Magazine

Pre-emergence Weed Control Trials
31 Mar 2008 - Consultancy - Brendan Hannan
The use of pre-emergent herbicides such as Foresite 380 can almost eliminate the need for post-emergent herbicides and/or hand weeding of stolonised areas and new Leptinella greens.

Aftermath at Aintree
30 Mar 2008 - Gold Classic UK Articles - Laurence Gale MSc
Part 13. Pitchcare Gold is a look into old articles from the UK library. Dragged up for a second life in the Oceania website. This week we take a peak at the Aftermath at Aintree by Pitchcares own Laurence Gale. As always a Pitchcare must read!!!

Malaysian Golf & Country Club Supplied Jacobsen Mowers
29 Mar 2008 - Industry News - Peter Driver
Ransomes Jacobsen's Malaysian distributor, Tractors Malaysia, has delivered new Jacobsen mowers to one of the most prestigious resorts in the country, Glenmarie Golf & Country Club.

Dubai Under Control
28 Mar 2008 - Industry News - Carol Dutton
To play a round of golf at the Four Seasons Golf Club in Dubai Festival City, Dubai, in summer, you will need to drink 9 litres of water. "Half a litre a hole," says Course manager David Brinkel. "In summer we get temperatures of over 50 degrees Celsius and the lowest ever recorded is eight. Last year we had one day of rain."

Buggy joyriders wreck course at Rossdale Golf Club
27 Mar 2008 - General News - Editor
A late night joyride at a golf course where buggies were driven on greens, through bunkers and into a dam has caused an estimated $100,000 worth of damage.

New Water Sensors Keep Fields Green
26 Mar 2008 - General News - Editor
Ipswich will be the first to appreciate new water monitoring sensors installed at several sporting fields across the city.

Professional Turf Diaries With Jerry. Pt. 5
25 Mar 2008 - Consultancy - Jerry Spencer
Summary of perennial ryegrass growing alone. Ethofumesate can be effectively used for Poa annua control in perennial ryegrass in seed production fields and on golf course fairways and other similar managed turf sites.

Towed gang mowers
24 Mar 2008 - Mechanics - Edwin Roberts
Edwin Roberts of Classic Mowers looks at the towed gang mower and suggests that they still represent good value for smaller sports clubs if maintained correctly

Dunedin Back in Test Match Mix With New Stadium
23 Mar 2008 - Rugby - Editor
Dunedin is set to return to the test rugby schedule with the city council's decision to back a new $188 million roofed stadium.

Major Change Facing Eastern Golf Club
22 Mar 2008 - Golf - Editor
Independent experts are assessing options for the future of Doncaster's Eastern Golf Club.

Cowra Golf Club Gets a Precious Gift
21 Mar 2008 - Golf - Editor
With Cowra Golf Club’s prestigious Easter Classic set to tee off on Friday, the club has been forced to take extreme measures to combat the big dry.

Oceania Tipping Starts Today!
20 Mar 2008 - General News - Rob Jenkins
Get your tips on now to win up to $4,500

Facts, Formulations & Fundamentals 3
20 Mar 2008 - Consultancy - Kevin Timms
Part three of a series of three articles written by Kevin Timms Sports Turf Advisor NZ Sports Turf Institute on the Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers

New Paradise For Golfers in Thailand
20 Mar 2008 - Golf - Editor
A new paradise for golfers, the 27-hole Plantation Course at Siam Country Club in Pattaya Thailand is now open. It features Asia's only triple green. The grand opening of the New Siam Country Club Pattaya Plantation is scheduled for May.

Ransomes Proud of this Old Girl
19 Mar 2008 - Industry News - Peter Driver
The Ransomes Commander is a stalwart of the turf care industry and is used extensively by contractors and local authorities.

AAMI Stadium Plans Backed
18 Mar 2008 - A.F.L - Editor
South Australian football bosses told the Federal Government at least a month ago they preferred upgrading AAMI stadium to building a new venue in Adelaide's CBD.

Facts, Formulations and Fundamentals – Part 2
17 Mar 2008 - Consultancy - Kevin Timms
Facts, Formulations and Fundamentals - Part 2 Part two of a series of three articles written by Kevin Timms Sports Turf Advisor NZ Sports Turf Institute on the Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers

Mexteds Welcomes on Board
16 Mar 2008 - General News - Anne Morrison
Mexteds welcomes on board two new staff members

Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers
15 Mar 2008 - Consultancy - Kevin Timms
Part one of a series of three articles written by Kevin Timms Sports Turf Advisor NZ Sports Turf Institute on the Facts Formulations & Fundamentals of Fertilisers.

Queenstown's Millbrook West Project Well Underway
14 Mar 2008 - Golf - Editor
The 91ha site west of the existing five-star Millbrook Resort will include 200 homes and a new nine-hole golf course, designed by New Zealand golf legend Greg Turner.