http://www.eigca.org/ All the latest news directly from EIGCA. en-us http://www.eigca.org/Golf/logo.gif http://www.eigca.org/ 128 50 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84733.ink?newstype=e The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that InfraCore&#174;, a division of FibreCore, has become a Bronze Industry Partner. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84733 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84704.ink?newstype=e Irrigation Consultant Rolf Krueger has been announced as the latest Consultant Partner of the European Institute of Golf Course Architects. Thu, 10 May 2012 12:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84704 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84552.ink?newstype=m&matchid= Harradine were commissioned in 2006 to design an 18 hole course near lake Tunis. The layout was rather complicated as the two loops were cut in two by a major road which crossed the entire site. Furthermore, the commercial requirements of the real estate reduced the attraction and viability of the golf course. Additional concerns due to the proposed Metro line, future roads and land availability jeopardized the sustainability of the master plan and the project itself. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84552 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84374.ink?newstype=L <1r>A round up of recently published articles from a range of magazines and online newsletters. There seems to be more online newletters than usual, but I guess that&#39;s the way to go! All the usual titles have been covered, including the latest issues of Golf Management Europe, Greenkeeper International, and Greenkeeping. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84374 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84375.ink?newstype=L <3r>Golf tourism, in its own right, has developed into a successful business, and there are numerous tour operators tailoring their offers to the specific needs of golfers all over the world. Whether as a primary motivation for a holiday or simply as a secondary activity, golf attracts millions of holidaymakers worldwide. According to IAGTO, international golf tourism exceeded 50 million travellers in 2011. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84375 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84376.ink?newstype=L <1r>A new survey of golfers has found that the condition of golf greens is the most important factor when it comes to judging how attractive a golf club is. This even beat the cost of membership or green fees into second place in the Syngenta UK Golf Player Survey, which polled over 300 British golfers. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84376 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84377.ink?newstype=L <1r>The UK Golf Course Owners Association (UKGCOA) has released its first Golf Facility Benchmarking Report, which shows member clubs have seen a dramatic rise in rounds played throughout 2011. The report &#8211; conducted by Sports Marketing Surveys Inc &#8211; shows that UKGCOA members have seen a 20% increase in rounds played compared to the national average of just 8%. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84377 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84378.ink?newstype=p <1r>The Golf Environment Organization (GEO) has published guidance for the sustainable development and renovation of golf facilities. Designed to support a wide audience including the international golf development community, plus government, environment and community-based organisations, the document sets out practical ideas to help golf projects comprehensively and consistently deliver against the mainstream sustainability agenda. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84378 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84379.ink?newstype=L <1r>The Dr MacKenzie research team is very pleased to announce that they have completed the 16th Revision of the MacKenzie Chronology, after many, many hours of research and contributions by a number of people. This Revision is considerably advanced over the 15th, with over 400 new entries and a number of previous entries modified or expanded. This revision contains a good deal of timeline information regarding MacKenzie&#39;s early years, about his family, as well as his education and WW1 service. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84379 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84380.ink?newstype=L <1r>After extensive research, consultation and planning, the National Tree Safety Group (NTSG) delivers its guidance on common sense management for tree safety. This guidance has been produced over a period of five years following the commissioning of new research into trees, their benefits, people's attitudes to risk, extensive consultation on early drafts and considerable effort by the NTSG Drafting Group in drawing together all the various stakeholder views, concerns and priorities expressed by the full NTSG membership. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84380 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84228.ink?newstype=p GEO publishes guidance for sustainable golf development Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84228 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84187.ink?newstype=p The European Greenkeeping Education Unit (EGEU) is pleased to announce that a new website has been developed to complement the already existing EGEU website <a href='http://www.egeu.eu' target='_new'>www.egeu.eu</a> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84187 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84100.ink?newstype=n The Rio 2016&#8482; Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has selected US based Hanse Golf Course Design to design the golf course in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games in 2016, when golf returns to the programme after an absence of 112 years. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84100 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84099.ink?newstype=e Jeff Howes Golf Design are pleased to announce their latest project which is the 36 hole Golf & Real Estate "Liu Jiang International Golf Club" project close to the south-western city of Liuzhou, Guangxi Province in China. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84099 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84042.ink?newstype=e As part of a research project for a Masters Degree from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, John Bowden, former EIGCA student now a lecturer in Turfgrass Science at Myerscough College in England, is set to investigate the efficiency of current golf course procurement practices within the golf course development sector with the aim of identifying potential areas of the process that might be re-engineered to deliver increased success rates. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84042 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84018.ink?newstype=m&matchid= Edwards is being assisted on the project by European Tour star Robert Rock, currently among the hottest properties in professional golf after his recent victory over Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy at the HSBC event in Abu Dhabi. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84018 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84023.ink?newstype=m&matchid= David Hemstock has completed a reconstruction project at the privately owned Mehta Golf Course in Lugazi, an hour east of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84023 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84021.ink?newstype=m&matchid= Irish architect Jeff Lynch has started on a tee renovation programme at the historic Hermitage Golf Club in Dublin. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84021 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA84022.ink?newstype=m&matchid= International golf architecture practice Thomson Perrett & Lobb has signed a contract to design a new course outside the Nigerian city of Calabar. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem84022 http://www.eigca.org/news/EIGCA83984.ink?newstype=e The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that Eric Tortelier has become their latest EIGCA Consultant Partner. Eric, who has worked in the irrigation industry for the last 25 years, is an agricultural engineer and MBA. He spent 17 years with Rain Bird Europe and a further 8 years with Toro, working in Europe, Africa and the Middle East on many prestigious projects. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:03:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) weblogItem83984