powers that be that South - Chris Briggs i.e. 99% of any club's member- proper rough is a good thing. It is Tel: 0378 603103 (mobile) or 01273 675966 ship, would spend many happy more natural and is a home for hours exploring the rough, wildlife. It must be cheaper to let Midlands and Wales - Roger Moore increasing their affinity with the rough grow instead of Tel: 0378 603052 (mobile) or 01832 710076 nature or pondering on the mys- whizzing round on the mower N. England, Scotland & N.I. - Richard Walton teries of philosophy or plate tec- whenever a few green shoots Tel: 0378 603091 (mobile) tonics. Or, if they had a good score appear. It puts back into the game going, praying that the~ next swipe the need for judgment and, when Always read the label : Use pesticides safely. TURFCLEAR contains carbendazim. TURFCLEAR and THE LEVINGTON DIFFERENCE of the long grass would uncover even the good golfer nods, the are registered Trade Marks of Levington Horticulture Ltd. © Levington Horticulture Ltd 1997 AD that shiny ball with a name and well thought out recovery shot. REF 102 number roughly corresponding to All reasons for welcoming the what they'd hit off the tee. rough back into golf. NEW PRODUCTS

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SCOTTISH ment at Harburn GC. Our thanks I have been asked to mention football match against Provan REGION to the Captain and Council for the that some people have been con- Chemicals on Wednesday Sep- Elliott Small courtesy of the course and the tacted by a company who are sell- tember 3 at Meadowmill Sports Tel: 01259 731445 facilities. Our thanks to the club- ing trees ie pines. They have been Centre so I will be calling people North house staff for the excellent meals told they are from a cancelled who wish to play in the match as Just the one new member to and refreshments and to Scott order. People have gone ahead we will need to win this one as report this month, my newly- Ramsey and his staff for the and bought these trees and have they beat us last year in Bathgate. qualified Assistant Paul Rooney excellent condition of the course, had a lot of problems with them We want revenge this time! rejoins after one year's absence, as was the weather on the day. dying off etc. If you are Well that's it for this month and welcome back. We greenkeepeers can arrange approached by anyone selling as I say every month if you want We wish Stewart Hogg, of most things given time! Also, a trees in this way think before you to drop me a line at 74 Muirfield Fortrose, all the best as the Sec- big thank you to everyone else buy as it is you who has to Drive, Gullane, East Lothian tion nominee for the Toro Excel- who helped during the day. answer to your club if problems EH31 2HJ or call me on 0131 lence in Greenkeeping Award. A special thank you must go to arise after paying out valuable 445 7165 (work) or 01620 Anyone who has played Fortrose Craig Pennycuick who did the budget money for these trees. 842037 (home) feel free as I will know what a great job he cards regardless of his broken leg Sadly one of our older mem- would like to hear from you as I does there and is a worthy repre- - any excuse to sit in the bar all bers form the days of SIGGA has don't get much feedback from the sentative for the Section. The day and drink vast amounts of passed away in mid-July. Charlie membership of the Section. If you Spring outing is there next year. alcohol and then be driven home! Newlands, a past Chairman of the are reading this but a member of Good luck to the Scottish Team We hope the leg gets better soon Association (SIGGA) was also a another Section I would be in this month's Hayter Challenge, Craig. The Tournament this year founder member of the Associa- pleased to hear from you about we hope you bring back the tro- was a Texas Scramble with teams tion of which he was very proud. anything that may interest the phy. of three which everyone enjoyed Charlie was a true character. He member of BIGGA. The Section was represented by so we will continue this next year. could tell more jokes than Frank So I would like to hear from four members in the Greenkeep- It was good to see some new Carson and it was always great to you with any suggestions, useful ing Support Team at Royal Troon faces as well as the old diehards. sit in his company at a golf out- information or offers of money for the Open this year, Sam Mor- Well done to one of our senior ing. He was Head Greenkeeper at etc. Winging is not accepted, take rison, Royal Aberdeen; Paul Mur- members, George Stavert who Newbattle GC for almost 27 years it out on the ball! phy, Downfield; Caroline Ross, was part of the winning team before retirement. He is survived PS - it was good to see our old Royal Dornoch, and myself. playing with a couple of the Sec- by his wife Janet and two daugh- Secretary, Robert Hogarth, as part Everything ran smoothly due to tion's big hitters. George doesn't ters and a son and grandchildren. of the Open Championship the superb organisation of John hit it very far these days (some- He will be sadly missed. Our Greenkeeping Support Team at Pemberton and all. I was on bus times I think he is hitting his put- thoughts go out to them all.. Royal Troon taking a well earned driving duty this year and apolo- ter first!) but it is always straight Any member who has not rest on the grass outside the Por- gise to anyone who hasn't recov- down the middle of the fairway received a fixture card - kindly takabin. I take it it was raking all ered from one of my journeys. Well done again George, see you donated by Souter of Stirling these bunkers and not the late Thankfully I finally missed that soon! (Sportsturf) Limited - please con- nights/early mornings that forced kerb at the traffic lights in Troon The results were:- 1. T. Murray, tact Steve Dixon, Secretary, on him to have 40 winks in the on the Sunday. I Thompson, G. Stavert, 61.6; 2. 0131 443 0235 and he will send shade. However the weather was I do not know how I did it but S. Ramsay, I. Henderson, A. you one out. very hot that week so the need to my ugly mug is in the Golf McCleish, 61.6; 3. S. Dixon, C. If anyone has any suggestions consume various amounts of liq- Monthly Open profile again this Irvine, T. Wilson (Captain of Har- on courses for outings next year uids may have had something to year, between Justin Leonard and burn GC), 61.7. or an offer of your course then do with it! Tom Kite. Signed copies may Next on the East Section calen- please drop me a line with any Chris Yeaman become available soon! dar in September is the Willie information you can give us. It Finally I hope you all are Wood's Trophy at Kingsknowe would be much appreciated. West remembering to book your tickets GC. We hope to see a good The membership at the time of Firstly, thank you to all those for the Section Dinner/Disco at turnout this year, so speak to your writing has dropped dramatically members who have phoned to the Cloverleaf Hotel, Bucksburn, club committee and invite them in the Section form 170+ to give information about special Aberdeen on Saturday November along to what is a great day out. 140 + . We would like to know events or things which have hap- 22 price just £12.50 per person Entry forms will be out soon so why as we wish to Section to get pened over the season. Although with overnight accommodation fill them in and return them as bigger and not smaller. If you summer isn't quite over it just just £38 for a twin room with soon as possible. No entries will know the reason behind this fall feels as if it is - what summer breakfast. With the event on a be accepted after the closing date. please drop me a line or ring any there was that is! One consolation Saturday this year you could do The Autumn outing is on Septem- of the committee members whose has been the good growth your Christmas shopping in ber 25 at Swanston GC. We hope numbers are on the back of the weather but the stuff just hasn't Aberdeen at the same time. to see a good turnout for the final fixture card. Even if you know of stopped jumping! Iain Macleod major of the season, as it is also anyone that has not rejoined The Autumn outing is just the first Hayter Qualifier so see speak to them and try and get around the corner so make sure East you up there! We are in the them to reconsider. Explain the to submit your entries. This, and Welcome to this month's article. I process of finalising some winter benefits of joining BIGGA - the Spring outing, go towards hope this great weather is pleas- lectures so hopefully I can notify remember, your Section needs qualifying for the Hayter Tourna- ing you all. Since last month we you of these in the very near you! ment next year. Hilton Park is have had our summer tourna- future. We have arranged an 11-a-side bound to be a good venue, tight, MORE RUBBISH well groomed, windy and I'm there. If you know any former sure in splendid condition. We Section members who have FOR YOUR will look forward to the experi- moved down south or abroad for ence. that matter, ask them to get in An evening out will be touch and we will let their friends MONEY arranged for September/October know how they are getting on. The Turf Tidy's unique suck and throw developed by and notification to all members We extend a warm welcome to Charterhouse ensures that every load taken to the dump should have been received, please the Section to Dudley Aitchison, make the effort to attend. The from Scoonie GC, in Leven, and comprises material compressed to Section needs as much support as look forward to meeting him at its minimum space and the possible and we look forward to some of our future events. We are hopper filled to its maximum. seeing a few different faces. now down to averaging one new This saves its operator or The Loch Lomond Support member per month which will owner time, trouble Team was a big success with leave us well short of our target and money j- some 17 members from all over for '97 - we were hoping for a Scotland helping out and working total Section membership of 250! well along with the staff. Ronnie So come on, let's try and achieve Bunting is to be thanked for his it - at the latest count we are still help in the organisation and he needing another 25. has stated those interested for So far I have not heard any sto- next year should contact him as ries concerning the fishing on material soon as possible. Loch Leven so I don't know if Ronnie and Robert Hogarth those who took part are very compressed will be running a moderation modest or if they failed to catch to its meeting in the Autumn for those anything! I hope a certain A. minimum M D32/D33 assessors to try and O'Hara was not taking part or we iron out any problems. will never hear the end of it, even Once again, if you have any if he catches the smallest tiddler interesting facts or information or on the other hand it would then please contact me on 0141 give me something to write 942 5554. Last but not least the about! Cathkin Brass position has been I am still searching for courses filled by Douglas Macintosh, to host our various tournaments hopper Both well Castle. We wish him in 1998 so if you fancy holding filled to well in his new position. one PLEASE get in touch with maximum Stuart Taylor me. Former Section Secretary and Central Chairman, Elliott Small, is retir- Unfortunately the proposed visit ing as Regional Administrator for to Parkhead Stadium, originally Scotland next month and on planned for August 8, had to be behalf of the members I would It's only with the postponed due to the lack of con- like to thank him and Edna for all firmation in writing from the the hard work they have put into Charterhouse Turf Tidy that you get Celtic Facilities Manager. At the the running of the Region over moment the reasons are unclear the past seven years. MORE RUBBISH but I have asked if they can The next main event is the Sec- accommodate us later in the sea- tion AGM which will be held at FOR YOUR MONEY son so I will keep you informed as Kinross GC on Wednesday Octo- to when the visit can take place. ber 15, details of which should be The multi-functional The arrangements for the visit with you all by now so if you to Stewart's Turf Farm at Kinness- have any grievances with the way wood are that we will meet at the the Section is being run now is Cdarterfwuse Lomond Country Inn, Kinness- the chance to have your say. wood between 12.30pm and 1pm Hopefully we will have more than for a light lunch and then pro- the faithful dozen at this years Turf Tidy ceed to the farm. In order to meeting. scarifies, flail mows, and then sweeps up finalise catering arrangements John Crawford would you please return your For more details send this coupon to Charterhouse Turf Machinery ^ forms to me by Friday September NORTHERN 26. REGION Ltd, FREEP0ST (GI/2283), Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1DW. I received a call the other week Bob Lupton Name: from former Section member, Tel: 01782 750539 David Murdoch. David was Cleveland Position: employed at Dunfermline GC for We wish David Boocock, STRI Address: a number of years before moving Senior Agronomist our best down south. He is now Course wishes for his impending retire- Manager at Liphook GC in Hamp- ment due in October. He has been AD shire and from all accounts he is of enormous help to many Head Postcode: Tel: REF thoroughly enjoying himself Greenkeepers and his advice has 130 seen courses improve over time. tion and our thanks go to Mick The conclusion to the Order of Thanks to my staff for all their David thank you, and we all wish Crossland and staff for all the Merit came to a head and saw hard work prior to the day, it was you well. hard work they have done on the Graeme Macdonald, Newark GC, much appreciated. Now is the time for green- course. Thanks also to the stew- win the second Order of Merit The Rigby Taylor matches are keeper students to book in at col- ard and his staff for providing an BIGGA Blazer with an overall underway so I will inform you of lege. excellent meal which was enjoyed score of 22 points, followed by the results as and when they by everyone. Our thanks also go Richard Owen, Boston West, on come through. Bruce Burnell to Brian Booth from Rigby Taylors 16 points. The next golfing day is at Lam- for sponsoring the competition New appointments this month bourne in October - see you all North West and to Steve Burroughs, Les - Kevin Hodges takes on the there. Maften Hall GC, near Newcastle, Purdy and Peter Fell who also Head Greenkeeper's post at Rys- was the venue for the Regional provided prizes. Congratulations ton Park. Lindsay Anderson Final of the Hayter Challenge. A to everyone who won prizes at If anyone has any news or team of 9 from the North-West Silkstone and well done to Mark information to pass on then sim- Midland played their individual games but Knowles who with an excellent ply pick up the telephone (01733 On July 7 the Summer Tourna- we only finished with one winner score of net 102 won the overall 260297 or 01636 626564) or ment was held at the Worcester G to go forward to the final at Gan- 27 hole competition and also won drop me a line at Newark GC. and CC on a very hot and humid ton. Paul Pearse not only won the the 9 hole competition, well done That's all this month! day. The winners were as fol- Scratch to 9 Section but came in Mark. Well done also to Ian Graeme Macdonald lows:- 1. T. Cheese, nett 70 (gross with the best score of the day. He Whitehead who won the gross 72!); 2. R Holtham, 70; 3. M. shot a gross 72, nett 71 on what I competition with 119. The results B B & O Hughes, 70; 4. M. Bryan, 71; 5. am told was a long and difficult for the 27 hole competition The second golfing event of the M. Cutler, 71; 6. A. Roberts, 71; course. Of course, doing my usual were:- 1. M. Knowles, net 102; 2. season proved to be successful - 7. E. Stant, 72; 8. J. Wood, 72; 9. job as starter, I was unable to see D. Neve(!), net 109; 3. R Hill, net phew! The Course proved to be R. Hunter, 72. The Trade Prize more of the course than the first 109. Congratulations go to Mick the winner again with only two was won by Nigel Tyler of County tee and the first fairway but I am Coltas who qualified for the people breaking par out of a field Crops. The Longest Drive was told that Jimmy Richardson and Hayter Finals. Mick won the Sec- of 36.1 am sure you will all agree won by Richard Minton and his staff had the course in great ond Division at the Northern this was partly due to the testing Nearest the Pin by Mark Cutler. condition. We did have two Regional Final - good luck in the pin positions set by Dean. I can We would like to thank our reserves, Sean Moon and Andrew final Mick! provide his phone number if you main sponsors for the day who Bennett both got pipped at the Our next golf competition will want to pass on any comments were ARC and Bathgates. I would post for third place in their cate- be at Sickleholme GC on Septem- personally! also like to thank Worcester GC gories and will have to wait to ber 22 at 1.30 pm. The day was a success thanks for hosting the Tournament and see if anybody drops out before John Lax to our sponsor Rolawn providing to all of you who took part under September. some excellent prizes, I wonder very demanding conditions. I have not long returned from MIDLAND what Steve has done with the The annual match against the The Open at Troon and we had a REGION telly? Andy Church, from Rolawn, Mid Anglian Section is to take good representation of green- Peter Larter deserves a big thank you for his place on August 12 at Harpendon keepers from the North West on Tel: 01480 437507 contribution. Andy had a bit of a GC, best of luck to those taking the Support Team. The course East of England dilemma as he was leading in the part. was in great condition and listen- Last of the individual competi- clubhouse with only two groups I will ask again to any members ing to some of the comments tions took place at Boston GC. out on the course. The whispers who have any information or from the players it was tough The course was in excellent con- around the bar were that he was news that could go into this going especially when the wind dition and thanks go to Bruce going to take the prizes home report to please contact me. came up on the Wednesday. I am Hicks and his staff for the day. with him, thankfully Steve Putt Finally, I would like to intro- now packing ready to go to the The greens stood up really well saved his blushes by romping in duce our new members to the National Tournament at Cooden considering the torrential rain we with a splendid 40 pts! I am sure Section, they are as follows - Beach GC, Bexhill-on-Sea. Three all had to play in. Some members everybody that is reading this Charles Paul Duffy, Mark Black members from the North-West called it a day after nine holes but article will think that name seems and Jon Philip Jinks. will be playing - myself, John Richard Owen, Boston West GC, familiar and so it should because Jonathan Wood Berry and Neil Woolfrey so at came through the storm to take Steve actually won the Spring East Midlands least we will be able to take part home the Lambs Cup with 35 Tournament as well. I have Firstly I would like to thank the in the team prize. While I am points. Second was Graeme Mac- already had Colin Vernon, Handi- following members Richard away the North West will be play- donald, Newark GC, with 33 cap Secretary, on the phone to Barker, Dave Leatherland and ing their annual tournament points and last year's winner say that Steve's new handicap is Steven Heap for taking part in the against the Golf Club Stewards at Barry Anderson, Toft GC, was +2 so as to give everybody a BIGGA Support Team for this Saddleworth GC so I hope I can third with 27 points. The guest chance! The results were:- 1. years Open at Royal Troon. report in the next Section news prize went to Peter Pearson with Steve Putt, 40 pts; 2. Trevor A reminder to all entrants of that a win was recorded. Any- 36 points. Peter is Boston's Hookham, 35 pts; 3. Ray Clark, the singles knockout that your body with any news, views or Greens Chairman and gave our 35 pts; Longest Drive - Brett matches must be played by the queries please contact me on members a warm welcome at the Moggridge; Nearest the Pin - closing date, September 30 for 0151 724 5412. dinner. Ross Edmonds; Wooden Smith - the Final. Bert Cross As usual our sponsors looked Richard Haynes. This year's AGM will be held at Sheffield after us again and everybody who Thanks to Jon Connel, the new Greetham Valley GC on Novem- On July 7 we held our annual played received a prize. The Director of Badgemore, for giving ber 5 at approximately 4.30pm. Tournament at Silkstone GC. Our sponsors were Lambs Mowers, us the courtesy of the course and The Christmas Tournament on thanks go to Silkstone for giving Fieldcare, Colliers, Amenity Tech- also thanks to all the staff at the December 17. us the courtesy of the course. nology, Rigby Taylors, Purdys, club for looking after us on the At the BIGGA National Tourna- Silkstone was in excellent condi- Chandlers and Roy Harrison. day, the food was excellent. ment the Section was represented by Richard Barker, Ian Needham Chairman and her husband Mike. BIGGA and our profession. Please 01329 282362. Likewise anyone and Roger Willars. More informa- The food was great and there was ensure you are smartly dressed with empty seats let me know so tion on results will appear in next plenty of it! with collar and tie for lunch and that we can fill them up. month's article. Jack McMillan gave a short no jeans at all. On July 8 I had the privilege of Finally if anybody has any speech and Rita presented the You should have all received being invited by Sparsholt Col- information that they would like prizes. I again forgot the raffle your new fixture card sponsored lege to witness their annual to see in this column then please tickets so the prizes went down to by P J Flegg with our forthcom- award ceremony. This was held give me a ring. 6th place and were as follows:- 1. ing events on. If you haven't at Winchester Cathedral and the Antony Bindley Mark Todd, Nizzels, 38 pts; 2. please let me know and I will Bishop of Winchester presented Jimmy Russell, Lingfield, 38 pts; make sure you receive one. the awards. There were quite a SOUTH EAST 3. Nigel Colley, a newcomer to To reduce postage costs I will number, the one that was of most REGION the Section now at Roehampton, continue to send details of meet- interest to me was John Groom- Derek Farrington 35 pts; 4. John Davidson, Gatton ings to one member per club bridge who was the top student Tel: 01903 260956 Manor, 35 pts; 5. Dave Langhiem, (Course Manager/Head Green- greenkeeper of the year. John London Foxhills, 35 pts; 6. Kevin Boxall, keeper) plus those of you who was presented with the BIGGA Our summer tournament was Liphook, 34 pts. The Trade Prize have asked to be added to the Shield which is donated by the held at Bush Hill Park GC in July. was won by Ian Sellars, for Gem mailing list last year. If you don't South West and South Wales The course was in excellent con- Professional. Our thanks to the receive details and would like to Region. John is the Assistant dition and I would like to thank trade for the prizes they donated. please let me know. Head Greenkeeper at Petersfield the Course Manager, Tony Taylor, One more item of note, Billy Finally a reminder that your GC. Well done John and good and his staff for all their efforts. eagled the par 5 6th hole. Well local Regional Supervisory Man- luck with your career in green- I would also like to thank the done Billy! I can give you his tele- agement course will be held at keeping. I would like to thank Secretary, Peter Allan and the phone number if you would like the M^nor House Hotel, More- Sparsholt College for allowing Club Captain, David Turner for him to talk you through it! By the tonhampsted on November 3 and me to witness such a moving their hospitality and for the use of time this goes to print we will 4. For more details ring Ken event. Everything was so well the club facilities. I would also have played the Parker Salva at Richardson today to avoid disap- organised and went off without a like to thank all the trade for your Effingham, I say this just to let pointment at BIGGA HQ on hitch. The cathedral was packed valuable support and in particular you know that it is important to 01347 838581. with Mums, Dads and guests - I the following companies - Kings get your entries off early. As most Richard Whyman would imagine the Bishop would for providing the nearest the pin of you know I am now retired but like to see that amount of people prizes, Parker Hart for paying for you can still reach me most South Coast every Sunday! the postage and sundries and evenings, that is unless I am Our regional seminar will be held Alan Mitchell, our Section Johnny Beck from Miracle for swanning around the country- at Cannington College on Chairman, has left his position as providing the refreshments. side. Wednesday November 26. The Course Manager of the Hamp- The results for the day were as Unless the Editor corrects them main sponsors for the day will be shire GC. Alan is now working follows:- 1. Neil Pereira, 40 pts; 2. I expect Northants staff to let me Rigby Taylor Ltd. Some very for himself within the industry Simon Ringrose, 37 pts; 3. Roger know how many spelling mis- good speakers have agreed to developing training initiatives. Mace, 36 pts; Guest - Richard takes I have made. give us their time and they He will be working closely with Lewis, 38 pts; Longest Drive - Ted Stiles include Jack McMillan, who will Sparsholt College and the GTC. I Roger Mace. be speaking on Golf Course am sure that we all wish Alan Finally, I would like to remind SOUTH WEST Preparation; Cameron McMillan, every success in his new venture. all members that a jacket and tie AND SOUTH who will be talking about Golf Just another reminder about must be worn for the presenta- WALES REGION Course Construction; John Stir- the trip to The London GC on tion and meal. Jackets can only Paula Humphries ling will be giving us some point- November 6. Jeff has now be removed during dinner with Tel: 01363 82777 ers into how a golf course should booked the coach and all we the approval of the Club Captain. Devon and Cornwall be set up for important tourna- required now is to fill it up. All Tony Dunstan With the summer drawing to a ments and Andrew Lawrence will those of you who wish to make close our thoughts turn to our be speaking about BIGGA insur- the trip, contact Jeff Drake. He Surrey Autumn and Winter meeting pro- ance. We then have Rod Baker will be sending out more details The McMillan Tankard was held gramme which start with the Rof- from Amazone whose subject will when he sends the fixture lists on Thursday July 31 on the New feys meeting at Bowood GC on be The Importance of Working out for 1997/98. Course at Sunningdale. 45 mem- Wednesday October 8. The morn- with the Environment and Nick This is the last reminder for the bers turned up to play, which for ings golf start times for the D O Blasdale from Time/System UK Autumn Golf Meeting at Barton- me as Secretary is very gratifying. Hunt Trophy will run between Ltd will be telling us how to on-Sea GC on Thursday October Thank you fellas, it does make 8.30am and 10.22am with as make the best use of our time. 9. All entries complete with cur- life worthwhile! usual the non-golfing course Finally we have our two students rent handicaps and cheques (£15 Brian Turner and his team walk leaving the clubhouse at from the colleges. The cost of the per person) should be forwarded turned the course out in the usual approximately 10.30am. Lunch days proceedings is £15 for mem- to:- Tony Gadd, Cherry Trees, superb Sunningdale condition will be from 1pm followed by the bers and £22 for non-members. Lymington Road, Milford on Sea, and he even got the weather to golf presentation and a short With all those names this has got Hants, S041 0QL. All cheques behave so we owe a vote of Company presentation by Rof- to be a bargain. All enquiries should be made payable to thanks to the management for a feys, our sponsor for the day. should be made initially to Jeff BIGGA South Coast Section. All great day. The Artisan Section Concluding the day, our educa- Drake on 01722 503938. You applications to be with Tony by allowed us to use their Clubhouse tional talk will be presented by should all be receiving your semi- first post on Tuesday September again where we were looked after Cannington College on "Winter nar application forms very 30. by Bob Reynolds and his assistant Golf". shortly. All that remains to be and our thanks go out to them. When attending meetings and said is see you all on the day. Any Ken Lodge The buffet was prepared by Mrs any BIGGA event please remem- problems with transport let me Kirkham ablely assisted by our South West ber that you are representing know. My telephone number is A warm and pleasant day greeted Around the Green

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34 enthusiastic greenkeepers for Zeneca formerly ICI or one of the us know. One such idea of cutting costs our summer tournament at Cum- berwell Park in late July. above depending on what day of Although the 34 present at the is to send an initial circular to all the week it was. summer tournament had a very members at the beginning of the Modesty forbids me from Anyway our thanks to them for enjoyable time they represent a year asking if they would like to dwelling too much on the course providing the prizes and for the very small percentage of the 273 receive information on forthcom- and the winner on this occasion much needed halfway refresh- members in our section. ing events. If they would not but I am sure everyone agreed it ments. Now we no longer receive then they would not receive par- is a very good venue and I think The results were as follows:- funding from Headquarters it ticulars on future events and we we all enjoyed the day. Head Greenkeeper - 1. M. Har- would be especially nice to see would then cut the costs of Thanks go to Sarah Bickland ing, 73; 2. P Worster, 76; 3. R. some new faces. stamps and stationary for the rest for providing her usual high stan- Hook, 76. Assistant Greenkeeper These events are not about of the year. dard of haute cuisine and to the - 1. A. Knight, 68; 2. A. Turner, playing good golf but are there This idea and any others could Club Captain, Keith Townsend, 71; 3. A. Parker, 77. Nearest the for meeting up with ones friends be discussed at the AGM in for joining us for the day. Pin - M. Pierce. The Nearest the and colleagues and having a November. Students of greenkeeping may Pin prize raised £34.00 for the chat, exchanging ideas and gen- On the education front we will have noticed how we have per- Captain's charity, Dorothy House. erally enjoying the social aspect be running the following short fected the art of cultivating an The Head Greenkeepers Tourna- as much as the golf. You are courses from October onwards:- especially fibrous form of poa ment comes with a particularly guaranteed an enjoyable round Chainsaw, First Aid, PA1, PA6, annua capable of producing sev- elegant piece of silverware but of golf and an excellent meal for PA2 and hopefully an abrasive eral hundred seed heads per tuft we are unable to ascertain the just a few pounds so please make wheel course. Some of you may but apart from that I think every- winners from 1987 onwards and an effort and come along to sup- already be on the lists to do a thing went pretty well and I so cannot update the engraving. port the Section. course but if you are not and you would like to thank my staff We would therefore very much While on the subject of fund- want to do one then give me a Andy, Nigel and Paul for their appreciate it if anyone could pro- ing, if anyone has got some good ring on 01380 828380 and I will usual hard work. Our sponsors vide us with this information. So ideas or would be willing to put your name on the relevant for the day as our Vice Chairman, if you were a winner or know organise an event other than golf list but hurry as places are lim- Chris Sealey, pointed out in his who has won from 1987 onwards to help the Section then please ited and on a first come first introductions were Scotts UK for- then could you please contact come forward, all help is greatly serve basis. merly Miracle Amenity formerly any committee member and let appreciated. Marc Haring

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"From September 1 we are "Bill and I set up the maintenance down loading the entire irrigation programmes for six months at a system and there will be no more time and this includes everything automatic irrigation while we will that needs to be done on a weekly not irrigate anywhere outside the basis. For example, now until the ropes," explained Mr Patino from Ryder Cup we will hand brush his vast office overlooking his greens with brooms every afternoon pride and joy. against the grain," he explained "We will only irrigate from the as we talked in early June. satellites stations during day time Valderrama has Penncross so we will know what is going on greens but Mr Patino is not con- and no accidents can happen. If a vinced that it is the right grass for sprinkler head (there are 3,700 the Spanish climate. on the course) gets clogged we "Despite my love of Robert will see it." Trent Jones I don't think he did All the sand is removed from the right thing in bringing Pen- the bunkers every four years and ncross down to the Costa del Sol. replaced - they use crushed gran- It is too delicate, it needs a lot of ite taken from up in the moun- care, a lot of chemicals and a lot tains - and the overseeding is of water. I have got the resources, also done every four years but the manpower to keep it - we

both practices were brought for- have two girls who hand weed Jaime Ortiz-Patino with the Ryder Cup Picture: PHIL SHELDON ward this year to coincide with the greens five days a week to get the Cup match. the poa out, so they are poa free 35, which are then broken into not Spanish, I explain to the men In the main, however, the - but it is very costly and other crews which cut greens, crews how to use them. maintenance programme has courses can't do it. Furthermore which do bunkers, another which "I like Toro equipment. I started remained at the same intense we have very little play - 1200 do tees etc. with it but I deal directly with the level which has seen the course in rounds a year." "They work for seven days non- Head Office in Minneapolis. The such peak condition for the Volvo He is also adamant about what stop - a 56 hour week - and then local Toro dealership is in Mar- Masters. the green should be - Bermuda, have seven days off. You may feel bella which is fairly local but I "We close the course down for which doesn't need much water that is very expensive but it isn't find I've got more spare parts four weeks every year around the and is much stronger than Pen- really when you think about it than he does." middle of May. We don't close ncross. because they work on Saturdays "We do everything we can with earlier because the poa is still and Sundays, when you would walk behind machines - aprons, seeding and we don't want to aer- "I don't think Robert normally have to pay double and collars, tees. Then everything on ify the greens when it is still in they also work on holidays the fairway is the lightest equip- the air." Trent Jones did the including Christmas and New ment you can have - we use a The maintenance programme Year's Day if they happen to fall triplex which most people use on starts with the closing of one nine right thing in bringing on a working week. the greens. I know Toro has some when all the fairways are heavily "So for 26 weeks one crew is very good fairway mowers and sliced, aerified and verticut. The working and the other crew gangs which are very light but I verti drain is used in the rough Penncross to the Costa works for the other 26 weeks. said 'Leave me alone, I will cut and the Bermuda rough is cut "Then when I have mainte- them with your greens mowers. down, top dressed and fertilised. del Sol. It is too delicate, nance or tournaments I give them We always pick up our clippings "I believe I was the first to top extra pay and they all work. I on the fairways." dress fairways and now three or it needs a lot of care, a have had a lot of problems with He has also found a unique four clubs in the States also do it." the unions but I told them that way on curing the Spanish habit Once the top dressing has been lot of chemicals and a the workers like it and if they of being hard on equipment. brushed in the first nine is were to take a vote they'd all "They do not know about pre- reopened and the first phase of lot of water" stand against the unions," he ventative maintenance. They fix it the procedure has been com- explained. when it is broken. Red lights go pleted. The second nine is then "Every time a new golf course There are also three mechanics, on or flash and they don't stop. closed for a fortnight to allow for is built in the area I tell them to a painter and a brick layer. "I saw someone driving a big the same work as the first nine to put in Bermuda but they ask what "Supervisors work a system 4500 five gang recently and could be completed as well as all the I've got. When I tell them I know whereby they work five days and see a light flashing. I pointed it greens and areas around the the comments that come back then take four days off so a super- out and he said 'It's alright it's greens done as well. Once this Jimmy wants us to put Bermuda visor works with all the crews as been flashing all day. There must has been completed they return in because he's the only one who they overlap. Then every tenth just be something wrong.' I sent to the first nine and do the greens wants to have good greens'. It's a day both supervisors are there him straight back to the mainte- and surrounds. no-win situation!" and they can compare notes." nance centre. The programme is worked out To say that Valderrama "has got Mr Patino also leads from the "Mowers never used to last by Mr Patino and Bill Bangerfield, the resources" is akin to saying front when it comes to training here. A walk behind would be formerly the Director of the that Bill Gates has a little bit his men in the use of equipment. broken after a year when it USGA Greens Section, who tucked away for his retirement. "I try all the machines when should last ten. spends time at Valderrama every The greens staff numbers 70, they first come out and then, as "So I said 'OK. I'll give you each year supervising the work. broken down into two crews of the manuals are in English and a mower.' There are eight people WHAT'S MEW IN DECODERS & CONTROLLERS! TONICK DECODER WARRANTY EXTENDED TO 5 YEARS The little devils have proved so reliable that we can include a 5 year warranty! A first for the industry! 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THE GREENKEEPER 'S FRIEND 2, Prince William Close - Worthing - West Sussex - BN 14 0AZ Tel 01903 262393 Fax: 01903 694500 Preparing the first green Ryder Cup. The club in the clubhouse. This is beyond is the first European course to join my comprehension. It is a highly for the... the USGA-Audobon Cooperative professional and respectable Sanctuary Programme for golf career and it should be treated as tOWlO/ course and Mr Patino works closely such. with the European Golf Ecology "If that doesn't happen you Unit headed by David Stubbs - won't be able to attract the best ... at Valderrama who captained the European Bird people but I do think improve- Watching Ryder Cup team which, ments are beginning to be seen. with Valderrama as a key player, "The more it improves the defeated the American team. more the quality of people want- who cut greens so eight mowers. dure was being undertaken time Valderrama has set aside ten ing to do the job with improve. It Eight with other regular jobs so would have been very much at a sanctuaries the wild area between is the best thing that can happen eight other pieces of equipment. premium and the press would out-of-bounds which provide an to the game. I think BIGGA is "People said it was ridiculous have been having a field day. ideal habitat for wild flowers. very important in the role it is ful- because the mower would only Because of the climate and the During one of the course surveys filling." be working one week in two but labour intensive practices the 78 species of birds, 11 mammals, Hosting the Ryder Cup is a the mowers have now lasted green would be back in play in a four reptiles, three amphibians,20 dream Mr Patino has fostered for eight or nine years and are as couple of weeks. butterflies and three dragonflies some time. good as new. They look after "We do the work in-house so were logged. Anyone attending "In 1989 I started to think that them, wash them and generally the people who are putting them the Ryder Cup will also see the it could become a reality and I take an interest in their equip- in are the same people who are wonderful display boards describ- think it will be a great thing for ment. It is an interesting concept." going to be looking after them. ing what Valderrama has to offer Spain.This part of Spain could be Walking around the course dur- "I follow all the pros recom- sited around the course. the Florida of Europe and if the ing the maintenance period, mendations because on the whole Aware of the need to improve Spanish do things well it is a despite the fact that work was they've been very constructive... greenkeeping knowledge in Spain great opportunity to promote going on and the sand had been Nearly all," he laughs as the cor- he has introduced a scholarship themselves." removed from the bunkers it was rects himself. "I didn't take out to Michigan State University When it is all over, and bearing still possible to imagine the Ryder the rough at the 17th," referring where he sends an English speak- in mind the Volvo Masters has Cup matches and what would be to the par-5 re-designed by Seve ing Spanish graduate on a two moved to pastures new, what will facing the likes of Colin Mont- which although controversial is year course. They work here for he do then. gomerie, Nick Faldo, Tiger Woods bound to be the scene of some six months in the winter to be "For nine years I've been privi- and Tom Lehman some three and significant action during the sure he really wants to be a leged to have the best players in a half months later... until we match. greenkeeper then when he comes Europe for the final event of the reached the 16th. "I'm talking about people like back I find him a golf course. European Tour ever year. In the Arriving at the end of the fair- Montgomerie, Langer, Faldo, Although closely allied to the 10th year I now have the best way we were met by the sight of Olazabal, Johansson and Fors- American system he has seen players in Europe and the best the green staked out and in the brand - our own professional. improvements in European green- players in America. The only very early stages of being com- They are good boys and have keeping in the last 12 years and thing left is to get the best players pletely relaid. given us some good tips. he has some interesting observa- in Europe and the best players in "We are rebuilding all the "That's one of the reasons they tions of the differences on either the rest of the world for a tourna- greens to USGA spec," explained like coming here because they side of the Atlantic. ment. That is what I'm working Mr Patino without a hint of con- know that every year they will towards." cern that had it been The Open "It is a very respected profes- and the UK that the same proce- find something better." sion in America but in Britain the And you know. I think he'll just Valderrama is also going to host greenkeeper is often not allowed do it. "It is a very respected profession in America but in Britain the greenkeeper is often not allowed in the clubhouse. This is beyond my comprehension. It is a highly professional and respectable career and it should be treated as such." BTME 98 show WELCOME TO THE 1998 BTME QUIZ! space expands Come to the show FREE! to accommodate Here's part two in our competition where you as a Greenkeeper can go to BTME 98 ABSOLUTELY FREE! Together with the BTME, the Learning Experience 1998 will provide a varied and informative education programme. The workshop programme for 1998 once again includes the very successful golf course design and construction, and levelling and extra exhibitors surveying, with the introduction of a NEW workshop on irrigation and drainage. All you have to do to stand a chance of winning one of the three lmost at the end of summer for the fine turf professional. superb prizes is to answer six questions - there were two last Aand here at BIGGA headquar- "We believe that in expanding month, two is this issue, below, and the final two plus the entry ters our sights are firmly fixed on into Hall G we have been able to form appear in October s issue. winter as we work towards pro- increase the size of the show with- ducing the BIGGA Turf Manage- out losing its unique atmosphere," ment Exhibition for 1998. said show organiser James Here at last we are able to McEvoy. reveal the plans for this show and New companies to BTME the regular visitors among you include Flymo, Olivers Seeds, City will see that changes have been Irrigation, Bailey's of Norfolk, made. The most significant of Verde Sports, Data Form, Par 4, those being the addition of a new Merrist Wood Golf Club and Hall, a marquee (Hall G) situated returning from a four year break at the front of Hall C. Fairfield Turf Limited. When The success of the last show asked what had prompted their SEPTEMBER with a record visitor attendance of return, Ellis Cummins, from Fair- 5,486 has resulted in many field Turf, said: "I have been a vis- QUESTIONS requests for more stand space itor to the show for the past two 1. Name BIGGA's Education Officer. from existing exhibitors and a years and have been very 2. Name the new workshop. growing list of companies wishing impressed. to attend for the first time - Hall "I feel we would be missing out Don't miss your chance to attend the largest Indoor turf management G has given us the opportunity to on a great opportunity if we did exhibition In Europe. accommodate all these requests. not exhibit this time." "if There are at present 148 There are limited spaces left so exhibitors attending the '98 show anybody wishing to exhibit at offering visitors the widest possi- BTME 98 should contact Amanda o- ble range of products and services Mayo on 01347 838581. ^ tt RAISISCUBHMAO IVIENS HOW THE SHOW IS SHAPING UP: THE ^ For more information about BTME 98 contact Amanda Mayo EXHIBITION PLAN SO FAR, OVERLEAF A or James McEvoy on 01347 838581 Exhibition plan and guide to exhibitors to date: August 1997

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Dr Tom Kavanagh has been a initially mowed out of fields, top- be seen moving in waves along The movement of sand on a consultant to golf clubs for a dressed with sandy soil and the beach, carried by the wind. If beach depends on the strength of quarter of a century. He has a eventually surrounded with the day is very stormy, sand will the wind and the size of the sand special interest in links. mounds with possibly a bunker or even hit walkers in the face. Over particles. Particles which hit a Following early retirement two. All of that happened over a centuries sand has been moved walker in the face have become from Kinsealy Research period of a hundred or so years. inland in this way, covering agri- airborne because they have a par- Centre in 1988, where he was These kinds of greens could stand cultural fields. If these fields were ticle size below 0.1mm in diame- Head of the Turfgrass Unit, he the use they got when golf was free-draining, no waterlogging ter. Particles which blow in waves now advises courses confined to one or two half days occurred in the sand but if the close to the ground are in the size throughout the Republic of per week and membership was fields were marshy or peaty, the range 0.1mm to 0.5mm. Particles Ireland as an independent limited to a few professional peo- impervious nature of the underly- above 0.5mm simply roll along consultant. ple. As the game became more ing bog could affect the sandy the ground. Sand blowing inland popular, and particularly in the covering in lower areas. Also if from a beach is trapped initially olf courses on dune sand are last decade, these inland clubs the fields were at sea level or by shrubs and rocks. As more Grecognised as providing the were faced with reconstructing below at high tides, this could sand accumulates, vegetation, best challenge for golf as well as their greens or moving to new lead to ponding in the overlying especially marram grass, develops the best all year round conditions sites. Now the clubs and the con- sand. In this last case, raising the in the sand. This grass which for play. They have enormous tractors were faced with the high level of the sand is the only solu- thrives in a moving sand situation advantages in the quality of the cost of having to import gravel tion but in other cases drainage traps the sand and thus a dune is turf, always dry underfoot with and rootzone sand for green con- of the underlying bog might be formed which grows in height contours shaped naturally by the struction. possible sometimes even by cut- depending on the exposure of the wind and with a beautiful unique The position in links was quite ting through peat accumulations site and the supply of sand avail- flora. Golf started in Scotland on different in that all materials for formed over many thousands of able. In the west of Ireland seaside grazing land where sheep green construction were on site. years to the mineral soil under- courses such as Ballybunion and did the mowing as well as form- But to understand how, even on neath. Sea water coming on to Belmullet have very large sand ing the bunkers. As golf became links, drainage problems could low lying parts of fairways in dunes. The majority of sand parti- popular, linksland was sought for occur in low fairways, one has to spring tides may cause no dam- cles in the dunes will probably be golf courses but it was a scarce remember how links originated age because over many years the in the 0.1mm to 0.5mm size. commodity. So golf migrated on hundreds of years ago. Walking fescues and bents have become Sand covered areas behind the to inland soil where greens were on a beach on a dry day, sand can adapted to these conditions. dunes become colonised by red INTRODUCING THE NEW GREENSMASTER 3200-D. fescues chiefly with a wide vari- of the terrain. Where some modi- on links invaluable because of its Ballybunion Picture: BRIAN MORGAN ety of wild flora which are so fication of fairways is necessary, lower pH, its organic content and attractive in the rough on links the original turf should be its microflora. When modifica- original turf and black sand are golf courses. removed together with the tions to shape the fairway have not saved when fairways are In designing a golf course on attaching black sand which is been made, these turves and modified, alternatives are linksland the architect has the usually not more than 150mm black sand can be returned and hydroseeding with a mulch of task of producing a challenging deep. This black sand is an rotovated into the surface in peat and woodpulp, or slurry or a course with minimum alteration invaluable and scarce commodity preparation for seeding. If the chemical stabiliser such as poly- SO QUIET, YOU CAN HEAR A PIN DROP.

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Simply telephone 01480 476971 and we'll Bringing perfection arrange for a local dealer to contact you. to play. AD REF 61 TORO DISTRIBUTED BY LELY (UK) LIMITED, STATION ROAD, ST NEOTS, HUNTINGDON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE19 1QH TELEPHONE 01480 476971 FACSIMILE 01480 216167 Ballybunion Picture: BRIAN MORGAN acrylamide, but saving the turf The amount of lime can range would damage links which should spend large sums on counteract- and black sand is preferable as from zero to over 5070. Greens have a pale greenish brown over- ing erosion and these will be this method facilitates seedling on courses with very limey sand all colour typical of seaside links. pleased at the prospect of getting establishment which can be very usually suffer severely from Take Forcing green colour by fertilising financial assistance through difficult on links due to wind All disease especially in their will introduce annual meadow- recent EU directives on coastal blow. Organic sand also provides early years as a result of topdress- grass. zone management. The fore- moisture retention and promotes ing with the sand or after hollow Leatherjackets are usually casted rise in sea levels due to deeper rooting. coring. Use of black sand for top- abundant in links and can dam- global warming will be a topic of If greens can be mowed out of dressing may reduce this problem age fairways, tees and greens if great interest to links early in the fairways with minimum modifica- because of its lower pH, its not controlled. Crows and other next millenium. tion, all the better - these will organic matter content and the birds can do severe damage Apart from the quality of links have very natural contours.They microorganisms which it con- searching for leatherjackets in the as golfing terrain, its flora is a will have a tough sward mainly of tains. Wind blown sand coming turf. An insect which is more diffi- major attraction. The number of fescue if they have been grazed on to greens from a beach or cult to control is the garden flowering species is extraordinary, by sheep. If not grazed, a deep from bunkers can be another chafer. These occur in large num- ranging from eyebright, lady's pile of moss, fescue and miscella- source of Take All. bers in uncompacted areas bedstraw, cowslip and birdsfoot neous weeds and sedges will have around greens, tees and bunkers. trefoil to orchids, burnet rose, developed which treatment with In recent years our They damage the turf by eating dwarf willow and gorse. More ferrous sulphate and traffic will the roots and birds searching for than 50 such species have been quickly reduce to a mowable con- changing climate has put them do further damage. Chafers identified on one course. Need- dition. Where major modifica- seem to have increased since per- less to say, apart from daisy con- tions are necessary, saving the a severe strain on links sistent insecticides were with- trol on fairways, no broad leaf original turf and underlying black drawn. Spraying as for herbicide is used on areas of sand is essential. These turves can which had no irrigation leatherjackets does not seem to rough in these courses, undesir- be laid back on the modified arrangements on tees be effective because they are deep able weeds such as ragwort being ground preferably in their origi- in the sand. When they emerge as controlled by hand rogueing. It is nal condition with black sand and and fairways7 beetles in late May or early June, unlikely that further development roots attached extending up to spraying is more effective. of linksland for golf will take 150mm in depth. Obviously these Nutrition on links differs from In recent years our changing place because of EU habitat direc- cannot have been cut with a sod that on inland courses in that climate has put a severe strain on tives and establishment of Special cutter but to have been dug out care must be taken to preserve links which had no irrigation Areas of Conservation. Sand with spades. When laid back the links character by not over arrangements on tees and fair- dunes will undoubtedly be roughly and allowed to begin to fertilising. Too high nutrition ways. Now such provision is stan- ranked as priority habitats. What grow, a mechanical compacter especially with nitrates and phos- dard particularly in the drier restrictions will be placed on can be used to produce a reason- phates would favour annual eastern coasts of these islands. existing links courses, of which ably smooth surface which will be meadowgrass invasion at the However, in the interest of pre- there are only about ISO in exis- further improved by repeated top- expense of fescues. Golfers tend serving the links character, irriga- tence, remains to be seen. One dressing. This method of green to expect greens, tees and fair- tion should be restricted. Another restriction which will be neces- construction and establishment is ways to have a rich green colour climatic effect on links courses is sary whether from an EU direc- very successful. such as they see on tournament the increasing occurrence of tive or not is the limitation of Links sand is usually limey due courses on television. However, severe gales and the consequent traffic on these scarce and sensi- to the marine shell it contains. aiming to produce such colour erosion of the coast. Some clubs tive areas. 2653 A OUR QUALITY IS ON COURSE

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On July 27 I made my way to Edin- East, then on to Cheltenham for a burgh by train where I was joined long day with the South West fol- by Peter Mansfield, the ever smiling lowed by the Midlands. General Manager of Toro Products, For the students to win nomina- Does your current supplier of Top Dressings, Root Zones and BIGGA Education Officer Ken tions is an achievement in itself, but and Sands: Richardson. Our mission was to to reach the final and maybe to go • Own a quarry containing the highest quality interview all Toro Student of the on to win this prestigious award Cheshire Silica Sand? Year nominations and pick the must give their career prospects a regional winners to go forward to big lift. 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I am sure all the that he is an ex RAF man with many down at the busiest times of the year? winners will make a very good close stories to tell, and as we sped final at Aldwark. I must on behalf of • Use top quality hauliers to ensure that deliveries are through the scenic countryside of all students of greenkeeping and in the right place, at the right time and without a Scotland and Northern England, BIGGA, thank Toro for their gener- mess? there seemed to be a never ending ous support to this competition. The list of old RAF depots or places Ken winner will have the wonderful If your current supplier cannot offer you all of these, we had visited. Talking about them only opportunity of receiving the Toro would be delighted to. served to refuel his tank and with scholarship to the USA, where he or the aid of a Maurice Chevalier she will go to Massachusetts Uni- Please call 01270 765996 for prompt service and delivery. lozenger to sooth the working parts, versity for six weeks and visit the he was able to complete the trip Toro factories and the GCSAA Con- Arclid Quarry with his voice intact. ference at Anaheim, California. The Congleton Road Down to the serious job of judg- two runners-up will win a visit to the Sandbach ing. The standard varied in all four Conference and Show in Anaheim. Cheshire venues but all had their highs. After For the ones who don't make it, the Bradford, where we met the North- AD CW11 4SN whole experience will I am sure REF mmjï ern nominees, we travelled south to enhance their greenkeeping career. 543 Hemel Hempstead for the South Gordon Child CAIRNDHU'S thits Competition"o. Th eb answer fore 1997 Manay people , includinwinneg Student of the r the, American Study Tour. The BIGGA is that you are too late as the Competi- Year candidates often ask "What makes Vice Chairman, Gordon Child, in 1997, FASTER tion is reaching its final stages. However, a TORO Student of the Year?" There is may ask questions on the candidate's the leaflets for the 1998 TORO Student no easy answer. The interviews are sub- golf course eg the number of holes, the STRIKE-RATE of the Year Competition will be available jective, candidates can react well at number of staff, the type of course, the on the BIGGA and TORO stands at Regional Finals and not so well at the grasses used on greens, tees and fair- BTME in Harrogate, in January, and National Final and the overall standard of ways, health and safety, etc. I usually copies will be sent to colleges. All nomi- candidate varies from year to year. I ask questions on BIGGA, education and nated students, who should be from suppose an easy answer would be that training, future studies etc. We can all N/SVQ Level 2/National Certificate/ the judges select the candidate who they ask questions on general matters such Diploma Courses, must complete appli- think will gain most from winning. The as hobbies, sports, family and other cation forms, available from BIGGA. standard of greenkeeping skill and activities outside work. Greenkeeping tutors must complete knowledge is defined by the requirement Finally, we have to make some diffi- nomination forms for each student. for the candidate to have or be working cult decisions. All students nominated Nominated students must be employed towards N/SVQ Level 2 or National for the Competition have been selected, or at a college or be resident in the Certificate/Diploma in Greenkeeping/ from a large number of college stu- United Kingdom or the Republic of Ire- Sportsturf Maintenance/ Sporsturf Man- dents. This not only makes them all land. Application forms normally have to agement but the level of skill and knowl- winners, but it also makes the final arrive at BIGGA HQ by the end of May, edge varies between candidates as selection even more difficult. The final when the entries are sorted into some have got more practical experi- selection depends on candidates per- Regions ready for the Regional Finals ence than others, some have been given forming well on the day of the Regional which take place during late July. The more responsibility, some have had Final and then on the day of the National Cairndhu Golf Club, set in panel of judges, normally comprising a careers in other industries etc. The Final. Looking back over the years that rolling hills on the coast of representative from TORO, usually Pete judges are, therefore, looking for 'that this competition has been running, it is Northern Ireland has had its Mansfield, from Lely UK, the Vice Chair- certain something' that puts a candidate gratifying to note that all of the past man of BIGGA and myself, travel to above his/her peers. All candidates winners not only coped well with their problems with thatch, poa and each BIGGA Region and to the Republic should remember that the Regional and visits to the USA and proved to be good waterlogging. Now though, of Ireland to interview each candidate National Finals are interviews therefore, ambassadors for TORO, BIGGA and the it's mainly wear and tear and and compare him/her against the others as in any other formal interview, they greenkeeping industry but that they the odd disease that head in that Region. This enables them to should ensure that they arrive on time, have also used their status to move up greenkeeper Vincent Magill select six National Finalists. They may, that they are dressed in their "interview the greenkeeping career ladder. has to worry about. also select up to two other National clothes", that they are clean and well If you feel that you could gain from Last year he was among the Finalists from those candidates who shaven and that they understand the being a winner, that you could cope with first to try Fortiva coated seed, showed exceptional talent but has were competition rules and prizes. The com- flying to the USA, finding your own way introduced to the Province by not selected in a particular region. position of the Interview Panel should to a university, two factories and a major Elizabeth Wilson of JA These National Finalist reassemble in give an indication of the subjects that greenkeeping show, all in different Humphrey Agriculture. October, usually at BIGGA HQ, although will be covered eg Pete Mansfield may States and live with the publicity and the 1997 National Final will take place in well ask questions about machinery, status of being the TORO Student of the "We hollow-tined, top- Harrogate, where a further set of inter- check the candidates understanding of Year then watch out for the 1998 leaflet dressed and seeded three views select the TORO Student of the the Competition and attempt to discover and make sure that your college enters greens with a bent and creep- Year. if the candidate will be able to cope with you for next year's Competition. ing red fescue Fortiva mixture," he says. LETTERS "The Fortiva started to strike a lot quicker than any other 11 it is impossible to obtain the extra seed I have used - particularly No point length, because the rear of the tee is either Courtesy call around the edges of the greens backing on to the river, a flood bank, where wear was worst. After I welcome the discussion in Greenkeeper ditches or neighbouring properties. At best For many years now, BIGGA has cam- two weeks you could clearly International concerrimq the CONGU pro- the measured course will be reduced by 44 paigned relentlessly to increase the profile see the newly established posal that distance points on tees shall be yards with the result that the standard and professional standing of Greenkeeping grasses. not less than four yards in front of the rear scratch has to be revised to 69, despite the and its Association. "It also helped obtain a good of the tee. It is a subject that requires airing. fact that at considerable expense, a further However, after recently applying for My own club Wetherby, is bounded by a 28 yards is added to the playing length. numerous Head Greenkeeper vacancies take, particularly of the bents, river with a disused railway embankment We hold just one members' 36 hole advertised in Greenkeeper International, where Anthracnose had com- running through the centre of the course. If Championship event a year, of whom per- and the unprofessional lack of response or pletely wiped out patches of this proposal is implemented it will create haps ten could be said to be in contention. even the common courtesy of acknowl- meadow-grass. serious cost problems if we attempt to There may be a professional event as well, edgement, I wonder if the message has "I'm now going to start to conform and if we fail it will lead to a but they play their events against par not ever gotten through. use it on our tees as a divot reduction in the SSS. the SSS, so what is the point of adding two Having discussed this issue with my mix, where I would expect even Similar to many clubs without any extra yards on 18 tees for the average colleagues, I was amazed to hear of similar better results," he says. desire to produce a "Championship' club? Although one can appreciate the cases and now believe that this is a fre- for further information and details of course" the Committee has already max- logic of CONGU in respect of Champi- quently occurring problem and one which your nearest distributor, contact imised the available land to produce a par onship courses who stage county and should be addressed. 71 course of 6,235 yards with a SSS of 70. national tournaments, this ruling will do no I understand that BIGGA cannot be held 'Forces L- Incjrqtn It is a good test of golf where position is more than increase handicaps for average responsible for such unprofessional behav- more important than length off the tee. club golfers as well as adding extra costs iour, but believe that BIGGA, when accept- A survey of the tees has revealed that for tee construction, sign alterations and ing advertisements from golf clubs, should currently only two will conform to the four re-printing score cards and yardage charts. stress the importance of proper protocol yard ruling, on five holes major tee recon- John Lelean, Chairman, Development and the need for basic courtesy. struction will be required and on the other Committee, Wetherby GC Name and address supplied You can9t beat the system

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• Scotland's new Regional Administrator is former policeman Peter Boyd. Peter (50) served in the Strathclyde Police and the City of Glasgow Police for 30 years working latterly in the Administration Department while this year he has worked part time for the PGA Scottish The tranquil Fota Island pedestrian machines were satis- plying dealers, Pat Geaney/John Region as a Starter and Golf Club, situated in Cork fied that the Hayter machines O'Flynn are confident that the Tournament Controller. Harbour was the scene of activity would meet the criteria. Hayter Greensmowers will pro- No mean golfer, he has when Hayter Territory Manager, Fota Island is a traditional vide the desired finish for quality competed in the Scottish Barry Halls delivered six Hayter course with many challenging golfing conditions. Amateur Championship and Pedestrian Greensmowers. features, and is maintained to the Pat Geaney, of Geaney O'Neill, currently plays off a handicap Course Manager, Steve Burn, highest standards all year round. located in Glanmire Co Cork will of 3. He is a member of both commented that his team had Being host to many prestigious provide service back-up. Being Fereneze and Moffat golf chosen the machines after evalu- championships the need for the local to the club was obviously an clubs, being a past Captain ating them, and, being used to right machine is critical and sup- important factor to Fota island. and Greens Convener of the former and a Club Champion of the latter. He is also a keen gardener. He lives in Newton Mearns, Four more courses are near Glasgow with his wife, Eleanor, and they have two daughters, Lesley and Karen. Tm excited about my new acquired by Americans role. It is so different from what I've done before but American Golf (UK) Ltd has "Historically American Golf Greensking V and Tri King Mow- involves one of my great expanded its operations in the have purchased Jacobsen equip- ers in a £150,000 package. They passions. I've really looking UK, adding a further four golf ment and we have continued this currently operate a fleet of E-Z- forward to getting to know the courses to its existing portfolio of association because the Jacobsen GO golf carts from leading hire BIGGA members in five and expanding its territory to product range features quality specialists W.G Search Group. Scotland," said Peter. cover an area from Portsmouth in equipment that meet our strin- David Withers, recently- Peter takes over from Elliott the South to Nottingham in the gent requirements for course appointed National Accounts Small who, along with Edna, Midlands. maintenance. This together with Manager for Jacobsen, said, "We has done such a wonderful American Golf is the largest their excellent after sales service, are obviously delighted to have job as Scottish Regional golf course operator in the world and their commitment to product secured this order from the Administrator over the years. with the head office in Santa quality ensure that we have the largest golf course operator in The set of employed part- Monica, Los Angeles and employ- best possible packages to help the world. Globally American time Regional Administrators ing over 14,000 people world- provide quality playing facilities Golf has 270 courses and our is now complete with Peter, in wide. Geary Leathers is at all of our courses, said Lau- range of equipment plays an Scotland, Douglas Bell, in the Managing Director of the UK sub- rence. inherent part in its maintenance Northern Region; Peter sidiary supported by Laurence American Golf has agreed a systems. As an expanding organi- Larter, in the Midlands; Paula Pithie who, as a Director of Main- provisional list of equipment sation we look forward to a long Humphries, in the South West tenance, is responsible for the including SV Workhorse Utility and mutually beneficial associa- and South Wales and Derek development and maintenance of Trucks, Top Dressers, Bunker tion between our two compa- Farrington, in the South East. its nine courses. Rakes, HR5 111 Rotary Mowers, nies." Visitors get chance to see Huxleys machines in action Visitors to Huxleys' fifth annual machines were paraded in front machinery demonstration held at of visitors before carrying out two Alresford GC were treated to a or three working passes. At the display of professional equipment end there was an opportunity for suitable for maintaining a wide visiting greenkeepers, to try out variety of grass and turf surfaces. the equipment for themselves. 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Gosforth Golf Club require a HEAD Scarcroft Golf Club GREENKEEPER Applicants must be suitably qualified and experienced in all HEAD aspects of golf course management. Salary by negotiation. GREENKEEPER Applications in writing with CV to: The Secretary, Gosforth Golf Club, Broadway East, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5ER Scarcroft is a well-established, high quality course set in wooded parkland, eight miles north of Leeds, renowned for its excellent greens and attractive presentation. We are seeking an experienced Head Greenkeeper, Golf Centres Group Limited qualified to level 4. Knowledge of turf management, modern have the following vacancies machinery and irrigation systems is essential, as is the ability to lead a team by example. FIRST ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER (Midlands) An excellent salary package will be offered to the successful applicant in recognition of the importance ASSISTANT GREENKEEPERS of this position. (Midlands and South)

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Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club Boughton Golf Club invite applications for the position of require a ASSIS1ANT GREENKEEPER QUALIFIED GREENKEEPER to join their young and charismatic team on this new Kent course. The 18 hole private course was founded in 1894 and lies within the ancient grounds of The Dulwich Estate. Applicants must be fully experienced in all aspects of Minimum qualifications required are: modern greenkeeping and have a thorough knowledge of • Greenkeeping Phase I & II • Spraying Certificate plus full driving licence. machine maintenance. Experience in the use of modern machinery and maintenance of Also holding Phase I and Phase II greenkeeping qualifications automatic irrigation systems is required. along with PA1 and PA2 Spraying Certificates. Salary will be based on BIGGA rates. No accommodation available. Applications in writing with CV to: Apply in confidence with full CV to: The Secretary, Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club, Grange Lane, Head Greenkeeper, Boughton Golf Club, Brickfield Lane, College Road, Dulwich SE21 7LH Boughton, Faversham, Kent MK 13 9AJ

The RAC Country Club Hellidon Lakes Hotel & Golf Club ASSISTANT GREENKEEPER require a Applications are invited for the above vacancy from suitably experienced and qualified persons to Level/Phase 2 with appropriate MECHANIC spraying certificates. Applicants must be suitably qualified to maintain the golf course's We have 2x18 hole courses with the second course being professionally extended and developed. A new greenkeeper's complex machinery. Grinding experience would be an advantage. is about to be built. Remuneration by wage and bonus with a non Competitive package and good workshop facilities are available. contributory pension scheme. Meals on duty. (No accommodation) Application forms from: Apply to: The Estate Office, The RAC Country Club, Head Greenkeeper Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EW Hellidon Lakes Hotel & Country Club Tel: 01372 273091 (Office hours only) Hellidon, Nr Daventry, Northants, NN11 6LN RECRUITMENT

St Andrews Links Trust We are looking for two Greenkeepers to work for a three year period, along with our existing staff, to prepare the Old Course for the Millennium Open. The duties will comprise mainly of construction work with experience in bunker revetment essential although other greenkeeping duties may apply. LECTURER IN Salary based on Trust's pay structure of Grade 2 Greenkeeper. TURFCULTURE Start date 1 November 1997 until 31 October 2000. If you are interested, forward a full CV to: Up to £18,861 Brian Collin, Personnel Supervisor, Pilmour Cottage, St Andrews KYI6 9SF You should ideally be qualified to Mhort (RHS) or Closing date for applications: 26 September 1997 NDT or equivalent. Relevant teaching experience and TDLB D32 and D33 are desirable but not essential.

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Ilford Golf Club HEAD LANHYDROCK ^ ~ 1 * Club ======GREENKEEPER Applications are invited for the positions of Applications are invited for this post which will become available late 1997/early 1998 FIRST ASSISTANT The primary responsibilities of this position are as follows: • Maintenance of the golf course to a consistent GREENKEEPER and high standard • Management and development of all greenkeeping staff and • Administration of project and maintenance programmes • Input and control regarding course financial budgets. ASSISTANT The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • A good working knowledge of modern golf course GREENKEEPER management practices and techniques, including the appropriate Situated in the centre of Cornwall, Lanhydrock is a use of, and basic servicing of turf maintenance machinery successful, well-presented course with modern machinery. • A recognised qualification in the appropriate field of horticulture and greenkeeping, as well as a positive approach to The successful applicants will possess the relevant further training and professional enhancement experience and qualifications for the positions. • The ability to play golf and to empathise with the requirements Both posts will provide an ideal opportunity for ambitious of a diversified playing membership. and dedicated greenkeepers to enhance their careers. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Lanhydrock Golf Club offers a continuous Accommodation may be available. staff improvement programme. Concise CV and hand written letter of application in the first Please apply in writing enclosing full CV to: instance to: The General Manager, Lanhydrock Golf Club Ltd, The Secretary/Manager, Ilford Golf Club, Lostwithiel Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5AQ. 291 Wanstead Park Road, Ilford IG1 3TR Tel: 01208 73600 Closing date for applications Wednesday 1st October 1997 Ganton: a fitting venue for the Hayter Challenge Final

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