St Enodoc - a Golf Course that is Sheer Poetry
20 Dec 2011 -
Golf -
Ellie Parry
- Issue 39 - October / November 2011
‘All things draw towards St. Enodoc’, so said the late Poet Laureate, Sir John Betjeman CBE. He felt compelled to write about the Cornish Links course, most notably in his poem, ‘Seaside golf’, and, having chatted with Course Manager Scott Gibson, so was Ellie Parry
Jacobsen Endorses IGCEMA’s Certificate Program
9 Dec 2011 -
Mechanics -
Ellie Parry
The IGCEMA would like to announce that on December 5th 2011 Jacobsen has formally signed on in support of the IGCEMA's Certificate Program that was released to the membership in May of this year.
The silence is Deafening - It's Time to Make a Stand
24 Oct 2011 -
Editorial -
Ellie Parry
Ellie Tait puts 'fingers to keyboard' to raise awareness of what she sees to be one of the most important issues to face the profession of groundsmanship.
IGCEMA CEO Stephen Tucker Steps Down
27 Sep 2011 -
Mechanics -
Ellie Parry
The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) announces the resignation of CEO Stephen Tucker effective September 30, 2011.
The IGCEMA Opens Nominations for the 2011 Edwin Budding Award
16 Sep 2011 -
Mechanics -
Ellie Parry
The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) is announcing it will now be accepting nominations for the fifth annual Edwin Budding Award.
Turf Science Brought to Life at UK's The Belfry
10 Aug 2011 -
Industry News -
Ellie Parry
The Belfry played host to the second Turf Science Live on 26th July, an interactive event that showcases the latest research, development and technological innovations in turf agronomy.
BIGGA adds Support to IGCEMA’s New Certificate Programme
29 Jul 2011 -
Mechanics -
Ellie Parry
The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) has announced that The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has signed on in full support of its Certificate Programme.
Was the IGCEMA’s Tradeshow a Virtual Success?
21 Jul 2011 -
Industry News -
Ellie Parry
- Issue 37 - June / July 2011
From 19th to 21st April this year, the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) staged its second virtual trade show (VTS). Ellie Tait spoke to those involved to gauge the success of the event
Toro Signs up to Support the IGCEMA’s New Certificate Programme
5 Jul 2011 -
Mechanics -
Ellie Parry
The Toro Company has become the latest major machinery manufacturer to pledge its support for the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association’s new Certificate Programme.
From Pink to Green at the UK'sRicoh Arena
26 May 2011 -
Football -
Ellie Parry
Would you be confident playing a pre-season friendly on a pitch which was, in parts, seeded from scratch just 37 days previously? Coventry City Football Club's Head Groundsman, John Ledwidge, encountered that very scenario last summer. His pitch has weathered one of the harshest winters in a century and he credits his grass seed choice for pulling him through.
IGCEMA launches new Certificate Programme for Turf Equipment Technicians
23 May 2011 -
Mechanics -
Ellie Parry
The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association has launch its Certificate Programme, providing technicians with education and accreditation tailored to their specific job.
Reduce Bunker Flooding
31 Jan 2010 -
General News -
Ellie Parry
A greenkeeper and golf course constructor have teamed up to launch BUNKER PLUG, a new device which eliminates bunker flooding.