Magazine

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.

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.

The Anatomy of a Golf Course - Fairways
10 Aug 2012 - Golf - Andy Watson
In this final article in the series, Andy Watson (Andy Watson Golf Design) will consider fairways. Specifically, he will discuss their structure and placement within the golf course. The fairway is the glue of the golf course holding all other elements together, and becomes the target point for the golfer if the green is not in sight or range.

Praise for Hunter Grinders at The Open
6 Aug 2012 - Golf - Press Release
Praise for Hunter Grinders as The Open course wins compliments during championship. Hunter Grindersprovided a week of support in the build-up to The Open at Royal Lytham & St Anne's Golf Club

John Deere supports the Open
22 Jul 2012 - Golf - Press Release
John Deere are pleased to be able to show you a behind the scenes glimpse of the hard work that goes on at Royal Lytham St Annes.

Quake-hit Clubs in Recovery Mode
21 Jul 2012 - Golf - Editor
For New Zealand’s Christchurch golf clubs severely affected by the devastating earthquakes, there is still a long way to go before they are 100 per cent operational.

Forbes Golf Club Plan to Reopen
20 Jul 2012 - Golf - Editor
The new owners of Forbes Golf Club have confirmed that they plan to reopen the facility, possibly before the end of this year.

Hamilton Golf Course for Sale Again
20 Jul 2012 - Golf - Editor
A 45-hectare golf course just outside the Hamilton city boundary that has seen some changes of ownership over the past 10 years, is up for sale again.

You Gotta Roll With It!
19 Jul 2012 - Golf - Keith Scruton
I would hope that we have all heard of the Disturbance Theory by now. It has been preached by Richard Windows and Henry Bechelet for long enough. It discusses how to set the right level of management to encourage the finer grasses into our greens, while improving playing standards and enabling an increased level of year-round play etc.

Green ~ Keeping
19 Jul 2012 - Golf - Richard Studdard
Today, reducing environmental impacts should be on the agenda of all sports facilities. Indeed, all walks of business should be doing their bit for the environment and, as a result, potentially making financial savings in the process. Golf clubs are no different and I use these as an example of how the operational direction of a business needs to change in today’s climate.

Green Speed Without Compromise
18 Jul 2012 - Golf - Ray Hunt
I meet many turf managers on a daily basis and, without doubt, the old chestnut of achieving consistent golf greens that deliver pace and trueness is upon us again. The subject has been more than well covered in recent years through seminars, internet forums and numerous articles.

Why Norman's $750m Dunes Golf Resort Failed
17 Jul 2012 - Golf - Editor
When Greg Norman backed a $750 million golf resort for the coastal town of Port Hughes, many believed it would put the Yorke Peninsula on the map

Tee-off Time for Manly Golf Club after $13.5m Revamp
16 Jul 2012 - Golf - Editor
Members of Manly Golf Club can enjoy 18 holes of golf again from today after a multi-million dollar redevelopment of the course.

A Desert Oasis ...
16 Jul 2012 - Golf - Laurence Gale MSc - 1 comment
The Director of Agronomy at The Royal Golf Club in Bahrain, Mark Hooker, shares his experiences of greenkeeping in the Middle East

Kenya Dig It?
16 Jul 2012 - Golf - Charmian Robinson
A look at two new USGA spec courses being built in Kenya. Is there a golfing history in Kenya - When was the first Golf Course constructed and how many are there now?

Dunes Port Hughes in a Financial Hole
14 Jul 2012 - Golf - Editor
The Greg Norman-designed Dunes Port Hughes golf course development on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula has been placed in receivership with more than $13 million in debts.

Trump Tees off on his New Golf Course in Scotland
13 Jul 2012 - Golf - Editor
US tycoon Donald Trump struck the first ball on his new luxury golf course in Scotland on Tuesday, saying the battles with environmentalists had all been worth it.