July 1979 No.410 golf^^M GREENKEEPING AND COURSE MAINTENANCE The Official Journal of the British Golf Greenkeepers Association Supaturf fertilisers, grass seeds,top dressings,weedkillers Supaturf,soil testing laboratory and maintenance equipment Supaturf, the professional service every greenkeeperand groundsman can rely on

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io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance GREENKEEPING

Vice-Presidents: Sir William Carr W. Payne AND COURSE Gordon Wright W. Mountain F. W. Hawtree C. H. Dix S. Norgate F. G. Catchpole I. G. Nicholls J. F. R.Wilson MAINTENANCE F. V. Southgate B. C. Jennings D. B. Hargreaves D. Craig P. Marshall J. Field

Chairman: C. Geddes The Bungalow Blackmoor Farm Tarn Lane Leeds LS17 9JP

Vice-Chairman: R. Lewis 22 Cheshire Close Stretford Manchester M32 9DE

Hon. Secretary & Treasurer: W. Heeles 7 Tentergate Close Knaresborough Yorks. 0423 8638S I Executive Committee Tom Scott (President) H. Herrington V. W. Smith Page H. Fry J. Simpson D. Golding E. James Golf Course Design — Part 5 5 R. Lance A. Price J. Hamilton Strutt; BSc A. Robertshaw I. R. Toon I. Scoones D.Jones Worksop Golf Course 9 M. Merrick Barry Lax Auditors: Solicitors: L. Phillips & Co. Mr M. Holmes Irrigation of Golf Courses 11 8 York Place Topham Phillips & Co. Knaresborough 11 Princess Square Philip Yorke—Toro Irrigation Ltd N. Yorkshire Harrogate Tel: 0423 862334 Nr Yorkshire Tel: 0423 66777 News 21 The Association is affiliated to the Trials on Turfgrass Cultivars 22 English and Welsh Golf Unions Published monthly on behalf of the J. P. Shildrick British Golf Greenkeepers' Association Editorial and Advertisement Office: Turf Topics 23 Chilberton House, Doods Road, Reigate, Surrey. Reigate 43521. Letters 24 Printed by Olivers Printing (Battle) Ltd Telephone: Battle 2431 Section News 26

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July 1979 IJ SNAPPY DRESSER

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io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance GOLF COURSE DESIGN

Some Personal Views on Modem Golf Course Architecture

by J. Hamilton Struts BSc Chairman, British Association of Golf Course Architects

THE CONSTANT CHALLENGE. PART5.

BUNKERS AND OTHER FEATURES the greater freedom this gives to pick and Trees choose commissions and for the satis- faction of following projects personally The planting of additional trees and from beginning to end. shrubs is one of the simplest ways by Has worked in all countries of the which a golf course can be improved. It is British Isles, France, Spain, Scandi- also the most commonly badly done. navia and the Middle East. Speaks Planting should be carried out in French, German, Spanish and irregular, natural looking groups which Norwegian. blend in with the landscape — never in Founder member of the British Asso- artificial looking straight lines and ciation of Golf Course Architects and regular spacing. current Chairman. Past Captain of Examples as in "Chamber of Horrors Parkstone Golf Club. Lloyd's under- 3" can be found on all too many courses. writer. Member of the R & A and Another common fault is planting honorary member of several other golf with ornamental or formal trees and clubs. shrubs, such as Cupressus, Thujas, etc., more suited to a suburban garden than to The design elements which a golf course the natural country environment we architect can use in the creation of a golf should be trying to create. course are really only six in number Resist the temptation to plant with layout (the all important Layout Plan), species which do not naturally blend, contours (natural and man made), trees, simply because they have been presented sand, water and playing surface (short by a member or because the local nursery Born in Scotland, 20 November 1924. grass, long grass, heather, etc.). is selling off surplus stock. As a general Educated at Glasgow Academy and St We have already considered the first guide, it is far better to plant those Andrews University where he graduated three in some depth, so now let us look at species of tree which already occur BSc in maths and botany at the age of 19 the others. naturally in the area. — one of the younger graduates in the University's 500 year old history. Played both golf and tennis for the University. Served in the war on Operations Research with RAF Bomber Command where he soon led his own section. In 1945 entered the golf and sports ground construction company which had been founded by his father John R. Strutt in 1919. Studied civil engineering and surveying at Strathclyde University and for the next 15 or so years, first based in Scotland then in Poole, Dorset, was responsible for the execution of many major golf and sports ground con- struction contracts throughout Great Britain and Ireland. Regards his early years spent travelling and working on golf course construction with some of the great golf architects of the day, people like James Braid, Philip Mackenzie- Ross and John Morrison, as being the best possible training for golf architecture. Commenced designing over 30 years ago and gradually gave up the running of the family construction company to become a full-time golf course architect. Prefers to work on his own because of Chamber of Horrors (3)

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io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance On difficult sites, particularly where exposure to wind, salt spray, or excessive moisture is involved, the advice of a local forestry expert should be sought - 1 have always found them most helpful. I am sure that in doubtful situations it is especially advisable to:— (1) Plant small (e.g. pot grown Pines), (2) If possible shelter with suitable shrubs. (3) Be patient! Trees which are particularly suited to golf are Silver Birch and Pines. Silver Birch I have always been particularly fond of — it does well in a wide range of situations, has small leaves which do not create problems and standards of 6ft to 7ft or so are moderate in price and soon develop to useful size. Most important of all, it is one of the few trees which have almost equal beauty throughout the year. An occasional Weeping Willow, planted by a stream or in a marshy area, also shares many of the Silver Birch's attributes. Amongst conifers I have obtained best results with mixtures of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata — formerly known as P. insignis) and a few larch for colour and variety. The lesson of Dutch Elm disease, and recent beetle infections of Lodgepole Pine, remind us of the folly of relying too much on any one species of tree. In addition, although the Silver Birch and other trees mentioned may be fine for short and medium term effect, it should not be forgotten that our golf courses are, or should he, a heritage for future generations. Well clear of play visualize their ultimate size! — how C osta Brava C.C about planting for the future a few specimen forest trees such as Oak, Beech, emphasis on an irregular, natural effect. immediate effect but generally it is best or Chestnut? They will do better if Planting should generally be to an to avoid the temptation to plant large. planted small, provided they are well average spacing of about 5 yds (i.e. Modest size trees are very much less marked to avoid accidental damage and varied 2 yards and 8 yards) to enable costly and invariably do better in the not forgotten about until old and strong mowers to work between the trees. On long run. I normally specify Silver Birch enough to look after themselves! difficult sites, clear of play, closer 6'/7', Oak, etc. 3'/4' and Pines II'/ spacing may have to be accepted to allow depending on circumstances. Tree Planting for the inevitable higher mortality rate. Here is an example of the way in which a Rabbit guards and good stakes should, Shrubs and Flowers typical tree planting scheme as described of course, be fitted as necessary. The few Shrubs and other aids to landscaping above, might be carried out. Note the larger standards shown are for should not be forgotten. Here again.

2. Example of typical Tree Planting scheme

Larqer standards

Silver birch etc.

Oak , chestnut, etc

Pines, larch, etc . PLANT ALWAYS IN IRREGULAR, NATURAL GROUPINGS - NEVER IN STRAIGHT LINES

July 1979 IJ IE The 34th Annual

at the University of London Athletic Ground Motspur Park, New Maiden, Surrey. 11th - 13th September 1979 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday

• technical, advisory and educational displays • practical demonstrations and talks • over 200 trade exhibitors • Europe's top groundsmen in attendance • the latest developments in machinery, equipment, supplies, services

The Main Event for the Professional Groundsman Just 10 miles from central London

By rail - Waterloo to Motspur Park (20 minutes) By road - turn off the A3 (Kingston By-Pass) at the Motspur Park spur.

Entrance by Catalogue (50p). Complimentary admission to loG members.

The Institute of Groundsmanship 108a Chessington Road, West Ewell, Surrey KG19 9UR. Telephone: 01-393 8027

The 35th Annual Exhibition will take place at Motspur Park from 9th - 11th September 1980

io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance beware of imported garden species. Few, Plymouth, we recently planted 2\ tonnes This is another fault found on far too however, would quarrel with masses of (yes, tonnes!) of daffodils. I am told there many existing courses and which is abso- Gorse, Broom or Heather, properly are about 16,000 bulbs to the tonne. The lutely inexcusable. Clearance should be sited. If your course is fortunate enough quantity shook me, but my natural done in several stages, starting from a to favour them. Rhododendrons and caution proved unjustified and the effect narrow sight line so that as many Azaleas, planted on conspicuous banks in March is alone worth a visit! specimen trees as possible may be saved not too close to play, make a grand show. and irregular woodland boundaries I planted several hundred hybrids on my emphasised. own home course, Parkstone, a few years Clearing Woodland The accompanying photographs from ago and I am pleased to see several Clearing a fairway through existing the writer's course on the Costa Brava, succeeding Captains adding to the woodland is more likely to be the task of Spain, shows the natural, irregular effect numbers. a golf architect or contractor than those for which I strive. Sometimes less Daffodils planted in bold masses responsible for an existing course. If it successfully than I should like! The round trees and shrubs and on isolated should have to be done, perhaps for a beauty and strategic importance of banks help to remind us during the new green, it is most important to avoid isolated trees within the fairway — as gloomiest part of the year that spring is clearing in an artificial looking parallel shown also in the tree planting diagram not far away. At St Mellion, near sided "avenue". will also be seen.

WORKSOP GOLF COURSE This month's front cover course is heavily used during winter months as it is dry most of the time. About ten years ago four new holes were added. A lot of hard work has gone into bringing these into shape but they are now in first class condition. A Cushman pop-up sprinkler system was installed five years ago which has been a great benefit as the greens need so much water. Water for the system comes from a local coal mine which provides an unlimited supply. Barry Lax, Secretary of the Sheffield Seven years ago the club purchased a Section, is Head Greenkeeper of Worksop Golf Club in Nottingham- Toro GM3 and sold all other machines that were used to cut greens. These are shire. He has been in turf culture for over At most golf courses the Head Green- mown seven days a week during the peak 20 years, starting at Lindrick Golf Club keeper will purchase, on a\eragc. about growing season and nothing but the at the age of 17 as an assistant green- four to six cwt of grass seed per year. Out GM3 has been used for seven years. keeper. After four years he left to take up of this amount he will allocate some lor a position as Head Groundsman at Barry is very pleased with the machine the repair of his tees particularly the Worksop Cricket and Sports Club and and personally feels that they do more short holes where divot marks arc more subsequently spent several years as Head good than harm, a view not always pronounced. The remainder will be for Groundsman on sports grounds where shared by greenkeepers. On that subject his fairways, or for his turl nursery in he obtained 1st, 2nd and 3rd class Worksop use only a triple for cutting preparation for next year's turl. At St certificates in turf culture and became a greens and also, as we have said, utilise a Andrews I find it necessary, having 41 member of the Institute of Groundsman- pop-up sprinkler system, two things golf courses built on sandy subsoil, to ship. which many other greenkeepers and purchase one or two tons of seed per Barry came back into greenkeeping as "experts" say ruin golf greens. Barry is year. In 1976. after having such a dry Head Greenkeeper at Worksop Golf happy to report that neither his mem- summer, 1 found that huge areas of my Club eight years ago and for the past four bers nor committee are active in com- fairways were ruined. However. 25 acres years has been Secretary/Treasurer of plaining about the course and he feels of seeding was completed successfully the Sheffield Section of the Association. that these two facts have helped to using a hired Contravator. Now we have Worksop is an 18-hole flat course, produce good quality turf. purchased our own and I make a point of fairly thickly forested and with a lot of Machinery and equipment owned by overseeding any poor areas at the end of gorse and broom. The course is the club include: each golfing season. Another way which constructed on a very sandy base with Toro GM3 (Greens) plus I find successful is to overseed the greens very poor top soil and pure sand and thatching reels when they are hollow tined and it is gravel below and is situated on the edge Toro 70" (Tees and semi greens) amazing to see the grass germinating up of Clumber Park which is part of the Two MF135 tractors the aeration holes. This type of seeding Dukeries. Set of Ransomes 5 unit gangs guarantees you a better quality putting The club has a very active playing (Fairways) surface. membership of 500 and the course sees Set of Ransomes 3 unit gangs V. nen you purchase a large amount of many competitions at club, county and (Semi rough) seed the selection of a first-rate supplier national level. Staff at the club total 15, Howard Flail Mower TM is essential to guarantee the best results one assistant has been there for ten years. Two Flymos for your money. You should demand In addition there is one other assistant Tractor-mounted Allman Sprayer quality, the best turf-bred varieties, good and two juniors 16 and 17 years old, both Cooper Pegler Sprayer germination, disease resistance and a of whom are currently attending college. Ryans Greensair Spiker uniform turf which provides good Because of the light and sandy nature Pattissons SP Spiker playing conditions for the golfers. of the soil the course becomes dry ver7 Sisis TM Spiker Myself, at St Andrews. I use Mommcr- quickly which presents difficulty in Sisis Duo Rota Rake steeg International. getting enough grass on the fairways. Pattissons Soil Sifter WAl TER WOODS Fairways are spiked regularly and divots TM Fertiliser Spreader I inks Supervisor filled three or four times a year. The Cyclone Spreader St Andrews

July 1979 IJ PERROT for Perfection in Irrigation Perrot will plan, make and supply a system of portable and pop-up sprinklers for the golf course. Whatever your problem our engineers will draft a plan exactly suited to your operation requirements. The Perrot Pop-up Sprinkler Connected to an underground supply line and placed in the ground flush with the surface. When pressure comes on the sprinkler raises itself from its casing and distributes its intensive rain widely and evenly. Select the sprinkling programme best suited to your needs — you can choose between manual, semi automatic and automatic.

TRADE: In certain areas we are still free to appoint accredited Perrot installation contractors. Enquiries invited. You can rely on the specialist advice from Perrot Irrigation. For full details contact: Portable Sprinkler Perrot Irrigation Ltd., 38, High Street, Rowhedge, Ranging from the circle or part Colchester, Essex. circle portable sprinkler Tel: Rowhedge (020628) 624, for smaller areas of or send off the coupon. turf, perhaps one acre, No postage stamp required. to the latest in modern agricultural machinery, the Rollmobil. To: Perrot Irrigation Ltd.. Freepost, Rowhedge. Colchester, Essex C05 1BR. Please send me details of the Perrot range of sprinklers, tick which required. Portable Q Pop-up Q

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io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance Irrigation of Golf Courses in the 1980s

Philip Yorke, Toro Irrigation Ltd.

The last decade has seen the acceptance The next decade will see the gradual also provides guaranteed playing of pop-up sprinkler systems for the replacement of the impact drive conditions for the many tournaments watering of greens and the gradual emer- sprinkler as the requirement of a held there. The irrigation system at the gence of the importance of tee and constant gear drive is married to water Belfry, greens, tees and fairways system approach watering using comparatively distribution coupled with reliability and is for the 1980s, good water distribution, unsophisticated techniques of design, ease of (and minimum) maintenance. flexible control and easy to maintain. equipment and installation. Materials used in the construction of Many lessons have been learnt, sprinklers are constantly changing away notably the importance, even in our from metals to plastics providing more climate, of selecting the design and economical production costs and equipment which will provide an even resistance to corrosion and sealing. On distribution of water over the area to be basic schemes the utilization of an easily irrigated (which was not, and cannot be maintained check valve in the sprinkler provided by merely overlapping the will avoid unnecessary wet spots around sprinkler areas); the need to provide the heads. greater flexibility in the control of the This latter innovation will also pro- sprinkler and for installation techniques vide for the greater flexibility of control to be modernized and streamlined within so that if required each sprinkler can be the manufacturer's recommendations. controlled independently! Thus In the 1980s it is expected that discern- eliminating the need for remote control ing users will put greater emphasis on the valves at each green, etc. One area of selection of the right sprinkler for the maintenance totally eliminated! project, ones which have been specifi- Controllers will be more reliable, the cally designed for the turf market and early part of the decade will see an influx where water distribution profiles have of push button, LED display, solid state been scientifically proved in test stations controllers and it is likely that systems in conjunction with a computer. The day totally eliminating wires underground of the "agricultural sprinkler in a can" will be made available in the foreseeable has gone, so has the idea of an adjust- future. able diffuser pin to improve coverage More and more clubs are finding that (one such nozzle recently tested showed a limitation on revenue is the amount of that the performance was better without wear a course can take, wear is reduced than with!). and maintenance made easier by irrigat- What of sprinkler spacing? Most ing fairways, now a sprinkler on the market provides even water distribution The Toro 640 sprinkler for use where vandalism manufacturers have recommended could he a problem. spacings, stretching them may reduce the when used in the economical single row cost of the system but it won't bring long configuration, the Belfry project in the term satisfaction as distribution profiles Midlands is a good example, for the will suffer. commercially minded owners the system

A typical solid state LED display push button How even water distribution is obtained on a single row fairway system using two speed heads. controller.

July 1979 11 DAVIS TRENCHERS

Davis Task Force 5(H) Trencher which was used Davis Vibratory Plow working on a Midland golf course pulling in 2 in diameter plastic pipe at a during the construction of a golf course in North depth of about 18 in around the green for the installation of pop-up sprinklers. Staffordshire, on which hoth the mains drains It is interesting to note that at the time of this installation, due to the virtual non-disturhance of and greens drains trenches were cut with the the course, play continued during the installation of this system. machine for the installation at that time of The photograph clearly shows the extremely narrow slits and the absolute minimum of regular clay pipes. disturbance of the turf. Most of the golf courses in this country on which pop-up sprinklers have been installed have used Davis Trenchers and Vibratory Plows for burying pipe. News from Watermation The number of golf courses going over to full automatic irrigation grows steadily year by year. This spring and summer Watermation installations include the Royal Cinque Ports at Deal, three clubs in the Nottingham area. RushclifYe. Stanton on the Wolds and Wollaton Park and Worlebury in Somerset. In Scotland, the Gullanc Golf Club have gone over to automatic for all three of their courses and l ong Niddry have installed it both on their 18 holes and on some fairways as well. In Ireland Rosslare will join Portmarnock with a Watermation system. Many clubs which put in automatic irrigation for their greens some while ago are now extend- ing t his facility to cover tees and now also fairways, like Sunningdalc have done this year. Perhaps most interesting of all though is the growth of automatic irrigation in places like Africa and Watermation have just finished two schemes in the Ivory Coast. Watermation have just finished irrigating the gardens of Hampton Court Palace (photo). Should there be unexpected rainfall in the night then the "rainstat" will cut out the automatic irrigation programme. Watermation working at Hampton C ourt Palace. Ma> 1979.

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July 1979 IJ is full of Clubs that have the benefit of a Cameron watering system. Whether it is a fully automatic system using the minimum of expen- sive time and labour to operate it or one of the alternative systems that Cameron are able to offer, it will be part of a Cameron System. From the time your enquiry is received to the time the system is completed it is in the hands of experts. Details are passed on by our Technical Representatives to our Design Office who will prepare a detailed Quotation with drawings. The equipment will be carefully selected to give the finest possible results and guaranteed to give satisfaction. Cameron offer a complete installation service if required and the majority of contracts are carried out with our own installation teams. When indirect labour is used it is under the control of trained Cameron Supervisors. After sales service and full maintenance contracts are all part of the Cameron policy of looking after their customers.

The pop-up sprinkler is connected to an The portable sprinkler is ideal for underground supply line, operating on a smaller turf areas - say one acre - timed programme to deliver a fine extending from the circle or part circle spray. When not in use, it simply sprinkler to the sophisticated, self disappears, with the casing cover flush travelling rain train with the surface. Want to Become a part of Cameron's World? •Reed Irrigation Systems -Worldwide To call in the experts just fill In the coupon and post it to us at:- Cameron Irrigation Systems, Harwood Industrial Estate, Littlehampton, Sussex BN17 5BR, England.

r— I NAME: I CLUB: I ADDRESS: I I TEL. NO: BGG/7/79 I io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance PERROT STEWART* CO ^¡VMHOlp,

STEWARTS OFEDINBURGH Perrot Pop-up sprinklers have been circle and sector or double nozzle TURFCULTURE SUPPLIES installed on sites in this country for some sprinklers according to individual years. requirements. The LVZL sprinkler has CLEAN BALL three nozzles which ensure even distribu- In 1978 Perrot Irrigation Ltd, HOLE CUPS Rowhedge, Colchester, joined the world- tion. wide Perrot group of companies and All Pop-up sprinklers sit level in the * CAST ALUMINIUM ALLOY now offer planning and technical advice playing surface so there is no inter- * BRIGHT SILVERY FINISH from their offices and warehouse at ference with cutting, rolling, levelling or * KEEPS THE BALL CLEAN Rowhedge, Colchester, supplemented other maintenance jobs. through their accredited contractors and Recent installations include Nelson * CONFORMS WITH THE RULES dealers in other parts of the UK, all of Golf Course, Lancashire and Stockport £3.35 each, plus carriage 8t VAT in Cheshire. whom can supply individual mobile Stewart & Co. Seedsmen Ltd. sprinklers up to fully automated pop-up Perrot provide a booklet of Handy sprinkler installations with control Data which is invaluable for outline Stronghold Works panels and memory bank programmes. planning giving details of individual Mayfield Industrial Estate Pop-up sprinklers are produced in a sprinklers, giving water consumption, Dalkeith EH22 4BZ spacing, casting range, etc. Perrot Irriga- range of sizes from the LVZA through Telephone: 031-663 6617 LVZE, LVZF, LVZK to LVZL. All tion Ltd, 38 High Street, Rowhedge, these sizes can be provided as circle. Colchester, Essex. S. H. COSS & CO.

WEED CONTROL SPECIALISTS

Selective or Total Weed Control Grass Growth Retarding Brushwood Control Aquatic Weeds also Worm Control Fertilisers Applied

Fairoaks, Little Warley, Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex Perrot Pop-up sprinkler LVZEW, 7mm nozzle, installed at Stockport, ( heshire. Telephone: Brentwood 216107

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BURTON RYAN ruff IQUIHttHT HIRE We hire a complete range of professional equipment. . . AERATORS TURF CUTTERS TRIPLE MOWERS LARGE AND SMALL ROTARY MOWERS etc., etc. You cannot hire a better piece of equipment For further details contact Marshall Concessionaires (Retail) Ltd. Winchester Hill Sectoring Perrot Pop-up sprinklers LVZEW, 7mm nozzle, showing droplet precipitation, providing Romsey, Hants green coverage well clear of the playing area.

July 1979 IJ Purrr-fection! Turf-Cat has everything - but everything. Like three large wheels for sure-footed stability. And the ability to creep softly but quickly over every variation in ground contours. There's a choice of 50 or 60 inch out front rotary cutters. And a pussyfooted anti-scalp facility. Both operator and environment will appreciate the stealthy quietness. roundsman's and Greenkeeper's happiness is a Turf-Cat-no purrr-haps about it!

io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance GREENS KING / , 70" TRIMMER / A

The Jacobsen Greens King, supplied complete with grass boxes and front rollers, is the ideal greens machine for you. Powered by a 14HP engine, it can cut an average 18 hole golf course in less than four hours. The Jacobsen 70* Jacobsen engineering can provide Triples Trimmer is the you with the following features: answer to quality mowing • High quality cut on your greens in areas which require a lot • Regular vertical mowing to give of manoeuvrability. It is ideal for good grain control and remove getting under overhanging branches thatch and shrubs and will cut around trees • Tight turning radius on difficult greens without a second look • The ability to select any of the three reels for the final pass • Excellent weight distribution eliminating tyre marks and compaction The Jacobsen 70* Trimmer provides • Operator comfort and ease of control including the ability to get on and • Strength, giving long working life off the machine from either side, making for operator efficiency • Power, with eight HP engine • Two transport speed ranges giving the operator the ideal speed • Operator comfort and ease of control between greens • Up to four miles per hour mowing speed • Transport speeds in excess of 7 miles an hour • High stability for banks and uneven areas • Grass boxes, front and rear rollers, supplied as extras

TURF KING

/ The Jacobsen Turf King comes in two sizes of 76" and 84" width of cut to givd the user the ideal machine for his application Powered by a 14HP engine through hydrostatic transmission and controlled by a single pedal the Turf King can cope with almost any conditions The constant cutter speed can give a wide range of finishes from extra fine for quality turf to a standard acceptable for parks and recreation grounds all in the same machine

The Turf King gives you all you could ask for including

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July 1979 IJ EFFECTIVE THE TORO RELIABLE Parker ERG0N0MIC Spreader TRIMMER/EDGERS MASTER MODEL for the professional user.

12 Petrol Model 1400 (illustrated) * Unique, fully automatic line feed— just a tap on the ground and new line is fed out to the proper length. * Powerful I4cc 2-stroke petrol engine. * Finely balanced, lightweight machine—only 9 lbs. * Dual cutting lines—12 cut. OTHER MODELS, INCLUDING 14" MODEL 2100 (21cc Petrol) 12" MODEL 1200 (240v A.C.) The Master Model gives fast, even 12" MODEL 1200 (110v A.C.) distribution of fertilisers, grass seed, etc., providing a spread pattern of 5 feet y^x u zx The name trusted by feathering out to 8-10 feet. It has a unique 1 Lf rVv7 professionals. sector control provided by a special stainless steel cut-off, enabling operator to spread to Distributed throughout U.K. by one side only. The hopper is corrosion , AO TOW RFC A RE resistant and holds sufficient fertiliser to TURF MACHINERY SPECIALISTS LTD treat one green without refilling. • •••••••••I ••j ^^^ Distributed in the UK & Europe by AUTOTURFCARE LTD., Dept. 2 Ladymead, Guildford, GUI IDL. Please advise name of my nearest TORO Trimmer Dealer.

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18 Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance CAMERONS The British Turf Camerons have been supplying and solenoid will prevent the watering system installing Golf Course systems for over if the soil is wetter than the preset level. Irrigation twelve years including pop-up systems As this acts on soil moisture which is the and a full range of equipment ranging critical factor it is probably more Association from a self-travelling sprinkler capable efficient than a Rain Stat, which is of putting down 1" of water over five activated by rainfall. The automatic acres in one day to a C portablesprinkler irrometer is sold for just over €50.00. offered on a variety of bases. Cameron are also able to offer a range Although pop-up sprinklers have been The range of portable sprinklers are of water storage tanks, pumps and manufactured and installed in America often mounted on wheeled bases which control equipment and advice to Gold from shortly after 1945, the concept was allow the sprinkler to be moved across Clubs on their irrigation requirements not introduced into the UK until the green or tee by pulling the hosepipe including surveys of the Course. approximately 1964 when Handsworth without the necessity of shutting off the Fully automatic systems recently com- Golf Club were the first to install such a water. Connections from taps to pleted include the East Course at Went- system for their greens. Gradually from sprinklers are facilitated by the use of worth, Corhampton Golf Club, that time the concept has been widely quick release geka couplings and Lancaster Golf Club, Bedford and accepted and the scope extended to take tricoflex hose in all sizes is available. County Golf Club and Brickendon in tees, approaches and fairways, Also included in the Cameron range Grange Golf Club. Cameron Irrigation equally, from those early days of only are irrometers for testing the moisture Company Limited, Harwood Industrial two companies being seriously involved content of the soil. These can be supplied Estate, Littlehampton, Sussex. the number of companies supplying the in automatic form which wired through a market on a direct or indirect basis has grown to approximately 20. The point was reached last year when there became an obvious need for an association to be formed to protect the interests of customer and trade alike, so the British Turf Irrigation Association was formed with the fundamental objectives detailed in the January issue of this magazine. Initially the association has formed two committees to:— a) prepare a code of practice covering minimum installation standards and contractual terms; b) to liaise with the National Water Council with a view to agreeing minimum acceptance levels for equipment and installations bearing in mind the industry's role as a water user rather than a water supplier, additionally to agree on minimum design standards based on the experience gained in this country. The organisation is very much in its infancy but in the long term member- Cameron '/."full or part circle portablesprinkler with a range of nozzle sizes from '/„"toy, "and with ship of the association will be an a variation on throw from 35' to 45'. assurance to the customer of the integrity of the company with whom he is dealing and that both customer and supplier will be benefiting by standardization of practice and the wealth of experience Sand-slitting from which the members can draw with- Sand injection is the method of relieving close in. Materials must remain dry to out restricting in any way a member's surface water in sports turf surfaces into achieve the flow through the chute which right to be innovative and flexible within an existing herringbone or similar sub- leaves the infill slightly proud of the the basic parameters. soil drainage system. adjoining grass surface. Membership of the association is Sportsfield Construction Ltd, Dilly- Normally slits are made at 1 mm divided into two classes defined in the wood Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, centres across the fall of the existing sub- articles as:— use the "Bruff' developed machine soil drainage system and assuming the a) Full which, by means of a large circular disc, stone backfilling in the drains to be b) Associate. cuts a slit of approximately 250 mm in within 225 mm of the turf then surface Any company, partnership or private depth and 25 mm in width. The machine water will be collected speedily and dis- individual who is involved in the is fitted to a Ford County Super Six charged. turf/landscape irrigation industry and tractor with four wheel drive and a large It is essential, however, that the exist- who would like to be a member is invited hydraulic ram, mounted at the rear, ing subsoil drainage system be installed to apply for a copy of the articles and a retains the cutting disc in the ground at efficiently with a good outlet. membership application form to either the desired depth. Fine blown dune sand As an additional benefit to the playing the writer of the Secretary, Mr W. D. or in certain situations pea gravel is fed surface an overall dressing of fine sand Hawthorn, Watermation Limited, from a hopper through a chute back- can be applied subsequently to the entire Courtenay Building, Monument Way filling the slit immediately before this can area to a depth of 6 mm. East, Woking GU21 5LY.

IJ July 1979 RANSOMES

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The new Mounted Hydraulic 5 is Check these features designed for golf course fairways Cutting width of 3.57 metres (lift 8in). where severe undulations make Wing units and frames can be removed allowing the machine to be used in the mowing difficult and for other large 3-unit form for cutting or transporting on grass areas where a good quality finish the highway. is demanded. Hydraulic power driven Height of cut from 13mm to 90mm (£in to cutting units are fully floating to 3 iVin). follow ground contours. Front rolls Supplied with 8-knife cutting cylinder and prevent scalping. The same basic floating head which can be locked into a cutting unit is fitted to other Ransomes fixed position if required. Hydraulic mowers - a distinct Designed for easy mounting to Ford 333, advantage to fleet owners. Quickly Ford 3000, Ford 3600, MF20 and MF 135 attached to the tractor, this compact tractors. It is suitable for other makes of gang mower will soon make your golf tractor depending on tractor linkage course "match" trim. and p.t.o. mounting. See your Ransomes Distributor or write direct to: Ransomes Sims & Jeflferies Ltd., Ipswich. Mounted Hydraulic 5 Buy or ask for Leasing details

io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance intention of joining the BTIA but we staff recruitment has been initiated. welcome further applications for Mr Peter Moring, formerly Market membership," says the association's Development Manager, has been chairman, Philip York. appointed overall Manager of UK Bill Hawthorn, secretary of the BTIA, Operations. The position of Market may be contacted at 46 Manor Farm Development Manager is now held by Road, Shepperton, Middlesex. Mr David Havers, formerly Agricul- tural Products Manager. Mr Laurie MAJOR UK EXPANSION Taylor remains Sales Manager of the BY MAY & BAKER LTD expanding Field Force. Mr Simon Rose, Manager of the To enable continued expansion of May Garden Products section, now takes over & Baker's sales of agrochemicals in the responsibility for sales and marketing of UK Agricultural, Commercial Horti- Amenity Turf Products. cultural, Home Garden and Amenity New positions for Marketing and Turf Markets, the Sales and Marketing Technical staff have been created as a functions of May & Baker have been re- result of the expansion, and further Sales structured and a major programme of Staff are also being sought.

NEW 16 HP RIDE-ON 44 MOWER NEW TRADE ASSOCIATION FORMED Barrus announce an addition to their offering 5 different height positions. Plans to form a new trade association for range of Lawnflite Ride-on Mowers. Automotive type segment and pinion British companies involved in the design, This is a direct result of market research steering provides responsive control. A supply and installation of irrigation for by the manufacturers which discovered disc brake ensures quick stops and the landscaping and sports turf, were that the vast majority of 16 hp tractors combination clutch/brake pedal system formalized at a recent meeting in sold with "ground engagement capa- prevents parking brake being engaged Birmingham. bility" were in fact being use only for whilst driving. A hand operated hill- grass cutting. The meeting was convened to accept holding brake permits easy starts on hilly The new Model 820 has a 44" cut and is the articles of the British Turf Irrigation terrain. powered by a synchro-balanced twin Association and to elect an executive Full riding comfort is provided by the cylinder Briggs and Stratton engine committee. multi-position seat which tilts up for easy developing 16 hp at 3,600 rpm. This high Stated objects of the BTIA are: access to the large capacity fuel tank horsepower coupled with 4 forward "The Association is a voluntary, non- incorporating a gauge. speeds on a pure ride-on mower enables profit organization formed to promote Whilst the machine is in use, a built-in large areas of grass to be cut at high the development, proper use and accept- alternator automatically charges the speed. ance of irrigation equipment for the Turf battery to provide power for starting, and Landscape Industry, to promote Motive power is transmitted through a and the dual sealed-beam headlights. water and soil conservation, to conserve transaxle providing 4 forward speeds Price of the machine is £1,275. energy through efficient design and and reverse. Heat-treated precision-cut For further information contact Farm operation of irrigation systems, to steel gears operate in an oil bath. and Garden Division, E. P. Barrus Ltd, enhance the environment by expanding An ingenious feature is the operation Launton Road, Bicester, Oxon OX6 efficient use of irrigation for landscape of the twin-bladed 44" cutting deck OUR — Telephone 08692-3355. maintenance, dust and erosion control, which is engaged by a console lever, to collect and disseminate information regarding irrigation of value to Members of the Association, to allied industries MTO PRODUCTS INC and to the Public, to acquaint public and McxMNn 149-820 private agencies, institutions and organizations with developments in the industry and the part the industry occupies in the economy and develop- ment of the nation, to conduct educa- tional programmes regarding the industry and to maintain agreed standards of design, installation and contractual codes of practice, and to carry out such other lawful trade associa- tion activities as the officers of the association may deem conducive to the attainment of the above objects." The newly elected executive com- mittee comprises: Chairman, Mr R. P. York (Toro Irrigation Ltd); Vice- chairman, Mr R. Hunter (Cameron Irrigation); Secretary/Treasurer, Mr W. Hawthorn (Watermation Ltd); Com- mittee, Messrs S. Usher (Irrigation Systems Ltd), E. Yates (E. A. Yates & Sons (Sandbach) Ltd), and M. Walker (Sports Ground Irrigation Co). "Most of this country's leading irriga- tion specialists have indicated their New 16 hp Lawnflite 44 in ride-on mower by MTD from Barrus

July 1979 IJ Trials of Perennial Ryegrass were 1979 Supplement. These publications Trials on Turfgrass sown under the contract in 1974, give lists of available cultivars and Cultivars in the Smooth-Stalked Meadow-Grass in 1975 compare their merits. Such descriptive and Fescue in 1978. The intended lists are steps towards eventual United United Kingdom sequence is being interrupted by sowing Kingdom Recommended Lists for Turf- another set of trials of Perennial Rye- grasses. J. P. Shildrick grass in 1980, to concentrate on the many Currently, there are three main growth interesting new cultivars of this species. points in Turfgrass cultivar develop- Assistant Director, Sports Turf In parallel to the contract trials, pre- ment: Research Institute liminary trials are being made at Bingley. 1. "Turf-type" cultivars of Perennial There have been three treatments in Ryegrass, increasingly available from the main trials of Perennial Ryegrass and breeders in Europe and the USA, give Smooth-Stalked Meadow-Grass at each greater shoot density, finer leaves and centre:— better wear tolerance than conven- The basic pattern of cultivar trials at 1. Intensive management, with mowing tional cultivars. Bingley in recent years has been twice a week at 19 mm (cuttings 2. Smooth-Stalked Meadow-Grass also "rotation" of the four main species or removed) and 280 kg/ha N per provides a range of steadily improv- groups — Perennial Ryegrass, Smooth- annum. ing material: the features of greatest Stalked Meadow-Grass, Fescues and 2. "Low maintenance", with mowing importance, in addition to wear toler- Bents. Each year's new trials would once a fortnight at 25 mm (cuttings ance and recovery, are speed of consist of a single-treatment pre- returned) and no N after the first 12 establishment and improved winter liminary trial, for hitherto untested months. colour. material, and a main trial with several 3. Two cuts a year, raked clean, with no 3. The slender Creeping Red Fescues are treatments, for cultivars and selections N after sowing. the most interesting Red Fescues; fine- that showed promise in the previous pre- The results for Perennial Ryegrass are leaved and with rhizomes also, they liminary trial. It has not been possible to being published in the STR! Journal due may be able to replace Chewings follow this ideal sequence exactly, partly out in June 1979. The newer trials, of Fescue and the traditional strong because of a contract with the Natural Red Fescue and Perennial Ryegrass, will Creeping Red Fescue in most uses, if Environment Research Council which include wear treatments with equipment the seed production capability makes started in 1974 and has permitted an specially developed under another part them economically viable. extension in scale of the main trials, from of the NERC contract work. This paper was first presented at a one centre (Bingley) to three or four The information from these trials, and Symposium organized by British Seed extra centres (Aberdeen, Monks Wood, from other relevant sources, is collated Houses Ltd on 13 March 1979 and we are Wey and a centre in Wales — Aberyst- and published in the STR I booklet grateful to Jonathan Franks for his per- wyth or Cardiff). Choosing Turf grass Seed in 1978 and its mission to reproduce it. RELF&KENDALL OF CROYDON AND BARNET With pleasure announce that they hold the greatest concentration of lawn mower spares and lawn mower engine spares in the country

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July 1979 IJ thus building up more and more thatch, mix out of the bag; and when increased creating conditions reminiscent of a play makes it much more difficult to give sewage farm, destroying the finer the greens the increased aeration which textured species — which happen to be the extra play demands. deep rooting — and demanding crash As a result of the combination of extra action to correct the problem. wear and tear, often reduced staffing In fact, lack of aeration is one of the levels and a fad now hopefully on the three main causes of thatch formation wane for "nice and green", soft, plugging and only intensive aeration will get rid of target greens, the finer textured grasses it. However, it is surprising how quickly have been replaced by annual meadow the thatch will go broken down by grass and then trouble is inevitable. normal aerobic soil organisms once they I venture to advise these learned are not drowned by surface water- gentlemen to go and look closely at some logging. of the best American courses. They will The authors recommend that thatchy not find much thatch on some of those turf should receive more frequent lightning fast, steel hard putting fertiliser applications! In fact, more surfaces, resilient enough, nevertheless, frequent dressings encourage annual to hold a properly struck ball, as those From J. H. Arthur, BSc(Agric) meadow grass invasion — which who watched the Masters at Augusta will "The optimizing of thatch" although it is never mentioned in the confirm. Pleasd note that these greens I read the article by Drs Hurto and article, is the most prone of all turf were far from green but they were super- Turgeon in the March issue of Golf grasses to thatch formation. lative putting surfaces. Greenkeeping with increasing alarm and I would wager a pound to a penny that I would therefore state categorically despondency, and also with great diffi- the authors are neither golfers nor green- that there is absolutely no place for culty in disentangling the tortured keepers! Such articles, in my view, are thatch on any golf green and my advice grammar and pseudo-scientific jargon. exceedingly unhelpful and misleading to the doctors is to go and take a good I write because I have been asked on and if read by a Chairman of Green look at a few good greens before recom- several occasions as a result of the article Committee could have unhappy reper- mending tolerance of a lot of bad ones. how much thatch is acceptable. The cussions. I hope no British greenkeepers The only possible explanation for this answer to any thinking golfer or green- will be misled, even if they managed to very misleading article is that the authors keeper must be none at all! struggle, as I did, through all the jargon must mean something quite different Thatch, the commonest problem we and muddled thinking. from the rest of us when they talk about are faced with today in the management We must accept that thatch is the thatch. Were I to sit in judgement on of greens designed to carry golf for 365 greatest curse of modern greenkeeping. them, I feel the appropriate sentence days a year, is the chief cause of bad It is indisputably caused by over- would be one year's hand hollow tine playing conditions, the closure of greens watering, over-feeding and insufficient forking! for long periods in the winter and of soft, aeration, all these terms being relative. I hope your readers will be tolerant of soggy, easily footprinted putting Far too much mystery is created about it. my vehemence, but I hear more nonsense surfaces all the year round. I read articles in which statements are and see more stupidity written about What on earth does "optimizing the made that the causes of thatch are still what is a common and relatively easily suitability of thatch" mean? If we not known!!! I am still struggling to put cured problem, and find more clubs discount the pseudo-scientific jargon right odd greens lifted and relaid in an being asked to spend vast sums on quite about "the accumulation of surface attempt to get rid of thatch, years after unnecessary work, when all the wretched biomass preventing light from striking the other seventeen have been cured half-drowned greens want is air. the soil surface", what are we left with? without such draconian measures. Do the doctors think we play golf on Thatch can be cured but the root cause From Don Harradine bare soil or over sparsely covered putting must be identified and reversed. I advise Switzerland surfaces where you can see more soil the doctors to take a look at Hugh Recent work done at Ohio State than turf? MacGillivray's greens at Sunningdale. University (Wilkinson and Miller) has I learn that the doctors have dis- After the 1976 drought, when they were shown non-wettable sand grains from covered that creeping bent is more prone soggy sewage farms with four inches or golf greens to be coated with an to thatch than perennial ryegrass and tall more of stagnant thatch, in less than two amorphous organic substance inter- fescue. In all my many years as an years of really intensive weekly deep spersed with fungal mycelia. These agronomist I have never even seen a slitting, and a drastic reduction in researchers felt the hydrophobic coating fairway let alone a green of tall fescue, a fertilisers and water, not to mention a lot may be derived from fungal growth that broad bladed coarse grass of limited use of skilled greenkeeping, they are now took place before the dry spots appeared. even in agriculture. I cannot visualise fine firm and fast and rapidly swinging to However, they still feel that the best any greenkeeper wanting a ryegrass pure Agrostis greens. Yet one still sees corrective measure is to prevent the dry green!! Yet there is not one mention of recommendations from those who ought spots from forming. The incidence of dry annual meadow grass, which is the to know better that the only cure is to lift spots increases as turf water use biggest thatch producer of all turf grasses and relay. increases. Therefore frequent inspection and often described as the commonest Apart from all the cost and inter- of greens during dry weather is and most widely distributed weed grass ference to play and the time required to necessary. Aerating or spiking, coupled in the temperate zones of the world. build up a true putting surface again, if with application of wetting agents The authors' claim that most of the you do not stop the treatments that followed by soaking, usually overcomes water applied to thatchy greens is lost by caused the thatch then the thatch simply the hydrophobic condition. downward movement into the underly- returns. If you do stop the bad habits, the I am still astounded how many Green- ing soil is palpable nonsense. In fact, the thatch will go, as literally hundreds of keepers wait too long in spring before reverse applies, as any observant green- courses whom I advise have discovered. mowing their courses. It is a good idea to keeper could tell these learned gentle- Thatch has become a common mow the grass a little longer than usual, men! Water is trapped in the surface problem in a decade when pop-ups make to allow the grass to form new leaves, but sponge, setting up a vicious spiral of it fatally easy (but not inevitable) that it is very bad for the grass to let it grow more and more saturation increasingly too much water can be applied at the too long and then mow it short, stopping the organic cycle, the normal turn of the dials; when all greenkeeping especially if a period of frost follows the aerobic breakdown of dead vegetation. problems can be cured by some magic first cutting. io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance pulls over with the mat and a jolly good brushing, then a final mat. Late after- BACK LAPPING LETTERS noon and a slight dampness in the air (not rain — just late moist air). We left Accurately and efficiently this task and made plans to continue on site or in the workshop From W. Jones with it about mid-day the following day with the Southdown GC (Greenkeepers do have to make plans EASYLAP despite what some people may think). for use from 230 volt mains or I would like to hear from any BGGA However, a trade rep had called on the generator and ideal for TORO gang mowers. For full details member, trade or otherwise, who can Secretary about 10 minutes before we and leaflet contact us now! give some kind of an answer or idea or arrived to do the job, he told the Secre- ATTERTON & ELLIS LTD. even express an opinion. I'm sure at tary that we should mat the green again. Iron Works, Haverhill, Suffolk times that Greenkeepers are looked upon We were astonished at this and you may as people who have no idea of the magni- say the air was blue. You reps should tude of the job they are doing and that it stop trying to undermine the Green- is best left to committees and advisers. keeper's work and just get on and sell A Greenkeeper walks his course daily, your wares, whatever they may be, the even seven days per week, he sees irregu- man on the job has to run his course and Mushrooms were growing outside larities on greens, weed growth, fungus, justify his position, he also has to be an until late November early December, pests, etc, and he knows that it is vital not ambassador, to listen to so many people this, to my mind, was a pointer to fungus to let things s-ide. This is his living, he giving advice. Anyone can see the activity in all forms. One can control the also has pride in showing his course off obvious and so can the Greenkeeper, growth of "Fungi" inside by a strict and to his members and to great numbers of most Greenkeepers like to compare disciplined drill in the use of "Hypene" visitors, without that pride he would not notes with people from other courses and dipping trays for feet, etc, surely if feet be doing such a time consuming job. with trade reps who are travelling can spread disease inside, they must do From time to time we get visits from around, but don't try and put one over so in the open. A load of nonsense one advisory bodies, both from machinery on us to get in with the Secretaries. gets from various advisers is, weak parts firms and turf advisory services. These One thing that has given me a few rest- of the green and weakness of growth or people usually start by giving their ideas less moments lately, "Fuserium Nivale". condition is the cause. We have a very and by telling one what one should do, We have a particularly heavy attack of strict drill, greens are switched daily and and when (forgetting weather, sickness this disease and I may say, it did some inspected for any disease, weakness, or any other adversity). The Green- damage. We dressed with "Fungicide" weeds or vandalism. I have, as my keeper should be talked to, not at\\ and had a fairly good result, but some partner, a man who is 81 years of age, Many times he's left with a feeling that he mycelium growth escaped the net and who has seen it all before, so with two is there to show the way around the became very active. sheeps heads, we stand a chance. All course and that his opinion means The greens were being played on daily these years of experience between us nothing. despite very hard and continual frost, must mean something and surely it is Nothing gets my back up more than a and in the soft condition of thaw 1 believe equal to book comparability, by that I machinery salesman-cum-adviser who the mycelium thread of this fungus was mean taking a book around to compare knows!! He has hardly seen your course, picked up on players' shoes and spread various diseases, weeds, etc. It may seem let alone inspected your turf, when he around, this looks obvious as the worst to some people that I have a chip on my starts telling you what to do or voicing areas are around the bins and walking on shoulders, not so, I have so many Green- his opinion so that others can hear him. and off areas. I feel that to have closed keepers asking me to bring forward these Here's a case for you. We were these particular greens during treat- matters. Can or will anyone repudiate dressing greens with topsoil and we use ment, and for a few days after, would my findings? We should at least liven up liberal amounts of top dressing, three have helped to control the spread. the letter section in the journal.

A day out with Parkers

On 2 May T. PAR KER& SONS (Turf Manage- ment) LTD in conjunction with SISIS EQUIP- MENT (Macclesfield) LTD staged a Field Day at Nevill Cricket Club, Tunbridge Wells, by courtesy of the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council represented by their Director of Parks, Mr D. MacGuffog. The occasion could have been marred by torrential rain which in particular flooded the Nevill Ground on the previous day and the rain continued for most of the night. Nevertheless, a full programme of demonstrations was carried out by improvization and included grass cutting on an adjoining site. The event was well attended by some 200 Greenkeepers, Groundsmen and officials and the whole day was thought by most to have been a complete success. In the photograph P. Brimmell demonstrates the Sisis Hyderator.

IJ July 1979 December with a good representation from both counties being well looked after by Robertson & Weir. At this meeting we were able to form a DEVON & f Committee and make tentative plans for our first AGM in early 1979. We now began to realise just what a mammoth CORNWALL 4 { task we had undertaken. However, after much discussion, it was decided to hold our first meet- ing at Downes Crediton Golf Club on 4 April. Chairman: ^ L D. SUTTON Mr* Months of organised confusion followed until the appointed day dawned with a very sharp Hon. Secretary: 1 frost, to remind us that the worst winter for years Mr J. SUMMERS yZ was still with us. Twenty stalwarts arrived at The Cottage ^^^^ various times of the day, some who could play Saunton ^^^ golf and some who could not. Those who could Braunton play, enjoyed a round of golf on this very N. Devon pleasant, new, parkland course which was in very good condition after such a harsh winter. Those who were not playing were given a tour of inspection of the course, machinery sheds and the bar. Hearty thanks to Head Greenkeeper, Bill Pile and his staff and also to the Steward and his wife for looking after the inner man. I would We would like to take this opportunity of also like to thank the members of Downes making ourselves known to you all. The idea for Crediton for extending us the courtesy of their a BGGA Section for Devon and Cornwall was course. conceived at Saltford Golf Club, during the Our first official round of golf was won by M. South West Section AGM, April 1978. I was Symons (Tavistock) on the last 9 from T. SHEFFIELD I L- invited to become a member of their Committee Bennett (Trevose). I would like to thank Mr B. but 1 had to refuse on grounds of the travelling Flack (Sisis) and Mr P. Flegg (Stanley A. F. President: # / distances likely to be involved. It was then sug- West) for the prizes they so kindly donated. S. KENNETH ARNOLD *JL ^ gested that I should try to form a sub-section for We also held a raffle with prizes donated by Chairman: t Devon, I had plenty of time to think about this Mr P. Winter (Fisons) and M. Britton and P. G. HERRINGTON f A on my 100-mile journey home. Barnett (Robertson & Weir). The following weekend I wrote to all the Golf A Committee was officially elected as follows: Comp. Secretary: Clubs in the area listed in Yellow Pages, and also Chairman: D. Sutton (Teignmouth GC) P. QUARTERMAINE Z spread the word to one or two trades people and Vice-Chairman: I. Brown (Falmouth GC) /Von. Sec./Treasurer: ^J service men who called at my club. The outcome Treasurer: B. Pile (Downes Crediton GC) B . V. LAX ^^ of this was a meeting at Bude Golf Club in Sep- Secretary: B. Summers (Saunton GC) 15 Sheaf Place tember 1978. We were able to play a round of President: P. Barnett (Robertson & Weir) Worksop ^^m ^^ golf for prizes donated by Mr B. Flack (Sisis), Vice-Presidents: B. Flack (Sisis) Notts S81 7LE Mr P. Winter (Fisons), M. Britton and P. P. Flegg (Stanley A. F. West) Barnett (Robertson & Weir) and the Secretary of Finally, I would like to thank all those who Bude, Mr Reynolds. The initial reaction was have helped to make this venture possible, favourable and Peter Barnett offered to organise especially Mr Heeles and Ivor Scoones for all an evening meeting in Plymouth for us and also their practical help, the many clubs in Devon We held the Section AGM in the Artisan to contact the remaining clubs in Devon and and Cornwall for their financial donations and Clubhouse at Lindrick Golf Club on 26 April Cornwall. The meeting was held in early all the firms involved for their support. 1979. Twenty-seven members attended. At the meeting the following officers were elected: President: Mr S. K. Arnold Chairman: Mr G. Herrington Vice-Chairman: Mr N. Maltby Secretary/Treasurer: Mr B. V. Lax Competition Secretary: Mr P. Quartermaine Executive Committee Rep.: Experienced Greenkeeper Mr H. Herrington Committee: Mr E. Palmer, Mr F. Frost, Mr G. Mason, Mr B. Heaney, required by Mr H. Muir, Mr H. Herrington, Mr S. Platts At the AGM it was decided that next winter's Brunswick G.C. Germany meetings would again be held at Lindrick Golf Club on the first Thursday of the month, the first There is an immediate vacancy for an experienced one being on November I at 3 pm. Assistant Greenkeeper with a sound knowledge Our first golf fixture, our President's Prize, of course upkeep and machinery maintenance. The was played at Retford Golf Club on 16 May. It was the first time the Section had played at club is willing to consider a short-term Retford and everyone enjoyed the visit. Many engagement from now until the end of November. thanks to Retford GC for the use of their course, However, there is also a requirement for a also to Chris Colton for his efforts not only preparing the course for us to play on, which was permanent position which could start now really fine, but also fixing up for us to be pro- or on 1/3/80. vided with some excellent food and refresh- ments. Salary: Short-term £750 per month The ones who enjoyed the day the most, the prize winners, were as follows: Permanent £6,500 pa First: G. Naylor Second: N. Maltby Third: A. Tuck Fourth: B. Heaney Both negotiable. Accommodation can be arranged. Will members please note that their subscrip- Please write as soon as possible to: tions must be paid before they can play in the Section Annual Tournament or before the end A. Dollard, Dodds Lane, Pyrford, Woking, Surrey of July. io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance Poor Sam tomed to catering for hearty appetites, the plates Our good friend Sam Bailes tells us that he isn't needed cardboard edges, and to those members getting it! Never mind, Sam, old bean, we all who made unflattering remarks when yours NORTHERN have our problems. Please be assured that every truly passed by their table carrying two plates Chairman: effort will be made to see that you receive your heavily laden with beef and Yorkshire pud, etc. I COLIN GEDDES journal regularly. would say that Hon. Sees, like elephants have Moor Allerton long memories!) Golf Club Eric also expressed our appreciation of the hard work undertaken by Eddie Fox and Allan Hon. Secretary: Jeffery in organising the event; their efforts W. HEELES being hampered by the very late delivery of the 7 Tentergate Close April issue of the Journal. Eric also thanked Knaresborough, Yorks those honorary members who had contributed (Tel: 0423 863851) so generously to our prize table, and then called upon the President of Hindhead GC, Mr S0UTHC0AST Swanson, to present the prizes and also President: bouquets to Mrs Pipe and Mrs Buttery and J. H. FRY yours truly. I would like to take this oppor- Chairman: tunity to say thank you very much for my beauti- E R JAMES AGM ful flowers. The Section AGM took place at Moor Allerton Hon. Secretary Although the Spring Meeting is specifically on 24 May at 8 pm. Eighteen members were Mrs J. STIMSON for greenkeepers, it was very pleasing that Ken present. Caretakers Cottage Butler, David Craig, Peter Hampton, Richard Our Chairman Mr Geddes spoke with dis- Breamore House Keatley, Jack Roffey and Brian Stephens (all appointment over the enforced resignation as Breamore trade members) took the time and trouble to Secretary of Mr W. Heeles. A letter was read out Fordingbridge spend part of theday with us. I would also like to from Walter expressing his regret on having to Hampshire SP6 2DE say a special thank you to Ken Lodge, Mike retire. We understand that Walter is home from (Tel: Breamore 277) Salter, Mike Standing and Allan Stow, who hospital and making steady progress. made the effort to attend the eighth Annual Mention was also made about the fact that in General Meeting of the South Coast Section spite of increased activity on the National scene which was held later that evening. A report on Northern Section members were not involved as the proceedings will be submitted in a later issue much as they could be; it was hoped that Our 1979 Spring Meeting was held at Hindhead but one important decision was taken viz. the improvements would come about. Golf Club on 10 May and the only disappoint- subscription rate for Class E (honorary) Mr Ken Mitchell took the chair for the ment was the weather it was overcast with a members was increased by £1.00 to £6.00 per election of Officers, the order of which is thus. cold wind in the morning and then turned to annum. President: Mr W. Mountain — steady rain in the afternoon. Thirty-five The majority of green staff members will be W. Mountain & Son members took part in the 36-hole Medal Com- aware that their subscription rates have also Chairman: Mr C. Geddes — petition and the eventual winner was Alan been increased, following the meeting on 9 May Moor Allerton GC Devlin of Dunwood Manor. at Leeds. Accordingly your Hon. Sec. will be Vice-Chairman: Mr D. Anderson The prizewinners were:— pleased to receive your 1979 80 subscriptions as Skipton GC Best Gross score over 36: A. Devlin (Dunwood soon as possible. Defaulters after 31 July will be Treasurer: Mr J. Scott — Wetherby GC Manor) 146 pts. Tregunna Trophy and expected to pay an extra 50p penalty fee. The Committee: Mr M. Bryant — Strensall GC Copper Etchings given by Huxleys. current subscription rates are:— Mr A. Robertshaw - IlkleyGC 2nd Best Gross score over 36: R. Brown Class A (Head Greenkeepers) £9.00 p.a. Mr D. Roberts — (Rowlands Castle) 156 pts. Holdall given by Class B (First Assistants) £6.00 p.a. West Bowling GC Roffey Bros. Class C (Assistants & Trainees) £5.00 p.a. Mr D. Hannam — STRI Best Nett score over 36. C. Slater (Black Swan) A little bird has told me that Steven Barker is Mr I. Tomlinson - Scarcroft GC 136 pts. Roffey Cup and Gold Watch given by getting married on 21 July and we wish him and Mr C. Garnett — Garforth GC Ransomes. his bride every happiness in the future. Our con- Mr S. Bailes — Keighley GC 2nd Best Nett score over 36: M. Gould gratulations to Mark Webb on his appointment Auditors: Mr W. H. Bartle, Mr D.C. Hannam (Hindhead) 142 pts. Denyer Cup and Picnic as Head Greenkeeper at Hartley Wintney. Mark Points brought up in "any other business" Hamper given by J. T. I owe(Longham) Ltd. was previously First Assistant at Alton GC. included the subject of greenkeeper registra- 3rd Best Nett score over 36: T. Pipe (Hindhead) We are pleased to welcome J. Flavell (Queens tion. In an attempt to make the greenkeeping 144 pts. Golf U mbrella and Tumblers given by Park) and C. Slater (Black Swan) to the Section fraternity a more integrated body a register is Marshall Concessionaires Ltd and Maxwell and hope their association with us will be a long being compiled of professional turfmen. Hart Ltd Respectively. and happy one. Apparently quite a number of greenkeepers are Best Gross score morning: E. West (Broad- It would appear that this month's issue of the still not registered. In their own interests they stone) 77 pts and Journal (May) was almost dependent upon the ought to be. At the moment Head Green- Best Gross score afternoon: G. Darby contributions from South Coast Section keepers, Assistants and trainee greenkeepers can (Worplesdon) 78 pts. Wine Glasses given by members! It was rather nice to see so many enrol on payment of one pound, the only Section. familiar faces — J. Hamilton Stutt (an honorary qualification needed is experience three years Best Nett score morning: J. Flavell (Queens member); Tom Watt; Eric James, Steven Barker for HGK, ten years for assistants. After 1980 Park) 70 pts and and Tim Neighbour. Only one thing puzzles me greenkeepers seeking registration must hold a Best Nett score afternoon: T. Watts (Puttcnham) with regard to the latter — how did the photo- nationally recognised qualification in turf 71 pts. Motormate Lamp and Lighter given by grapher manage to find more than two green culture. Act now and help to strengthen your Jim Fry and Pattissons respectively. staff at work on the same day at Parkstone? May own position as well as that of your profession. Best Nett Score over 36 for 24 handicap: P. I say I endorse the remarks made by Mr Tom Enquiries and £l's to Mr N. Bisset Green- Nason (Southampton Municipal) 145 pts. Scott, and point out that this section has keeper Registration, Askham Bryan College of Pewter tankard and Whisky given by Sisis Ltd increased its membership from 30 to 120 in five Agriculture, York. and Parkers respectively. years and, although my approach to the Hamp- In his speech at the prizegiving, Fric James shire Golf Club secretaries for an annual golf Mr Sec. expressed our very grateful thanks to Hindhead fixture was not successful some three years ago, Mr John Scott is at present in the secretary's Golf Club for granting us the courtesy of their we do find that those club officials who are asked chair. This is more through kindness than desire. delightful course and clubhouse facilities. He by their green staff to be their guest partners at If there is anyone out there who feels he could do congratulated Trevor Pipe and his staff on the our Autumn Invitation Meetings thoroughly the work of Secretary/Treasurer please come good condition of the course, which in itself is a enjoy the day's golf and socialising afterwards, forward. John would like to know you and show fine test of golf. Eric also thanked Mrs Pipe. Mr and book up for the next year's Summer Invita- you the ropes. For the time being John's address and Mrs Buttery and staff who provided tion Meeting which will be held at Stoneham. By is: cheerful, attentive service and marvellous meals. the way this year's Autumn Meeting will be held 16 Quarry Hill Lane. (I am sure it would have been an eye-opener to at Brokenhurst Manor GC on Thursday, 4 Wetherby. some wives to see their husbands readily waiting October. Tel Wetherby (0937) 61668. on themselves! Mrs Pipe is obviously well-accus- That's all, folks.

July 1979 IJ 27 Holes Medal Minutes of the ACM held atHeswall GC Ist Nett P. Shaw 108 Secretary reported new subscription rates to 2nd „ G. Hall III meeting. The dinner dance will be held on NORTH WEST J ^ 3rd „ J. Robinson MM Friday, 2 November at Dean Wood Golf Club 4th „ R. Janovskis 1124 (details later). The Annual Trip will be to Chairman: J 5th „ A. Darby 1134 Ransomes on 17 and 18 October. Subject to con- G. E. LLOYD C 6th „ S. Arrowsmith 1144 firmation the Autumn Tournament will be at 7 Shaftesbury Avenue ^^ 7th „ R. Vickers 1154 Warrington Golf Club on Monday, 8 October. Birkdale | \ 8th „ H. Walsh 116 The committee were asked to look into the Southport, Merseyside ^ 3 9th „ G. Moseley 1164 possibility of paying the team's expenses when (Tel: 0704 69509) 10th „ P. Pearse 117 CPO they play the Northern Section. This was agreed. A/o/7. Secretary/ ^J Nth ., M. Dawber 117 „ A very successful year had been highlighted Treasurer: ^r 12th „ R. Webster 1184 with some forty new members and another thirty D. F GOLDING ^^Sf 13th „ L. Pithie 119 nomination forms in for the coming year. 38 The Grove, Flixton ^^ 14th „ D. Berry 1194 The new committee is: Chairman, Mr J. Manchester M31 3JH / ^^^ 15th „ M. Sheehan 1204 Robinson; Secretary/Treasurer: D. F. Golding; (Tel: / 16th „ B. Gregson 122 CPO Vice-Chairman: Mr M. Holmes; Ex Officio: G. 061-748 8592) // 17th „ A. McMahon 122 „ Lloyd, Messrs Vickers, Jowett, Cross, Berry, 18th „ R. Lewis 122 „ Arrowsmith and Jones. Mr E. Staniforth was 19th „ M. Holmes 123 „ unanimously re-elected as section President and 20th „ D. Bastow 123 „ I would like to thank him for all his help. 21 st „ A. Cross 124 Best Gross: P. Shaw 120 Battle of the Roses Result and Under 25s' Tankard New Members The first match between our Section and the Over 55's: G. Hall May I welcome the following into our section Northern Section was a great success, it was held Visitors' Prize: W. Foulkes, 75 nett and hope they will have a happy association with at Ilkley Golf Club on 10 May, my thanks go to Thanks to all the prize donors, hopefully I will us: Mr Adrian Robertshaw and his staff for giving remember them all. Retiring Section Chairman Mr T. Moon, Preston GC us a most enjoyable afternoon's golf on their George Lloyd, Heswall Golf Club, Heswall's Mr F. Grundy, Marple GC course. Considering the weather the course was Professional Mr Alan Tompson, Rigby Taylors, MrT. Reynolds, Southport & AinsdaleGC in excellent condition. Theo's of Clitheroe, Ransomes, Sutton's Seeds, Mr L. Harding, Mirlees GC Our thanks to the officials of Ilkley Golf Club Ockleshaws, Burrows, Alan Lewiss, Meors, Mr J. Caldwell, Dunscar GC for allowing us to play on their course and to Supaturf, Lawnmower Specialists J. Metcalf, Chairman. Colin for all the arrangements he Atco, Pattissons, Lloyds, Martins, Wilcocks, made for us. I hope when we host the match next SAI, Trident, Cannock and the best nett prize I.ate News year it is as successful. Now for the results and as from Sisis. Congratulations are in order to Stuart Bridge you will see it was a great win for us! A final thanks to Heswall Golf Club for and his young lady who recently got married, NW Section allowing us the courtesy of theircourse and club- about time too! That should slow his swing E. Walsh & A. Scott I house. down! B. Moss & H. McAddey I L. Pithie & R. Janovskis 4 A. Millburn & S. Bridge 0 R. Lewis & A. Cross 0 B. Gregson & S. Arrowsmith I D. F. Golding " I

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24 In recent studies in the U.S.A. by independent research organ- izations, BenSun (A-34) was rated first (out of 43 studied) for quality and density. Out of 18 grasses tested for wear tolerance Spring Tournament it was the only one to receive an excellent rating Heswall Golf Club BenSun [A-34] grows vigorously in up to 65% shade and is The sun really shone on 14 May for our Annual high in disease resistance. It thrives in varying soil and climatic conditions and withstands short mowing down to V2 inch. Spring Tournament at Heswall. Forty green- One pound of BenSun [A-34J sows 2,000 square feet (over 1,000 keepers competed for the prizes and after the "if seeds per square foot) producing a dense green sward of turf onlys" had settled, Peter Shaw was the winner, It is the only smooth stalked meadow grass that will do the well done, Peter! Don't forget to let Mick have a job best for all sport activities. look at what a cup looks like! Anyway back to BenSun [A-34] is available from: the day itself. Bill Lawson and his staff had done HURST GUNSUN COOPER TABER, LTD. a great job on the course and everybody Witham, Essex CM8 2DX • Phone: Witham 516600 (STD Code 0376) connected with Heswall Golf Club had helped to BenSun |A 34) is a product of Warren s Turf Nursery. Inc research. Palos Hills. Illinois 60465. U S A make it a great day. The prize table was a picture as usual and my thanks to the donors will come later. My thanks to David Royle, Bryan Garnett and Roy Rigby for helping with the score cards, their help allowed me to play 18 holes with my guests which was great, as it helped me gather my thoughts after a miserable "Wembley Weekend". I think the less said about that the better. io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance Morris and his staff helped to show this fine Second Net: M. Hughes 109$ (Wedgwood course off to its best advantage. Pottery, Sweep) Both the service and meals from the clubhouse Third Net: D. Haynes 109$ (Jumper) staff were excellent, we would like to thank the 4th Net: E. Evans 110 (Bottle Whisky) steward and stewardess Mr and Mrs C. Charlton 5th „ 1. Beetlestone 111 (Wedgwood Pottery) in particular forall their help. Our thanks also go 6th „ R. Pullen 112 (Wedgwood Pottery) to the Captain of Whittington Barracks Golf 7th „ R. Pugh 113 (Cigarette Lighter) Club Mr Jack Froggatt and all the members for 8th „ D. Salisbury 113$ (Whisky) giving us the courtesy of their course and club- 9th „ A. Kite 113$ (Wedgwood Pottery) house and also for the most generous donation 10th „ J. Guest 115 (Wine) which was given to us, a kind gesture which was 11th „ A. Lewis 117 (Wedgwood Pottery) very much appreciated. A final word of thanks 12th „ T. Morris 118 (Secateurs) to the trade representatives for their help with 13th „ A. Cutler 118 (3 Golf Balls) the score cards and various other pa per-work 14th „ S. Woods 118 (Golf Balls) and the raffle. 15th „ E. Thomas 119 (Golf Balls) 16th „ A. Boraston 119$ (Golf Balls) Many thanks to the following prize donors: — Ransomes Machinery Ltd, Cannock Ferti- Scores and Prize Winners lisers, Fisons, Suttons Seeds Ltd, Lloyds Machinery Ltd, E. T. Breakwell Ltd, Pattissons The Spring Tournament was held on 9 May at Played over 27 Holes Medal Play Ltd, Mommersteeg Seed Ltd, Sutton Motor Whittington Barracks Golf Club and once again First Gross: V. Smith 119 (Sutton Challenge Mower Services, Sisis Ltd, Ashfield Motor the weather was generous to us and it was a Cup, Wedgwood) Mowers Ltd, Whittington Barracks Golf Club. beautiful sunny day. This together with the hard First Net: P. Grice 101$ (RansomesCup, Watch, Our sincere thanks and apologies to any prize work put in by the Head Greenkeeper Trevor Sweep) donor we may have omitted to mention.

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IJ July 1979 Fisons Limited, Horticulture Division, Paper GRASS CUTTING EQUIPMENT Mill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 Sisis Equipment (Macclesfield) Ltd, Shores- GOLF 4BZ. Tel: Ipswich (0473) 830492. clough Works, Hulley Road, Macclesfield. Contact: Recreational and Industrial Depart- Cheshire SK10 2LZ. Tel: Macclesfield 26363 ment. Contact: Mr G. R. Lack ford. Sisis Centre in Scotland: 52/58 Causewayside, COURSE FLAGS Edinburgh EH9 2PY. Tel: 031-667 0689. Bridges Pennants, 68 Southchurch Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2RR. Tel: 0702 EQUIPMENT 612344. GRASS MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT Flags, PVC Flag Poles, Signs & Tee Equipment. Maxwell M. Hart (London) Ltd, Winnersh, Autoturfcare Ltd Wokingham RG11 5HF. Tel: Wokingham Sales: 2 Ladymead, Guildford GU1 1DL. AND SERVICES (0734) 785655. Tel: 0483 38444. Telex: 859386. Flag Poles, Hole Cups. Service & Parts: Faverdale Works, Faverdale Industrial Estate, Darlington, Co Durham. Tel: 0325 55101. Telex: 587182. Sole UK distributors for Toro and Graveley. ARTIFICIAL GRASS FUNGICIDES Chipman Ltd Turf Machinery (London) Ltd, 65-67 Hagden The Greensward Company, The Old Hall, Horsham 60341. Mr J. L. Collins. Lane, Watford, Herts. Tel: Watford (0923) Langham, Oakham, Rutland, Leicestershire Derby 364271, Mr B. Roden. 26339 and 20480. LE15 7JE. Tel: Oakham (0572) 2923 & 56031. Harrogate 68658, Mr S. E. O'Donnell. Sole London distributors for Toro and Telex: 34362 Greeco G. Graveley. BUNKER RAKES GOLF COURSE ACCESSORIES "AJAX" brand bunker rakes, also traditional GRASS SEED Autoturfcare Ltd. Sales: 2 Ladymead, Guild- wooden grass and leaf rakes. From your local ford GU1 1DL. Tel: 0483 38444. British Seed Houses Ltd, Bewsey Industrial supplier, or T. Parker, or contact Whelnetham Ransomes Grass Machinery (Scotland) Ltd, Estate, Pitt Street, Warrington WA5 5LE Woodwork Ltd, Bury St Edmunds (028482) St Ninian's Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh Tel: Warrington (0925) 54411. 630. EH12 8AN. Tel: 031-334 2261. Order and Enquiries Contact: Mr R. Saunders. COMPLETE GOLF COURSE SUPPLY British Seed Houses Ltd, 37 Five Mile Drive, T. Parker & Sons (Turf Management) Ltd, Oxford, Oxon. Tel: Oxford (0865) 50702. Worcester Park, Surrey. Tel: 01-337 7791. GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS Advisory Service and Enquiries Contact: Contact: R. F. Cook. Mr J. H. Franks. Members British Association of Golf Course COMPOST TOP DRESSINGS Architects. Cannock Fertilizers Ltd. Cannock, Staffs. WS11 3LW. Tel: Cannock 2727. Maxwell M. Hart (London) Ltd, Winnersh, Hamilton Stutt & Co. 12 Bingham Avenue. Wokingham, Berks. RG11 5HF. Tel: Woking- Poole, Dorset BH14 8NE. Gerson Grass Seed, Grove Lane, Smethwick, ham (0734) 785655. Donald Harradine. C.H. 6987, Caslano, Warley, West Midlands B66 2SE. Tel: 021-558 Switzerland. 3551. COMPOST/PEAT PRODUCTS Hawtree & Son. Addington Court Golf Club, Contact: Frank Gerson. Fisons Limited, Horticulture Division, Paper Fisons Limited, Horticulture Division, Paper Featherbed Lane, Addington, Croydon, Surrey Mill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 Mill Lane. Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 CR0 9AA 4BZ. Tel: Ipswich (0473) 830492. 4BZ. Tel: Ipswich (0473) 830492 Cotton (C.K.) Pennink Lawrie & Partners Contact: Recreational and Industrial Depart- Contact: Recreational and Industrial Depart- Limited, Marlow Place, Station Road, Marlow, ment. ment. Buckinghamshire SL7 1NB. Tel: 72555. Fraser Middleton. 84 Dunchurch Road, Hurst Gunson Cooper Taber Ltd, Avenue Humber Manures Ltd, PO Box 27, Stone Oldhall, Paisley. Renfrewshire, Scotland. Road, Witham, Essex CM8 2DX. Tel: Witham ferry, Hull HU8 8DQ. Tel: 0482 20458. T. J. A. McAuley, BSc, FICE. Ardmara, 97 Contact: Gerald Moxon. 0376-516600, Avonmouth 02752-3106, Glas- Clifton Road, Bangor. County Down, N. gow 041427-4917, Lincoln 0522-63852, M.R. Peat Limited, 75 Main Street, Brampton, Ireland. Warrington 0925-37321, Wetherby 0937- Cumbria Tel : Brampton 2392 * 842976, London 01-205 8681. Suppliers of turf, seed and potting composts and high quality sphagnum peat at competitive Maxwell M. Hart (London) Ltd, Winnersh, orices. Peter Alliss, Dave Thomas Ltd, "Downings", Wokingham RG11 5HF. Tel: Wokingham Silvaperl Products Ltd, P.O. Box 8, Dept. 18A, Ashley Road. Ashley, Cheshire. (0734) 785655. Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 8JW. Tel: Coles & Dyer, Watermead House, Church Miln Marsters Group Ltd Street, Epsom, Surrey. Tel: Epsom (03727) D423 870370. Chester. Tel: Chester 22345. °erlite, Turf Dressings, and Composts. 40994, Cheltenham (0242) 23789. King's Lynn. Tel: King's Lynn 3911

DRAINAGE TUBE AND PIPES GRASS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Mommersteeg International, Station Road, Finedon, Wellingborough, NorthantsNN95NT. Lamflex PVC Flexible — 52mm, 60mm, 80mm, Allen Power Equipment Ltd, The Broadway, Tel: Wellingborough (0933) 680674. Telex: 110mm in 100-200mm lengths Manfd by Didcot, Oxon OX11 8ES. 311234. Manufacturers of Allen May field, Allen Critchley Bros Ltd, Brimscombe, Stroud, Glos. Rigby Taylor Ltd, Victoria Works, Gars Je Brimscombe 2451. Challenger, UK distributors National Mowers, Weed Eaters, Powered Top Dressers and Turf Street, Bolton BL1 4AE. Tel: Bolton 309888. FERTILIZERS Cutters. Suttons Seeds Ltd, Hele Road. Torquay. Joseph Bentley Ltd. Barrow-on-Humber, Tel: Torquay 62011. South Humberside. Tel: Barrow-on-Humber Contact: R. W. Pal in. GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION (0469) 30501 GRASS SEED - WHOLESALE Cannock Fertilizers Ltd. Cannock, Staffs. Comtec (UK) Ltd, Leyswood House, Groom- Goldsmith Brothers Ltd, Bury St Edmunds. WS11 3LW. Tel: Cannock 2727. bridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Tel: Groom- Tel: 3401. Humber Manures Ltd, PO Box 27, Stone- bridge (089276)581 or 722. Sole UK agents for Barenbrug Grasses. ferry, Hull HU8 8DQ. Tel: 0482 20458. Golf Construction Ltd, Golf House, Wood Contact: Gerald Moxon. W. W. Johnson & Son Ltd, Stalls Lane, Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Maxwell M. Hart (London) Ltd, Winnersh, Boston, Lines. Tel: 0205 65051. CV37 6JE. Tel: Stratford-upon-Avon (0789) Wokingham RG11 5HF Tel: Wokingham Contact: G. S. Taylor. 69783 or 69292. (0734) 785655 J. Picard & Co. (Seed Merchants) Ltd, 34/35 S.A.I. Horticulture Ltd, Hortus House, 3 Golf Landscapes Ltd, Ashwells Bentley, Corn Exchange Chambers, Seething Lane, John's Place. Edinburgh EH6 7EN Tel Brentwood, Essex. Tel: Coxtie Green 73720. London EC3N 4BL. Tel: 01-480 5411. Also 031 554 5451 Land Unit Construction, Camden House, at Uckfield, Ellesmere Port, Avonmouth and Contact: Sales or Technical Department. Kenilworth, Warks Tel: (0926) 59241; also at Hull. Milton Keynes 510414 Contact Bob Blyth. FERTILIZERS & TOP DRESSINGS Chipman Ltd Leisure Golf Developments Ltd, Stockton IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT Horsham 60341, Mr J. L. Collins. House, Stockton, Rugby, Warks CV23 8LB. Cameron Irrigation Company Limited, Har- Derby 364271, Mr B. Roden. Tel: Southam 4626. wood Industrial Estate, Littlehampton West Harrogate 68658, Mr S. E. O'Donnell. Stewart Landscapes Ltd, Carmunnock Nurser- Sussex BN17 7BA Tel 09064 3985 Telex: Rigby Taylor Ltd, Victoria Works, Garside ies, Pedmyre Lane, Carmunnock, Glasgow 877483 Street, Bolton BL1 4AE. Tel: Bolton 389888. G76 9EL. Tel: 041-644 3523 (3 lines). Contact: Mr Robin Hunter

io Golf Greenkeeping and Course Maintenance Toro Irrigation Ltd, Unit 7, Millstream Trading MOWERS - ROTARY Pressure Jet Markers Ltd, 152 The Arches, Estate, Christchurch Road, Ringwood, Hants. Victa (UK) Ltd, Rutherford, Daneshill West, Stamford Brook, London W6. Tel: 01-748 BH24 3SD. Tel: Ringwood 6261/2. Basingstoke, Hants RG 0GY. Tel: Basingstoke 9255. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS (0256) 50301. TOP DRESSINGS - BULK Comtec (UK) Ltd, Leyswood House, Groom- MOWERS (SALES - SERVICE - SPARES) Banks Horticultural Products Ltd, 36 High bridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Tel: Groom- Parker & Ballinger Ltd, 71 Hill Village Road, Str;et, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7NL. bridge (089276) 581 or 722. Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Tel: Market Harborough 64346. Leisure Golf Developments Ltd, Stockton B75 58H. Tel: 021-308 6888 House, Stockton, Rugby, Warks CV23 8LB. Tel. Southam 4626. ORGANIC & COMPOUND FERTILIZERS TOP SOIL Wrights of Trumpington Limited, 14, The "Maskells" (Bark. Peats & Fertilizers) Ltd, Havering Landscape Supply Co. Ltd, Havering Green, Rampton, Cambridge CB4 4QB Tel Maskell Estate, Stephenson Street, London House, Thornwood, Epping, Essex. Tel: Cottenham (0954) 50114. E16 Tel: 01-476 6321, Telex: GEEBEESEA Epping (0378) 76171. 896823 Contact: Philip Turner. MANURES Contact: Golf Course Section (Parks and Sports Humber Manures Ltd, PO Box 27, Stone- Grounds). TRAILERS ferry, Hull HU8 8DQ. Tel: 0482 20458. Buckingham Bawden Trailers, Courtburn Ltd, Contact: Gerald Moxon. PEAT Windsor Road, Bedford MK42 9SSU. Tel: MOWERS Bord na Mona - Irish Peat Development Bedford 42566. Telex: 825280. Authority, 36 King Street, Bristol BS1 4DP All Types of Trailers for Golf Courses. Autoturfcare Ltd. Sales: 2 Ladymead, Guild- Sphagnum Moss - All Grades. Courtburn Ltd, Windsor Road, Bedford ford GU1 1DL. Tel: 0483 38444 Contact: Douglas Bourne. MK42 9SU. Tel: Bedford 42566. Telex: Sole UK distributors for Standard Golf 825280. Equipment. Fison Limited, Horticulture Division, Paper Mill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 TREES & SHRUBS 4BZ. Tel: Ipswich (0473) 830492. Autoturfcare Ltd. Contact: Recreational and Industrial Depart- T. Hilling & Co. Limited, Chobham, Woking, Sales 2 Ladymead, Guildford GU1 1DL. Tel ment. Surrey. Tel: (099 05) 7101. 0483 38444 Telex 859386 Contact: Robin Daborn, Tree Sales Manager. Service & Parts: Faverdale Works, Faverdale PEAT - BULK Industrial Estate, Darlington, Co Durham. Tel Notcutts Nurseries Ltd, Woodbridge, Suffolk Banks Horticultural Products Ltd, 36 High 0325 55101. Telex 587182 IP124AF. Sole UK distributors for Toro. Gravely and Street, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7NL. Contact: John Dyter. NDH (Tel: 03943-3344). Deodoes. Tel: Market Harborough 64346. TREE TIES AND TREE GUARDS Turf Machinery (London) Ltd. SAND J. Toms Ltd, 2/4 High Street, Chatham, Kent Sales: 2 Ladymead, Guildford GU1 1 DL. Tel: ME4 4ER. Tel: Medway 49450 Maxwell M. Hart (London) Ltd, Winnersh, 0483 38232. Wokingham RG11 5HF. Tel: Wokingham Service & Parts: 65/67 Hagden Lane, Watford, (0734) 785655. TRENCHING MACHINES Herts WD 1 8NB Tel: Watford (0923) 26339 and A. F. Trenchers Ltd, Gosbecks Road, Col- 20480 Martin Bros. Ltd, 1A Clifton Street, Alderley chester, Essex C02 9JS. Tel: Colchester Sole London dealers for Toro and Gravefy. Edge, Cheshire SK9 7NN. Tel: Alderley 44411 (STD0206). Edge 584571/2. Self-Drive Hire A vail able. GRASS MACHINERY EQUIPMENT Contact: Nick Gray, Sales Director. TURF RANSOMES DISTRIBUTORS Bunker, White Silica and Horticultural Sands. Ransomes Sims & Jefferies Ltd, Nacton Mommersteeg -Bravura Turf, Station Road, Works, Ipswich, Suffolk. Tel: Ipswich 72222. SEMI-MATURE TREES Finedon, Wellingborough, Northants NN9 5NT. Tel: Wellingborough (0933) 680674 Bartram Mowers Ltd, Norwich Airport, Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd, Wood Lane, Telex: 311234. Fifer's Lane, Norwich NR6 6ED. Tel: Norwich off Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, Warwick- 44911. shire B92 0JL. Tel: Hampton-in-Arden 2033/ Rolawn (Turf Growers) Ltd, Elvington, York Contact: Mr Alan Brooks (Home No: Great 2034. Y04 5AA. Tel: (0904) 85406. Yarmouth 64364). Ready grown sports and amenity turf. E. T. Breakwell Ltd, 814 Stratford Road. SEMI-MATURE TREE PLANTING TURF DRAINAGE/SAND INJECTION Shirley, Solihull B90 4BJ. Tel: 021-744 4477. Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd, Wood Lane, Burrows (Grass Machinery) Ltd, Wigan Road, off Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, Warwick- Chipman Ltd Leyland, Nr Preston, Lanes. PR5 2VE. Tel: shire B92 0JL. Tel: Hampton-in-Arden 2033/ Horsham 60341, Mr J. L. Collins. Leyland (07744) 21778 2034. Derby 354271, Mr B. Roden. Burrows (Grass Machinery) Ltd, Stafford Harrogate 68658, Mr S. E. O'Donnell. SEMI-MATURE TREE PLANTING Street, Newport, Salop. Tel: Newport 810900 EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE TURF DRESSINGS & FERTILIZERS John Chaplin (Machinery) Ltd, Ftoseville "Maskells" (Bark, Peats & Fertilizers) Ltd. Road, Leeds LS8 5DT. Tel: 459535. Eastcote Nurseries (Solihull) Ltd, Wood Lane, off Barston Lane, Barston, Solihull, Warwick- Maskell Estate, Stephenson Street, London Also at 8/10 Lawrence Street, York. Tel: E16 Tel: 01-476 6321, Telex: GEEBEESEA 52176/32587. shire B92 0JL. Tel: Hampton-in-Arden 2033/ 2034. 896823 Henton & Chattell Ltd, London Road, Not- Contact: Golf Course Section (Parks and Sports tingham NG2 3HW. Tel: 0602 862161 SOIL CONDITIONERS Grounds). McKenzies, 6 Camden Quay, Cork, Eire. Tel: Suttons Seeds Ltd, Hele Road, Torquay. 021/502301 Alginure Products Ltd, Leyswood House, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Tel: Tel: Torquay 62011. Contact: Manager of the Grass Machinery Groombridge (089276) 581 or 722. Contact: R. W. Pal in. Department, M. J. O'Shaughnessy. Contact: Bill Visser. W. Mountain & Son Ltd, Bank Avenue, TURF MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT Morley, Nr Leeds. Tel: (0532) 531201-6. SOIL SIFTERS Sisis Equipment (Macclesfield) Ltd, Shores- Telex: 557067. Contact: A. C. Mountain. W. Mountain & Son Ltd, Bank Avenue, clough Works, Hulley Road, Macclesfield, Paice & Sons Ltd, London Road, Felbridge, Morley, Nr Leeds Tel: (0532) 531201-6. Cheshire SK10 2LZ. Tel: Macclesfield 26363 East Grinstead, Sussex. Tel: East Grinstead Telex: 557067 Contact: Mr G. R. Lack ford (0342) 24466. Contact: A. C. Mountain. Sisis Centre in Scotland: 52/58 Causeway side. Also at Far/eigh Hill, Tovil, Maidstone. Kent. Edinburgh EH9 1PY. Tel: 031 667 0689. Tel: Maidstone (0622) 65279. SOIL STERILIZERS AND SOIL SHREDDERS T. Parker & Sons (Turf Management) Ltd, WEEDKILLERS W. Mountain & Son Ltd, Bank Avenue. Worcester Park, Surrey KT4 7NF. Tel: Joseph Bentley Ltd, Barrow-on-Humber, South 01-337 7791. Morley, Nr Leeds Tel: (0532) 531201-6. Humberside Tel: Barrow-on-Humber (0469) Telex 557067 Rogers Engineers Ltd, Great Barford, Bedford 30501 Contact: A. C. Mountain. MK44 3LP. Tel: Bedford 870201. Telex: Chipman Ltd Terra Force, Replant Works, Pratling Street, P26527. Contact: Mr D. Reeder, Ext. 46. Horsham 60341, Mr J. L. Collins. Aylesford, Kent ME20 7DS. Tel: (0622) Also at Telford Way, Kettering. Tel: Kettering Derby 364271, Mr B. Roden. 78642. Telex : 965222. 82611. Harrogate 68658, Mr S. E. O'Donnell. Contact: John Brough. D. Rowe & Co. Ltd, The Hornet, Chichester, Fisons Limited, Horticulture Division, Paper West Sussex P019 4JW. Tel: Chichester SPRAYING EQUIPMENT Mill Lane, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 (0243) 788100. Evers & Wall Ltd, Lambourn Woodlands, 4BZ. Tel. Ipswich (0473) 830492. W. Wilcock & Sons (Preston) Ltd, Walker Newbury, Berkshire RG16 7RX. Tel: Lam- Contact: Recreational and Industrial Depart- Street, Preston PR1 2PR. Tel: Preston 53068. bourn 71444. Telex: 848658G. ment.

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