Are Consistently Fast Greens Achievable?
Golf -
By George Attwood-Harris (28 Sep 08 6:00)
Increasing the speed of greens has been an objective that has been pursued for the last 30 years or so. Originally it was recognised that fine textured grasses produced faster greens than the broader leaved weed grasses such as annual meadow grass, but speed was not really a priority. - Read Article
Lights on at Bellerive Oval
Cricket - 1 comment -
By Editor (27 Sep 08 6:00)
A controversial plan for lights at Bellerive Oval is expected to be passed within weeks. - Read Article
Bowls Clubs Tackle the Drought
Bowls -
By Press Release (26 Sep 08 6:10)
A new $600,000 Brumby Government funding package to help regional lawn bowls clubs tackle the drought was launched today in north-west Victoria. - Read Article
New Gold Coast Course Delay
Golf -
By Editor (25 Sep 08 6:30)
An ACCC investigation found Mr Ingles and his company Ingles Group 'mislead residents and potential residents' over a proposed $20 million golf course which is now under construction at the Arundel estate. - Read Article
United Bowling Club damaged in NZ
Bowls -
By Editor (24 Sep 08 6:00)
Vandals have hit United Bowling Club for two weekends in a row. - Read Article
Dr. Michael Hurdzan Shares Water Management Tips for Golf Courses
General News -
By Press Release (23 Sep 08 6:00)
Water conservation was the topic of Toro Irrigation’s recent Success Without Excess III Water Smart Symposium. To address how designers and superintendents can better manage water usage on golf courses. - Read Article
Breaching Plant Defences
Consultancy -
By Dr Kate Entwistle (22 Sep 08 6:30)
This article is intended to provide a general look at the processes that take place before disease becomes apparent and to look more closely at the ways in which the pathogens have been able to overcome the plants natural defences. - Read Article
Toro Equipment put to the Test.
Industry News -
By Parkland Press (22 Sep 08 6:00)
Toro equipment put to the test. While The Toro co’s media event included some interesting presentations about the company’s products, the highlight of the day for many was the tour of Toro’s testing facility. - Read Article
Serious Questions Asked of Artificial Turf
Synthetics -
By Dave Saltman (21 Sep 08 6:00)
In order to make fiscally and environmentally sound decisions regarding the potential purchase and installation of artificial turf in their communities, decision makers must consider all short- and long-term issues and concerns - Read Article
Port Melbourne Oval gets $4.7m upgrade
A.F.L -
By Editor (20 Sep 08 6:00)
Port Melbourne’s North Port Oval is getting a much needed kick of support. The oval, home to Port Melbourne Football Club, is undergoing a $4.7 million redevelopment. - Read Article
Waipa Racing Club's Greg Chitty
Racing -
By Rob Jenkins (19 Sep 08 6:00)
A walk around Eagle Farm race course in Brisbane turned into a great insight into the life of track manager Greg Chitty, of the Waipa Racing Club in New Zealand's North Island. Greg has a chat to Pitchcare about racing in New Zealand and the Waipa Racing Club. - Read Article
Golf Green Construction in Malaysia
Golf -
By Mark Hooker (18 Sep 08 6:00)
The re-construction of greens is a major decision for any golf club to make. The greens are the heart and soul of the course and generally make or break a club in terms of reputation. If greens are not performing or not meeting club expectations, reconstruction may be the best solution. - Read Article
N.Z Joining Golf Nation
Golf -
By Editor (17 Sep 08 6:00)
In all, 83 of this country's 392 clubs have indicated they will join Golf Nation, NZG's response to falling club membership nationwide. - Read Article
$1.1 billion W.A Sporting Stadium will be re-Examined
A.F.L -
By Editor (16 Sep 08 6:00)
The future of Western Australia's proposed $1.1 billion multi-purpose sporting stadium will be re-examined, WA's new Premier-elect Colin Barnett said today. - Read Article
Managing Weeds!
Consultancy -
By Dr Tim Butler (15 Sep 08 6:00)
Good weed management includes correct identification, appropriate cultural practices, avoidance of introduction and chemical use - Read Article
Secondary Elements
Consultancy -
By Dr Tim Butler (14 Sep 08 14:25)
Understanding the Role of Secondary Elements and Micronutrients in Sportsturf Management.
The secondary elements include magnesium, sulphur and calcium. - Read Article
Acton Scott Village Cricket Club
Cricket -
By Laurence Gale MSc (14 Sep 08 12:00)
Looking at the main image you could be forgiven for thinking that it is one of those holiday snaps that get rolled out when guests call round; "The views were stunning and the wild flowers were everywhere ... etc. etc". It is, in fact, the home of Acton Scott Village Cricket Club as presented to the groundsman, Jamie Wrench, on 10th June!!! - Read Article
Arrowtown Golf Club's New Manager
Golf -
By Editor (14 Sep 08 7:45)
Just three weeks into the job, Arrowtown Golf Club's new manager is facing his toughest challenge of the year organising the 2008 Fresh Choice Lakes District Men's Golf Open Championship next weekend - Read Article
$15 million for Brookvale Oval
Rugby -
By Editor (13 Sep 08 6:00)
Manly Sea Eagles are lobbying the Federal Government for $15 million for Brookvale Oval in an attempt to secure the final piece of the funding puzzle. - Read Article
Chirnside Park Golf Course Plan
Golf -
By Editor (12 Sep 08 6:00)
People power and green fears resulted in Yarra Ranges Shire scuttling plans to redevelop the Chirnside Park Country Club golf course last night - Read Article
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