Contents Duncan Campbell, Ilkley Golf Club Golf
Not so rough times at Pyecombe!
Set in the shadows of the famous Jack and Jill windmills on the South Downs, Pyecombe Golf Club’s Head Greenkeeper, Simon Wells, has turned the course into a haven for wildflowers. Pg14
Cover Story -C Colin and Josh Webber of Portmore Golf Club ISSUE
explain how they have moved from dairy farming to running a successful, sustainable golf course
From milk to members Page 8
THE PC TEAM
DAVE SALTMAN Managing Director
Can turn a seven week deadline into just seven hours. Having been advised, forty-nine days in advance, of
taken by surprise when the very, very, very final deadline arrives. As the list of excuses gets
longer, so the patience of his colleagues gets shorter!
magazine deadlines, Dave always appears
JOHN RICHARDS Operations Director
On his latest trip down under to visit his two granddaughters (and Mum and Dad), he popped into the
tournament taking place in Melbourne. Tiger Woods was the star attraction, and John was hoping to pick up a few tips. I just hope they are the sort he can use on a golf course!
Australian Masters
Environment Award. Father and son, Colin and Josh Webber,
Portmore Golf Club are the winners of the 2010 Golf
Inside THIS
General The Rotary Club!
The professional pedestrian rotary mower is an essential machine in a groundsman’s or greenkeeper’s arsenal of machinery. Loughborough Uni staff compare notes. Pg88
Howard’s Way
In recessionary times, what often sets one company apart from another is not a knee jerk reaction to a failing bank balance, but a strong foundation built on sound business strategy. Pg96
White Lines - Do do it!
Dr Colin Mumford explains how a chance phone call led to a mad dash to paint the white lines on the games deck of Cunard’s new cruise liner, The Queen Elizabeth. Pg98
Poisoned Chalice?
The industry faces the prospect of more sports pitches being created on contaminated land as virgin sites are snapped up by developers as prime building land. Pg102
On Ilkley Moor baht inputs
Duncan Campbell knows his own mind and refuses to be dictated to by anybody. Anybody, that is, except Mother Nature herself. Pg18
Jones the Greenkeeper
In an area of not outstanding natural beauty, Mark Jones, Head Greenkeeper at the Manchester Golf Club, offers members and visitors a wildlife haven within an urban conurbation. Pg22
Par Snips to Golf Birdies
Naturalist, David Walker, explains how Druids Heath Golf Club in the West Midlands has encouraged wildlife since its formation thirty six years ago. Pg26
The gateway to
Scottish golf... Situated in the heart of the Borders region, Roxburghe Golf Club is part of the 50,000 acre estate owned and managed by the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe. Pg36
Not so easy Ryder!
Stuart Hall, Workshop Technician at John O’Gaunt Golf Club, relates his experiences as one of 130 volunteers at the Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort. Pg40
LAURENCE GALE Editor
A visit abroad, well Scotsturf was held in another country, had our Loz all excited. Camera at the ready, and pencil sharpened, he was off to ‘do some Scottish stories’ with his usual enthusiasm. It’s the furthest north his little car has been - he was pleased to
find that they drive on the left!
PETER BRITTON Sales & Production
Peter has been honing his grandfathering skills, relearning the art of removing toxic waste from important little crevices, warming bottles and pushing a state-of-the-art pram with a mind of its own, the latter not easy in five inches of snow!
With a new grandchild just days away (it may have already arrived),
PR and Marketing
A recent night out with the girls in the office - to see a Take That tribute band at Patshull Park in Wolverhampton - saw Ellie win a lunch for two at the venue; not the best when you live in Leicester! However, a few of the office men have offered to be the other half of the duo, something Ellie swiftly declined!
ELLIE TAIT
ALASTAIR BATTRICK Web Monkey
Al, has been burning the midnight oil
wasn’t enough, a house move is also planned
for his entourage - nice timing Al!
financial system. The powers that be also decided that an office move at exactly the same time, was a good idea. And, as if that
overseeing a major overhaul of the
DAN HUGHES Sales Manager
particularly taken by the beauty of the Burmese women, who pride themselves on being attentive and caring
towards their menfolk. Regrettably, he didn't bring any back!
delighted the team with tales of his holiday in Burma. Dan was
Telford’s number one eligible bachelor (his words, not ours)
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