Thomson Perrett Designed Courses Host Successive Tournaments
Golf -
By Helen Perrett (11 Feb 10 22:00)
When Players line up for the 2010 Cellarbrations Victorian PGA Championship at Sandhurst Club’s North Course on Thursday 11 February, Thomson Perrett designed golf courses will be on show for a second successive week. - Read Article
26th Australian Turfgrass Conference
Shows and seminars -
By Editor (11 Feb 10 12:25)
26th Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade Exhibition Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, 21-25 June 2010 - Read Article
South Island Fine Turf Seminar Update
Shows and seminars -
By Ryan Irwin (11 Feb 10 11:50)
The Southern Turf Managers invite YOU too participant in the 2010 South Island Fine Turf Seminar hosted in the Adventure Capital of the World, Queenstown! Guest Speakers Include Martin Greenwood, Glenn Stuart, Mark Perham and David Howard. - Read Article
The Anco Story
Best of the Rest -
By Sarah Gibson (11 Feb 10 10:15)
Pitchcare Oceania travels to the Anco head office in Cranbourne, for a chat with owner and founder John Cotter and his right hand man manager Bruce Stephens. We have to travel back to the heady days of 1977 to South Melbourne to discover the beginnings of Anco. Discover how Anco grew from a 20 acre patch of dirt in Geelong to Melbourne's biggest Turf Supplier. - Read Article
Troon Golf Launches New Troon Rewards Program
Golf -
By Brett Brooks (11 Feb 10 10:00)
The Troon Golf Experience for 2010 just got more rewarding, as Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing announces the “re-vamped” Troon Rewardsprogram. Since 2001, Troon Rewards has served as golf's premier rewards program offering members exclusive benefits as they experience many of the world's greatest courses.
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The Psychedelic MCG
General News -
By Editor (11 Feb 10 6:00)
Watching the grass grow, or should that be cut, is certainly no longer boring at the MCG - Read Article
From School Groundsman to Overseas Peacekeeper
Schools -
By Editor (10 Feb 10 12:00)
Cowra High School groundsman, Craig Simpson, has returned home briefly after three months’ intense training in Malaysia learning the skills needed to perform peace-keeping duties as part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). - Read Article
Turf Registered Fungicides - Discounted while Stocks Last!
General News -
By Grant Greenway (10 Feb 10 9:50)
Don't pay more than you need to for your insecticide control program this summer!! Why pay "inflated marketing and glossy brochure costs and handlers fees"..?? - Read Article
ACT TGAA Golf Day Invite
Shows and seminars -
By Jason Ferry (10 Feb 10 9:00)
The committee would like to invite all members and sponsors to our annual golf day - Read Article
Jockeys Label Kempsey Racecourse a Disaster
Racing -
By Editor (10 Feb 10 6:00)
Strong speculation persists that the historic Kempsey racecourse will be closed from next week. Some time ago large areas of grass on the course proper were poisoned and new turf was subsequently laid, but there are still major problems. - Read Article
TigerTurf and Ivanhoe Grammar School find a Dam Good Way to Save Water
Schools -
By Jo Prothero (09 Feb 10 12:00)
As many schools, Ivanhoe Grammar, in Melbourne’s north eastern suburbs, was experiencing problems with excessive wear on their natural grass ovals and lack of water. - Read Article
Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club dream Job for Jason Dick
Golf -
By Editor (09 Feb 10 10:00)
The 21-year-old Luddenham resident takes only minutes to get to work each day no traffic hassles, no waiting for public transport, no delays getting to his outdoor office, no fares. - Read Article
Golf Environment Organisation Newsletter
Golf -
By Press Release (09 Feb 10 6:00)
The 2010 Ryder Cup aims to be the most environmentally friendly major professional golf event ever staged. - Read Article
Turf10 Conference, Expo and Race Day
Shows and seminars -
By Editor (08 Feb 10 22:00)
Turf10 will bring together industry sectors for two days of information, interaction and enjoyment. A diverse group of speakers will discuss current hot topics and the expo will showcase a wide range of equipment and machinery, including the latest gadgets and gizmos. The 5000 square metre working display area offers an up close look at machinery in action. After the hard work of conference, a relaxing day at the races. - Read Article
Twitter Much?
Member Offers -
By Rob Jenkins (08 Feb 10 16:45)
Do you Twitter? Pitchcare Oceania is now on twitter. Get all the ramblings from the PC team live on your phone or desktop. Plus links to heaps of our top rating articles.
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The Sustainable Issue
General Sports -
By PILA Group (08 Feb 10 12:00)
You now have a sustainable choice when it comes to sports equipment and streetscape products. PILA's sustainable fibreglass and 100% recycled composite wood products. Your decision matters. Make it a sustainable choice. - Read Article
Woman Loses Arm in Mower Mishap
Health and Safety -
By Editor (08 Feb 10 11:00)
A woman has had her arm amputated after she fell off a ride-on mower in far north Queensland. - Read Article
Concerns over Drought-Stricken Federal Golf Club
Golf -
By Editor (08 Feb 10 8:00)
Neighbouring residents expressed sympathy last night for the plight of the drought-stricken Federal Golf Club, but were also wary its proposal to sell land for housing would destroy the amenity of the area below Red Hill lookout. - Read Article
Dry, Dusty Oval ‘Not up to Scratch’
A.F.L -
By Editor (08 Feb 10 6:00)
Mildura Rural City Council have two months to bring a dry Mildura City Oval up to scratch for football season. - Read Article
Pitchcare Oceania in Pictures. (Part 2)
Editorial -
By Sarah Gibson (07 Feb 10 14:10)
Pitchcare Oceania takes a trip down memory lane with a look back from our launch at the end of July 2008 to the Vic Open at Spring Valley last week. Here are some of Rob's favourite photos from our first successful year and a half. Part 2 kicks off at ANZ stadium and Anco Turf Farm - Read Article