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‘Snow and Ice Damage to Golf Greens’
17 Jan 2010 -
Golf -
Anne Wilson
‘Over the last three weeks much of the UK has been subject to extreme weather conditions. Extended periods of snow cover and low temperatures (in some places as low as -21 °C) are now causing real concern for turf managers.
New service to be launched by STRI
3 Dec 2009 -
Harrogate Week -
Anne Wilson
In 2009 STRI began to look at ways to measure greens in an ‘objective’ way, rather than subjective, and ran a pilot study across 86 golf clubs to work out the best way to do this.
STRI Golf Course Environment Awards Winners Announced
14 Sep 2009 -
General News -
Anne Wilson
STRI is delighted to announce the winners of the Golf Course Environment Awards 2009. These awards recognise the golf courses that have most effectively managed a
STRI scores highly in independent testing
31 Jul 2009 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
STRI continues to attain the highest standards for its Independent Testing Services.
Jay Dobson joins STRI
20 May 2009 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
- 1 comment
STRI has employed Jay Dobson to join their regional consultancy team in Scotland. Jay, previously with PSD Agronomy, will take over the role of Regional Turfgrass Agronomist, replacing Simon
Golf Course Environment Awards
16 Apr 2009 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
WIN - a once in a lifetime opportunity in recognition of your environmental best practice!
STRI expand services in the South East
31 Mar 2009 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
Building on success the STRI are adding to their South East consultancy team to cater for an increasing and diversifying demand for their services.
2009 Golf Course Environment Awards
18 Mar 2009 -
Golf -
Anne Wilson
In response to demand from golf facilities, the BIGGA Golf Environment Competition has been disbanded and will be relaunched as the Golf Course Environment Awards.
STRI Expands its Training Programme for 2009
17 Jan 2009 -
Consultancy -
Anne Wilson
Following a request from the PGA, STRI have created three new one day training programmes for Golf Pros, Managers and Directors of Golf Facilities, to assist with their professional development requirements.
Busy year for STRI in Scotland
10 Sep 2008 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
This year STRI, the leading sportsturf consultancy in Scotland, have been heavily involved in the grow in and establishment of three major new golfing venues throughout Scotland including The Castle Course at St Andrews, The Renaissance Club at Archerfield and Castle Stuart at Inverness.
Portlaoise GAA Breaks New Ground
10 Jul 2008 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
Ireland’s largest ever sportsturf construction project broke ground last week in County Laoise, as Portlaoise GAA began work on their new state of the art sports facility.
STRI Expansion Plans Beyond Europe
29 Feb 2008 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
Following on from recent negotiations, which resulted in STRI becoming an official business partner with the European Golf Course Owners Association (EGCOA), STRI has been pursuing expansion plans beyond Europe.
STRI Expands its European Market
12 Dec 2007 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
STRI recently took part as one of the sponsors for the 2007 European Golf Course Owners Association Golf Business Conference in Amsterdam. During this annual event the EGCOA retained STRI as an official business partner.
Advances in cricket management II
6 Nov 2007 -
Cricket -
Anne Wilson
Advances in cricket management seminar Bath Cricket Club Thursday 15th November 8.45 - 2.45
STRI at Scotsturf 2007
5 Nov 2007 -
Consultancy -
Anne Wilson
STRI Scotland offers you independent help and support for your golf course and sports surfaces, including design, construction and irrigation consultancy services to compliment the full range of turfgrass advisory activities.
STRI Scotland offers you independent help and support for your golf course and sports surfaces
1 Nov 2007 -
Consultancy -
Anne Wilson
STRI Scotland offers you independent help and support for your golf course and sports surfaces, including design, construction and irrigation consultancy services to compliment the full range of turfgrass advisory activities.
Andy Cole returns to STRI
1 May 2007 -
Consultancy -
Anne Wilson
- 1 comment
Andy Cole returns to STRI after 6 years absence. He will join the southern agronomy team and develop the Midlands region.
STRI Maintains High Standards for Independent Testing
10 Apr 2007 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
STRI retained their accreditation status to conduct independent testing of rootzone materials, as specified in the construction of USGA golf putting greens.
New Consultant joins STRI’s expanding Ecology & Environment Team
17 Mar 2007 -
Industry -
Anne Wilson
Kelly Watson, Ecological & Environmental Consultant, is the most recent addition to STRI’s expanding Ecology & Environment Team working from head office in Bingley.
One Day Cricket Seminar Series for 2007 From STRI
23 Dec 2006 -
Training -
Anne Wilson
- 2 comments
STRI is holding a series of one day cricket seminars throughout 2007. The topic ‘Advances in Cricket Performance Management’ looks at the future of cricket management and new innovations, including STRI’s recently launched A.S.H.E.S. a performance testing service for cricket. The programme will interest all those who manage cricket facilities at all levels.
