Calendar / Events
This section is for all events coming up that are relevant to BIGGA members.
Bayer Environmental Science
- Date:
- 17th March 2010
- Region:
- South Wales Section - Stephen Chappell
- Golf Club:
- Pencoed College
- Desc:
- Paul Clifton from Bayer Environmental Science will be talking about recent developments in chemicals for sports turf. The lecture will start at 7.00pm until 9.00pm which is part of a evening lecture series organised by the South Wales IOG and sponsored by Countrywide Turf & Amenity. For the further information please contact Stephen Chappell email chappell124@hotmail.co.uk or mobile 07970 980899
Ffos Las Racecourse
- Date:
- 17th March 2010
- Region:
- South Wales Section - Stephen Chappell
- Golf Club:
- FFos Las Racecourse
- Desc:
- an Opportunity to visit the first racecourse constructed in the UK for 80 years with a tour from clerk of the course Tim Long and director David Thursfield. The event is due to start at 5.30pm until 8.30pm. This event is part of the evening lecture series organised by the South Wales IOG and sponsored by Countrywide Turf and Amenity. For further information please contact Stephen Chappell via email:chappell124@hotmail.co.uk or mobile 07970 980899
The Future of Pesticides
- Date:
- 17th March 2010
- Region:
- Central Scotland Section - Andrew Mellon
- Golf Club:
- Elmwood College
- Desc:
- Presented by Kenny Liddell from Bayer. To book your place contact Andy Mellon: amellon@elmwood.ac.uk or 07780 995602.
Quality- and Cost Management in Greenkeeping
- Date:
- 17th March 2010
- Region:
- West of Scotland Section - Gavin Jarvis
- Golf Club:
- Hilton Park Golf Club
- Desc:
- 9.00 till 10.30 Welcome Potential for cost management in greenkeeping: Punctus Study 2009 • Man hours and course standard • Time on machines, „five-minute jobs“ etc • Greens, Fairways, Semirough, Rough, Bunker • Hidden problems: example aging greens 10.30 till 11.00 Coffee break 11.00 till 12.00 Controlling information vs. accounting numbers • Management of cost levels and course standard • Machine costs 12.00 till 13.00 Lunch 13.00 till 14.00 How to document: introduction to Punctus Program • personnel • Course maintenance reports • Nutrient reports • Machines: repairs and maintenance • Budget 14: 00 Discussion 15:00 End of workshop Cost per person £ 25 p. P. – Lunch, coffee and tea included. Contact Andrea Talkenberg on 0208 133 95 92 or email: mail@punctus.com
Quality- and Cost Management in Greenkeeping
- Date:
- 18th March 2010
- Region:
- Central Scotland Section - Andrew Mellon
- Golf Club:
- Carnoustie Golf Links
- Desc:
- Program 9.00 till 10.30 Welcome Potential for cost management in greenkeeping: Punctus Study 2009 • Man hours and course standard • Time on machines, „five-minute jobs“ etc • Greens, Fairways, Semirough, Rough, Bunker • Hidden problems: example aging greens 10.30 till 11.00 Coffee break 11.00 till 12.00 Controlling information vs. accounting numbers • Management of cost levels and course standard • Machine costs 12.00 till 13.00 Lunch 13.00 till 14.00 How to document: introduction to Punctus Program • personnel • Course maintenance reports • Nutrient reports • Machines: repairs and maintenance • Budget 14: 00 Discussion 15:00 End of workshop. Cost per person £ 25 p. P. – Lunch, coffee and tea included. Contact Andrea Talkenberg on 0208 133 95 92 or email: mail@punctus.com
Spring Outing
- Date:
- 6th April 2010
- Region:
- Central Scotland Section - Andrew Mellon
- Golf Club:
- Eden GC
- Desc:
- To book your place contact Andy Mellon: amellon@elmwood.ac.uk or 07780 995602.
USGA Seminar
- Date:
- 27th April 2010
- Region:
- Central Scotland Section - Andrew Mellon
- Golf Club:
- Elmwood Golf Course - Training Room
- Desc:
- Presented by Stan Zontek - USGA. To book your place contact Andy Mellon: amellon@elmwood.ac.uk or 07780 995602.
Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria & You
- Date:
- 19th May 2010
- Region:
- Central Scotland Section - Andrew Mellon
- Golf Club:
- Elmwood Golf Course – Training Room
- Desc:
- The Scotland Central Section will be presenting Rex Kimberley and William Murphy from Terralift discussing Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria & You. This event will take place at Elmwood Golf Course – Training Room from 6.30pm. For further information please contact Andy Mellon on amellon@elmwood.ac.uk or 07780 995602.
Scottish National Tournament
- Date:
- 17th June 2010
- Region:
- Scottish Region - Peter Boyd
- Golf Club:
- Murcar Golf Club
- Desc:
- To book your place contact Peter Boyd: pjboyd@btinternet.com or 0141 616 3440.
Old Course, St Andrews - Course Walk
- Date:
- 23rd June 2010
- Region:
- Central Scotland Section - Andrew Mellon
- Golf Club:
- Old Course, St Andrews
- Desc:
- To book your place contact Gordon McKie: gordonmckie@standrews.org.uk or 07501 224300.
