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Deere’s Open support for Royal Birkdale
Golf -
By Steve Mitchell (30 Jul 08 14:00)
As Royal Birkdale’s course manager Chris Whittle and his team dealt with the aftermath of this year’s Open Championship – he reckons the course should be completely clear by the end of August – Chris took time to reflect on the tournament support they received from John Deere and local dealer Turner Groundscare of Tarvin, near Chester. - Read Article
Move fast to stay ahead of Dollar Spot infection
General Sports -
By Simon Barnaby (28 Jul 08 12:20)
Dollar Spot infection can multiply from then first signs of infection to over 80% of turf affected in just 48 hours of humid weather. Turf managers need to react quickly at the first signs of attack, with Banner MAXX shown to provide unrivalled control. - Read Article
A Kay at the Races
Racing -
By Laurence Gale MSc (28 Jul 08 12:00)
The May Festival is the first meeting of the calendar at York Racecourse. With £835,000 in prize money on offer, top trainers, horses and riders are guaranteed. The warm weather in the lead -up to the three day event encouraged 42,000 racegoers to attend. - Read Article
Headland's Trees Offset Carbon Footprint
Golf -
By Carol Dutton (26 Jul 08 10:00)
More than 600 trees have been planted on golf courses all over the UK as a result of Headland Amenity’s initiative designed to offset the company’s carbon footprint. - Read Article
The winter pitch crisis
General Sports -
By Gordon Jaaback (25 Jul 08 8:00) - 2 comments
Consultant agronomist, Gordon Jaaback, asks what value are modern well-equipped schools if outdoor sports facilities are neglected? Only on the sportsfield can children experience a microcosm of life - learning to succeed, to fail, to win, to lose and, above all, to respect one another.
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Robert Jones Diaries
Golf -
By Rob Jones (23 Jul 08 9:00)
Rob Jones is part of the Ohio State University’s programme for young greenkeepers. In part VI of his diary he talks about preparing his course for two competitions.... - Read Article
Police called to kick off cheeky fans
Football -
By Press Release (21 Jul 08 14:00)
It was billed as a landmark and cost a cool £1 million, but cheeky football fans are using Walsall FC’s new training ground as their own personal park.
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Crossing the divide
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By Megan Hood (20 Jul 08 9:00) - 4 comments
Two years ago Megan Hood left her native New Zealand to join the STRI to work as a regional agronomist in the North of England. Now she is heading back to take up a senior position with the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute. - Read Article
20% of Scots golf clubs 'in financial difficulty'
Golf -
By Press Release (20 Jul 08 8:00)
AS GOLF'S multi-millionaires battle it out today for the £4 million-plus Open Championship prize money, Scottish golf business experts predict as many as 20% of Scotland's cash-strapped golf clubs are performing well below par, with some threatened with extinction.
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Ormskirk 10K race in honour of cricket club stalwart
Cricket -
By Press Release (17 Jul 08 13:00)
A 10K road race is being organised in honour of Ormskirk Cricket Club's former groundsman.
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Bigbury Golf Club Invest in New E-Z-GO RXV Golf Cars
Golf -
By Peter Driver (17 Jul 08 12:00)
Bigbury Golf Club, situated on the cliff tops near Kingsbridge on the south Devon coast, is one of the first clubs in the UK to purchase the new E-Z-GO RXV golf car, launched earlier this year at BTME in Harrogate. They were purchased from local dealer, PJ Flegg of Ottery St Mary, near Exeter. - Read Article
Edwin Budding Award
Golf -
By Press Release (16 Jul 08 9:00)
The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) is announcing it will now be accepting nominations for the Inaugural Edwin Budding Award.
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Nurturing the roots of football ... Sweet FA
Football -
By Corinne Hitching (16 Jul 08 8:30) - 1 comment
Investment needed in football pitches is measured in billions of pounds. The FA’s recent commitment to the cause looks sadly wanting, reports Corinne Hitching - Read Article
Groundsman saves cricket match
Cricket -
By Press Release (12 Jul 08 15:00) - 1 comment
An expert grounds man turned up to watch a cricket match in March on Saturday and ended up repairing the pitch.
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Herefordshire cricket tea ladiesand Groundsmen honoured
Cricket -
By Press Release (10 Jul 08 11:30)
Cricket clubs in Herefordshire are being urged to recognise the valuable contribution of their hard working volunteers.
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Cricket Wicket Repair
Cricket -
By Editor (09 Jul 08 14:00) - 2 comments
ECB Cricket Pitch Advisor, Gordon Gill, gives us his take on repairing bowler footmarks and damage to the crease, whilst Mark Jolliffe, Head Groundsman at Taunton School, provides a pictorial explanation of the three methods he uses to cope with the various situations he encounters during the season - Read Article
Eight out of the nine Open Championship courses now advocate relief grinding
Golf -
By Charmian Robinson (09 Jul 08 13:00) - 13 comments
Eight out of the nine Open Championship courses now advocate relief grinding and own a Hunter Grinder to keep their courses up to the required standard for hosting the Open. - Read Article
Town Council give pitches a sporting chance
General Sports -
By Press Release (08 Jul 08 12:00)
A local authority has transformed two worn-out sports parks into healthy and hard-working public pitches thanks to Barenbrug’s specialist grass seed mixtures.
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Golf 'ruining our green and pleasant land'
Golf -
By Patrick Sawyer (08 Jul 08 11:00)
The spread of golf courses threatens Britain's traditional landscapes, a report from the leading conservation authority will warn this week-details inside - Read Article
Weather station for BIGGA Golf Environment Competition winners
Golf -
By Press Release (08 Jul 08 10:45)
Phil Stain, Course Manager of Notts (Hollinwell) Golf Club, was delighted to receive a Scotts iTurf weather station recently as part of the prize for being overall winner of the 2007 BIGGA Golf Environment competition. It was presented by Dave Steward, Marketing Manager of awards sponsor Scotts. - Read Article
