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New Website for Golf Business News

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:07:00 GMT

Golfbusinessnews.com, or and #8216;GBN and #8217; as many people refer to it, now has a completely new presentation. Not just the obviously new colour-scheme and the presence of pictures and visual aids but a news section which is even better organised than before and which is fully searchable using any word as the and #8216;key and #8217;.

Finding Articles

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:07:00 GMT

The bulk of the Newsletter consists of references to articles in the journals received in the Library. Increasingly, many journals are only published online and #8211; e-zines and #8211; and I have been including these with URLs where you can find the full text.

Current Journal Contents Vol 7, no 6 July 2010

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:07:00 GMT

<1>Included in this issue are references from: Golf Club Management, June 2010, Golf Club Secretary, July 2010, Golf Range News, June 2010, Greenkeeper International, July 2010 and USGA Green Section Record, May-June 2010; and from online sources: Asian Golf Business, June 2010, By Design, Summer 2010, Golf Business News, and Golf Inc, Spring 2010.

Golf Information News, Vol 7, No 6, July 2010

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:07:00 GMT

Welcome to the latest issue of Golf Information News! I have recently been updating the Journal Contents database to make sure all the web links were functional and #8211; they now are but please let me know if you find any that no longer work. In the course of this I found myself looking at the USGA website and was reminded of the wealth of information to be found here. So I and #8217;ve included an article about it in this newsletter. Sue Stranger EIGCA Library

USGA Green Section Record changes to Digital format

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:07:00 GMT

After being in print under a variety of titles since 1921, the USGA Green Section Record will change to a digital-only format. The new format brings a distinct opportunity to disseminate information to a much larger and more diverse audience, and includes content and features that are possible only in a digital environment. They will continue to provide technical information to the turfgrass industry and will expand subject matter to include course care topics addressed to golfers.

Golf Club Histories

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:07:00 GMT

<1r>A few years ago the decision was taken to start a collection of golf club histories. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the foundation of a great many golf clubs and many of these have been celebrating their centenaries by publishing their history.

The R and A Launches Free Rules of Golf for iPhone and iTouch

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:07:00 GMT

CMAE and EGCOA launch groundbreaking E-learning programmes

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:07:00 GMT

The EGCOA and the Club Managers Association of Europe (CMAE) have announced the first in a series of groundbreaking e-learning courses for club managers will begin in October entitled, and #8216;Membership, Marketing and Food and amp; Beverage for Clubs and #39;.

Current Journal Contents Vol 7, no 5 June 2010

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:06:00 GMT

<1>This issue seems bigger than ever and #8211; I must be scanning more sources on your behalf. Included in this issue are references from: Golf Business Development, May/June 2010, Golf Club Management, April and May 2010, Golf Club Secretary, June 2010, Golf Management Europe, May 2010, Golf Range News, April and May 2010, Greenkeeper International, May and June 2010, Greenkeeping, April and May 2010, Greenside, June 2010 and International Turfgrass Bulletin, April 2010. And from the online sources: Asian Golf Business, May 2010, Golf Business News, Golf.com, Golf Course Industry and Golf Inc, Spring 2010.

Environmental Institute for Golf

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:06:00 GMT

<1r>The Environmental Institute for Golf is committed to strengthening the compatibility of the game of golf with our natural environment. In January 2003, The Institute evolved from The GCSAA Foundation, originally established in 1955, with a new name, mission and focus. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving information collection, research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course.

Golf Information News Volume 7, no 5, June 2010

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:06:00 GMT

Welcome to the latest issue of Golf Information News! In this issue you will find information about two publications new to the Library, a new website which may be of interest to you and information about the American Environmental Institute for Golf, which has a very interesting website with lots of useful information. As usual, if you need any information about anything - do contact me at librarian@eigca.org Sue Stranger Librarian

PGAs of Europe: New Website Launched

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:06:00 GMT

The PGAs of Europe website, www.pgae.com has been upgraded and re-launched to provide a more up-to-the moment style of on-line service for member PGAs and their member professionals.

FFL Guidelines for construction of Golf Courses

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:06:00 GMT

<1r>The FLL has organised a translation of the German FFL Guidelines for Construction of Golf Courses into English. These Guidelines are applicable for the construction and the renovation of all types of golf courses including the practice areas and including the grow-in period until the approval of the lawn areas and the development phase until the opening for play.

Best Golf Course Management Practices

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:06:00 GMT

<1>By L B McCarty, a professor of horticulture specializing in turfgrass science and management at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina.. Third edition, 2010, published by Prentice Hall. Another new book, which we have only just received. It is a massive volume and #8211; nearly 800 pages, but provides up-to-date basic and applied information on all aspects of golf course management.

The World Forum Conference and #8216; and #8216;Golf Course Architecture for the 21st Century ~ Challenges and Opportunities and #8221;