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Appointment to oversee Greenkeepers Training Committee

July 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Appointment to oversee Greenkeepers Training Committee: The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has appointed experienced turf educator and golf course manager Rob Phillips as Learning & Development Manager – Technical, with responsibility for managing the technical elements of greenkeeper training in the UK. You can view a video of Rob discussing his new […]

Coventry Hearsall’s success with Sierrablen Plus

July 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Coventry Hearsall’s success with Sierrablen Plus: ICL Controlled release fertiliser technology has helped to transform the fairways at Coventry Hearsall Golf Club. Chris Low, the Course Manager at Coventry Hearsall Golf Club, has witnessed outstanding results since introducing ICL’s Sierrablen Plus Spring & Summer CalMag 23-0-5 + 7CaO + 2.5MgO controlled release fertiliser (CRF) into […]

Appointment to oversee Greenkeepers Training Committee

July 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Coventry Hearsall’s success with Sierrablen Plus

July 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Appointment to oversee Greenkeepers Training Committee

July 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Appointment to oversee Greenkeepers Training Committee: The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has appointed experienced turf educator and golf course manager Rob Phillips as Learning & Development Manager – Technical, with responsibility for managing the technical elements of greenkeeper training in the UK.

You can view a video of Rob discussing his new role here.

Rob was previously head of land-based apprenticeships at Berkshire College of Agriculture and spent six years as a trainer, assessor and programme manager for greenkeeping apprenticeships. Prior to that he spent 30 years as a greenkeeper, including 21 years as course manager at Sandy Lodge Golf Club in Middlesex. Rob is also an independent end point assessor for the certification awarding bodies City & Guilds and LANTRA.

Appointment to oversee Greenkeepers Training Committee

The GTC is the employers’ organisation for the golf industry that controls greenkeeper education standards, ensuring training provision is consistent and regulated across the UK. In the role of Learning & Development Manager – Technical, Rob will be responsible for delivering the requirements of The GTC under their service level agreement with BIGGA. He will liaise with training providers and also seek to implement BIGGA’s innovative accreditation strategy.

As part of BIGGA’s Learning & Development department, Rob will work alongside the existing team in their mission to enhance the association’s various educational initiatives, the continuing professional development scheme and the wider efforts to attract people to the industry.

BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton said: “With almost 40 years’ experience, including seven years focusing on the training of student greenkeepers, Rob was the outstanding candidate for this position and we’re delighted he has joined the association.

“As the landscape becomes more challenging for turf professionals in the face of climate change, resource availability and suchlike, it is vital that greenkeeper training develops apace and adapts to reflect the requirements of a modern turf maintenance workforce.

“Rob’s expertise and passion for the industry means he will have a key role to play and I look forward to working with him moving forwards.”

For more information about The GTC visit www.the-gtc.co.uk

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Coventry Hearsall’s success with Sierrablen Plus

July 25, 2024/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Coventry Hearsall’s success with Sierrablen Plus: ICL Controlled release fertiliser technology has helped to transform the fairways at Coventry Hearsall Golf Club.

Chris Low, the Course Manager at Coventry Hearsall Golf Club, has witnessed outstanding results since introducing ICL’s Sierrablen Plus Spring & Summer CalMag 23-0-5 + 7CaO + 2.5MgO controlled release fertiliser (CRF) into the club’s fairway programme.

Coventry Hearsall’s success with Sierrablen Plus

Decision to choose Sierrablen Plus

After seeing numerous positive posts on social media and conducting thorough research, Chris decided to incorporate the fertiliser into his turf management programme to help boost turf density and health.

The availability of larger 500kg bags, which are both cost-effective and easy to apply with a tractor-mounted spreader, further influenced his decision.

Benefits of Controlled Release Fertilisers

Controlled release fertilisers (CRFs) are engineered to release nutrients gradually, ensuring more precise and targeted nutrient delivery to turfgrass.

This is achieved through a coating process that regulates nutrient release, guaranteeing that the turf receives essential nutrients at the right time and in the right quantities.

This method not only maximises the efficiency of nutrient uptake but also minimises waste and environmental impact. Sierrablen Plus CalMag 23-0-5 + 7CaO + 2.5MgO can be applied from early in the growing season through to summer, providing over five months of sustained healthy plant growth.

The controlled release of nitrogen supports continuous development, while added magnesium enhances the turf’s green colour and calcium increases cell strength.

Member and Visitor Praise

Since adopting Sierrablen Plus Spring & Summer CalMag 23-0-5 + 7CaO + 2.5MgO, the improvements in turf density at Coventry Hearsall Golf Club have been nothing short of remarkable.

The fairways have drawn praise from both members and visitors alike. “Members and guests have commented that the fairways are like carpets and the best they have ever been,” says Chris.

The benefits of Sierrablen Plus extend beyond just aesthetics and playability. The fertiliser’s controlled release technology provides sustained nutrition for over 5 months, reducing the need for frequent applications and thereby saving time and resources.

Additionally, the environmental benefits of using a controlled release fertiliser, such as reduced leaching and runoff, align with the club’s commitment to sustainable practices.

Sierrablen Plus Spring & Summer CalMag has proven to be a transformative addition to the turf management programme at Coventry Hearsall Golf Club.

“We’ve seen a noticeable improvement in the turf’s resilience and overall health, making our maintenance efforts more effective and efficient,” Chris notes.

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