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Water Management - are you aware of your responsibilities?


Water use on the golf course can be costly, particularly if your primary source is from the mains. Wherever possible, alternatives to mains water should be used. This may be in the form of a bore hole or reservoir for course irrigation, whilst smaller scale initiatives, such as water butts, can provide sufficient water for clubhouse gardens. Minimising the need for water, through turfgrass management that promotes less demanding grass species, can reduce the financial and environmental burden, as well as resulting in a healthier series of playing surfaces. Additionally, clubs are now required to


have suitable systems in place to deal with waste water from washdown areas. The implementation of mechanical water recycling facilities or reedbeds to cleanse waste water is something all course managers need to be aware of.


Communication - There's no “I” in team


Maintaining strong communication links between all those involved at the golf club - i.e. greenstaff, committee and members - can allow developments at the club to progress with more vigour and greater harmony. An open and unified approach to golf course management can be achieved via the use of newsletters, notice boards, club website, evening presentations and on-course signage.


So what’s the next step?


A few key elements towards the maintenance of a successful golf facility


are covered above. It’s not an exhaustive list, nor is it a miracle fix to bypass the effects of the recession, but it is, without doubt, the most appropriate direction for your club to be heading. Most clubs have gone some way towards addressing a number of the areas discussed but are in need of some guidance as to how to proceed further. If you feel you are making progress in any of the areas mentioned above, it is well worth considering entering the Golf Course Environment Awards next year to gain valuable industry wide recognition for your work and advice on what to do next, as well as receiving one of a wide range of prizes and awards.


For more information visit


www.golfenvironmentawards.com or call STRI's Ecology and Environment Unit on 01274 518903 to discuss of any of the matters highlighted above.


What are you like?


Keith Cann-Evans - a pragmatic optimist with a James Bond complex and five grandchildren!


What is your dream holiday? Any one of a number of places on the Pacific coast of Australia.


What annoys you the most? Politicians and anyone who plays at Politics.


What would you change about yourself? A few things, but it’s a little late in the day!


Who are you? Keith Cann-Evans, Chairman of Hunter Grinders.


Status? Married to Janet. A son and two grandchildren in Australia. A daughter and three grandkids in New Zealand.


Who is your hero and why? J.P.R. Williams, Welsh Rugby fullback in the 70s. Still found time to win Junior Wimbledon and study to be a surgeon.


Who wouldn’t you like to be? Anyone in the full glare of publicity.


Favourite record, and why? Tina Turner ‘Simply The Best’. It reminds me of all the good things in life.


Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? Julia Roberts, Janet agreeing of course.


If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Fly 1st class to see the kids and


grandchildren and buy an Aston Martin.


If you were to describe yourself as a musical instrument, what would it be? A clarinet.


What is the best advice you have ever been given? Be honest, and particularly to yourself.


What is your favourite smell? Roses. The one on my front porch and I don’t know its name.


What three words would you use to describe yourself? Pragmatic, optimistic, relaxed.


What talent would you like to have? To speak more languages than Harry Jurgens or play any musical instrument well.


What makes you angry? Political correctness.


What law/ legislation would you like to see introduced? Remove the UK from the EU.


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