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January 2012   February 2012
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3 Welcome from the Editor: Get Yourself to Harrogate
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
7 -Lifetime Achievement Award for Richard Campey
7 -James Snow Retires
11 Chairman's Word: 25 More Years to Celebrate
12 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [Investing in Staff Development; Employment of Apprentices; Maintaining High Standards]
13 Learning & Development
14 Industry Update
15 What's Your Number?: [John Coleman, Advanced Turf Technology]
16 Moving on Up
22 A-Z of Harrogate Week: The Ultimate Turf Management Exhibition in Europe
27 Las Vegas Here We Come: The Latest Group of BIGGA Membes [Members] to be Selected for the Bernard & Co Sponsored Delegation Head for Nevada at the End of Next Month
31 Beware of the OPM on the Golf Course
36 Your R&A Services
37 Volunteers Wanted to Work at The Open: The Open Championship, Lytham and St Anne's, July 19-22, 2012
38 The Rise of Digital Technologies in Greenkeeping
43 Weed Focus Ragwort
46 Greens Mowers ...More Choice or More Confusion?
50 New SMS Launching at Harrogate Week
52 Around the Green
55 Assistant Profile: [Andy Slingsby, West End Golf Club, Halifax]
57 Jim Croxton: Chief Executive: [Anniversary Celebrations; Harrogate Week 2012]
60 Membership
61 Diary of Events
62 Get the Experts Involved
64 Back in Time to This Month in... 1987
66 In the Shed
68 Buyers' Guide
71 Dealer of the Month: Lloyd LTD
73 Recruitment
74 On the Soapbox: [Correct Use of Personal Protection Equipment]
 
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3 Welcome from the Editor: A Boost for the Rest of the Year
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
11 Chairman's Word: An Enjoyable Week in Harrogate
12 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [David Golding Works with the European Greenkeeping Education Unit]
13 Learning & Development
14 Industry Update
15 What's Your Number?: [Adrian Abbott, Technical and Sales Director, MJ Abbott Ltd]
16 Finding the Key to Progress
22 What Every Golfer Wants
26 A First for Bulgaria
31 Harrogate Week 2012: The Review
34 -A Week Like No Other
38 -Continue to Learn in Pictures
40 -Harrogate Week in Words and Pictures
46 -CEO Q & A: This Year's Harrogate was the First that BIGGA's CEO Jim Croxton had Faced in the Role. After a Long and Tiring Week He Took Time to Reflect on BIGGA's Most Important Event of the Year
50 -New Products
56 Turf Diseases: When and Where to Look and How to Identify Them
62 Evolution in Action
68 Around the Green
71 Assistant Profile: [Tom Wood, Assistant Greenkeeper, Outlane GC, Huddersfield]
73 In the Shed
74 Membership
75 Diary of Events
76 Buyers' Guide
79 Recruitment
82 On the Soapbox: A Look at the Future of Greenkeeping...
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March 2012   April 2012
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1 Cover
3 Welcome from the Editor: Return to Splendour
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
8 -My Rugby World Cup Experience
11 Chairman's Word: Meeting the Challenges
12 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [A Website that Will Give Up to Date Advice and Guidance on Education, Training and Qualifications Within the Sector]
13 Learning & Development: [Golf Industry Show; Safety Management System; Continue to Learn Education Programme 2013]
14 Industry Update
14 -Super Bent Varieties
15 What's Your Number?: [Andy Cole, Head of Stadia Services, STRI Ltd]
16 Course Feature: Back to the Future
25 L & D Feature: Turf Fertiliser...A Question of Balance and Perspective
30 Basis Points: Nematodes in Turf
34 Bunkers: Improving the Golfing Experience
38 Machinery: Rough Mowing to a High Standard
42 Grass Seed: The Alchemist
46 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
49 Assistant Profile: [Barry McCulloch, Assistant Greenkeeper, Whitecraigs Golf Club]
51 Jim Croxton: Chief Executive
54 Membership
55 Diary of Events
56 In the Shed
58 New Products
60 Buyers' Guide
64 Recruitment
66 On the Soapbox: The 'Green Illusion'
 
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3 Welcome from the Editor: Here Comes the Sun
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
6 -BIGGA and the GCSAA Join Forces
8 -Herbicide Label Changes
11 Chairman's Word: The Times They are a Changing - Perhaps
13 Learning & Development: [Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award; BIGGA Library; Field Guides]
14 Industry Update
15 What's Your Number?: [Rupert Price, Sales Director, Ransomes Jacobsen]
16 Course Feature: If the Shoe Fits...
22 Water Management: Green Solutions for Greenkeepers
25 L & D Feature: Turf Pest Creatures Great and Small
30 Turf Diseases: Course Disease Alert!
34 Delegation Trip: Viva Las Vegas
36 -Diary of a Delegate...
39 -A Big Thank You from the BIGGA Delegates
41 Workshop Report: Managing with Less
44 Machinery: Alternative Mowers
48 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
51 Assistant Profile: [Ian Scott, Assistant Greenkeeper, Largs Golf Club]
53 Jim Croxton: Chief Executive
54 Membership
55 Diary of Events
56 In the Shed
58 Back in Time to This Month in... 1992
60 Buyers' Guide
63 Greenkeepers Training Committee
64 Recruitment
66 On the Soapbox: Felling Trees
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May 2012   June 2012
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1 Cover
3 Welcome from BIGGA: Water, Water Everywhere
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
11 -Here Comes the Rain...
12 -News Feature: Playing Consistent, Staying Consistent
14 Chairman's Word: Rain or Shine, Come what May?
16 Learning & Development
17 Are You a Photographer?: BIGGA's Golf Photographic Competition is Back for 2012, So If You're a Member with an Eye for a Shot, Read on...
18 Membership: [Turfgrass Information File, TGIF]
19 Diary of Events
20 Industry Update
21 -What's Your Number?: [Peter van Mispelaar, Owner and Director of Vanmac, Vanmac/Trilo]
22 Tournament Insight: Preparing Slaley Hall
25 Turf Pesticide: The Revolving Door on Turf Pesticide Products
30 Greenkeeper Feature: Keeping Heather on Course
34 Course Feature: Water Restrictions
36 Drought Feature
36 -Hosepipe Ban for Millions
37 -Water Pressure
42 -Washdown Areas - What are Your Requirements?
44 -Alternative Washdown Solutions
46 -Will It Take Hose Pipe Bans and Drought Orders to See Legislative Compliance?
48 Machinery: Utility and Dedicated Sprayers to Suit Budgets and Demands
52 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
55 Assistant Profile: [Seb Cavilla, Assistant Greenkeeper, The Manor House Golf Club, Castle Combe]
58 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [A Look at Club Investment in Training]
59 In the Shed
60 Buyers' Guide
64 Recruitment
66 On the Soapbox: [Employers and Golf Course Managers Must Strive to Meet and Understand Each Others Needs]
 
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1 Cover
3 Welcome from BIGGA: Changes (Also in the Weather)
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
6 -Organisational Changes at BIGGA House
6 -Rogue Rider Wreaks Havoc for O'Hara
7 -Farewell from Peter Larter, BIGGA Regional Administrator
7 -Braemar Extends Commitment
7 -BIGGA Appoints New Regional Administrators
9 -Elmwood Go Digital
10 -UK's 1st European Tour Performance Institute with 9-Hole Academy Course
13 -John Deere Since 1837: 175 Years of Progress
14 -News Feature
14 --Sowing the Seeds
14 --Drought: The Situation Now
16 Learning & Development: [The Open Support Team; TORO Student Greenkeeper of the Year 2012; BIGGA Seminars at SALTEX; Continue to Learn at Harrogate Week 2013; BIGGA Higher Education Scholarships; Master Greenkeeper Certificate]
17 Membership: [Membership Levels; What Membership Says About You; Memoirs of a Greenkeeper; BIGGA Scottish National Tournament]
18 Industry Update
19 -What's Your Number?: [Craig Nickless, Business Development Manager, ERS Developments Ltd]
20 Course Preparation: Part Two: Preparing Slaley Hall
24 A Life Changing Trip
28 Protecting Turfpesticides in the Marketplace
32 Golf Rules: Defining the Boundaries
34 Course Feature: High Hopes
39 Are You a Photographer?: BIGGA's Golf Photographic Competition is Back for 2012, So If You're a Member with an Eye for a Shot, Read on...
40 Algae in Ponds and Lakes
44 Utility Vehicles: Maximise Your Utility Budget
48 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
51 Assistant Profile: [James Bledge, Senior Greenkeeper, gWest]
54 Diary of Events
55 Sports Turf Update: Soil Organic Matter: ...Friend or Foe?
56 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [Employer Attended Workshops]
57 In the Shed
60 Buyers' Guide
63 Watering Your "Garden"
64 Recruitment
66 Chairman's Word: Happy Days are Back Again
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July 2012   August 2012
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1 Cover
3 Welcome from BIGGA: Golf's Turn in the Spotlight
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
6 -Carnoustie Legend Bows Out in Style
7 -Fond Farewell to BIGGA Chairman 2012
7 -Markus Klausmann: Student of the Year for GOSTA
8 -Chairman Triumphs at Ratho Park GC
9 -A First for Two Clubs with Green Credentials
10 -Changing of The Guard
10 -Pyrford Retain Football Title
11 -On Course Foundation Charity Golf Day Success
11 -25 Years for Stuart at John O'Gaunt
13 -Grand Finale
12 News Feature: Wood Boring Beetle Flies into the UK
14 Chairman's Word: All Good Things...
16 Learning & Development
17 Membership
18 Industry Update
19 -What's Your Number?: [Andrew Pickup, Consultant and Company Manager, Stourton Forestry]
22 New Products
26 The Open Preview: An Open Return
32 Back in Time: The Open at Royal Lythem & St Annes Special
34 PGA Seniors Tour: Rain Stops Play...: ...But Not for Long, Thanks to the Team at Slaley Hall
36 L & D Feature: Wear and Tear
40 Frilford Heath GC: Managing Greens Performance
43 Competition: Are You a Photographer?: BIGGA's Golf Photographic Competition is Back for 2012, So If You're a Member with an Eye for a Shot, Read on...
44 Battery Power: All-Electric Power. Are We There Yet?
48 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
51 Assistant Profile: [Andrew Ross, First Assistant, Thornhill]
53 Diary of Events
55 Greenkeeper Training: A Guide to the Range of Training Provided Throughout the UK
58 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [GTC Helps Greenkeepers Overcome Unpredictable Weather]
59 In the Shed
60 Buyers' Guide
63 Agronomy: Divot Mix gets Green Light for Agronomy
63 Recruitment
66 The Back Nine: [K+]
 
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1 Cover
3 Welcome from BIGGA: Open Support
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
6 -Change at the Top for BIGGA
7 -A Hole in Honour
12 Chairman's Word: An Open Welcome
13 Bearwood Lakes Golf Club GEO Certified™
14 Learning & Development
15 Membership
16 Industry Update
17 -What's Your Number?: [Barry Eagle, Managing Director, Gripclad Limited]
18 New Products
20 BTME 2013: The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition
20 -The BIGGA Show Heats Up: A Look Ahead to the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition, and Continue to Learn Educational Programme for 2013
22 -Continue to Learn at BTME 2013: BIGGA can Already Confirm a Host of Education Seminars and Workshops, Coming Your Way in January 2013...
24 BIGGA National Championship 2012
24 -The BIGGA Test
30 -Joint Support
32 Open Support 2012: Open All Hours
38 Toro Student of the Year 2012: The National Final
40 L & D Feature
40 -What is Thatch?
44 -Playing with Thatch Levels
46 Machinery: Aerator Options
50 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
53 Assistant Profile: [Alan Campbell, Assistant, Carrickknowe Golf Course (Edinburgh Leisure)]
56 Diary of Events
58 Back in Time to This Month in... 2001
60 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [Training Progressions]
61 In the Shed
62 Buyers' Guide
65 Recruitment
66 The Back Nine: [Empowering the Team]
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September 2012   October 2012
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1 Cover
3 Welcome from BIGGA: An American Theme
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
6 -Callum Beats Long Odds to Triumph
7 -North and South Wales Come Together in Battle
8 News Feature: Ash Tree Alert: Native Common Ash Trees Face Surprise Disease Threat
12 Learning & Development
13 BIGGA Membership
14 Industry Update
15 -What's Your Number?: [Demelza Hartley, Trainer, Lowe Maintenance]
16 California Dreaming
18 Ryder Cup Preview: Ryder on Curtis!
23 Chairman Visit: Tough at the Top
26 L & D Feature: Effective Time Management
31 Matt Le Brun: Matt - Trick Hero
34 Greens Drainage ...a Case Study
40 Brushcutters: A Cut Above
44 BTME 2013: The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition
44 -The Bigga Show Heats Up
46 -Continue to Learn at BTME 2013
48 Around the Green
51 Assistant Profile: [John Day, Assistant Greenkeeper, Gaudet Luce Golf Club]
53 Diary of Events
54 Greenkeepers Training Committee: [Funding Cuts and the Further Education Colleges]
55 In the Shed
56 Agronomy Update: Greens Rolling
58 Back in Time to this Month in... 1987: BIGGA National Championship Special
60 Buyers' Guide
64 Recruitment
66 The Back Nine: "Keep It Simple. Less is More"
 
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3 Welcome from BIGGA: Toro Youngsters Shine
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
8 -Stanley J. Zontek: 1949-2012
11 BIGGA Regional Conferences
13 Chairman's Word: Young Guns (Go for It)
14 Learning & Development
15 BIGGA Membership
16 Industry Update
17 -What's Your Number?: [Steven Dyne, Director/Salesman, Invicta Groundcare Equipment Limited]
18 New Products
20 Toro Student: No Doubting Thomas
24 Basis Point: Day of the Triffids
28 Karl's Brush with Fame
32 Drainage: Small Scale Drainage Projects Need Not be Costly
33 Turfdry Remedies Waterlogged Golf Greens
34 Climate Control
40 L & D Feature: Pest and Disease Conquer the Horse Chestnut
44 BTME 2013: The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition
44 -BTME... Why You Must Attend
46 -Continue to Learn at BTME 2013
48 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
52 Assistant Profile: [Anthony Stockwell, Assistant, The London Golf Club]
55 Diary of Events
56 Greenkeepers Training Committee
57 In the Shed
58 Back in Time: Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Special
60 Buyers' Guide
63 Recruitment
66 The Back Nine: [Incredible Opportunities at the Annual BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition]
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November 2012   December 2012
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1 Cover
3 Welcome from BIGGA: A Champion Autumn
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
11 Chairman's Word: European Support
12 Learning & Development
13 BIGGA Membership
14 Industry Update
16 BIGGA National Championship 2012: Golden Browning
21 L & D Feature: Modern Mix Herbicides - a Match for Turf Weeds
26 Greenkeeping Feature: A Day in the Life
31 Course Management: Proactive Approach gets Greener Results
34 BTME 2013: The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition: Register Now at www.btme.org.uk
36 Equipment: Solutions for the Autumn Fall
40 Maintenance: How to get the Best Out of Your Maintenance Equipment
42 Seed and Sustainability
47 BIGGA Regional Conferences
48 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
51 Assistant Profile: [Ashley Marshall, Assistant Greenkeeper, Matfen Hall]
55 Diary of Events
56 Greenkeepers Training Committee: Learn While You Earn?
57 In the Shed
58 STRI: Agronomy Update: The Latest News from the Sports Turf Research Institute: Water Management
60 Buyers' Guide
63 Recruitment
66 The Back Nine: [BTME Triggered Formation of Icelandic Greenkeeping Association]
 
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3 Welcome from BIGGA: Looking Forward to 2013
4 Table of Contents
6 Newsdesk
10 Chairman's Word: So - You Want to be Promoted?
12 Learning & Development
13 BIGGA Membership
14 Industry Update
16 50 Years: Kite Flies Off into Retirement
20 L & D Feature: More Market Choice for the Clubhouse Christmas Tree
24 Gold Key Feature: Behind the Scenes at Toro
26 Environment Awards: UK Clubs Show World-Class Environmental Credentials
28 Case Study: Compost Tea Use: A Case Study
32 Open Support Team Volunteers 2013
34 Photo Competition Results
34 -An Early Rise to the Top
36 -The BIGGA Golf Photographic Competition 2012 - Top 12
38 BTME 2013
38 -The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition: 22-24 January 2013 at the Harrogate International Centre
40 -New Products
42 -BTME: Key Info
46 Around the Green: All the Latest News from Your Section
49 Assistant Profile: [Gavin Jones, Greenkeeper, St Andrews Links Trust]
53 Diary of Events
54 Greenkeepers Training Committee: Trust the Talents of the Greenkeeper
55 In the Shed
57 Greenkeeper Training: A Guide to the Range of Training Provided Throughout the UK
60 Buyers' Guide
63 Get Blogging
64 Recruitment
66 The Back Nine
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