European Institute of Golf Course Architects - Email Newsletter
European Institute of Golf Course Architects - Email Newsletter

Seasons Greetings

As this is the last EIGCA newsletter of 2018, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. We hope you have enjoyed reading our newsletters over the last 12 months and we will see you again in February 2019.

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Gold Partners

10 Questions for ... Casper Grauballe MEIGCA

The latest in the popular series of Member Profiles where you can get to know our members better.

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Spotlight on … EcoBunker

As a EIGCA Bronze Partner can you tell our Members a bit more about what Ecobunker do and what you specialise in?

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Silver Partners

Images are precious … protect them By Lindsey Collumbell

Who owns the copyright of an image?

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Members, Partners and Industry Friends come together for latest EIGCA CPD event

Members, Partners, Affiliates and golf industry colleagues met at the Sofitel Hotel at Gatwick last month to take part in what has become a biannual CPD event.

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EIGCA Partner and Affiliate Drinks Reception to be held at 2019 BTME in Harrogate

Following the great success of last year's event, the EIGCA will again be hosting a drinks reception for EIGCA Partners and Affiliates at the BTME in Harrogate in recognition of their valued support.

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Peter Harradine completes renovations at Jebel Alis

Harradine Golf are pleased to announce the re-design and completion of holes 1-3 at the Jebel Ali Hotel Golf Course which closed for construction on the 20th of May and re-opened for play on the 23rd of September.

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Peter Harradine working with Capital Smart City

Harradine Golf is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the design and construction supervision of an 18 hole golf course for the Capital Smart City in Islamabad.

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David Krause updates us on the Rio Real Development Plans

During this summer, I was asked to visit Rio Real Golf & Hotel to give my opinion about some improvement ideas they had for their golf course. Following our meeting, I was very pleased to be commissioned to to re-design holes 4 and 5.

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John Greasley RIP

Following the sad news about our long time EIGCA friend and Partner John Greasley, Past President Tom Mackenzie provides a personal reflection on their time working together.

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Know More, Do More With Toro's Lynx® Smart Satellite

Take your irrigation efficiency to the next level with EIGCA Gold Partner Toro’s Lynx® Smart Satellite. It builds on the proven Network VP® and VPE platforms, enhancing communications with the Lynx Central Control System and integrating with field sensors to help course staff make even better-informed irrigation decisions.

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Taddy takes on new partners

Since the start of the year, Tadmarton Heath Golf Club near Banbury in Oxfordshire has seen investment in a new management team, strategic changes to the course under the eye of course architect Ken Moodie MEIGCA and its first ever course maintenance equipment fleet deal with EIGCA Silver Partner John Deere and local dealer Farol Ltd.

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EIGCA Bronze Partner Bernhard and Company Solving your shade issues

How light plays an essential part in grass health.

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EIGCA Bronze Partner Conor J Walsh appointed contractor at Ham Manor Golf Course.

In December 2017, CJW Golf were appointed as golf course contractor to develop the current 9th hole (now new 18th hole) and short game academy at Ham Manor GC.

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New greens for the Golf- und Land-Club Berlin-Wannsee

Since October, EIGCA Bronze Partner Josef Pötter Golf team has been applying their expertise in the highly traditional Golf- und Land-Club Berlin-Wannsee. Founded in 1895, the G&LC Berlin is one of the founding members of the Deutscher Golf Verband and part of the "Leading Golf Courses of Germany" association.

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Pure Dynasty® Seeded Paspalum from EIGCA Bronze Partner Pure Seed takes center stage on two new championship courses in the Middle East.

European Golf Design selected Pure Dynasty for Dubai Hills Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates and Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in Saudi Arabia.

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EIGCA Bronze Partner Profile Products Wins SEAL Award Honoring Dedication to Sustainability Leadership

Profile Products is proud to announce it is one of 12 global companies to earn the “SEAL Environmental Initiative Award,” recognizing organizations who have embarked upon environmental and sustainability initiatives and a commitment to sustainable business practices. The awards are given out annually by SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards.

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EIGCA Bronze Partner Semillas Fito is proud to announce the exclusivity of Pure Dynasty® Seeded Paspalum

for the territories of Spain, Portugal, France, Morocco and Tunisia.

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Pascal Grizot to Become Next PGAs of Europe Honorary President

President of the France 2018 Ryder Cup Committee, Pascal Grizot, has been announced as the incoming Honorary President of the PGAs of Europe, succeeding former Chief Executive of the European Tour, George O’Grady CBE.

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New Global Ranking for Golfers with Disabilities to Launch in 2019

The R&A and the USGA will administer a global ranking for golfers with disabilities, which will help to grow participation and competition around the world and to promote inclusivity within the sport.

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Some articles you may have missed...

Recent articles from printed and online resources on Architecture, Environment, the Game, Greenkeeping and Health&Safety.

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