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“Fraser Watts down there on the boundary, the 24th most eligible bachelor in Scotland. That’s the good news, the bad news is that Colin Montgomerie is above him.” David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd commentating on the New Zealand v Scotland Twenty20 match.
“He could’ve kicked that with his head.” Aussie RL commentator defines the act of kicking.
“That makes Andy Murray the first man to reach the final at Queen’s since 2002.” Tennis commentator.
“And now, Andy and Teddy with their views.” Steve Ryder on ITV, after the England v Andorra match. That’s Townsend and Sherringham by the way!
“Bill Gordon has been here longer than Methuselah.” Bumble’s appraisal of just how good the Oval wicket was at the T20 World Cup.
“After Chris Gayle, the rest of the West Indies scorecard looks like an international phone number!” BBC commentator after West Indies v Sri Lanka T20 semi-final.
“These Italian players will be a year older in a year’s time.” Martin Keown during Italy’s Confederations Cup game against Egypt.
“You don’t need to be a rocket surgeon to work that out.” Barrie McDermott during the Hull KR v Wigan game.
“Since he won the French Open he has been on Cloud Seven.” BBC pundit Boris Becker on Roger Federer’s state of mind.
“I have mostly been eating chicken wings. I only stick to things I can spell.” Boo Weekley on his eating habits at The Open
“Golf balls don’t know how old you are.” Former Open champion Paul Lawrie’s verdict on veteran Tom Watson’s amazing week at Turnberry.
“Gatt’s finished his lunch - in fact he probably finished everyone’s lunch!” Bumble upon spotting Mike Gatting at Lord’s.
“Onions is getting peppered!” Nasser Hussain on Graham Onions going for runs in the second Ashes Test.
“His philosophy about football was not unique but it was different from everybody else.” Former Chelsea fitness coach Ade Mafe on Jose Mourinho.
More at
www.bbc.co.uk Supple changes to fairway cutting!
Yes, it’s another bumper crop of wuddled mords that, quite frankly, defy logic. If he ever left his brain to science neurological techniques would be set back by 100 years!
... catch two birds with one stone
End of season renovations begin as soon as the season has finished
Foot traction and ball bounce can be affected by the type of footwear worn and condition of balls
There’s about a group of them I’m not going to rush my gut on that one
... thus helping retain some moisture for the native grasses and fauna We have to simulate interest
Alex is one of a long line of family greenkeepers
... along with the supple changes in fairway cutting
We must strike while the iron’s hot or we’ll miss the boat
The club have also initiated the opportunity for a new member of staff to join the team
... it’s more than my wife’s worth Dates for your diary SEPTEMBER
3rd to 6th - Burghley Horse Trials, Burghley House, Lincolnshire (
www.burghley-horse.co.uk)
4th - Rugby Union, Guinness Premiership season begins (
www.guinnesspremiership.com)
4th - One Day International Series begins - England v Australia (
www.cricketworld.com)
8th to 9th - Four Oaks Trade Show, Macclesfield, Cheshire (
www.fouroaks-tradeshow.com)
8th to 10th - IOG SALTEX, Windsor Racecourse (
www.iogsaltex.co.uk)
14th to 18th - BASIS Training Course Week 1, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk)
20th to 22nd - GLEE, NEC Birmingham (
www.gleebirmingham.com)
21st to 25th - FACTS Training Course, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk/8.asp)
OCTOBER
1st to 4th - Golf, Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, St Andrews, Scotland (
www.europeantour.com)
14th to 15th - ‘Integrating ecology into your golf course
management’ training course, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk)
28th to 29th - ‘Understanding the science and management of your grounds and parklands’ training course, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk)
NOVEMBER
2nd to 5th - ‘Understanding the science and management of your golf course’ training course, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk)
4th to 5th - GCSAI Sportsturf Ireland trade show, Citywest Hotel Conference Centre, Dublin (
www.gcsai.org)
7th - Rugby Union, England v Australia, Twickenham Stadium (
www.rfu.com)
11th to 12th - IOG Scotsturf trade show, Highland Hall, Edinburgh (
www.iogscotsturf.co.uk)
13th - International Twenty20 Series between South Africa v England, begins, Johannesburg (
www.cricketworld.com)
16th to 19th - ‘Understanding the science and management of your sports grounds’ training course, STRI, Bingley (
www.stri.co.uk)
19th to 22nd - Golf, Dubai World Championship, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai (
www.dubaiworldchampionship.com)
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