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GREENKEEPING
ON FOREIGN
                                                                              Featured Inside
SHORES
What can we learn
from BIGGA members
who have taken
their talents
abroad?

How did they
make it happen?

John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme | Steve Chappell
The BIGGA Irrigation Survey | Ireland Sports Turf Institute
ON FOREIGN SHORES GREENKEEPING - MSU Libraries
It’s about obsessing over the little things, the details no one
                                  else sees. It’s never tolerating anything less than the best.
                                  Perfection is a mindset. And that’s worth being proud of.
                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA Patron
                                                                                                                                                     Sir Michael Bonallack, OBE

                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA President
                                                                                                                                                     Chris Sheehan
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Welcome
                                  Freephone 0800 085 25 22                                                                                           B IGGA Chairman
                                                                                                                                                      Scott Reeves

                                                                                                                                                      IGGA Vice President
                                                                                                                                                     B
                                                                                                                                                     Collin Webber

                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA Board Members
                                                                                                                                                     Stuart Taylor, Anthony McGeough, Rob Welford,
                                                                                                                                                     Tom Smith, Jaime Acton, George Barr, Chris Sealey

                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                     Jim Croxton | jim.croxton@bigga.co.uk

                                                                                                                                                     Head of Finance and Operations
                                                                                                                                                     Steve Wragg | steve@bigga.co.uk

                                                                                                                                                     Head of Membership Services
                                                                                                                                                     Tracey Maddison | traceymaddison@bigga.co.uk
                                                                                                                         OFFICIAL
                                                                                                                         GOLF COURSE                 Contact Us
                                                                                                                         EQUIPMENT                   BIGGA House, Aldwark, Alne, York, YO61 1UF
                                                                                                                         SUPPLIER                    info@bigga.co.uk | www.bigga.org.uk                   Darren Skinner putting on plenty of sunscreen   We’re helping to spread the message that wearing sunblock and other sun
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 800                                   at TPC Sawgrass                                 safety practices are vital to protect your health

                                                                                                                                                     The official monthly magazine of the
                                                                                                                                                     British and International Golf Greenkeepers
                                                                                                                                                     Association Limited.                                                                                      as we explore within this magazine. But flexibility is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               key to successful greenkeeping and never has that

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Welcome
                                                                                                                 BY A PP O I N T M E NT TO
                                                                                                              HE R M A JE S T Y T HE QUEEN
                                                                                                    SUPPLIE R S OF AGRICULT UR A L , GROUNDSC A RE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               been more tested than through our changing climate.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Thank you to everyone who took part as the results
                                                                                                         A ND HOR T ICULT UR A L EQUIPMENT
                                                                                                           JOHN DEERE LT D NOT T INGH A M

                                                                                                                                                     Editorial                                                                                                 will help shape our strategy going forwards.
                                                                                                                                                     Editor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   You can find the initial findings of the survey
                                                                                                                                                     Karl Hansell                                                                                              within the pages of this magazine.
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 829
                                                                                                                                                     karl@bigga.co.uk                                                                                              For those out on the course this summer, whether
                                                                                                                                                     a @karlhansell                                                                                            you are playing or working, I would urge you to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               consider your own skin safety. Here at BIGGA we work
                                                                                                                                                     Production
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               alongside a number of charities to promote effective
                                                                                                                                                     Design & Artwork Production
                                                                                                                                                     Libbie Waddleton                                                                                          skincare practices among our members.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Chief Executive Jim Croxton
                                                                                                                                                     libbie@bigga.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 817
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   In 2018 it was discovered that just one in 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Spring came and went with very                      greenkeepers had received any training on ways of
                                                                                                                                                     Advertising                                           little rain, quite a lot of sunshine                being sun safe when out on the course, be that by
                                                                                                                                                     Business                                              and no small amount of worry                        using sunscreen, sunglasses or protective clothing.
                                                                                                                                                     Development Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                           from the nation’s greenkeepers,                     And yet instances of melanoma, the most serious
                                                                                                                                                     Lauren Frazer
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 832                                   fearful of what another extended                    form of skin cancer, are doubling in the UK every
                                                                                                                                                     lauren@bigga.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                           drought would do to their courses.                  10 to 15 years, so this is something we have to take
                                                                                                                                                     a @Lauren_BIGGA
                                                                                                                                                                                                               This month we have put                          seriously. Back in February we joined a campaign
                                                                                                                                                     Printing
                                                                                                                                                                                                           together a body of work that                        being led by Melanoma UK, which officially launched
                                                                                                                                                     Warners Midlands Plc, The Maltings, Manor Lane,
                                                                                                                                                     Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH                         looks backwards to last summer’s                    during the first week in May. You can find more details
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01778 391 000
                                                                                                                                                                                                           drought with the hope that it will                  about Slip! Slap! Swing! in the Industry News section
                                                                                                                                                     Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise            better inform the decision makers                   of this magazine.
                                                                                                                                                     reproduced without written permission. Return
                                                                                                                                                     postage must accompany all materials submitted
                                                                                                                                                                                                           at your club moving forwards.                           We also work alongside a similar charity, named
                                                                                                                                                     if return is requested. No responsibility can be          We sent out a survey via                        Sckin, for the same purpose. You may have seen their
                                                                                                                                                     assumed for unsolicited materials. The right is
                                                                                                                                                     reserved to edit submissions before publication.      email to every course manager                       representatives on the BIGGA stand at BTME this
                                                                                                                                                     Although every care will be taken, no
                                                                                                                                                                                                           and head greenkeeper in the                         year, where they demonstrated the damage that has
                                                                                                                                                     responsibility is accepted for loss of manuscripts,   association relating to irrigation.                 already been caused to the skin of attendees. Within
                                                                                                                                                     photographs or artwork. Opinions expressed
                                                                                                                                                     are not necessarily those of the Association,         Our intention was to get a clear                    the pages of this magazine you can also find a handy
                                                                                                                                                     and no responsibility is accepted for such            perspective of the state of golf                    guide from the charity that offers advice on how to
TS60220.1ENG_GB_FPH_LET1_PGA_RW

                                                                                                                                                     content, advertising or product information that
                                                                                                                                                     August appear. Circulation is by subscription.        course irrigation in the UK and                     spot the first signs of skin cancer.
                                                                                                                                                     Subscription rate: UK £50 per year, Europe and
                                                                                                                                                     Eire £65, Rest of the World £95. The magazine is
                                                                                                                                                                                                           I’m pleased that we received a                          With the highest mortality rates from melanoma
                                                                                                                                                     also distributed to BIGGA members, golf clubs,        healthy response.                                   being from older men who spend a lot of time
                                                                                                                                                     local authorities, the turf industry, libraries and
                                                                                                                                                     central government.                                       There are two things critical                   outdoors, you can see why this is a situation that
                                                                                                                                                                                                           for the playing of the sport: water                 we take very seriously here at BIGGA. It is never too
                                                                                                                                                                                                           and greenkeepers. Securing the                      early to start and just like wearing correct PPE, good
                                                                                                                                                                                                           future of both is vital. BIGGA                      skin safety practices can literally be a case of life and
                                                                                                                                                     ISSN: 0961– 6977
                                                                                                                                                                                                           members have led the way by                         death. With the summer on the way, and I can’t stress
                                                                                                                                                     © 2019 British and International Golf
                                                                                                                                                     Greenkeepers Association Limited                      taking greenkeeping to the world,                   this enough, look after yourself out there.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            a@BIGGALtd May 2019      3
ON FOREIGN SHORES GREENKEEPING - MSU Libraries
It’s about obsessing over the little things, the details no one
                                  else sees. It’s never tolerating anything less than the best.
                                  Perfection is a mindset. And that’s worth being proud of.
                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA Patron
                                                                                                                                                     Sir Michael Bonallack, OBE

                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA President
                                                                                                                                                     Chris Sheehan
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Welcome
                                  Freephone 0800 085 25 22                                                                                           B IGGA Chairman
                                                                                                                                                      Scott Reeves

                                                                                                                                                      IGGA Vice President
                                                                                                                                                     B
                                                                                                                                                     Collin Webber

                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA Board Members
                                                                                                                                                     Stuart Taylor, Anthony McGeough, Rob Welford,
                                                                                                                                                     Tom Smith, Jaime Acton, George Barr, Chris Sealey

                                                                                                                                                     BIGGA Chief Executive Officer
                                                                                                                                                     Jim Croxton | jim.croxton@bigga.co.uk

                                                                                                                                                     Head of Finance and Operations
                                                                                                                                                     Steve Wragg | steve@bigga.co.uk

                                                                                                                                                     Head of Membership Services
                                                                                                                                                     Tracey Maddison | traceymaddison@bigga.co.uk
                                                                                                                         OFFICIAL
                                                                                                                         GOLF COURSE                 Contact Us
                                                                                                                         EQUIPMENT                   BIGGA House, Aldwark, Alne, York, YO61 1UF
                                                                                                                         SUPPLIER                    info@bigga.co.uk | www.bigga.org.uk                   Darren Skinner putting on plenty of sunscreen   We’re helping to spread the message that wearing sunblock and other sun
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 800                                   at TPC Sawgrass                                 safety practices are vital to protect your health

                                                                                                                                                     The official monthly magazine of the
                                                                                                                                                     British and International Golf Greenkeepers
                                                                                                                                                     Association Limited.                                                                                      as we explore within this magazine. But flexibility is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               key to successful greenkeeping and never has that

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Welcome
                                                                                                                 BY A PP O I N T M E NT TO
                                                                                                              HE R M A JE S T Y T HE QUEEN
                                                                                                    SUPPLIE R S OF AGRICULT UR A L , GROUNDSC A RE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               been more tested than through our changing climate.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Thank you to everyone who took part as the results
                                                                                                         A ND HOR T ICULT UR A L EQUIPMENT
                                                                                                           JOHN DEERE LT D NOT T INGH A M

                                                                                                                                                     Editorial                                                                                                 will help shape our strategy going forwards.
                                                                                                                                                     Editor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   You can find the initial findings of the survey
                                                                                                                                                     Karl Hansell                                                                                              within the pages of this magazine.
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 829
                                                                                                                                                     karl@bigga.co.uk                                                                                              For those out on the course this summer, whether
                                                                                                                                                     a @karlhansell                                                                                            you are playing or working, I would urge you to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               consider your own skin safety. Here at BIGGA we work
                                                                                                                                                     Production
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               alongside a number of charities to promote effective
                                                                                                                                                     Design & Artwork Production
                                                                                                                                                     Libbie Waddleton                                                                                          skincare practices among our members.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Chief Executive Jim Croxton
                                                                                                                                                     libbie@bigga.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 817
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   In 2018 it was discovered that just one in 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Spring came and went with very                      greenkeepers had received any training on ways of
                                                                                                                                                     Advertising                                           little rain, quite a lot of sunshine                being sun safe when out on the course, be that by
                                                                                                                                                     Business                                              and no small amount of worry                        using sunscreen, sunglasses or protective clothing.
                                                                                                                                                     Development Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                           from the nation’s greenkeepers,                     And yet instances of melanoma, the most serious
                                                                                                                                                     Lauren Frazer
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01347 833 832                                   fearful of what another extended                    form of skin cancer, are doubling in the UK every
                                                                                                                                                     lauren@bigga.co.uk
                                                                                                                                                                                                           drought would do to their courses.                  10 to 15 years, so this is something we have to take
                                                                                                                                                     a @Lauren_BIGGA
                                                                                                                                                                                                               This month we have put                          seriously. Back in February we joined a campaign
                                                                                                                                                     Printing
                                                                                                                                                                                                           together a body of work that                        being led by Melanoma UK, which officially launched
                                                                                                                                                     Warners Midlands Plc, The Maltings, Manor Lane,
                                                                                                                                                     Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH                         looks backwards to last summer’s                    during the first week in May. You can find more details
                                                                                                                                                     Tel – 01778 391 000
                                                                                                                                                                                                           drought with the hope that it will                  about Slip! Slap! Swing! in the Industry News section
                                                                                                                                                     Contents may not be reprinted or otherwise            better inform the decision makers                   of this magazine.
                                                                                                                                                     reproduced without written permission. Return
                                                                                                                                                     postage must accompany all materials submitted
                                                                                                                                                                                                           at your club moving forwards.                           We also work alongside a similar charity, named
                                                                                                                                                     if return is requested. No responsibility can be          We sent out a survey via                        Sckin, for the same purpose. You may have seen their
                                                                                                                                                     assumed for unsolicited materials. The right is
                                                                                                                                                     reserved to edit submissions before publication.      email to every course manager                       representatives on the BIGGA stand at BTME this
                                                                                                                                                     Although every care will be taken, no
                                                                                                                                                                                                           and head greenkeeper in the                         year, where they demonstrated the damage that has
                                                                                                                                                     responsibility is accepted for loss of manuscripts,   association relating to irrigation.                 already been caused to the skin of attendees. Within
                                                                                                                                                     photographs or artwork. Opinions expressed
                                                                                                                                                     are not necessarily those of the Association,         Our intention was to get a clear                    the pages of this magazine you can also find a handy
                                                                                                                                                     and no responsibility is accepted for such            perspective of the state of golf                    guide from the charity that offers advice on how to
TS60220.1ENG_GB_FPH_LET1_PGA_RW

                                                                                                                                                     content, advertising or product information that
                                                                                                                                                     August appear. Circulation is by subscription.        course irrigation in the UK and                     spot the first signs of skin cancer.
                                                                                                                                                     Subscription rate: UK £50 per year, Europe and
                                                                                                                                                     Eire £65, Rest of the World £95. The magazine is
                                                                                                                                                                                                           I’m pleased that we received a                          With the highest mortality rates from melanoma
                                                                                                                                                     also distributed to BIGGA members, golf clubs,        healthy response.                                   being from older men who spend a lot of time
                                                                                                                                                     local authorities, the turf industry, libraries and
                                                                                                                                                     central government.                                       There are two things critical                   outdoors, you can see why this is a situation that
                                                                                                                                                                                                           for the playing of the sport: water                 we take very seriously here at BIGGA. It is never too
                                                                                                                                                                                                           and greenkeepers. Securing the                      early to start and just like wearing correct PPE, good
                                                                                                                                                                                                           future of both is vital. BIGGA                      skin safety practices can literally be a case of life and
                                                                                                                                                     ISSN: 0961– 6977
                                                                                                                                                                                                           members have led the way by                         death. With the summer on the way, and I can’t stress
                                                                                                                                                     © 2019 British and International Golf
                                                                                                                                                     Greenkeepers Association Limited                      taking greenkeeping to the world,                   this enough, look after yourself out there.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            a@BIGGALtd May 2019      3
ON FOREIGN SHORES GREENKEEPING - MSU Libraries
From                                                                                                 In this
                                                                                                                                                                                          Featured this month

                                                                                                                                                                                          24     Toro Young Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Greenkeeper of the Year

                                     the
                                                                                                                                          Issue
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Danny Patten discusses what
                                                                                                                                                                                                 happened after he won the
                                                                                                                                                                                                 prestigious award

                                                                                                                                                                                          26     On trial in the Emerald Isle

                                     Editor
           Regulars                                                                                                                                                                              ICL invited BIGGA members
                                                                                                                                                                                                 to visit turf trials at the Ireland
                                                                                                     An overview of this month’s                                                                 Sports Turf Institute
                                                                                                     edition of Greenkeeper
           3                                                                                         International, with your

                                                                                                                                                                                          28
                  Welcome
                                                                                                     editor, Karl Hansell                                                                        Where do I begin with TPC

                                                                                                                                          Our contributors                                       Sawgrass?
                                                                                                                                                                                                 The John Deere TPC Sawgrass

                                     Liquid questions
                                                                                                                                                                                                 volunteers reflect on their time
           6      Newsdesk                                                                                                                                                                       at The Players Championship

                                                                                                                                          24 Danny Patten
                                     Water isn’t cheap and as greenkeepers you         is to cope well with periods of extended dry
                                                                                                                                          Danny began greenkeeping aged 17.
                                                                                                                                          Having played golf at Elite Sports College
                                                                                                                                                                                          34     Heading off to new horizons
                                                                                                                                                                                                 What is it like working in

           12     Across the Board   know that more than anyone.                       weather.                                           in Liverpool, he decided to pursue
                                                                                                                                                                                                 a different country? Is it
                                                                                                                                                                                                 achievable for everybody?
                                         Whether it be due to processing or                May I take this opportunity to thank           greenkeeping as a career. Just three years             What do you need to know?
                                     transportation, a sustainable water supply        everyone who participated in the survey.           later and he won the Toro Young Student
Contents

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Jordan Fairweather answers all
                                     isn’t as easy as just turning on a tap and last   Your responses were well‑thought out and           Greenkeeper of the Year Award in 2018.                 our questions
           14                        year’s drought brought that into sharper          will go a long way to making this process a        This month Danny reflects on everything

                                                                                                                                                                                          38
                  Ecology
                                     focus than ever before.                           success. Such collaborative efforts are vital      that’s happened since.                                 Where on Earth is Steve
                                         With the increasing demand for water          if BIGGA is to achieve its strategic aims of                                                              Chappell?
                                     in the broader public, golf courses are           supporting greenkeepers everywhere.                                                                       The former Gleneagles head
                                     toe‑ing a fine line. There’s a potential public       Elsewhere in the magazine and this             26 Phil Collinson                                      man surprised everyone when
           16     Industry News      relations disaster awaiting anyone who
                                     sprays large amounts of water on to a course
                                                                                       month I owe a huge debt of thanks to Jordan
                                                                                       Fairweather, the widely‑travelled BIGGA
                                                                                                                                          Phil has 16 years’ experience working in               he moved to Eastern Europe
                                                                                                                                          the sportsturf industry and is the north
                                     at a time when a hosepipe ban is in place.
                                         Alternative water sources are becoming
                                     increasingly important and regular clubs are
                                                                                       member who counts Scotland, Malaysia,
                                                                                       USA, Bulgaria, Bahrain, UAE and now the
                                                                                       Czech Republic among the places where
                                                                                                                                          west technical area sales manager for
                                                                                                                                          ICL. Phil was the head groundsman at
                                                                                                                                          Rochdale AFC for nine years, joining ICL
                                                                                                                                                                                          42     Overcoming homesickness as
                                                                                                                                                                                                 a young greenkeeper abroad
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sam Sweetzer tells us about his
           20	Membership            switching off their mains supply in favour        he’s plied his trade. Who better to ask about      four years ago. During his time at ICL he has          summer working in America on
                                     of boreholes, reservoirs or other methods of      what it’s like being a greenkeeper in a            gained the BASIS and FACTS professional                the Ohio State Program
                                     sourcing water.                                   different country?                                 qualifications.

           22	L&D
                                         Either way, you’re going to want to
                                     make sure you get the most out of every
                                     last drop and that’s where an efficient,
                                                                                           The UK is leading the way in greenkeeper
                                                                                       training – a legacy of those early pioneers
                                                                                       in Scotland, slowly filtering down into the
                                                                                                                                          34 Jordan Fairweather
                                                                                                                                                                                          46     The BIGGA Irrigation Survey
                                                                                                                                                                                                 More than 100 BIGGA course
                                                                                                                                                                                                 managers contributed to this
                                     well‑maintained irrigation system comes           rest of the country and propelled further                                                                 major industry survey
                                     to the fore. As such, we were interested to       forward by education programmes such as            At the time of writing, Jordan is in Europe,
                                     discover whether there was a correlation          Continue to Learn at BTME. And as such,            preparing the soon-to-open PGA National

           64	Around the Green      between those who really struggled last
                                     year and the state of their irrigation system.
                                         As trained greenkeepers, you may think
                                                                                       UK greenkeepers are in demand around
                                                                                       the rest of the world. But what’s it like if you
                                                                                       do make the decision to experience life in
                                                                                                                                          in the Czech Republic. However, such is
                                                                                                                                          his tendency to travel the globe, that could
                                                                                                                                          soon change. He is formerly group director
                                                                                                                                                                                          54     A guide to golf irrigation
                                                                                                                                                                                                 water supplies in the UK
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Giles Wardle discusses the
                                     that’s an obvious question with an obvious        another culture, whether permanently or on         of agronomy at The Els Club Malaysia and               latest water legislation and
                                     answer, but we wanted to put together a           a seasonal basis? We wanted to answer that         director of agronomy for Troon Golf at The             what it means to you
           70     Buyer’s Guide      body of research with data from around            question and Jordan has done an incredible         Royal Golf Club in Bahrain.
                                     the country that would add weight to our
                                     supposition. The initial findings are included
                                     in the pages of this magazine, but we’d like
                                                                                       job, not only describing his own experiences
                                                                                       but also putting together tips and advice on
                                                                                       those who are interested in moving abroad.         46	Giles Wardle
                                                                                                                                                                                          60     Good, better, best - Foley
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Company
                                                                                                                                                                                                 The three stages to better
                                     to take the results and incorporate them              Finally, the latest edition of Your Course     Giles Wardle is a chartered engineer                   mowing blades according to
           72     Recruitment        into a document that is distributed widely        should have arrived in clubhouses during           specialising in irrigation and water                   the grinder manufacturers
                                     across other golf industry bodies to spread       April. If you missed it, you can download a        engineering with 28 years’ experience
                                     the message that investment in irrigation
                                     systems is hugely important if your course
                                                                                       digital copy from the BIGGA website. Please
                                                                                       share it as widely as you are able.
                                                                                                                                          in the golf and sports turf market.
                                                                                                                                          Giles established Irriplan in 1994 as an        62     Insight - Syngenta
                                                                                                                                                                                                 How a drying down strategy
           74     Around the Globe
                                                                                                                                          independent consultancy and has designed
                                                                                                                                          water supplies and irrigation systems for
                                                                                                                                                                                                 will prepare your course if we
                                                                                                                                                                                                 have another dry summer
                                     Don’t forget you can download the regular and dyslexia‑friendly digital versions of
                                     Greenkeeper International from the resources section of the BIGGA website.                           courses in the UK and overseas.

           4   May 2019 a@BIGGALtd                                                                                                                                                                              a@BIGGALtd May 2019    5
ON FOREIGN SHORES GREENKEEPING - MSU Libraries
From                                                                                                 In this
                                                                                                                                                                                          Featured this month

                                                                                                                                                                                          24     Toro Young Student
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Greenkeeper of the Year

                                     the
                                                                                                                                          Issue
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Danny Patten discusses what
                                                                                                                                                                                                 happened after he won the
                                                                                                                                                                                                 prestigious award

                                                                                                                                                                                          26     On trial in the Emerald Isle

                                     Editor
           Regulars                                                                                                                                                                              ICL invited BIGGA members
                                                                                                                                                                                                 to visit turf trials at the Ireland
                                                                                                     An overview of this month’s                                                                 Sports Turf Institute
                                                                                                     edition of Greenkeeper
           3                                                                                         International, with your

                                                                                                                                                                                          28
                  Welcome
                                                                                                     editor, Karl Hansell                                                                        Where do I begin with TPC

                                                                                                                                          Our contributors                                       Sawgrass?
                                                                                                                                                                                                 The John Deere TPC Sawgrass

                                     Liquid questions
                                                                                                                                                                                                 volunteers reflect on their time
           6      Newsdesk                                                                                                                                                                       at The Players Championship

                                                                                                                                          24 Danny Patten
                                     Water isn’t cheap and as greenkeepers you         is to cope well with periods of extended dry
                                                                                                                                          Danny began greenkeeping aged 17.
                                                                                                                                          Having played golf at Elite Sports College
                                                                                                                                                                                          34     Heading off to new horizons
                                                                                                                                                                                                 What is it like working in

           12     Across the Board   know that more than anyone.                       weather.                                           in Liverpool, he decided to pursue
                                                                                                                                                                                                 a different country? Is it
                                                                                                                                                                                                 achievable for everybody?
                                         Whether it be due to processing or                May I take this opportunity to thank           greenkeeping as a career. Just three years             What do you need to know?
                                     transportation, a sustainable water supply        everyone who participated in the survey.           later and he won the Toro Young Student
Contents

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Contents
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Jordan Fairweather answers all
                                     isn’t as easy as just turning on a tap and last   Your responses were well‑thought out and           Greenkeeper of the Year Award in 2018.                 our questions
           14                        year’s drought brought that into sharper          will go a long way to making this process a        This month Danny reflects on everything

                                                                                                                                                                                          38
                  Ecology
                                     focus than ever before.                           success. Such collaborative efforts are vital      that’s happened since.                                 Where on Earth is Steve
                                         With the increasing demand for water          if BIGGA is to achieve its strategic aims of                                                              Chappell?
                                     in the broader public, golf courses are           supporting greenkeepers everywhere.                                                                       The former Gleneagles head
                                     toe‑ing a fine line. There’s a potential public       Elsewhere in the magazine and this             26 Phil Collinson                                      man surprised everyone when
           16     Industry News      relations disaster awaiting anyone who
                                     sprays large amounts of water on to a course
                                                                                       month I owe a huge debt of thanks to Jordan
                                                                                       Fairweather, the widely‑travelled BIGGA
                                                                                                                                          Phil has 16 years’ experience working in               he moved to Eastern Europe
                                                                                                                                          the sportsturf industry and is the north
                                     at a time when a hosepipe ban is in place.
                                         Alternative water sources are becoming
                                     increasingly important and regular clubs are
                                                                                       member who counts Scotland, Malaysia,
                                                                                       USA, Bulgaria, Bahrain, UAE and now the
                                                                                       Czech Republic among the places where
                                                                                                                                          west technical area sales manager for
                                                                                                                                          ICL. Phil was the head groundsman at
                                                                                                                                          Rochdale AFC for nine years, joining ICL
                                                                                                                                                                                          42     Overcoming homesickness as
                                                                                                                                                                                                 a young greenkeeper abroad
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sam Sweetzer tells us about his
           20	Membership            switching off their mains supply in favour        he’s plied his trade. Who better to ask about      four years ago. During his time at ICL he has          summer working in America on
                                     of boreholes, reservoirs or other methods of      what it’s like being a greenkeeper in a            gained the BASIS and FACTS professional                the Ohio State Program
                                     sourcing water.                                   different country?                                 qualifications.

           22	L&D
                                         Either way, you’re going to want to
                                     make sure you get the most out of every
                                     last drop and that’s where an efficient,
                                                                                           The UK is leading the way in greenkeeper
                                                                                       training – a legacy of those early pioneers
                                                                                       in Scotland, slowly filtering down into the
                                                                                                                                          34 Jordan Fairweather
                                                                                                                                                                                          46     The BIGGA Irrigation Survey
                                                                                                                                                                                                 More than 100 BIGGA course
                                                                                                                                                                                                 managers contributed to this
                                     well‑maintained irrigation system comes           rest of the country and propelled further                                                                 major industry survey
                                     to the fore. As such, we were interested to       forward by education programmes such as            At the time of writing, Jordan is in Europe,
                                     discover whether there was a correlation          Continue to Learn at BTME. And as such,            preparing the soon-to-open PGA National

           64	Around the Green      between those who really struggled last
                                     year and the state of their irrigation system.
                                         As trained greenkeepers, you may think
                                                                                       UK greenkeepers are in demand around
                                                                                       the rest of the world. But what’s it like if you
                                                                                       do make the decision to experience life in
                                                                                                                                          in the Czech Republic. However, such is
                                                                                                                                          his tendency to travel the globe, that could
                                                                                                                                          soon change. He is formerly group director
                                                                                                                                                                                          54     A guide to golf irrigation
                                                                                                                                                                                                 water supplies in the UK
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Giles Wardle discusses the
                                     that’s an obvious question with an obvious        another culture, whether permanently or on         of agronomy at The Els Club Malaysia and               latest water legislation and
                                     answer, but we wanted to put together a           a seasonal basis? We wanted to answer that         director of agronomy for Troon Golf at The             what it means to you
           70     Buyer’s Guide      body of research with data from around            question and Jordan has done an incredible         Royal Golf Club in Bahrain.
                                     the country that would add weight to our
                                     supposition. The initial findings are included
                                     in the pages of this magazine, but we’d like
                                                                                       job, not only describing his own experiences
                                                                                       but also putting together tips and advice on
                                                                                       those who are interested in moving abroad.         46	Giles Wardle
                                                                                                                                                                                          60     Good, better, best - Foley
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Company
                                                                                                                                                                                                 The three stages to better
                                     to take the results and incorporate them              Finally, the latest edition of Your Course     Giles Wardle is a chartered engineer                   mowing blades according to
           72     Recruitment        into a document that is distributed widely        should have arrived in clubhouses during           specialising in irrigation and water                   the grinder manufacturers
                                     across other golf industry bodies to spread       April. If you missed it, you can download a        engineering with 28 years’ experience
                                     the message that investment in irrigation
                                     systems is hugely important if your course
                                                                                       digital copy from the BIGGA website. Please
                                                                                       share it as widely as you are able.
                                                                                                                                          in the golf and sports turf market.
                                                                                                                                          Giles established Irriplan in 1994 as an        62     Insight - Syngenta
                                                                                                                                                                                                 How a drying down strategy
           74     Around the Globe
                                                                                                                                          independent consultancy and has designed
                                                                                                                                          water supplies and irrigation systems for
                                                                                                                                                                                                 will prepare your course if we
                                                                                                                                                                                                 have another dry summer
                                     Don’t forget you can download the regular and dyslexia‑friendly digital versions of
                                     Greenkeeper International from the resources section of the BIGGA website.                           courses in the UK and overseas.

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                                                     The latest greenkeeping news
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ultra marathon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Boyce Hill Course Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                         On Course                                   Andy Harding is preparing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     to undertake an ‘ultra
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     marathon’ in aid of the

           Gender equality pledge
                                                                                                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                                                                                                          Buster                                                     mental health charity Mind.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The London to Brighton
                                                                                                                                                                          Age:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     challenge is held on 25 and
                                                                                                                                                                          14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     26 May and will see Andy run
                                                                                                                                                                          Owner:                                                     62 miles for charity.
           The R&A’s assistant director ‑ golf development, Jackie Davidson,                                           golf and to encourage more opportunities           Rob Rowson
           alongside BIGGA Chairman Scott Reeves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The epic challenges don’t
                                                                                                                       for women to work within the golf industry.
                                                                                                                                                                          Course:                                                    end there and in September
                                                                                                                           This aligns with BIGGA’s own goals
                                                                                                                                                                          Forest of Arden                                            Andy will cycle from Lands
                                                                                                                       and the association is proud to state that it
                                                                                                                                                                          Breed:                                                     End to John O’Groats.
                                                                                                                       has already created a Women in Turfcare
                                                                                                                                                                          Staffordshire bull terrier
                                                                                                                       programme to assist female greenkeepers
                                                                                                                       and to encourage more to pursue                    Favourite treat:                                           Easter funny
                                                                                                                       greenkeeping as a career.                          Paté on toast
                                                                                                                           At BTME 2019 in January, BIGGA                 Favourite spot on the                                      The greenkeeping team at
                                                                                                                       hosted a networking session for its                course:                                                    Wexham Park received a
                                                                                                                       female members and others who work                 Watching for people                                        bit of assistance with turf
                                                                                                                       in and around the industry. A number               coming down the                                            ironing during April.
                                                                                                                       of volunteering opportunities have also            greenkeepers’ track from     member found him walking         The Easter Bunny
                                                                                                                       been highlighted throughout 2019,                  the 11th tee.                through golf reception like   temporarily joined the team at
                                                                                                                       enabling BIGGA members to get involved
Newsdesk

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Newsdesk
                                                                                                                                                                          Naughtiest moment:           he owned the place.           the Buckinghamshire venue,
                                                                                                                       at major events such as The Open at
                                                                                                                                                                          When Buster went looking     My dog is happiest when…      with Course Manager Tom
                                                                                                                       Royal Portrush, the AIG Women’s British
                                                                                                                                                                          for me in the hotel when     hunting through the           Evans assuring Greenkeeper
                                                                                                                       Open at Woburn and the Solheim Cup at
                                                                                                                                                                          I was in a meeting. A golf   bracken on the back nine.     International that appropriate
                                                                                                                       Gleneagles.
           Greenkeeping will be promoted as an                               BIGGA Chairman Scott Reeves said:                                                                                                                       PPE was worn by the animal.
           accessible career choice for everyone                         “Traditionally greenkeeping has been
           following BIGGA’s signing up to the                           a male‑dominated profession, but that
           R&A’s Women in Golf Charter.                                  doesn’t have to be the case. Of the
               In doing so, BIGGA has committed to                       members of the association who are
           encourage all employers, such as golf                         women, we find they really enjoy their role
           clubs, to consider the right person for                       and the opportunities for development
           the position that is offered, regardless of                   that it offers.
           gender.                                                           “There is nothing that a man can do
               As Europe’s largest association of golf                   out on the golf course that a woman can’t
           greenkeepers, BIGGA will also seek to                         and so we’re delighted to have signed this
           develop a culture that values women’s                         pledge that demonstrates our commitment
           involvement in pursuing a career as a                         to encouraging greater gender equality
           greenkeeper. At the same time, BIGGA                          within the profession.”
           applies the same culture to employing the                         The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter
           right person for its own team, with over 50%                  is part of a global drive to increase the     BIGGA’s Tracey Maddison speaking at the Women in

                                                                                                                                                                            Specialised Spring Maintenance
           of the management team being female.                          number of women and girls participating in    Turfcare event at BTME alongside Naga Munchetty

               Higher Education scholarships                                                                             Dan Regan
                                                                                                                                                                            Materials from Bathgate Silica Sand
               BIGGA is pleased to have been able to                          Richard Mullen is the course manager       BIGGA was saddened to hear of
                                                                                                                                                                            z TOP DRESSINGS
               award higher education scholarships to                     at Banchory in Aberdeenshire and               the death of Dan Regan following a
                                                                                                                                                                                 (3mm screened, heat treated, sand/soil & sand/compost blends)               01270 762 828
               two of its members.                                        has been awarded a Jacobsen higher             period of illness.
                   Bill Whybrow, who is employed at                       education scholarship as he studies               Dan was a greenkeeper at                        z ROOTZONES & DIVOT MIXES                                                        sales@bathgatesilica.co.uk
               Oosterhout in the Netherlands following                    towards the Higher National Diploma in         Woodhall Hills in West Yorkshire,                       (8mm screened, sand/soil & sand/compost blends)
               stints at Royal Bled in Slovenia and The                   Golf Course Management.                        having previously worked at Dewsbury               z    BUNKER & DRESSING SANDS                                                     bathgatesilica.co.uk
               Australian in Sydney, has been awarded                         Higher education scholarships are          and District.                                      z    PATHWAY MATERIALS
               a Baroness Level 3 scholarship. Bill                       available to all eligible BIGGA members.          BIGGA understands that Dan died
                                                                                                                                                                            z    GRAVELS
               will be studying towards his Level 3                       Head to the members’ area of the BIGGA         during April and he left behind his
               greenkeeping qualification.                                website for more details.                      wife, Ann, and two teenage daughters.              z    LIMESTONES

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Newsdesk
                                                     The latest greenkeeping news
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ultra marathon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Boyce Hill Course Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                         On Course                                   Andy Harding is preparing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     to undertake an ‘ultra
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     marathon’ in aid of the

           Gender equality pledge
                                                                                                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                                                                                                          Buster                                                     mental health charity Mind.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The London to Brighton
                                                                                                                                                                          Age:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     challenge is held on 25 and
                                                                                                                                                                          14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     26 May and will see Andy run
                                                                                                                                                                          Owner:                                                     62 miles for charity.
           The R&A’s assistant director ‑ golf development, Jackie Davidson,                                           golf and to encourage more opportunities           Rob Rowson
           alongside BIGGA Chairman Scott Reeves
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The epic challenges don’t
                                                                                                                       for women to work within the golf industry.
                                                                                                                                                                          Course:                                                    end there and in September
                                                                                                                           This aligns with BIGGA’s own goals
                                                                                                                                                                          Forest of Arden                                            Andy will cycle from Lands
                                                                                                                       and the association is proud to state that it
                                                                                                                                                                          Breed:                                                     End to John O’Groats.
                                                                                                                       has already created a Women in Turfcare
                                                                                                                                                                          Staffordshire bull terrier
                                                                                                                       programme to assist female greenkeepers
                                                                                                                       and to encourage more to pursue                    Favourite treat:                                           Easter funny
                                                                                                                       greenkeeping as a career.                          Paté on toast
                                                                                                                           At BTME 2019 in January, BIGGA                 Favourite spot on the                                      The greenkeeping team at
                                                                                                                       hosted a networking session for its                course:                                                    Wexham Park received a
                                                                                                                       female members and others who work                 Watching for people                                        bit of assistance with turf
                                                                                                                       in and around the industry. A number               coming down the                                            ironing during April.
                                                                                                                       of volunteering opportunities have also            greenkeepers’ track from     member found him walking         The Easter Bunny
                                                                                                                       been highlighted throughout 2019,                  the 11th tee.                through golf reception like   temporarily joined the team at
                                                                                                                       enabling BIGGA members to get involved
Newsdesk

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Newsdesk
                                                                                                                                                                          Naughtiest moment:           he owned the place.           the Buckinghamshire venue,
                                                                                                                       at major events such as The Open at
                                                                                                                                                                          When Buster went looking     My dog is happiest when…      with Course Manager Tom
                                                                                                                       Royal Portrush, the AIG Women’s British
                                                                                                                                                                          for me in the hotel when     hunting through the           Evans assuring Greenkeeper
                                                                                                                       Open at Woburn and the Solheim Cup at
                                                                                                                                                                          I was in a meeting. A golf   bracken on the back nine.     International that appropriate
                                                                                                                       Gleneagles.
           Greenkeeping will be promoted as an                               BIGGA Chairman Scott Reeves said:                                                                                                                       PPE was worn by the animal.
           accessible career choice for everyone                         “Traditionally greenkeeping has been
           following BIGGA’s signing up to the                           a male‑dominated profession, but that
           R&A’s Women in Golf Charter.                                  doesn’t have to be the case. Of the
               In doing so, BIGGA has committed to                       members of the association who are
           encourage all employers, such as golf                         women, we find they really enjoy their role
           clubs, to consider the right person for                       and the opportunities for development
           the position that is offered, regardless of                   that it offers.
           gender.                                                           “There is nothing that a man can do
               As Europe’s largest association of golf                   out on the golf course that a woman can’t
           greenkeepers, BIGGA will also seek to                         and so we’re delighted to have signed this
           develop a culture that values women’s                         pledge that demonstrates our commitment
           involvement in pursuing a career as a                         to encouraging greater gender equality
           greenkeeper. At the same time, BIGGA                          within the profession.”
           applies the same culture to employing the                         The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter
           right person for its own team, with over 50%                  is part of a global drive to increase the     BIGGA’s Tracey Maddison speaking at the Women in

                                                                                                                                                                            Specialised Spring Maintenance
           of the management team being female.                          number of women and girls participating in    Turfcare event at BTME alongside Naga Munchetty

               Higher Education scholarships                                                                             Dan Regan
                                                                                                                                                                            Materials from Bathgate Silica Sand
               BIGGA is pleased to have been able to                          Richard Mullen is the course manager       BIGGA was saddened to hear of
                                                                                                                                                                            z TOP DRESSINGS
               award higher education scholarships to                     at Banchory in Aberdeenshire and               the death of Dan Regan following a
                                                                                                                                                                                 (3mm screened, heat treated, sand/soil & sand/compost blends)               01270 762 828
               two of its members.                                        has been awarded a Jacobsen higher             period of illness.
                   Bill Whybrow, who is employed at                       education scholarship as he studies               Dan was a greenkeeper at                        z ROOTZONES & DIVOT MIXES                                                        sales@bathgatesilica.co.uk
               Oosterhout in the Netherlands following                    towards the Higher National Diploma in         Woodhall Hills in West Yorkshire,                       (8mm screened, sand/soil & sand/compost blends)
               stints at Royal Bled in Slovenia and The                   Golf Course Management.                        having previously worked at Dewsbury               z    BUNKER & DRESSING SANDS                                                     bathgatesilica.co.uk
               Australian in Sydney, has been awarded                         Higher education scholarships are          and District.                                      z    PATHWAY MATERIALS
               a Baroness Level 3 scholarship. Bill                       available to all eligible BIGGA members.          BIGGA understands that Dan died
                                                                                                                                                                            z    GRAVELS
               will be studying towards his Level 3                       Head to the members’ area of the BIGGA         during April and he left behind his
               greenkeeping qualification.                                website for more details.                      wife, Ann, and two teenage daughters.              z    LIMESTONES

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Derek Scott retirement
                                                                                                           at the club.
                                                                                                               Derek is a former member of the
                                                                                                           BIGGA Scotland Central Section
                                                                                                           committee and said he will continue to
                                                                                                           maintain a close relationship with BIGGA                                                                                                                             CUT OUT & KEEP YOUR
                                                                                                           despite his retirement. He added: “I just                                                                                                                            FREE MOLE RULER AND
                                                                                                           want to take this opportunity to thank                                                                                                                               ABCDE OF MELANOMA

                                                                                                                                                                                  SUN SAFETY?
                                                                                                           everyone who knows me and has sent                                                                                                                                   DETECTION GUIDE
                                                                                                           messages wishing me a good retirement.”
                                                                                                               Taking up the responsibility for

                                                                                                                                                                                    PAR FOR
                                                                                                           maintaining the Scoonie course is
                                                                                                           Christopher Noble, the 31‑year‑old
                                                                                                           former deputy head greenkeeper with

                                                                                                                                                                                  THE COURSE!
                                                                                                           the Fife Golf Trust.

           Derek Scott and Chris Noble                                                                                                                                                   WHETHER WORKING OR PLAYING - BIGGA,
                                                                                                                                                                                     IN ASSOCIATION WITH NATIONAL SKIN CANCER
           Scoonie head greenkeeper Derek Scott         page, Derek said: “I just wanted to say
           has retired after 25 years’ service at the   that we have a fantastic association and                                                                                      CHARITY, SKCIN - ARE DEDICATED TO ADVISING
           Leven golf club.                             through BIGGA I have met so many                                                                                         OUR MEMBERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SUN SAFETY.
               Derek, 62, has been a loyal supporter    professional greenkeepers and people
Newsdesk

           of the association throughout his career     associated with greenkeeping that I now
           and was a friend of the late Cecil George,   class as friends.”
           with whom he is pictured alongside              Derek has been welcomed as
           Jimmy Neilson at BTME (right).               an honorary member at Scoonie in                     Derek pictured at BTME alongside Jimmy Neilson and
                                                                                                             the late Cecil George
               Speaking on the BIGGA Facebook           recognition of the time he spent working

                                                                              Volunteer opportunity
                                                                              BIGGA members have been                      therefore will be expected             This Sun Awareness week and in                         Skin cancer is almost entirely
                                                                              invited to get involved with                 to be available for the entire         support of Melanoma May, BIGGA                         preventable - make sure you follow
                                                                              the hosting of the Men’s                     hosting of either event. For           members are urged to make sun                          these five simple steps to avoid
                                                                              and Ladies’ Scottish Opens                   the Scottish Open volunteers           protection, par for the course...                      becoming a statistic.
                                                                              at The Renaissance Club in                   will need to be available from
                                                                              East Lothian.                                Sunday 7 to Sunday 14 July.            “The importance of sun safety cannot be                1. Keep covered!
                                                                                  Members have                             For the Ladies Scottish Open           underestimated”, comments Marie Tudor from             Clothing is one of the best forms of defense against
                                                                              been invited to join the                     volunteers will need to be on          national Skin Cancer Charity, Skcin. “UV is a known    UV. Always keep shoulders covered with a T-shirt
                                                                              greenkeeping team under the                  site from Sunday 4 to Sunday           carcinogen, damage is cumulative and irreparable       and reduce risk further by wearing long sleeves
                                                                              direction of Course Manager                  11 August. Catering and                and can result in death. Greenkeepers and golfers      and trousers.
                                                                              Paul Seago.                                  clothing will be provided.             alike are at greater risk of developing the disease
                                                                                                                                                                  due to the prolonged periods of time spent             2. Apply Sunscreen
                                                                                  Volunteers will play a                       For more information,                                                                     Apply a minimum SPF 30, broad-spectrum, UVA
                                                                                                                                                                  outdoors and men in particular are less
                                                                              full part in the preparation                 contact Paul by emailing                                                                      sunscreen to any areas of skin not covered by
                                                                                                                                                                  likely to consider sun protection, let alone put it
                                                                              of the tournaments and                       seago.paul@outlook.com                                                                        clothing. Reapply every 2 hours and more often if
                                                                                                                                                                  into practice”.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sweating/towelling.
                                                                                                                                                                  A YouGov survey, commissioned by Cancer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         3. Wear a sun hat
                                                                                                                                                                  Research UK, found that more than 50 per cent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Wear a broad-brimmed sun hat to protect the
                                                                                                                                                                  more men than women forget to protect their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         scalp and shade the face, neck and ears - the most
                                                                                                                                                                  skin and, worryingly, 75 per cent more men than
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         common areas for skin cancers to develop.
                                                                                                                                                                  women are not worried about getting sunburnt.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         4. Wear sunglasses
                                                                                                                                                                  BIGGA have been working with Skcin to raise            Wear good quality wrap-around sunglasses to
                       Download BIGGA’s                                                                                                                           awareness amongst members and provide life             protect your eyes from UV damage.
                                                                                                                                                                  saving information, promoting best practice when
                          new podcast                                                                                                                             it comes to UV protection and the importance of        5. Shade from the sun when possible
                                                                                                                                                                  checking your skin for the early signs of change. UV   Particularly between 11am and 3pm when UV is
                  on Spotify and Apple Podcasts                                                                                                                   exposure is responsible for almost 90% of all skin     strongest. Outdoor workers should also schedule
                                                                                                                                                                  cancer cases and 4 out of 5 melanoma deaths, so        works where possible to minimise direct exposure
                                                                              You can be a part of the Men’s and Ladies Scottish Opens at The Renaissance Club    prevention is most definitely better than cure.        during peak UV hours.

           8   May 2019   a@BIGGALtd
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Derek Scott retirement
                                                                                                           at the club.
                                                                                                               Derek is a former member of the
                                                                                                           BIGGA Scotland Central Section
                                                                                                           committee and said he will continue to
                                                                                                           maintain a close relationship with BIGGA                                                                                                                             CUT OUT & KEEP YOUR
                                                                                                           despite his retirement. He added: “I just                                                                                                                            FREE MOLE RULER AND
                                                                                                           want to take this opportunity to thank                                                                                                                               ABCDE OF MELANOMA

                                                                                                                                                                                  SUN SAFETY?
                                                                                                           everyone who knows me and has sent                                                                                                                                   DETECTION GUIDE
                                                                                                           messages wishing me a good retirement.”
                                                                                                               Taking up the responsibility for

                                                                                                                                                                                    PAR FOR
                                                                                                           maintaining the Scoonie course is
                                                                                                           Christopher Noble, the 31‑year‑old
                                                                                                           former deputy head greenkeeper with

                                                                                                                                                                                  THE COURSE!
                                                                                                           the Fife Golf Trust.

           Derek Scott and Chris Noble                                                                                                                                                   WHETHER WORKING OR PLAYING - BIGGA,
                                                                                                                                                                                     IN ASSOCIATION WITH NATIONAL SKIN CANCER
           Scoonie head greenkeeper Derek Scott         page, Derek said: “I just wanted to say
           has retired after 25 years’ service at the   that we have a fantastic association and                                                                                      CHARITY, SKCIN - ARE DEDICATED TO ADVISING
           Leven golf club.                             through BIGGA I have met so many                                                                                         OUR MEMBERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SUN SAFETY.
               Derek, 62, has been a loyal supporter    professional greenkeepers and people
Newsdesk

           of the association throughout his career     associated with greenkeeping that I now
           and was a friend of the late Cecil George,   class as friends.”
           with whom he is pictured alongside              Derek has been welcomed as
           Jimmy Neilson at BTME (right).               an honorary member at Scoonie in                     Derek pictured at BTME alongside Jimmy Neilson and
                                                                                                             the late Cecil George
               Speaking on the BIGGA Facebook           recognition of the time he spent working

                                                                              Volunteer opportunity
                                                                              BIGGA members have been                      therefore will be expected             This Sun Awareness week and in                         Skin cancer is almost entirely
                                                                              invited to get involved with                 to be available for the entire         support of Melanoma May, BIGGA                         preventable - make sure you follow
                                                                              the hosting of the Men’s                     hosting of either event. For           members are urged to make sun                          these five simple steps to avoid
                                                                              and Ladies’ Scottish Opens                   the Scottish Open volunteers           protection, par for the course...                      becoming a statistic.
                                                                              at The Renaissance Club in                   will need to be available from
                                                                              East Lothian.                                Sunday 7 to Sunday 14 July.            “The importance of sun safety cannot be                1. Keep covered!
                                                                                  Members have                             For the Ladies Scottish Open           underestimated”, comments Marie Tudor from             Clothing is one of the best forms of defense against
                                                                              been invited to join the                     volunteers will need to be on          national Skin Cancer Charity, Skcin. “UV is a known    UV. Always keep shoulders covered with a T-shirt
                                                                              greenkeeping team under the                  site from Sunday 4 to Sunday           carcinogen, damage is cumulative and irreparable       and reduce risk further by wearing long sleeves
                                                                              direction of Course Manager                  11 August. Catering and                and can result in death. Greenkeepers and golfers      and trousers.
                                                                              Paul Seago.                                  clothing will be provided.             alike are at greater risk of developing the disease
                                                                                                                                                                  due to the prolonged periods of time spent             2. Apply Sunscreen
                                                                                  Volunteers will play a                       For more information,                                                                     Apply a minimum SPF 30, broad-spectrum, UVA
                                                                                                                                                                  outdoors and men in particular are less
                                                                              full part in the preparation                 contact Paul by emailing                                                                      sunscreen to any areas of skin not covered by
                                                                                                                                                                  likely to consider sun protection, let alone put it
                                                                              of the tournaments and                       seago.paul@outlook.com                                                                        clothing. Reapply every 2 hours and more often if
                                                                                                                                                                  into practice”.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sweating/towelling.
                                                                                                                                                                  A YouGov survey, commissioned by Cancer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         3. Wear a sun hat
                                                                                                                                                                  Research UK, found that more than 50 per cent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Wear a broad-brimmed sun hat to protect the
                                                                                                                                                                  more men than women forget to protect their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         scalp and shade the face, neck and ears - the most
                                                                                                                                                                  skin and, worryingly, 75 per cent more men than
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         common areas for skin cancers to develop.
                                                                                                                                                                  women are not worried about getting sunburnt.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         4. Wear sunglasses
                                                                                                                                                                  BIGGA have been working with Skcin to raise            Wear good quality wrap-around sunglasses to
                       Download BIGGA’s                                                                                                                           awareness amongst members and provide life             protect your eyes from UV damage.
                                                                                                                                                                  saving information, promoting best practice when
                          new podcast                                                                                                                             it comes to UV protection and the importance of        5. Shade from the sun when possible
                                                                                                                                                                  checking your skin for the early signs of change. UV   Particularly between 11am and 3pm when UV is
                  on Spotify and Apple Podcasts                                                                                                                   exposure is responsible for almost 90% of all skin     strongest. Outdoor workers should also schedule
                                                                                                                                                                  cancer cases and 4 out of 5 melanoma deaths, so        works where possible to minimise direct exposure
                                                                              You can be a part of the Men’s and Ladies Scottish Opens at The Renaissance Club    prevention is most definitely better than cure.        during peak UV hours.

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Cameras at the ready?
                                                                                                                                        BIGGA’s annual photographic                    will receive a brand new Apple iPad          Entry guidelines
                                                                                                                                        competition is back, with a brand new          32GB and a framed print of their winning
CUT OUT & KEEP YOUR                                                                                                                     Apple iPad up for grabs for the winner.        photograph, to be presented at the BIGGA     •	Only BIGGA members may enter.
FREE MOLE RULER AND                                                                                                                        BIGGA members work in some of               Welcome Celebration at BTME 2020.            •	Maximum of five entries per member,
ABCDE OF MELANOMA                                                                                                                       the most spectacular scenery and                   Bill Whybrow’s spectacular image of         although only one image from each
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       entrant may be chosen as a finalist.

                                 CHECK YOUR
DETECTION GUIDE                                                                                                                         landscapes anywhere in the world and,          a resplendent Royal Bled Golf Club in
                                                                                                                                        with most carrying smartphones in their        Slovenia was selected as the winner of the   •	Images must have been taken in the
                                                                                                                                        pocket, it’s never been easier to snap an      BIGGA Photographic Competition 2018.            calendar year from Saturday 25 August
                                                                                                                                        incredible picture and get involved with           Bill had never entered a photo              2018 to Friday 30 August 2019.

                                SKIN FOR SIGNS                                                                                          the photographic competition.                  competition before and took the image        •	Twenty‑four finalists will be selected
                                                                                                                                           This year we’re looking for images that     with his smartphone, so anyone has              and revealed in the October edition of
                                                                                                                                        showcase excellence in greenkeeping,           a chance of winning, no matter their            Greenkeeper International.

                                 OF CHANGE
                                                                                                                                        highlighting how a well‑presented              experience or equipment!                     •	Finalists will be put to a public vote,
                                                                                                                                        course can enhance the surrounding                 Twenty entries will be chosen as            taking place on the BIGGA website,
                                                                                                                                        environment. Images of greenkeepers            finalists and put to a member vote, with        with votes helping to select the top 12
                                                                                                                                        at work within the context of the wider        the top 12 being selected for BIGGA’s           images. These images will comprise
                                   DETECTING SKIN CANCER EARLY, COULD SAVE YOUR                                                         landscape are especially encouraged.           annual desk calendar. From those 12, an         the BIGGA Photographic Calendar
                                                                                                                                           The winner of this year’s competition       overall winner will be chosen.                  2020, which will be distributed
                                    LIFE, BIGGA MEMBERS ARE URGED TO SWOT UP ON                                                                                                                                                        alongside the December 2019 edition
                                         SKIN HEALTH AND LEARN THEIR ABCDE’S                                                                                                                                                           of Greenkeeper International.
                                                                                                                                          Tips for taking a great golf course picture!                                              To enter the competition, email high

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Newsdesk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    quality versions of your photographs
                                                                                                                                          1.	Be different                             6. Depth is good                             along with your name, membership
                                                                                                                                          	Can you make your image stand out          	  The best images are ones that take       number and club name to
                                                                                                                                              by capturing a unique feature of your        you on a journey and ones that keep      comps@bigga.co.uk before the deadline
                                                                                                                                              course?                                      you interested from the foreground       on Friday 30 August 2019.
                                                                                                                                          2. Keep your phone handy                         right into the background.
                                                                                                                                          	You never know when the light may          7.	Choose images from throughout
                                                                                                                                              be just right for the perfect image          the year                                  At times, BIGGA may choose to replicate submitted
                                                                                                                                              and you won’t want to miss the               The top 12 images will be selected       photographs for other promotional material relating to

                      According to the NHS, it is estimated                    Check your skin regularly (at least                            opportunity.                                  for the BIGGA Photographic               the association. To opt out of this, please state as such
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     when entering the competition,
                      that there are 48 deaths and 241 cases                   once a month) following the ABCDE of                       3.	Submit images in the highest                  Calendar, so the judges are always       The names of entrants will be published alongside the
                      of melanoma skin cancer each year                        melanoma rule and if in doubt, get it                          quality possible                              on the look‑out for examples that        club at which the image was taken, but data will not be
                                                                                                                                          	Lower resolution images are                     represent life on the golf course at     collected or shared for other purposes.
                      in Britain caused by UV exposure at                      checked out! Here’s some top tips on
                                                                                                                                              pixelated and lose much of the                various times of the year.
                      work. BIGGA members are urged to                         how to check your skin:
                                                                                                                                              detail. Send your image through as       8.	Tell us what’s happening
                      get checking their skin and learn their
                                                                               • Undress completely, make sure you have good                  high quality as possible and it will          in the picture
                      ABCDE’s.                                                                                                                help it stand up to closer scrutiny           A caption that only
                                                                               light, use a mirror and get someone to help you
                                                                               to check hard to see spots. Get to know your skin              from the judges.                               says IMG232.jpg tells
                      The sooner a skin cancer is detected and treated
                                                                               and what is normal for you so that you can easily          4.	Don’t mess with your photo                     the judges nothing
                      the better and when it comes to melanoma, early
                                                                               identify and record any changes.                               too much                                       about what they’re
                      detection is vital for survival. Melanoma is the least
                      common but the most dangerous form of skin                                                                          	The judges are looking for the best              seeing. Help them
                                                                               • Make sure you check your entire body, for example                                                           out by telling them
                      cancer, melanoma can grow quickly and spread to                                                                         natural images of golf courses. By
                                                                               soles of the feet, between fingers and toes, under
                      form new cancers elsewhere in the body.                                                                                 altering the photo too much you will           the story behind the
                                                                               nails, the scalp and eyes. Melanoma can form
                                                                                                                                              lose that natural beauty. If you put           picture.
                                                                               anywhere on the body, not just on areas frequently
                      “Knowing how to check your skin and what to look                                                                        your image through an Instagram
                                                                               exposed to UV.
                      for is vital when it comes to the early detection of                                                                    filter you will also lose a lot of the
                      melanoma which is now one of the biggest cancer          • Cut out the mole ruler (left) and use our ABCDE of           original quality.
                      killers in 15-34 year olds” comments Marie Tudor         melanoma guide to help you identify potential              5. Plan ahead
                      from Skcin. “Skcin are proud to have been working        melanomas. Be aware that there is one exception to         	Planning is good and there’s nothing
                      with BIGGA to educate members, not just about            the ABCDE rule and that’s ‘Nodular Melanoma’ - a               wrong with setting up a shot if you
                      prevention, but the signs and symptoms of skin           particularly invasive and fast growing form that is
                      cancer to promote early detection and potentially,                                                                      have a good idea. If you can tie a
                                                                               usually elevated, firm to touch, more even in colour           number of elements together into one
                      save lives’.                                             and has even edges.
                                                                                                                                              image through careful planning, you
                      There are several forms of more common, non-             • If you notice any of the ABCDE or nodular                    have a good chance of doing well.
                      melanoma skin cancers and pre-cancerous skin             melanoma symptoms, or If a new or existing spot
                      lesions that are also important to identify and treat    or mole starts to itch, gets painful, starts bleeding,
                      - further information and guidance on what to look       gets crusty or inflamed - YOU MUST CONSULT
                      for can be found at skcin.org                            YOUR GP AND/OR DERMATOLOGIST IMMEDIATELY!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a@BIGGALtd May 2019           11
Cameras at the ready?
                                                                                                                                        BIGGA’s annual photographic                    will receive a brand new Apple iPad          Entry guidelines
                                                                                                                                        competition is back, with a brand new          32GB and a framed print of their winning
CUT OUT & KEEP YOUR                                                                                                                     Apple iPad up for grabs for the winner.        photograph, to be presented at the BIGGA     •	Only BIGGA members may enter.
FREE MOLE RULER AND                                                                                                                        BIGGA members work in some of               Welcome Celebration at BTME 2020.            •	Maximum of five entries per member,
ABCDE OF MELANOMA                                                                                                                       the most spectacular scenery and                   Bill Whybrow’s spectacular image of         although only one image from each
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       entrant may be chosen as a finalist.

                                 CHECK YOUR
DETECTION GUIDE                                                                                                                         landscapes anywhere in the world and,          a resplendent Royal Bled Golf Club in
                                                                                                                                        with most carrying smartphones in their        Slovenia was selected as the winner of the   •	Images must have been taken in the
                                                                                                                                        pocket, it’s never been easier to snap an      BIGGA Photographic Competition 2018.            calendar year from Saturday 25 August
                                                                                                                                        incredible picture and get involved with           Bill had never entered a photo              2018 to Friday 30 August 2019.

                                SKIN FOR SIGNS                                                                                          the photographic competition.                  competition before and took the image        •	Twenty‑four finalists will be selected
                                                                                                                                           This year we’re looking for images that     with his smartphone, so anyone has              and revealed in the October edition of
                                                                                                                                        showcase excellence in greenkeeping,           a chance of winning, no matter their            Greenkeeper International.

                                 OF CHANGE
                                                                                                                                        highlighting how a well‑presented              experience or equipment!                     •	Finalists will be put to a public vote,
                                                                                                                                        course can enhance the surrounding                 Twenty entries will be chosen as            taking place on the BIGGA website,
                                                                                                                                        environment. Images of greenkeepers            finalists and put to a member vote, with        with votes helping to select the top 12
                                                                                                                                        at work within the context of the wider        the top 12 being selected for BIGGA’s           images. These images will comprise
                                   DETECTING SKIN CANCER EARLY, COULD SAVE YOUR                                                         landscape are especially encouraged.           annual desk calendar. From those 12, an         the BIGGA Photographic Calendar
                                                                                                                                           The winner of this year’s competition       overall winner will be chosen.                  2020, which will be distributed
                                    LIFE, BIGGA MEMBERS ARE URGED TO SWOT UP ON                                                                                                                                                        alongside the December 2019 edition
                                         SKIN HEALTH AND LEARN THEIR ABCDE’S                                                                                                                                                           of Greenkeeper International.
                                                                                                                                          Tips for taking a great golf course picture!                                              To enter the competition, email high

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Newsdesk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    quality versions of your photographs
                                                                                                                                          1.	Be different                             6. Depth is good                             along with your name, membership
                                                                                                                                          	Can you make your image stand out          	  The best images are ones that take       number and club name to
                                                                                                                                              by capturing a unique feature of your        you on a journey and ones that keep      comps@bigga.co.uk before the deadline
                                                                                                                                              course?                                      you interested from the foreground       on Friday 30 August 2019.
                                                                                                                                          2. Keep your phone handy                         right into the background.
                                                                                                                                          	You never know when the light may          7.	Choose images from throughout
                                                                                                                                              be just right for the perfect image          the year                                  At times, BIGGA may choose to replicate submitted
                                                                                                                                              and you won’t want to miss the               The top 12 images will be selected       photographs for other promotional material relating to

                      According to the NHS, it is estimated                    Check your skin regularly (at least                            opportunity.                                  for the BIGGA Photographic               the association. To opt out of this, please state as such
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     when entering the competition,
                      that there are 48 deaths and 241 cases                   once a month) following the ABCDE of                       3.	Submit images in the highest                  Calendar, so the judges are always       The names of entrants will be published alongside the
                      of melanoma skin cancer each year                        melanoma rule and if in doubt, get it                          quality possible                              on the look‑out for examples that        club at which the image was taken, but data will not be
                                                                                                                                          	Lower resolution images are                     represent life on the golf course at     collected or shared for other purposes.
                      in Britain caused by UV exposure at                      checked out! Here’s some top tips on
                                                                                                                                              pixelated and lose much of the                various times of the year.
                      work. BIGGA members are urged to                         how to check your skin:
                                                                                                                                              detail. Send your image through as       8.	Tell us what’s happening
                      get checking their skin and learn their
                                                                               • Undress completely, make sure you have good                  high quality as possible and it will          in the picture
                      ABCDE’s.                                                                                                                help it stand up to closer scrutiny           A caption that only
                                                                               light, use a mirror and get someone to help you
                                                                               to check hard to see spots. Get to know your skin              from the judges.                               says IMG232.jpg tells
                      The sooner a skin cancer is detected and treated
                                                                               and what is normal for you so that you can easily          4.	Don’t mess with your photo                     the judges nothing
                      the better and when it comes to melanoma, early
                                                                               identify and record any changes.                               too much                                       about what they’re
                      detection is vital for survival. Melanoma is the least
                      common but the most dangerous form of skin                                                                          	The judges are looking for the best              seeing. Help them
                                                                               • Make sure you check your entire body, for example                                                           out by telling them
                      cancer, melanoma can grow quickly and spread to                                                                         natural images of golf courses. By
                                                                               soles of the feet, between fingers and toes, under
                      form new cancers elsewhere in the body.                                                                                 altering the photo too much you will           the story behind the
                                                                               nails, the scalp and eyes. Melanoma can form
                                                                                                                                              lose that natural beauty. If you put           picture.
                                                                               anywhere on the body, not just on areas frequently
                      “Knowing how to check your skin and what to look                                                                        your image through an Instagram
                                                                               exposed to UV.
                      for is vital when it comes to the early detection of                                                                    filter you will also lose a lot of the
                      melanoma which is now one of the biggest cancer          • Cut out the mole ruler (left) and use our ABCDE of           original quality.
                      killers in 15-34 year olds” comments Marie Tudor         melanoma guide to help you identify potential              5. Plan ahead
                      from Skcin. “Skcin are proud to have been working        melanomas. Be aware that there is one exception to         	Planning is good and there’s nothing
                      with BIGGA to educate members, not just about            the ABCDE rule and that’s ‘Nodular Melanoma’ - a               wrong with setting up a shot if you
                      prevention, but the signs and symptoms of skin           particularly invasive and fast growing form that is
                      cancer to promote early detection and potentially,                                                                      have a good idea. If you can tie a
                                                                               usually elevated, firm to touch, more even in colour           number of elements together into one
                      save lives’.                                             and has even edges.
                                                                                                                                              image through careful planning, you
                      There are several forms of more common, non-             • If you notice any of the ABCDE or nodular                    have a good chance of doing well.
                      melanoma skin cancers and pre-cancerous skin             melanoma symptoms, or If a new or existing spot
                      lesions that are also important to identify and treat    or mole starts to itch, gets painful, starts bleeding,
                      - further information and guidance on what to look       gets crusty or inflamed - YOU MUST CONSULT
                      for can be found at skcin.org                            YOUR GP AND/OR DERMATOLOGIST IMMEDIATELY!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a@BIGGALtd May 2019           11
Across                                                                                                FUNDING YOUR FUTURE

                                                                  the Board
                                                                                                                                                                        The Continuing Professional Development and world class education we provide would not be possible
                                                                                                                                                                        without the assistance of BIGGA Partners and BIGGA Education Supporters. Ensuring our members stay at
                                                                                                                                                                        the forefront of the turf management industry takes considerable investment, and we are hugely grateful to
                                                                                                                                                                        the following for their ongoing support.

                                                                  Chris Sheehan | BIGGA President | Course Manager | West Derby

                   I am writing this article as some              The BIGGA Delegation at the Golf Industry Show 2019
                   welcome rain is falling on our golf
                   course here on Merseyside.
                       Our first competition takes place
                   tomorrow and Storm Hannah is bearing
                   down on us. Such is life as a greenkeeper!
                       My first few months of as BIGGA
                   President have been extremely busy, as I
                   knew they would be.
Across the Board

                       Immediately following BTME, I made
                   my way to the Golf Industry Show
                   in San Diego and then on to Rome
                   for the Federation of European Golf
                   Greenkeepers Association’s annual
                   conference.
                       The visit to San Diego was my first
                   visit to a Golf Industry Show, so I’ll admit
                   to being daunted, not knowing what to
                   expect. Upon arrival, we collected our         to explore new ways to attract talent into            Simone, which will host the Ryder Cup
                   entry passes for the conference the day        greenkeeping and to highlight that it is              in 2022. What amazed me was that
                   before the event, which I thought was a        a career worth staying in for life, if you            they were completely rebuilding the
                   great idea and a way of cutting down on        embrace all the opportunities available               course ahead of the event. The club
                   the queues. With a few hours left in the       to you.                                               has 27 holes, meaning they are able
                   day, we then met up with the lads who              As I previously mentioned, this was               to reconstruct nine in one go, leaving
                   were a part of the BIGGA delegation to         my first Golf Industry Show and I was                 another 18 holes open for play. It goes
                   the show with Bernhard and Company.            amazed at the sheer scale of it. There                without saying that the place will look
                       The following morning saw the show         were many companies I recognised and                  fantastic when the work is completed.
                   get underway, when we took part in a           lots more that were new to me. One of                     However, the day at Marco Simone
                   meeting with various other greenkeeping        the highlights was the company that                   was about industry changes and how
                   associations who were in attendance.           was advertising goose dogs. These are                 the greenkeeping associations across
                       One of the major dilemmas that we          dogs who are specifically trained to                  Europe can set the scene for Golf Course
                   all shared was recruitment and ways to         scare geese off the golf course. There                2030. This is the R&A’s initiative that
                   increase the number of people joining          were two trained dogs given as a prize                will create a roadmap of how best to
                   the industry.                                  in the raffle and in another raffle the               manage golf courses for the future in an
                       I’ll admit that I was surprised at how     prize was a Harley Davidson motor bike,               ever‑changing environment.
                   an issue that I have experienced at            which is something I’d like to suggest we                 The FEGGA members really
                   West Derby on a local level was shared         introduce at BTME!                                    looked after us and made us feel very
                   by others in the industry from all over            I am pleased to be able to say that               welcome and the conference itself was
                   the world. The one exception was the           the staff and every BIGGA member who                  very professionally put together and
                   Canadian greenkeeping association, who         attended the show worked tirelessly to                well‑received by everyone.
                   said they currently had less of an issue       promote our association. I can honestly                   As you can see, being BIGGA
                   with recruitment at their golf clubs as the    say that everyone I spoke to wanted to                President has proven to be very hectic in
                   country had taken in a large contingent        engage with us as British greenkeepers                the first three months, but the experience
                   of Syrian refugees, who had filled a large     and our association is held in very high              so far has also been very enjoyable. I’m
                   number of their vacancies! I’m not sure if     regard by the GCSAA.                                  sure that the rest of my year will be just as
                   there’s anything we can learn from that,            So onto Rome and the FEGGA                       busy and hopefully I will get to meet a lot       Individual Contributors: Steven Tierney MG ■ Chris Lomas MG ■ Andrew Campbell MG CGCS
                   but as an industry we have all pledged         conference. We had a day at Marco                     of you along the way.                             Richard McGlynn ■ Jaey Goodchild ■ Frank Newberry ■ Greg Evans MG ■ Jon Kiger

                   12   May 2019   a@BIGGALtd
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