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The Ohio State University’s internship programme for aspiring greenkeepers is simply referred to as the TOP Program - The Ohio Program. One of its latest interns, Daniel Quinn, explains why he believes it really is TOPs
My-Results are set to launch an Australian first – a ‘disease condition alert’, for turf managers to monitor disease risk from their mobile. This web based ‘App’ will soon be accessible for download from Apple or Goolge ‘App’ stores, but in the short term it can be accessed at m.my-results.com.au or from Living Turf.
Part 2 of Nutrition of Sand Greens. The nutrition of pure sand constructions raises a whole host of issues but there are a number of rules that are can be applied and can help guide you in the right direction. Sand-based putting greens are less forgiving than native soil greens when it comes to nutrient management, having inherently lower nutrient-holding and -buffering capacities and allowing large amounts of water to flow through them.
The Mighty Quinn - how the TOP Program for interns changed my life
10 Jan 2013 -
Golf -
Editor
The Ohio State University’s internship programme for aspiring greenkeepers is simply referred to as the TOP Program - The Ohio Program. One of its latest interns, Daniel Quinn, explains why he believes it really is TOPs
A Perfect Day
26 Sep 2012 -
Cricket -
Laurence Gale MSc
Well, what can I say; it was, in fact, a perfect day in terms of the weather, turn out and hospitality at the recent Dennis/Sisis Groundsman\'s seminar.
Trimax Mowing Systems appoint new Marketing Manager
26 Sep 2012 -
Industry News -
Editor
Leading manufacturer of precision flail and rotary turf mowers, Trimax Mowing Systems, has appointed Karl Stevenson to the position of Marketing Manager. Based at the company’s head office in New Zealand, Karl is overseeing the group’s world-wide marketing activities and branding operations.
First Iranian course for 30 years
18 Sep 2012 -
Golf -
Editor
Australian firm Pacific Coast Design is underway with the construction of the first new golf course in Iran for 33 years.
Greenkeepers and volunteers dig in to help Drouin
12 Sep 2012 -
Golf -
Editor
More than 50 greenkeepers and volunteers descended on Victoria’s Drouin Golf Club recently to assist course superintendent Jason Allan and his crew resurface greens damaged by vandalism.
My-Results launch disease alerts for mobile phones
12 Sep 2012 -
Industry News -
Rob Cooper
My-Results are set to launch an Australian first – a ‘disease condition alert’, for turf managers to monitor disease risk from their mobile. This web based ‘App’ will soon be accessible for download from Apple or Goolge ‘App’ stores, but in the short term it can be accessed at m.my-results.com.au or from Living Turf.
Jacobsen appoints dedicated dealer for South Australia
11 Sep 2012 -
Industry News -
Peter Driver
Jacobsen, a Textron Inc (NYSE:TXT) company and manufacturer of high quality turf maintenance equipment, has appointed Gilbert Motors of Strathalbyn, South Australia as a main dealer for the territory.
Registrations soar for NSW chemical clean-up
10 Sep 2012 -
Industry News -
Press Release
Thousands of out-of-date and unwanted agvet chemicals have been registered for disposal through ChemClear to be collected in its scheduled NSW run next month.
It’s not too late to register, with the booking line scheduled to close on Friday 14th September.
Kawasaki Announces Expanding Power Products Range
27 Aug 2012 -
Industry News -
Press Release
Global Manufacturer, Kawasaki is increasing its Power Products Range with the introduction of two new brush cutters.
Forsyth Barr Stadium looking at full artificial turf pitch
24 Aug 2012 -
Stadia -
Editor
A proposal to replace the mixed grass turf inside the Forsyth Barr Stadium with a full artificial turf - at an estimated cost of $1 million - will be considered by a Dunedin City Council subcommittee examining changes to the year-old venue.
New electric Gator lasts longer
24 Aug 2012 -
Industry News -
Press Release
An increase of up to 75 per cent in battery life and an on-board battery charger are features of the new John Deere TE Gator electric utility vehicle for 2012.
Nutrition of Sand Greens Part 2.
24 Aug 2012 -
Consultancy -
Jerry Spencer
Part 2 of Nutrition of Sand Greens.
The nutrition of pure sand constructions raises a whole host of issues but there are a number of rules that are can be applied and can help guide you in the right direction. Sand-based putting greens are less forgiving than native soil greens when it comes to nutrient management, having inherently lower nutrient-holding and -buffering capacities and allowing large amounts of water to flow through them.
Nutrition of Sand Greens Part 1.
21 Aug 2012 -
Consultancy -
Jerry Spencer
The nutrition of pure sand constructions raises a whole host of issues but there are a number of rules that are can be applied and can help guide you in the right direction. Sand-based putting greens are less forgiving than native soil greens when it comes to nutrient management, having inherently lower nutrient-holding and -buffering capacities and allowing large amounts of water to flow through them. As a result, they are prone to multiple, sudden and perhaps serious nutrient deficiencies.
Academic attitudes at Bolton Wanderers' training ground
21 Aug 2012 -
Football -
Laurence Gale MSc
Bolton Wanderers Head Groundsman, Richard Norton, has been with the club over twenty years, starting at Bolton’s former ground, Burnden Park - their home for 102 years - before moving to the Reebok Stadium during the 1997/8 season. Over the years, he has built up an experienced team of staff to look after Bolton’s three facilities; the Reebok Stadium, the first team training ground at Chorley and the new Academy training ground at Lostock
Testing for Organic Matter
20 Aug 2012 -
Consultancy -
John Lockyer
How can you accurately tell if your thatch and organic matter levels are where they need to be to ensure good all-round green performance? What is the best way to gauge the frequency and type of de-thatching operations needed for any one situation?
Thomson Perrett busy around the world
18 Aug 2012 -
Golf -
Jon Perrett
Despite the fact that golf course development in Australia and around the world is experiencing a general slowdown, Thomson Perrett continue to be busy.
Abel Apoint David Vesely as General Manager
17 Aug 2012 -
Appointments -
John Cann
Abel Sports have announced the appointment of David Vesely as General Manager following the decision of the company to broaden its distribution of sporting facility products throughout Australia.
STANZ Newsletter
16 Aug 2012 -
General News -
Bobbie Harvey
Download the latest news from STANZ inside: chairmans cheers, member profiles, enhancing urban green space biodiversity, southern field day, merger or training organisations and Eden Park seminar.
ChemClear here for record NSW clean-up
16 Aug 2012 -
Health and Safety -
ChemClear
The time has come to clean-up your shed of left-over agvet chemicals as registrations start to pile up for this year’s ChemClear state-wide collection.
The Shelton Super Trencher+ 760 – a worldwide best seller in just over a year!
16 Aug 2012 -
Industry News -
Annabel Gilbert
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It’s just over a year since sportsturf drainage specialists Shelton SDS launched what has become a worldwide bestselling machine; the Shelton Supertrencher+ 760.
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