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Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
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Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
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Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
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Build it and they will come... a report on the Isle of Man's first seminar for the industry
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Straight Talking
5 Sep 2010 -
Golf -
Stella Rixon
- Issue 32 - Aug / Sept 2010 - 15 comments
With ever-rising costs, many golf clubs are looking at ways to reduce their maintenance budgets. Topdressing is a fundamental part of producing quality putting surfaces. The STRI’s Stella Rixon looks at the case for using straight sand when topdressing
Drought Seminar from STRI
7 Aug 2006 -
General News -
Stella Rixon
For clubs coping with drought restriction Stella Rixon with STRI’s southern advisory team have organised a seminar at Chipstead Golf Club in Surrey, on Wednesday September 13th.
What is a Drought Order?
13 Jun 2006 -
Industry -
Stella Rixon
This legislation enables Water Companies to ban use of MAINS water for commercial use such as sports grounds, golf courses, etc. It should be noted that other water sources such as boreholes, lakes, streams, etc are NOT affected by this ban - these water sources are owned by the Environment Agency, not the water companies. Therefore, provided the abstraction license allows it, and the Environment Agency do not bring in any restrictions, then these water sources are unaffected.
The Appliance of Science
29 May 2006 -
General Sports -
Stella Rixon
- Issue 6 - Apr / May 2006
It has been a tough few years for sports turf businesses. Commercial pressures on golf, football and sports clubs have risen due to competition, rising material costs and lost revenue through inclement weather. More and more, turf managers are being forced to look at their job from a commercial angle as opposed to an agronomic one and a clubs financial decisions frequently over-ride those of turf maintenance. After all, its only grass, isn’t it?! Furthermore, a quality playing surface is still expected all year round, to stay ahead of the competition!
How Low Can You Go?
26 May 2006 -
Golf -
Stella Rixon
With an ever increasing demand for Augusta-quick greens all year round, the STRI has been carrying out a countrywide survey to record present day cutting heights on golf courses around the British Isles. Height of cut information on greens, tees, collars, fairways and rough was collected by STRI agronomists visiting over 850 courses, distributed throughout Scotland, Ireland, North and Southern England.
Impending Drought Orders
27 Apr 2006 -
General News -
Stella Rixon
- 4 comments
To date 3 Water Companies - Southern Water, Mid Kent Water and Sutton and East Surrey Water have applied to the Secretary of State for Drought Orders, that if
granted would allow them ban non-essential use. These bans would mean these water companies could stop a wide variety of water uses, including watering sports
grounds and golf courses. However, each water company, in conjunction with DEFRA, will decide on what bans to put in place in their particular area.
