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26, May 2014
Master Greenkeeper; Brazilian pitches ready; turf sculpture; golf survey; Droitwich GC switch
IN THIS ISSUE
DAVID COLE IS LASTEST BIGGA MASTER GREENKEEPER
BRAZILIAN PITCHES READY TO PLAY
STUNNING TURF SCULPTURE
700,000 WOMEN & YOUNG PEOPLE KEEN TO PLAY GOLF
GAVIN JONES LTD BUYS FELLOW LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
DROITWICH GC SWITCHES TO TORO
NEW PITCH FOR AXMINSTER TOWN
WIRRAL BENEFIT FROM DRAINAGE
DR ANDY OWEN CONTINUES EDUCATING
SALES SPECIALIST APPOINTED
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FROM THE DUG-OUT
TURF LIFE
Bits and bobs from the turf world this week

 

Pompey over the hump, watching grass grow and Port Vale not sheepish . .

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TURF PRO LAUNCH
Digital edition well received

 
Turf Pro launch issue
The first issue of Turf Pro, now in a digital format, has been widely read and praised.


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NEWS
DAVID COLE IS LASTEST BIGGA MASTER GREENKEEPER
One of the highest accolades in the industry

 
David Cole

Director of Golf Course and Estates at Loch Lomond Golf Club becomes BIGGA’s 64th Master Greenkeeper.

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BRAZILIAN PITCHES READY TO PLAY
In good shape for tournament say experts

 
Pitches in Brazil are 'in good shape and fit for play'
World Cup preparations have included overseeding with a Perennial ryegrass mixture.

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STUNNING TURF SCULPTURE
Part of Yorkshire Festival

 
Yorkshire Water's Lower Laithe reservoir near Haworth
As part of the 100-day Yorkshire Festival leading up to the Tour de France's arrival in the region, a series of 12 land art installations are being created.

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700,000 WOMEN & YOUNG PEOPLE KEEN TO PLAY GOLF
Survey finds interest for this summer

 
Family friendly golf
Up to 700,000 women and young people in the UK are 'very interested in taking up golf this summer,' according to a new survey to be published by Syngenta.

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GAVIN JONES LTD BUYS FELLOW LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
Norris & Gardiner acquired

 
Will Clark, md of Gavin Jones Ltd and Richard Gardiner of Norris & Gardiner
After several months of formalising a trading alliance, Gavin Jones Ltd has now completed the acquisition of the Norris & Gardiner brand. 

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DROITWICH GC SWITCHES TO TORO
£200,000 fleet of equipment

 
Toro's Reelmaster 3100-D in action at Droitwich Golf Club
Droitwich Golf Club in Worcestershire has taken the major decision to switch machinery makes and opted to sign up with Toro for a five-year exclusivity deal.

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NEW PITCH FOR AXMINSTER TOWN
Success for Rigby Taylor seed mix

 
Andy Sparkes, contracts manager of Gartell and Son outside the new Axminster Town FC clubhouse with the Rigby Taylor R140 grass mix growth in April
Pitch constructors say they have seen outstanding results using a new seed mix.

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WIRRAL BENEFIT FROM DRAINAGE
Cancelled rugby games a thing of the past

 
Wirral Rugby Club on Merseyside is benefiting from the recently completed drainage works by sportsturf contractor Souters Sports

Players at Wirral Rugby Club on Merseyside are benefiting from the recently completed drainage works by sportsturf contractor Souters Sports.

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DR ANDY OWEN CONTINUES EDUCATING
In new role with Everris

 
Dr Andy Owen
Everris has appointed soil scientist and agronomist, Dr Andy Owen, as International Technical Manager for its turf and amenity business.

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SALES SPECIALIST APPOINTED
At Complete Weed Control

 
Ben Smith
Former general manager at Ingleby Barwick Golf Academy, Ben Smith takes up role.

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