Gary Bartley, formerly of Prairie Coast Equipment, has taken on the role of Grounds Manager for the University of British Columbia Athletics department.
Read more: Bartley Named as UBC Athletics High Performance Sportsfield Manager
At the time of writing, with only 14 days left before the start of the largest single sports event for women in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament, it appears the controversy over use of artificial turf at the six Canadian host stadiums has been set aside.
Read more: FIFA Women’s World Cup Set for Kick-Off on Artificial Turf
By Larry Gilhuly
USGA Agronomist
As you watch the upcoming U.S. Open you may hear about the exceptional weather that has occurred this past winter in the Pacific Northwest. You may hear about how it had a lot to do with why the course is in such good shape. However, just like a chair needs four solid legs to achieve balance, three other major factors were more important than the weather in bringing the greens back for this years’ U.S. Open.
KABUTO™ 400 SC Fungicide is now registered and ready to battle Dollar spot.
Guelph, Ontario, May 8, 2015 - Engage Agro Corporation and Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha (ISK) of Osaka, Japan are pleased to announce that Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency has approved the registration of Kabuto 400SC Fungicide for control of Dollar spot on sod farms and golf course turf.
The Turfgrass Managers Association of Southern Africa (TGMASA) – previously known as the Golf Course Managers and Greenkeepers Association of Southern Africa (GCMGA) came into existence over 30 years ago because course superintendents saw a need to network and share their knowledge and experience on the maintenance and upkeep of golf courses. This has proven to be so successful that it is now being expanded to include all other sports and facilities requiring turf grass management and maintenance throughout Southern Africa.