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First-Ever Barkoel Course helps more people play Golf
Golf -
By Lesley Walker (27 Feb 08 15:00)
Barkoel, a new crested hairgrass bred by Barenbrug, has allowed Yorkshire farmer Graham Chapman fulfill his dream of providing top class golfing facilities that everyone can afford. - Read Article
Extra protection for the water vole
Golf -
By Press Release (26 Feb 08 10:45)
The water vole will receive extra protection, Joan Ruddock, Minister for Biodiversity today announced. - Read Article
£65K damages for groundsman who survived pavilion explosion
Cricket -
By Press Release (25 Feb 08 20:00) - 1 comment
A GROUNDSMAN who cheated death by surviving a massive boiler explosion has received £65,000 in damages.
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Jersey Groundstaff Prepare for ICC World Cup
Cricket -
By Steve Landick (25 Feb 08 14:00)
With the Jersey teams entrance into the ICC arena, their progression up to 14th in the Cricket European table and with the Island hosting the World Cricket League Division 5 this coming May it was decided to give the groundstaff additional support in the way of some specialist training.
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Golf Course Manager wins prestigious award
Golf -
By Helen McDonnell (23 Feb 08 9:00) - 3 comments
Phillip Chiverton, whose vision and dedication has helped to earn an international reputation for championship golf at The Grove in Hertfordshire, has been honoured with top award-details inside - Read Article
Working Wonders in Selby
Golf -
By Holly Harvey (21 Feb 08 17:00)
Selby Golf Club in North Yorkshire has celebrated its centenary in 2007, and over the years it has gained a reputation for course quality, which is appreciated by its 750 members and visitors. - Read Article
Truxor Amphibious Machine clears ponds at Birch Grove GC
Golf -
By Press Release (20 Feb 08 16:45)
Birch Grove Golf Club have several water hazards that over the years had become overgrown with reeds. - Read Article
Rolawn Minster Pro™ Turf at BTME 2008
Golf -
By Lorraine Willis (20 Feb 08 16:00)
Rolawn returned to BTME to launch their new Minster Pro™ turf and the company claim it met with an enthusiastic response. - Read Article
Ransomes Jacobsen Party see new Greens Mower Prototype
Golf -
By Peter Driver (20 Feb 08 14:15)
Ransomes Jacobsen party see new greens mower prototype at golf industry show.
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How does BCL (not BLT) relate to you?
Golf -
By David Fearis (18 Feb 08 14:00)
DAVID FEARIS, Director of Membership for the GCSAA, talks about the issues facing golf in America. As you will see, there are similar issues to those we face in the UK - Read Article
St Mellion Course manager plays BIGGA role in USA
Golf -
By Andy Hiseman (18 Feb 08 12:00) - 1 comment
The course manager at Crown Golf’s prestigious St Mellion International Hotel, Golf & Country Club – currently undergoing a £2.5 million course improvement project – was part of a select group of British greenkeepers which attended the huge Golf Industry Show. - Read Article
Glasgow Golf Club switches to Scotts
Golf -
By Press Release (15 Feb 08 13:00)
Renfrew Golf Club, an 18-hole parkland course on the outskirts of Glasgow, has switched to a total Scotts nutrition and control programme after being impressed by several of the company’s products.
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Cost-Effective LPG-Powered E-Z-GO Golf Car Fleet for Alnmouth Golf Club
Golf -
By Peter Driver (14 Feb 08 11:00)
Overlooking the breathtaking splendour of both Alnmouth Bay and Foxton Bay, Alnmouth Golf Club boasts one of the finest golf courses in the north east of England.
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Pioneering Broadway
Golf -
By Cedric Gough (13 Feb 08 10:00)
Broadway Golf Club, near Evesham, has taken a pioneering approach to managing its steep banks and previously uncut areas, with the introduction of a Ransomes Spider II remote controlled mower. Kevin Marks visited the club recently to see how it was being applied. - Read Article
Trailer blazing ...
Cricket -
By Mel Pooley (12 Feb 08 12:00) - 10 comments
ECB Pitch Adviser for Cambridgeshire, MEL POOLEY, talks about the continuing success of the ECB and the Channel 4 Cricket Groundsman Trailer - Read Article
Fifa floats 2010 turf idea for SA
Football -
By Press Release (12 Feb 08 8:00) - 1 comment
Installing artificial pitches around Africa is one of Blatter's projects - Read Article
SISIS to the rescue
Football -
By Wayne Lumbard (10 Feb 08 9:05) - 3 comments
SISIS kicked off at Wolverhampton Wanderers to demonstrate their range of aeration equipment. Groundsman Wayne Lumbard is suitably impressed.
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Giving the JJB a sporting chance
Football -
By Laurence Gale MSc (10 Feb 08 8:00) - 5 comments
Ian Forshaw, Head Groundsman at Wigan Athletic Football Club talks to Laurence Gale MSc about the problems caused by dual sports - Read Article
The race that stops a Nation
Racing -
By Editor (09 Feb 08 15:00)
Standing at the entrance to Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia is a majestic bronze statue of one of the country’s greatest sporting icons. Indeed, there is a case for saying that he is the most famous sporting legend of all in a country that is awash with sports stars. For, as far as we know, he is the only one who has been stuffed and has become the main attraction at the city’s museum - and has been for the last seventy years. - Read Article
BIGGA Honours two Greenkeeping Greats
Golf -
By Scott MacCallum (08 Feb 08 11:00) - 1 comment
This year BIGGA is honouring two of its most outstanding members with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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