Australia's Top 100 Golf Courses.
Golf - 1 comment -
By Rob Jenkins (19 Feb 10 16:40)
It's that time again when the golf equivalent of the great debate takes place. This year will create extra controversy as for the first time since rankings started Royal Melbourne is no longer listed as Australia's top golf course. What could be bigger news than that, well the new number one perhaps? Check out Australia's top 100 golf course as voted by Golf Digest. - Read Article
A-League of our Own
Football -
By Editor (19 Feb 10 12:00)
Penrith City Council and CUA Stadium have confirmed they are expressing their interest in hosting the Sydney Rovers – western Sydney’s new A-League team. - Read Article
Golf Course Master Planning
Golf -
By Kevin Norby (19 Feb 10 11:20)
As a golf course manager or owner, you have probably contemplated or may have already completed one or more renovation projects at your facility. These may have included drainage improvements, the addition or expansion of a practice facility or the reconstruction of tees, greens or bunkers. No matter how large or how small, it is important going into these projects that there is a clear understanding of what the long-term vision for the golf course is. - Read Article
Golf Industry Central Magazine: February 2010 Issue
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (19 Feb 10 10:10)
The new February issue of Golf Industry Central is now available on the below link. Its FREE so have a look and let us know what you think. It covers the golf industry in Australia, New Zealand, and SE Asia and its FREE! - Read Article
Input Sought on St Clair Oval
General News -
By Editor (19 Feb 10 8:00)
Residents will have the opportunity to have their say on planning for the controversial development on St Clair Oval, in April. - Read Article
Ipswich Turf Club Battles Weather
Racing -
By Editor (19 Feb 10 6:00)
Wet weather is giving Ipswich Turf Club bosses a checked run ahead of a big day tomorrow. - Read Article
Tennis Court Coating a Hit
Tennis -
By Editor (18 Feb 10 20:45)
Ten tennis clubs in Monash were saved from drying up after they were coated with water reduction treatments. - Read Article
Kingston Heath Ranked Australia's Top Golf Course!
Golf -
By Editor (18 Feb 10 15:00)
The jewel has slipped from the crown. For the first time since national rankings began, Royal Melbourne is not rated the country's top golf course. It has been replaced by another Melbourne sandbelt gem, Kingston Heath - Read Article
Getting ready for Green Care
Mechanics -
By Eric Kulaas (18 Feb 10 8:00)
Our NEW Jacobsen Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid arrived. Right now I have our oldest triplex in for a fluid change, filter, new hoses and lift arm pins and bushings - Read Article
Generic or Branded?
Consultancy -
By Jerry Spencer (18 Feb 10 6:00)
Regardless of what company makes the herbicide, the core issue is whether generic herbicides are as good as brand-name ones. Jerry Spencer of ETP Turf asks, which is best. - Read Article
Parkland Opens in Australia
Industry News -
By Parkland Press (18 Feb 10 6:00)
Parkland has opened its first branch in Australia. This is in response to increasing demand for our irrigation consultancy, project management and audit services both in Australia and throughout Asia. - Read Article
Etihad Turf won't Look Good
General News -
By Editor (17 Feb 10 14:00)
Etihad Stadium are today due to finish their 33-hour operation to dismantle the staging for the three AC/DC concerts held at the venue. - Read Article
25 Years of MCG Night Sport
General Sports -
By Editor (17 Feb 10 12:00)
Australia’s iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has notched up another milestone, with today marking 25 years since the first sporting event was played under the MCG’s famous light towers. - Read Article
The Green Green Grass of Yesterday
Bowls -
By Editor (17 Feb 10 11:00)
Not so long ago right across Australia, the proud mower would chatter up and down in perfect runs creating a work of art of the closely cropped lawns that would, hours later, be transformed into a battleground of bowlers. - Read Article
Polaris Acquisition Announcement
Industry News -
By Tony Hawkins (17 Feb 10 10:00)
Polaris Industries is pleased to announce the acquisition of swissauto Powersports division. swissauto, a Switzerland-based company, has a solid track record in design and development of high-performance and high-efficiency engines and innovative vehicles. - Read Article
Handling Conflict II
Consultancy -
By Frank Newberry (17 Feb 10 8:00)
In Part 1 of this series Performance Consultant and Conference Speaker, Frank Newberry, explored how the uncomfortable experience of conflict in the workplace can bring positive outcomes. - Read Article
It's The Year of the Tiger!
Synthetics -
By Jos McKenzie (17 Feb 10 6:00)
New Zealand has experienced a number of export “firsts” over the past few months providing a positive boost to the start of 2010; our first Rugby field in Singapore, our first Hockey pitch in East Malaysia and our first major installation in India. - Read Article
Pitchcare Oceania in Pictures. (Part 3)
Editorial -
By Sarah Gibson (16 Feb 10 15:30)
The last of our 3 part look into Pitchcare Oceania's first year and a half. We start off at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton and finish at the lovely Spring Valley G.C home to last month's VIC Open. - Read Article
21 Questions with John Carr
21 Questions - 1 comment -
By Rob Jenkins (16 Feb 10 15:30)
It's that time again where Pitchcare Oceania asks our 21 questions. This time Fleet Australasia Limited's Company Director John Carr sits in the hot seat. What do John and a Jägerbomb have in common and why is Karl Johnson a God in John's eyes? - Read Article
Downpour Thwarts Manuka Plans
General News -
By Editor (16 Feb 10 10:45)
If you thought you had a bad case of Mondayitis, spare a thought for Manuka Oval curator Brad van Dam. This is the sight the groundsman woke up to yesterday morning. - Read Article