http://www.pitchcare.com/ The most recent 20 Golf Message Board Messages of Pitchcare - Serving the Turfcare Industry Copyright 2012 Maxwell Amenity Ltd dave@pitchcare.com (Dave Saltman) al@pitchcare.com (Alastair Battrick) en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:45:53 +0000 Pitchcare's Custom Grown in House CMS 60 http://media.pitchcare.com/static/images/general/newlogo.png http://www.pitchcare.com/ 22 23 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Saturday Sunday Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:25:05 +0000 15 replies - Last reply at 10th Feb 12 09:25:05 - Now the real winter is here down our way, do you change pin positions when the greens are frozen? Some of our holes are closing in a little, they could actually be illegal for a medal competition, and there's one on today and tomorrow. Echo http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58881 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58881 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:38:25 +0000 26 replies - Last reply at 9th Feb 12 19:38:25 - I am interested to see the general situation with playability of courses through this recent wet period. From our point of view, we are based on clay soil and although drainage improvements are ongoing, we are currently experiencing some very muddy conditions. We have remained open throughout this period but am interested to hear how other course managers are dealing with the current conditions. Some of the measures we carry out include the application of Carbendazim (pre wet weather) , roping off wet a Matthew James http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57311 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57311 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:35 +0000 42 replies - Last reply at 8th Feb 12 19:30:35 - Hello All. As you can see from the pics at: http://bit.ly/Aug1Cv we have a nasty problem with crows and magpies. I have looked for any tiny creatures they might be after in the greens but so far no luck. I read up on old posts and will try the Peregrine or Owl on the Clubhouse ;-) Two questions: - If you had the same problem, what was the most effective method of keeping the birds away? - What is the best approach for repairs? At the moment I fill the holes with sand from bunkers to ge Hoyte Swager http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58081 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58081 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:31:08 +0000 3 replies - Last reply at 7th Feb 12 20:31:08 - Golf Cars do offer significant revenue for clubs and do widen the potential for more people to play however I was wondering what are the biggest problems greenkeepers have dealing with this additional headache at times and what methods are employed to minimise these headaches? Ian Nichols http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59121 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/59121 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:48:24 +0000 8 replies - Last reply at 1st Feb 12 07:48:24 - I am looking to order some new ferrels and hole cups. We suffer from flags being blown out of the cups. We have never tried the locking ferrel/cup system and I think this could help us. There are a number of suppliers out there with these products available such as Tacit, BMS & CMW. Has anyone had any experience with these products? Matthew James http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58611 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/58611 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:52:46 +0000 13 replies - Last reply at 18th Jan 12 06:52:46 - Hi guys hope everyone has had a good start to the new year. I have a job interview for a deputy head greenkeepers position next week. I have never had an interview at this level before and was wondering if you guys could help with any of the questions that might be asked? Any help would be greatfull. Thanks Scott. scottyd88 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57661 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57661 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:49:43 +0000 4 replies - Last reply at 17th Jan 12 07:49:43 - Happy new year all!!! Just want some advice on French drains. Currently installing new drains in the golf course. We only have some 4" perforated pipe to go with. My question is....what is bet wy to back fill the drain?? Gravel the drain to surface level and turf? Or backfill with gravel and then a layer of Terram then turf? Or gravel and then sand and turf? I am not sure about the Terram as I think it just silts up and does not let the water in. With just backfilling with gravel and sand (only have un eagle may http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57581 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57581 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:20:26 +0000 3 replies - Last reply at 16th Jan 12 17:20:26 - Hi Guys, I know it's a bit early to be thinking of summer, but was hoping if anyone knew of any golf courses in the Dublin area who may take on qualified greenkeeping staff for the upcoming summer? I have had an offer to go up to Ireland and spend a season playing cricket in Dublin and would also like to take the opportunity to work at another course to gain even more experience working in the industry and of course to fund my stay. If anyone knows of any possible jobs going, people I may be able t kiwiturfie http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57751 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/57751 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:15:41 +0000 50 replies - Last reply at 13th Jan 12 20:15:41 - Hi all, Been quiet for a while but more things going on. I was asked by 'the webmaster' of the club website if I would be interested in doing a greenkeepers blogg, so I have been for a while now, great, no problem. Some of you who have chatted or followed some of my earlier messages will know about some problems I am encountering at my club. Well all of a sudden I have been told that the Captain & Secretary will be vetting my bloggs. I told the webmaster that if this is the case they wont Echo http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54531 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54531 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:51:57 +0000 6 replies - Last reply at 10th Jan 12 12:51:57 - hey everyone,im here trying to find out whick make/model of dew poles ye all have!im working in america at the moment and i cant seem to get a decent dew pole anywhere!the ones iv come across here break easily!the ones i like are the silver aluminium poles and the whip was actually white,they lasted forever but i cant remember where we used to buy them from in the uk!any help will be greatly appreciated,thanks shams http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/55201 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/55201 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:25:25 +0000 9 replies - Last reply at 17th Dec 11 18:25:25 - I have been reading up on the new product called revolution wetting agent , i am thinking of using it but would like some feed back anybody that has used it, Many thanks Rick http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/55031 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/55031 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:44:08 +0000 2 replies - Last reply at 12th Dec 11 12:44:08 - After seeing out my first season at my new club and with budget proposals coming up, I have decided I want to start a fairway dressing programme from next year. At the moment, I have some drainage problems that I am working on and have a thatch layer that I would like to reduce. I plan to improve the surface quality not only by dressing, but also with verti-cutting and using compost tea. What I'm interested in is what techniques people are using for dressing. Do you dress straight onto the surface o jonny eccles http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54861 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54861 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:18:32 +0000 5 replies - Last reply at 2nd Dec 11 21:18:32 - I am amazed at the lack of people looking for work at the moment . Ceratainly in the Bath area it is noticeable by the lack of letters or emails coming in searching for work in the golf industry. Anyone else finding this? robert horler http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54321 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54321 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:40:02 +0000 5 replies - Last reply at 1st Dec 11 20:40:02 - I bought a used tractor mounted Groundsman 8120 aerator 2 years ago. I haven't had any problem since then. Now I want to buy a second aerator. I have found a used Coremaster 12 which seems to be in good condition. Is it as reliable as my Groundsman? Is it slower? Has Coremaster 12 any particular problem or weak part? Thank you. Miquel Bou (Barcelona; sorry, my English is not perfect) Miquel Bou http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53891 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53891 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:16:48 +0000 29 replies - Last reply at 29th Nov 11 16:16:48 - Secretary came to tea hut (my office) today and said the committee have decided they want these job sheets filled in, all to do with cost cutting. Rediculous! Waste of money more like it and time too. There are only 2 of us, the course is in great nick, all a fuss about nothing. Does anyone else have to fill these out? Echo http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54121 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/54121 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:52:54 +0000 22 replies - Last reply at 28th Nov 11 15:52:54 - I have all credentials for pedestrian spraying but we may be buying a progator which just so happens to have a boom sprayer come with it. The question is, am I allowed to do this? I know I havn't passed the boom spray test but I wonder if I am covered under the granddad law as I was born before 1964. If anyone can help on this I would be grateful, thanks. Echo http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53991 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53991 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:25:26 +0000 14 replies - Last reply at 25th Nov 11 12:25:26 - I have push-up clay based greens 120 years old surrounded by water so lots of heavy dews, frost, mist etc. It has always been the clubs policy to play on temps when there is a frost but this upsets the members. Any views on this would be welcome. Echo http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53811 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53811 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:27:05 +0000 6 replies - Last reply at 25th Nov 11 07:27:05 - Not wanting to hijack the Nematodes thread. Im involved with cricket but play a lot of golf mostly on different courses, some very good some average in condition. How many different types of greens are there, have seen USGA mentioned and Push Up greens, what is the difference in the constuction of the different types. Just interested, and why cant you guys make em bigger please. paul kelsey http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53841 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53841 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:18:37 +0000 52 replies - Last reply at 21st Nov 11 18:18:37 - How many of us experience this on a regular basis? Do golfers have expectations that exceed the fees they pay for golf and a desire to have conditions all year round that can only be produced during the warmer months? Paul Daily http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52191 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/52191 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:04:44 +0000 10 replies - Last reply at 19th Nov 11 13:04:44 - I am currently assembling a maintenance plan for the golf course for 2012. Taking into consideration that organic matter removal in the upper profile is our priority, we will likely to be carrying out a hollow core in March & a deep scarifying operation in Aug/Sep. What are peoples thoughts on whether we can carry out a number of hollow coring operations through the playing season with an 8mm tine for example. This would obviously be followed up by a top dress and a roll but what level of disruption wou Matthew James http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53571 http://www.pitchcare.com/message/message/53571