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EIGCA welcomes Giles Wardle as new Consultant Partner

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:01:00 GMT

The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that Giles Wardle has become an EIGCA Consultant Partner.

What's in the news?

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:00 GMT

<1r>A round up of recently published articles from a range of magazines and online newsletters. All the usual titles have been covered, including the latest issues of Golf Architecture, Golf Management Europe, Greenkeeper International, and Greenkeeping.

Golf Architecture, No 13

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:00 GMT

<1>The thirteenth issue of Golf Architecture is now available. Published by the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects (SAGCA) it was the first journal to cover the subject exclusively. It has its origins back in 1997 when the Society published its inaugural Journal of the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects, edited by Neil Crafter and Paul Mogford who continued to edited it for the first decade.

GCA Journal, No 17

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:00 GMT

<1r>We have received the latest issue of GCA Journal published by the Japanese Society of Golf Course Architects. It is nine months since the earthquake in Japan and their Chairman reports that reconstruction of their golf courses is underway.

Taking responsibility for water

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:00 GMT

<1>Water is our most vital resource and global water security is a really important agenda. Alongside food and energy security, water security is central to economic growth, health and social well-being in all countries. Published by the UK Government Office for Science this report looks at these issues. It's very timely as the United Nations also published a report looking at the potential threats arising to food production from land degradation and water shortages.

EIGCA Senior Member, Jonathan Gaunt's new 18-hole golf course extension – owned and operated by Ramside Estates Limited

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:01:00 GMT

Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, County Durham's leading golf resort, has started work on a new £15m development including an 18-hole championship golf course, spa, leisure centre and hotel expansion.

EIGCA Associate Members, Paul Kimber and Niall Glen, embark on programme of course improvement at Longniddry G.C.

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:01:00 GMT

Keen to ensure that their course keeps pace with the other illustrious clubs in East Lothian, and recognising the importance of keeping this Colt gem up to date with modern technology, Longniddry Golf Club appointed KimberGOLF Architects in mid 2011 to work with the club on a rolling programme of course improvement and restoration.

EIGCA Associate Member, Lassi Pekka Tilander, expands Nokia River to 36 holes

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

Nokia River Golf and Tilander Golf Design have come to agreement regarding design plans for course expansion.

Burhill Golf & Leisure On Course For Geo Certified™ Ecolabel

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:12:00 GMT

UK golf course owner and operating group is world's first to register all facilities in GEO's OnCourse™ programme for sustainability

EIGCA 2012 Conference and AGM

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:12:00 GMT

<1r>The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that the 2012 EIGCA Conference and AGM will take place in Nice, France from 28th to 31st March 2012.

New EIGCA tie and scarf

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:12:00 GMT

<1>EIGCA has produced a new version of its silk tie and silk scarf.

'grow the game of GOLF' Update

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:12:00 GMT

Bronze Industry Partner News

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:12:00 GMT

Everris – Driven by Innovation, Inspired by Nature Jacklin Seed - Selecting for Salt-Tolerant Cultivars Profile Products - Hosts European Distributor Summit and Continues Work at Trump International

The New EIGCA Vocational Qualification in Golf Course Design

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:12:00 GMT

<1r>Since the new Vocational Qualification in Golf Course Design got under way at the AGM in Potsdam the four students, from Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic and the UK, all working in EIGCA members' practices, have been busy working through the library of presentations that has been collated and their first set of design assignments and history essays.

6th European Golf Business Conference a Big Success

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:12:00 GMT

Up to 180 Delegates joined this year's 6th European Golf Business Conference in Marbella Spain. Over 25 countries were represented spanning for every corner of the globe and from a variety of industry disciplines.

Toro Introduces a new, easy to use Central Control System

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:12:00 GMT

<1>The Toro Company, the worldwide leader in golf equipment and irrigation solutions, is proud to introduce the Lynx Central Control System for golf irrigation. Lynx brings all essential course information into a single user-friendly interface so you can make quick, intuitive decisions.

Silver Industry Partner News

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:12:00 GMT

Barenbrug - GreenEarth Golf Mixtures John Deere - Supporting World Class Golf Experience Ransomes Jacobsen - Playing Their Part for the Environment

Young EIGCA golf course architects behind 'Development of the Year 2011'

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:12:00 GMT

Top quality golf course designs from 30 high-profile projects in 19 countries have been surpassed by the Danish-Dutch partners Spogárd & VanderVaart Golf Course Architects. For the first time GOLF Inc. have awarded Danish-Dutch golf course architects with the coveted "Development of the Year Award".

Walter Woods: memoirs of a greenkeeper!

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:12:00 GMT

<1>A book donated by BIGGA: Greenkeeping legend Walter Woods has penned his autobiography. Packed with wisdom and anecdotes from the former St Andrews Links course manager's impressive career, Walter Woods: memoirs of a greenkeeper! is a must-read for any greenkeeping professional.

What's in the news?

enquiries@eigca.org (Julia Green) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:12:00 GMT

<1r>A round up of recently published articles from a range of magazines and online newsletters. All the usual titles have been covered, including the latest issues of Golf Club Management, Golf Course Architecture, Greenkeeper International, and Greenkeeping.