Greenkeeper International (June 2006)
Quick Contents:
- Cashing In
- From Spiders to Wild Boar
- Serious About Surveying
- Practical Thatch Control
- Bank on Microbes to Minimise your Thatch Account
- SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER - Beechfield beanie hats
- The Disturbance Theory
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Cashing In
Only a decade ago, the majority of golf clubs considered running a fleet of golf cars as a pointless venture. This was due primarily to a lack of demand and interest from golfers, which meant investing in fleets would have been expensive and unnecessary. Now, in the 21st century, a growing number of golf clubs across the UK are introducing fleets for the first time, investing in brand new ones or expanding their existing golf car fleets. We examine the reasons why. Read more...
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From Spiders to Wild Boar
Scott MacCallum visits a golf club which has embraced the concept of ecological friendliness since becoming involved with the BIGGA Golf Environment Competition. Read more...
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Serious About Surveying
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Practical Thatch Control
Marcus Oliver gives some practice advice in dealing with thatch. Read more...
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Bank on Microbes to Minimise your Thatch Account
Hugh Frost advises you look after the microbial population in your soil, so they will assist you with your thatch control. Read more...
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The Disturbance Theory
These articles aim to give you a better appreciation of how to favour the finer grasses. Disturbance Theory comes from an ecological perspective and simply states that the nature of the environment, controls the composition of the sward. These three articles explain how the finer grasses can be successfully established and maintained within the modern golf green by simply managing the environment correctly. The role of the greenkeeper, is to understand and control the environmental pressures, to set the correct conditions for the finer grasses to flourish. If you understand The Disturbance Theory the finer grasses stand a chance. Our golfing heritage rests on fine turf. Read more...
