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30th Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade ExhibitionGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
22-27 June 2014
30th Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade ExhibitionGold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
22-27 June 2014
38 AustrAliAn turfgrAss MAnAgeMent 16.3
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The Australian golf Course superintendents’
Association, in conjunction with principal
partners toro, Jacobsen, syngenta, John
Deere and rain Bird, extends a very warm welcome
to delegates of the 30th Australian turfgrass
Conference and trade exhibition.
this is the second time in four years that the
conference ventures to the gold Coast Convention
and exhibition Centre (gCCeC) and after the warm
climes of the sunshine Coast last year, delegates,
particularly those from down south, will be looking
forward to returning to Queensland. the gCCeC,
refurbished ahead of the 2010 conference, proved
to be a sensational venue and combined with the
tremendous facilities and hospitality that the gold
Coast is famous for, it’s little surprise that the turf
industry’s biggest gathering is heading back to the
Broadbeach hub.
so what’s in store for delegates? Well, whether
its golf, education, networking with peers or seeing
the latest innovations from the trade, the 30th
Australian turfgrass Conference will have something
for all sectors of our diverse and talented industry.
to make sure delegates get the most out of their
conference experience, the AgCsA has been
mindful to keep costs down, while at the same time
providing a wide range of topics, social events and
networking opportunities.
session highlightsfollowing a successful trial last year, the 2014
toro AgCsA golf Championships will again be
played on sunday which frees up the Monday for
the Jacobsen-sponsored workshops. these day-
long workshops were introduced for the first time
on the sunshine Coast last year and proved to be
extremely popular with delegates. that looks likely
to continue, with both workshops this year fully
subscribed within weeks of being announced. the
two workshops to be held this year are:l Managing turfgrass under environmental and
pest stress: the identification and management
of agronomic stresses is the key to successful
golf and sportsturf management. turfgrasses
grow within an optimum range of conditions
whether it is temperature, light or moisture.
30Th AusTrAliAn TurfgrAss ConferenCe And TrAde exhibiTion
Pat finlen
stephen newport
Welcome to the Gold Coasto
n behalf of my fellow AgCsA
Directors i would like to welcome you
all to the 30th Australian turfgrass
Conference and trade exhibition at the gold
Coast Convention and exhibition Centre in
Broadbeach. We appreciate you making the
effort to attend what is the Australian turf
industry’s largest annual gathering.
the industry continues to experience
a time of change across the board and we
believe we have compiled a diverse range of
speakers and topics to help you remain at
the cutting edge of your chosen profession.
topics include ‘taking the next step’,
‘Alternative/biological practices’, a forum on
bunker design, an excellent discussion on
couchgrass dormancy and a Cricket World
Cup preparation forum.
Pat Finlen, former gCsAA president,
superintendent and now general manager
of the Olympic Club in san francisco, is
one of our headline speakers not to be
missed and will join a panel of Australian
superintendents who have taken the major
step from the course into the general
manager’s office.
last year’s highly successful Jacobsen
sponsored workshops make a welcome
return on the Monday of conference week
with Dr Karl Danneberger (Ohio state
university, us) and David Bancroft-Turner
(Academy of Political intelligence, uK)
hosting these. David’s presentation on
‘How to survive, thrive and manage the
politics at your club’ booked out very quickly
and Dr Danneberger will provide the latest
information on ‘Managing turfgrass under
environmental and pest stress’. together
with our own home grown array of speakers
there really is something for everyone with
the golf stream supported by the sportsfield,
Architects and technicians streams.
the trade exhibition this year will
allow you to see the latest innovations
and products available in our industry. At
the time of printing, it appears that the
exhibition centre will be near capacity and
as always we are indebted to our trade
partners for their unwavering support of
conference week – please support those
companies that support us. Don’t forget
to download the official 30th Australian
turfgrass Conference app to enhance your
experience around the trade show floor and
education sessions as well.
the AgCsA golf Championships,
once again hosted by AgCsA Platinum
Partner toro Australia, will be held on the
superb tifeagle greens of sanctuary Cove
(Robin Doodson, AgCsA Accredited
superintendent) and the equally impressive
328 greens of Hope island (superintendent
Danny Foote).
unfortunately i will not be joining you
this year as a significant birthday for my wife
will find me out of the country. i am sure that
the AgCsA Board and the staff, led capably
by our general manager Peter Frewin, will
once again ensure a seamless week of
education and entertainment.
Peter lonerganCoolangatta &
tweed heads gCPresident, agCsa
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Outside the optimum range plant stress occurs.
this day-long workshop, presented by Dr Karl
Danneberger (Professor of turfgrass science,
Ohio state university, usA) will look at the
impact of environmental stress on turfgrass
growth and how we can manage the turf during
these stress periods. l How to survive, thrive and manage politics
at your club: Political behaviour is alive and
well in all golf clubs, schools and councils. this
session, presented by expert David Bancroft-
Turner (the Academy of Political intelligence,
uK) will help turf managers to recognise and
manage politics more effectively and provide
tips and suggestions to improve performance.
the tradition education component from tuesday
through to thursday will again encompass four
individual streams – golf, sportsfield, technicians
and Architects. Both Danneberger and Bancroft-
turner will also present during these sessions as
will another of this year’s keynote speakers Pat
finlen, immediate past president of the golf Course
superintendents Association of America (gCsAA).
As well as being at the head of the world’s
largest superintendent organisation, finlen is also a
key figure at one of America’s most revered sporting
institutions – the Olympic Club in san francisco.
finlen is currently the general manager and up until
recently was course superintendent, hosting among
other things the 2012 us Open. finlen will make
the following presentations during his time on the
gold Coast:l Hosting the us Open (Plenary Session,
Tuesday 24 June, 12.20pm);l ‘taking the next step’ management forum with
Andrew Casey, Peter schumacher and Craig
Molloy (Golf Stream, Wednesday 25 June, 8.30am); and
l Course maintenance at the Olympic Club (Golf Stream, Thursday 26 June, 12pm).
this year’s programme also sees the inclusion
of a two-hour spray Application Workshop. initially
two were scheduled for the week, however, they
proved so popular that the AgCsA has added a
third. these workshops will be held: l Wednesday 25 June: 1pm-3pm
l Wednesday 25 June: 3.30pm-5.30pml thursday 26 June: 11am-1pm
Other highlights to watch out for during the
education sessions include:l Staging the Cricket World Cup: stephen
newport will discuss preparations for the 2015
iCC Cricket World Cup to be jointly held between
Australia and new Zealand (Plenary Session, Tuesday 24 June, 9.50am). this will be followed
on thursday by a Cricket World Cup Wicket
Preparation Forum, which will feature a number
of curators discussing their various wickets
and preparations methods (Sportsfield Stream, Thursday 26 June, 11.30am).
l Bunker Management Workshop:
superintendents Daryl sellar (glenelg gC),
Paul gumbleton (Monash CC) and David
Warwick (Avondale gC) will join with golf course
architects richard Chamberlain and ross Perret
to discuss all aspects of bunkers, from design
through to construction and maintenance (Golf Stream, Wednesday 25 June, 10.30am).
event Changesthere have been a number of changes made to
the social events to be held during the gold Coast
conference. One of the biggest changes is the
switching of the syngenta President’s Dinner from
the end of the week to the start of the week. to be
held in the Pavilion Ballroom at Jupiters on Monday
23 June, the dinner also incorporates the annual
AgCsA Awards where the industry acknowledges
its outstanding achievers.
following a hiatus at last year’s conference,
the AgCsA is delighted to inform delegates that its
highest honour, the Distinguished service Award,
will be bestowed in 2014. so if you are heading to
the gold Coast make sure to book yourself a dinner
ticket and come and celebrate what will be a special
night for one of this industry’s principal contributors.
With the dinner taking the place of the usual
Welcome reception, this has freed up thursday
evening for the everris-sponsored farewell Bash.
the traditional post conference turf tour has also
morphed and will now feature not only a tour but golf
as well. the AgCsA AgM has also had a change
The 30th Australian Turfgrass Conference and Trade exhibition returns to the gold Coast Convention and exhibition Centre from 22-27 June, 2014
Caragh Threlfall
John neylan
Andrew Casey
Craig Molloy
Paul gumbleton
Peter schumacher
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of timeslot and will now be held on Wednesday
morning ahead of the start of the education sessions.
for all the information (dates, times, venues) on the
key events at this year’s conference check out the
page opposite and punch them into your calendar,
or better still, download the…
ConferenCe aPPyes, the official 30th Australian turfgrass Conference
and trade exhibition app is now available for
download and is bigger and better than last year.
Developed by local Victorian company invisage,
the app is available on all Apple and Android
devices and can be downloaded for free from
the respective app stores simply by searching for
‘AgCsA’.
the app contains all the relevant information
that you need to know about this year’s event and
it will be continually updated in the lead-up to and
during the conference with the latest information for
delegates. Here are some of the app’s features:
Speakers: under the speakers icon there is a list
of all speakers in alphabetical order (by surname)
which contains a photo, biography and the sessions
they are presenting. By clicking on their sessions
you can bring up a synopsis of their presentation
which includes title, time, location and duration.
from here you can take notes for that particular
session (you can then email all notes through the
settings feature), rate the session or bookmark
it. Bookmarking the session will add it to your
upcoming schedule which will appear on the front
page of the app. you can bookmark as many
sessions as you like and as the show goes on the
next session will be displayed on the front page.
Programme: the Programme icon contains the
complete conference programme which includes
all the education sessions and social events which
can be viewed either by day or by stream (Jacobsen
Monday workshops, Plenary sessions, the two
golf streams and sportsfield stream). Clicking on
a session, as above, will take you through to
information about the session – time, location and
duration as well as a brief synopsis – and you can
bookmark it so that it appears on your schedule.
you can also simply click the star icon next to the
session listings to add it to your schedule.
Exhibitors: those companies exhibiting at the trade
show are contained behind the exhibitors icon and
are listed both alphabetically and by category (e.g.:
machinery, irrigation, chemicals etc) and by AgCsA
partner status. Clicking on an exhibitor will take you
through to a company bio and logo and here you
can also access full company and representative
contact details. under the Actions tab you can
mark the company as a favourite (you can also do
this by clicking the star icon next to the company
in the main exhibitor listings), take notes and click
the Visited tab to indicate you have stopped by the
stand. links to product brochures are also available.
the new app also features a photo gallery,
which will be updated during the week with photos
from the event, and a ‘Contacts’ icon which contains
a list of those delegates attending the conference
along with their details (you can set up your contact
details through the My Profile area in settings).
Please ensure that when you download the
app that you allow Push notifications as this will be
one of the key means through which the AgCsA
will communicate important updates to delegates
during the actual conference.
ConferenCe webCastsOver the past four years, the AgCsA, in conjunction
with Brisbane-based tr Vidcom, has recorded a
series of webcasts from each conference. the gold
Coast conference in 2010 saw the first of these
webcasts produced and since then the AgCsA has
ramped up the number of webcasts recorded. Over
the past four conferences, a total of 102 webcasts
have been released, representing more than 97
hours worth of turf management education.
the full suite of webcasts from past conferences
can be accessed through the AgCsA website http://
www.agcsa.com.au/video and all delegates who
attend this year’s conference will receive exclusive
access to the 2014 webcasts as soon as they are
published. for those who don’t attend, the 2014
webcasts will be available in the lead up to the 2015
conference.
Disclaimer: the above speaker session information
was correct at the time of this edition of AtM going
to print. Any changes will be announced during the
conference sessions or notified through the official
conference app.
Phil beal
daryl sellar
Chris lambrides
bruce davies
The stunning Palms Course at sanctuary Cove plays host to the 2014 Toro AgCsA golf
Championships
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evenT inforMATion And ConferenCe regisTrATion
The main conference registration desk
will be located in the main foyer of the
gold Coast Convention and exhibition
Centre (gCCeC). Delegates are requested
to visit the registration desk upon arrival to
receive their conference accreditation and
delegate satchel.
there will also be a registration desk set
up outside the entry of the trade exhibition
during trade exhibition hours. if the main
conference registration desk is closed,
please proceed to the trade exhibition
registration desk. the registration desk(s)
will be open during the following times:l Sunday: 2pm-4pml Monday: 9am-4pml Tuesday: 8am-4pml Wednesday: 8am-3pml Thursday: 8am-2.30pm
2014 toro agCsa golf ChamPionshiPs and dinnerWhen: sunday 22 June (10am-8.30pm)
Where: sanctuary Cove golf & Country
Club and Hope island golf Club
Details: the 2014 toro AgCsA golf
Championships will be played across two
courses, with the stroke competition held
on the Palms Course at sanctuary Cove
and stableford competition staged at Hope
island golf Club. 11.30am shotgun start at
sanctuary Cove, 12 noon shotgun start at
Hope island.
for those at sanctuary Cove, at the
conclusion of the round players will be
transported to Hope island for the
presentation dinner. Buses will depart from
the gCCeC for both courses at 10am and
return 9pm. Cost: $130.
2014 agCsa trade ChallengeWhen: Monday 23 June (10am-5pm)
Where: lakelands golf Club
Details: the 2014 AgCsA trade Challenge
will be contested at lakelands golf Club.
Open to all AgCsA and state trade members,
this is a three-person team stableford event
with the best two scores counting. there
will also be an individual prize. Winning
team receives $2000 credit for advertising in
Australian turfgrass Management Journal.
At the conclusion of the round there will
be drinks, finger food and prize presentation.
Players are requested to be at lakelands
by 10.45am for an 11.30am shotgun start.
Buses will depart from the gCCeC at 10am
and return at the conclusion of presentations.
Cost: $330 (team of three), $120 per person
or included for those companies exhibiting
at the trade exhibition.
syngenta President’s welCome dinner and 2014 agCsa awardsWhen: Monday 23 June (6.30pm-10.30pm)
Where: Pavilion Ballroom, Jupiters
Details: traditionally held at the end of the
conference, this year’s syngenta President’s
Dinner will kick off the conference week
and replaces the Welcome reception of
past years. Always a highlight of the week,
this great night of fine food, AgCsA Award
presentations and entertainment will be the
perfect platform from which to launch the
conference’s return to the gold Coast. Pre-
dinner drinks from 6.30pm. Dress code:
semi-formal, dress pants and collared shirt
(jacket and tie optional). Cost: $120.
30th australian turfgrass ConferenCe trade exhibition When: Wednesday 25 June (9am-5pm) and
thursday 26 June (9am-2pm)
Where: gCCeC
Details: this year’s trade exhibition will
feature more than 60 of the industry’s
leading turf management companies
exhibiting their products and services. entry
to the trade exhibition is free (please note
if you are only attending the trade exhibition
you will still need to register on the door to
receive a name tag). see later in this guide
for a full listing of companies exhibiting.
for registered delegates only, the trade
exhibition cocktail opening will be held from
4pm-6pm on tuesday 24 June.
2014 agCsa annual general meetingWhen: Wednesday 25 June (7am for a
7.30am start)
Where: gCCeC (room 6 or 7 – please
check on the day)
Details: Please note the change in time from
previous years. Open to all current financial
AgCsA members. two AgCsA Director
positions will be up for election. Coffee
and muffins will be served from 7am with a
7.30am meeting start.
everris farewell bashWhen: thursday 26 June (6pm-8pm)
Where: PA Pub, Jupiters
Details: With the syngenta President’s
Dinner moving to the start of the week, the
everris-sponsored farewell Bash will take
its place on the thursday evening. this
will be a great way to relax and unwind
with fellow delegates and reflect on the
conference week that was. finger food
and drinks provided. Cost: included for all
registered conference delegates and trade
show exhibitors. Additional tickets $88.
friday fun dayWhen: friday 27 June (8.30am-5pm)
Where: rACV royal Pines resort
Details: normally the day set aside for the
post conference turf tour, friday this year
will incorporate a tour of rACV royal Pines
resort, currently being reconstructed, as
well as 18 holes of golf (scramble) in the
afternoon.
Buses will depart from the gCCeC to
rACV royal Pines at 8.30am for a 9am tour
start with superintendent lincoln Coombes.
for those staying on to play golf, a BBQ
lunch will be served from 11am with a 12
noon shotgun start. for those who just
want to attend the tour of the course, this
component is free, however, please note
that there will be no transportation back to
the gCCeC until the conclusion of the golf.
Cost: $120 (for those playing golf). tour
component free (does not include lunch or
golf).
Disclaimer: the above event information
was correct at the time of this edition of AtM
going to print. Any changes in times, venues
or locations will be announced during the
conference sessions or notified through the
official conference app (see more on the
app oppositie page).
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The future of the Australian turf
management industry lies in the young
blood coming through its ranks and
each year the AgCsA and stA aim to give
two lucky turf management apprentices a kick
start to their careers through their respective
graduate of the year Award programmes.
the life of a turf management apprentice
can be a thankless one at times, but as this
year’s field of finalists demonstrate, with a
little bit of hard work and commitment, not to
mention a fair helping of skill and nous, the
wonderful opportunities that the industry can
afford are there for the taking.
As has been tradition, this year’s
recipients will receive a trip of a lifetime
courtesy of award sponsors toro Australia.
Both graduates will get the opportunity to
attend the Winter school of turf Management
at the university of Massachusetts and visit
the 2015 golf industry show in san Antonio.
Judging for both awards was undertaken
in mid-May and the AgCsA, together with
the stA, congratulate the following finalists
for getting through to this stage and making
some fantastic presentations to the judging
panel.
gCsaQSimon Winzar
Lakelands Golf Club
A naturally gifted sportsman
from an early age, Winzar
took up playing golf at the age of 12 and
immediately fell in love with the sport. A five-
day work experience placement at a small
privately run golf course in nerang fuelled the
desire to work on golf courses even more and
eventually led to a school-based traineeship
opening up with lakelands golf Club.
Working one day a week and weekends
starting in november 2008, Winzar would
go on to complete his Certificate ii in sports
turf Management through grovely tAfe and
following year 12 was taken on as a first
year apprentice. following completion of that,
Winzar immediately enrolled in the Diploma of
sports turf Management course through ryde
tAfe in sydney as well as the Certificate iii in
landscape Construction. Having completed
the latter, he hopes to finish the Diploma by
the end of 2014.
if having a full time job at lakelands and
studying isn’t enough to keep him busy, the
20-year-old also operates his own lawn and
landscaping business for clients around the
gold Coast. such has been the success of
this little venture that Winzar now has a part-
time employee working for him.
gCsawaChris Varty
Gosnells Golf Club
Born and bred in Victoria but
spending most of his formative
years in Western Australia, Varty began his
turf management career back in Victoria at the
age of 19 working for a contract maintenance
company. Visiting many different facilities
during this time exposed Varty to many facets
of the turf industry, but it was golf courses
which appealed the most.
Moving back to Perth, Varty struggled
to gain an apprenticeship and ended up
working as a removalist. it was after suffering
a dislocated knee that Varty was able to
re-evaluate his career goals and as luck
would have it he successfully applied for an
apprenticeship at gosnells golf Club.
During his time at gosnells, Varty
has worked under three different course
superintendents which has exposed him
to different turf management styles and
philosophies. However, it has been attending
Challenger tAfe and understanding the
reasoning behind the various turf management
practices employed on the golf course that
has truly opened Varty’s eyes to the world of
turf management.
nswgCsaKurt Eldridge
Bermagui Golf Club
eldridge is one of two finalists
this year to have completed
their studies through the Canberra institute of
technology. employed at Bermagui Country
Club since January 2010, eldridge has
inherited a love for plants and nature through
his mother who is a horticulturalist.
During his time at Bermagui, under the
astute leadership of AgCsA Accredited
superintendent David thomson, eldridge has
completed his Certificate iii in sports turf
Management and has actively participated
and contributed in daily preparations of the
golf course, bowling greens, croquet and clay
tennis courts.
Bermagui has a small crew of six which
has meant that eldridge has experienced
most facets of golf course maintenance. With
all capital improvement works being carried
out in-house as well, eldridge has been
exposed to a number of major projects during
his apprenticeship including irrigation design
and installation, bunker construction, tee
construction, landscaping and renovations.
the big goal for eldridge is to secure a
placement on the Ohio Program.
sagCsaLuke Merchant
Vines Golf Club of Reynella
twenty-year-old Merchant has
been employed at the Vines
golf Club of reynella since 2011 under
AgCsA Accredited superintendent rob
Millington. Completing his studies through
urrbrae tAfe, Merchant is now looking to
undertake Certificate iV and hopes to move to
england with his girlfriend in the near future
and continue his career there.
sta aCtSimon Snedden
Gold Creek Country Club
it has been a whirlwind past
six months for stA ACt
representative simon snedden. following the
completion of his apprenticeship last year,
snedden joined the crew at gold Creek
Country Club, Canberra in January and
impressed AgCsA Accredited superintendent
scott Harris so much that within five months
he was elevated to assistant superintendent.
twenty-six-year-old snedden’s path into
golf course management came about after
his contract to play rugby league with the
newcastle Knights ended. During his time
at the Knights he was part of the stadium’s
ground crew for six months, but it was his love
for golf (snedden is a 3 handicapper) that saw
him take on an apprenticeship at young golf
Club in 2010 which he completed through
the Canberra institute of technology (Cit)
last December. snedden’s future ambition
AgCsA, sTA grAduATes vie for nATionAl honoursatm profiles the finalists in both the agCsa and sta graduate
of the year awards which will be handed out during the 30th
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is to continue on and complete his Diploma
in sports turf Management and in the years
following become a course superintendent.
snedden is one of two finalists this year
to hail from Cit and will be looking to emulate
the feats of 2013 winner luke Jorgensen
(federal golf Club) who became the fifth
graduate from Cit to win the national award
since its inception in 1996.
tgCsaAndrew Burgess
Riverside Golf Club
twenty-two-year-old Andrew
Burgess is the second tgCsA
Apprentice of the year in as many years to
hail from launceston’s riverside golf Club,
following in the footsteps of Andrew schindler
in 2013. Burgess has worked at riverside
for the past five years and completed his
apprenticeship through tAfe tasmania.
Burgess is part of a small team of three,
headed by course superintendent sam
O’Keefe, that is tasked with maintaining the
18-hole course which lies on the western
banks of the tamar river. should Burgess
win the AgCsA graduate of the year Award it
would be tasmania’s first at the national level.
vgCsaEthan Bell
Wangaratta Golf Club
Bell, who at just 19 years of
age has the honour of being
the youngest finalist in 2014, hails from
Wangaratta golf Club where in only a short
amount of time he has risen to be assistant
superintendent such is his maturity and skill
level.
Born and bred in the north eastern
Victorian township, it was during year 9
that a family friend who ran his own turf
management business offered Bell some part
time summer work. that sparked his desire to
be in the industry and in 2010 Bell undertook
a school-based apprenticeship through
Wangaratta golf Club which saw him continue
his schooling four days a week with one day
a week spent at the golf course. recognising
his abilities, the club offered him a full-time
apprenticeship in 2011 which he completed
through Wodonga tAfe.
in early 2012 Bell was promoted to
assistant superintendent and when incumbent
superintendent David Warnaar moved to
Warrnambool golf Club at the start of that
winter, Bell was asked by the club to fill the void
until a new superintendent was appointed.
taking charge at just 17 years of age, Bell
acquitted himself for some three months in the
role before current superintendent rick lee
was appointed. since then Bell has continued
to impress in his role as assistant and is also
undertaking the Diploma course.
Wyong shire Council’s Andrew spicer
created a little slice of history for
stA nsW when he became their
first graduate representative to collect the
stA national sports turf graduate of the year
Award at the 2013 twin Waters conference.
this year sees a field of four contest the
national award with the finalists coming from
the ACt, nsW, Queensland and WA.
sta aCt
Timothy Jopling
Aust Sports Commission
Jopling’s career in sports turf
management developed after
several years working in horticulture. since
completing his Certificate in Horticulture
(nursery) in 2004, Jopling has worked his
way from apprentice to horticulturist at
nurseries and for the past five years has been
at the Australian sports Commission.
Jopling completed his sports turf
Management course at the Canberra institute
of technology. He loves the variety of work
undertaken each day and the different skill
sets required to achieve good results. Jopling
is keen to continue to expand his knowledge
of turf management in the future.
sta nswTom Kelly
Green Options
When asked what he enjoys
about his job, Kelly replied, “i
have the best job in the world!” Kelly recently
received the highest pass at ryde tAfe
for students working on sportsfields, cricket
wickets or race tracks and his commitment to
his work is evident in the way he talks about
preparing surfaces.
Kelly works at sites such as st ignatius
College, graham reserve, Manly Oval and
Macquarie university playing fields. He
prepares wickets for 1st grade cricket as
well as rugby and soccer events.
sta QldAlex Jensen
Brisbane Metropolitan Touch
Association
Jensen’s love for sports and
being outdoors has set him up for the best
job he could ask for. since graduating from
Brisbane north institute of tAfe, Jensen
has been promoted to head groundsman
at Brisbane Metropolitan touch Association
(BtMA) giving him the responsibility of
looking after the sports fields.
the BtMA competition is one of
Australia’s largest and operates across two
venues including Queensland’s premier
touch football facility, Whites Hill super
Centre, which comprises 15 floodlit fields
built specifically for touch.
Prior to greenkeeping, Jensen worked
in landscape construction. His long-term
ambition is to work at a major stadium either
in Australia or the us.
sta waLuke Cooney
Hale School
it is fair to say that Cooney
isn’t your average turfie. His
background is studying economics at
university but it was his true passion for
cricket that gave him the opportunity to
change his career path.
After helping out with looking after wickets
at tuart Hill Cricket Club between university
classes, he gained as much information and
advice he could to manage the wickets for
the six weeks remaining in the season. the
following season he was then offered the
position of curator at the club. He put down
the pen and calculator and grabbed hold of a
wicket roller and hasn’t looked back.
Cooney spent five years working at
the university of WA as cricket curator at
James Oval and while there completed his
apprenticeship after attending Challenger
institute of technology. last november he
collected the C.H. Bailey & sons Perpetual
shield for best WA sports turf graduate. More
recently Cooney has made the move to Hale
school .
2014 sTA nATionAl sPorTs Turf grAduATe of The YeAr AWArd
agCsa graduate of the year award – Past winners2013: luke Jorgensen (federal golf Club,
ACt); 2012: Dave Canterbury (Kiama golf
Club, nsW); 2011: Dan Oswin (novotel
forest resort, ViC); 2010: Adam shields
(Casino golf Club, nsW).
sta sPorts turf graduate of the year – Past winners2013: Andrew spicer (Wyong shire); 2012:
rory Bairnsfather-scott (WACA); 2011:
rebecca Dynon (racing Victoria)
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GolfSundAy10am - 4.30pm - AGCSA Golf Championships - Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island GCs4.30pm - 5.30pm - Pre-dinner drinks and canapes (Hope Island GC)5.30pm - 8.30pm - Toro Golf Dinner (Hope Island GC)
MondAyAll Day Workshops10am - 3pm (Lunch @ 12.30pm)Karl DannebergerManaging turfgrass under environmental and pest stress
David Bancroft-Turner Political intelligence - How to survive, thrive and manage the politics at your club
10am - 5pm - AGCSA Trade Challenge - Lakeslands GC
6.30pm - 10.30pm SYNGENTA PrESiDENT’S DiNNEr
TuESdAy8.30am - 9.10amDavid Bancroft-Turner - What is politics and why do I have to manage them?9.10am - 9.50amDr Karl Danneberger - Growing Degree Days9.50am - 10.30amStephen Newport - Staging the Cricket World Cup
10.30am - 11.00am - Morning Tea
11am - 12.20pmDr Caragh Threlfall, Dr Nick Williams and Dr Nigel Stork - Final Report on Uni Melb Biodiversity Study12.20pm - 1pmPat Finlen - Hosting the US Open
1pm-2pm - Lunch
2pm - 4pm Soils and Couch Dormancy DiscussionJim Hull - Carbon in Soils;Dr Phil Ford - Reducing couch dor-mancy;John Neylan - Couch Dormancy: Is it necessary?
4pm - 6pm - TrADE SHOW COCKTAiL OPENiNG
wEdnESdAy7.30am - AGCSA AGMGolf i8.30am - 10amPat Finlen, Peter Schumacher, Andrew Casey and Craig Molloy Taking the Next Step
10.30am - 12.30pmBunker Maintenance Workshop
Golf ll8.30am - 10am Alternative/Biological Practices David Officer - Biological control of Parramatta Grass; Graham Sait - Minerals, microbes and turf resilience; Nick Malajczuk - Adding Mycorrhizal fungi to improve plant performance
10.30am - 12.30pmDr Caragh Threlfall, Dr Nick Williams and Dr Nigel Stork Practical and cost-effective ways to improve golf course vegetation habitat for different biodiversity groups
12.30pm - 5pm - Lunch/Trade Show
ThurSdAy8.30am - 9.10amPlenary Discussion - Scott Harris, Bruce Davies, Luke Jorgensen - Sportsturf management apprentices 9.10am - 9.50amJohn Neylan - Reflections: A career in turf9.50am - 10.30amPhil Beal - Rebuilding The Australian
10.30am - 11.30am - Morning Tea
11.30am - 12pm Adam Power - Update on New Course Rating System12pm - 12.30pmPat Finlen - Course maintenance at The Olympic Club12.30pm - 1pmDavid Bancroft-Turner - Making club politics a positive experience
1pm - 2pm - Lunch and Trade Show
2pm - 4pm Paul McLean and Gavin Kirkamn Workplace accidents - Learning on the run
6pm - 8pm - EvErriS FArEWELL BASH
fridAy8.30am - 5pm - Friday Fun DayTour of RACV Royal Pines reconstruc-tion with optional 18-hole Scramble golf event
N.B. Times correct at time of publication. Subject to change
SprAy AppliCATion workShopS
Interactive learning experience on making sprayers, products and people work seamlessly to get great results. Max. 40 per session.
Wednesday: 1pm - 3.00pmWednesday: 3.30pm - 5.30pmThursday: 11am - 1pm
ArChiTECTSTuESdAySociety of Australian Golf Course Architects Golf Competitionand Dinner - Featuring Fireside chat
wEdnESdAy10.30am - 12.30pmBunker Maintenance Workshop Daryl Sellar will be joined by various superintendents and architects to look at bunkers and the use of bunker liners as cost/time saving tools.
12.30pm - 2pm - Lunch
2.15pm - 4.30pmSAGCA Annual General Meeting
4.30pm - 5.30pmPaul Jones, David Hanby and Andrew Price - Key irrigation information for golf course architects.
ThurSdAyChoice of sessions and Trade Show
6pm - 8pm - EvErriS FArEWELL BASH
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SporTSfiEld wEdnESdAy8.30am - 10.30amManuka Oval Redevelopment Forum Brad van Dam, John Neylan, Jarrod Hill and Dimitri Dimakopoulos
10.30am - 11am - Morning Tea
11am - 12.30pmAlternative/Biological Practices David Officer - Biological control of Parramatta Grass; Graham Sait - Minerals, microbes and turf resilience; Nick Malajczuk - Adding Mycorrhizal fungi to improve plant performance
12.30pm - 5pm - Lunch/Trade Show
ThurSdAy8.30am - 9.10amPlenary Discussion - Scott Harris, Bruce Davies, Luke Jorgensen - Sportsturf management apprentices - A shared responsibility9.10am - 9.50amDr Chris Lambrides - University of Queensland EcoTurf project9.50am - 10.30amJim Hull/Phil Ford - Oversowing couch with ryegrass on sportsfields
10.30am - 11.30am - Morning Tea
11.30am - 1pm2015 Cricket World Cup Cricket Wicket Preparation Forum - A look at the varying methods of pitch types and preperation methods across some of the CWC venues.
1pm - 2pm - Lunch and Trade Show
2pm - 3.30pm David Bancroft-Turner - Managing the politics rather than politics managing you
6pm - 8pm EvErriS FArEWELL BASH
fridAy8.30am - 5pm - Friday Fun DayTour of RACV Royal Pines reconstruc-tion with optional 18-hole Scramble golf event
N.B. Times correct at time of publication. Subject to change
SundAy 10am - 4.30pm - AGCSA Golf Championships - Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island GCs4.30pm - 5.30pm - Pre-dinner drinks and canapes (Hope Island GC)5.30pm - 8.30pm - Toro Golf Dinner (Hope Island GC)
MondAyAll Day Workshops10am - 3pm (Lunch @ 12.30pm)Karl DannebergerManaging turfgrass under environmental and pest stress
David Bancroft-Turner Political intelligence - How to survive, thrive and manage the politics at your club
10am - 5pm - AGCSA Trade Challenge - Lakeslands GC
6.30pm - 10.30pm SYNGENTA PrESiDENT’S DiNNEr
TuESdAy8.30am - 9.10amDavid Bancroft-Turner - What is politics and why do I have to manage them?9.10am - 9.50amDr Karl Danneberger - Growing Degree Days9.50am - 10.30amStephen Newport - Staging the Cricket World Cup
10.30am - 11.00am - Morning Tea
11am - 12.20pmDr Caragh Threlfall, Dr Nick Williams and Dr Nigel Stork - Final Report on Uni Melb Biodiversity Study12.20pm - 1pmPat Finlen - Hosting the US Open
1pm-2pm - Lunch
2pm - 4pm Soils and Couch Dormancy DiscussionJim Hull - Carbon in Soils;Dr Phil Ford - Reducing couch dor-mancy;John Neylan - Couch Dormancy: Is it necessary?
4pm - 6pm - TrADE SHOW COCKTAiL OPENiNG
SprAy AppliCATion workShopS
Interactive learning experience on making sprayers, products and people work seamlessly to get great results. Max. 40 per session.
Wednesday: 1pm - 3.00pmWednesday: 3.30pm - 5.30pmThursday: 11am - 1pm
TEChniCiAnSSundAy10am - 4.30pm - AGCSA Golf Championships - Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island GCs4.30pm - 5.30pm - Pre-dinner drinks and canapes (Hope Island GC)5.30pm - 8.30pm - Toro Golf Dinner (Hope Island GC)
MondAy8.30 - 4.00 Toro Workshop
6.30pm - 10.30pm SYNGENTA PrESiDENT’S DiNNEr
TuESdAy8.30am - 4pmJacobsen Workshop
4pm - 6pm - TrADE SHOW COCKTAiL OPENiNG
wEdnESdAy8.30am - 4pmJohn Deere Workshop
4pm - 8pm - JOHN DEErE TECHNiCiANS DiNNEr
ThurSdAyAll day - Trade Show
6pm - 8pm EvErriS FArEWELL BASH
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30th Australian Turfgrass Conference Trade Exhibition
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, 25-26 June 2014whether you’re a seasoned turf manager or an apprentice just entering the industry, the annual australian
turfgrass Conference trade exhibition is one event you can’t afford to miss. read on to see which of australia’s leading turf management companies and service providers will be present on the gold Coast.
abel sPortsStand 25
Abel sports is a leading manufacturer
and supplier of aluminium goal post and
sports ground equipment for major sporting
stadiums, councils, schools and sporting
clubs throughout Australia. We manufacture
and install goal posts for Afl football, rugby
league, rugby union, soccer and hockey.
All goal posts are designed to be easily
and safely installed/removed and be WH&s
compliant.
Afl and rugby goals are available in all
lengths up to 16m and come with ground
tubes, base plates or hinges. soccer and
futsal goals are available for either junior or
senior level. semi-permanent or portable
soccer goals are also available with rear
posts and hinged base supports for nets.
Abel sports also manufacture rugby/soccer
combo goals approved by both codes. goal
post storage systems are also available for
onsite and offsite storage.
Other Abel sports products include
coaches boxes and interchange benches,
goal post pads, boot cleaning and goal post
lifting systems. Abel sports also design and
install to engineer specifications barrier/safety
netting systems for Afl, soccer and cricket
grounds. Abel sports not only guarantee
all their manufactured products (5 years),
they have their own team of installers and
guarantee all installations. Abel sports is
a proud supporter of the Australian Made
Campaign.
ade turf eQuiPmentStand 98
ADe turf equipment on stand 98 is pleased
to bring together an exciting range of
innovative turf equipment to the conference.
shibaura golf and turf products include
compact tractors, rotary and reel mowers and
the amazing slope Mower Ce certified to 30
degrees – Japanese quality at a competitive
price.
Buffalo turbine boasts the most
comprehensive range of turbine blowers in
the market. Check out the impressive 40hp
twin turbine blower along with front mount
and PtO versions.
Club Car golf and turf vehicles – visit
us to view the amazing new Carryall utility
vehicles which feature the new fuel efficient
subaru fuel injected engines to bring a new
level of performance and fuel consumption
savings of up to 50 percent. the new heavy
duty 48 volt battery systems feature extended
endurance, on board chargers and increased
payloads.
advanCed seedStand 50
Advanced seed is a leading importer and
provider of turfgrass seed and related
products for both the commercial and retail
markets throughout Australia. Our products
are used by leading racecourses, golf
courses, turf farms, local governments and
sporting facilities throughout Australia.
Our extensive range of both cool- and
warm-season grasses allows us to provide
the very best selection of products to turf
managers. Access to major seed producers
and breeders from usA, europe and new
Zealand allows us to provide a product range
at the cutting edge of turfgrass research. High
performance varieties from leading turf grass
breeders seed research of Oregon & Dlf
seeds provide a quality broad selection of
turfgrass for the turf professional.
Apart from highlighting our turf grasses,
we will be displaying information on our
evergreen turf Covers, earthway spreaders
and our new Playmatta product. Be sure to
visit us at stand 50 where we will be happy to
assist you with all of your turf enquiries. www.
adseed.com.au.
all stake suPPlyStand 43
All stake supply is a family owned, Australian
company established in 1976. Our business is
focused on providing a complete distribution
service supplying quality grass reinforcement,
revegetation and erosion control systems.
Visit our stand (no. 43) to see the latest
technology in grass reinforcement.
agCsaStand 1
the official host of the 30th Australian
turfgrass Conference, the Australian golf
Course superintendents’ Association is
committed to the ongoing professional
development and support of all those
involved in the golf course maintenance and
turf management industry.
With a membership of over 1200 drawn
from Australasia and across the globe, the
AgCsA offers a range of unique services
to help superintendents, turf managers
and their staff who are seeking access
to resources, training and networking
opportunities.
Visit the AgCsA stand to find out about
the extensive range of services available
and how they have been tailored to meet the
needs of people working in the golf course
and turf maintenance industry. Back issues
of the AgCsA’s award-winning journal,
Australian turfgrass Management, will be
available, as will merchandise and a wide
selection of turf management text books.
new membership applications from
delegates are always welcome and current
members can renew their membership
or update contact details. in the coming
months the AgCsA will be launching a new-
look website and membership management
system, so it is important that we have your
correct details on file. get your photo taken
at the stand and go into the draw to win a
major prize. AgCsA Board members and
AgCsAtech agronomist Andrew Peart will
also be present throughout the show to help
with any queries.
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augusta golf CarsStand 60
Our new Cushman range of maintenance and
utility vehicles were born to help you eliminate
downtime and get more doing out of your
day. for decades, we’ve sat on the top of the
leaderboard for hauling, moving, loading and
just plain getting the job done and the new
Cushman Hauler Pro is fully loaded and ready
to work all day long.
equipped with a 72-volt AC drivetrain,
the Cushman Hauler PrO has the range,
power and operational efficiencies your
course demands. Powered by a quiet, zero
emissions 72-volt electric drivetrain, the
Hauler PrO features a daily range of up to
80km fully loaded and all the energy benefits
of a low maintenance and unique AC system.
A standard on-board charger gives you the
flexibility to charge the Hauler PrO at any
outlet within your facility.
With a 450kg vehicle payload, over 500kg
towing capacity and optional limited-slip
differential, the Hauler PrO is the strong
silent type that is easy to work with! Augusta
golf Cars now have stock of the new Hauler
Pro around the country and ready for delivery.
Visit www.ezgo.com.au.
ba grouP australiaStand 28
BA group Australia is a manufacturer of
spraying equipment, established in 2008 with
a dedicated team encompassing years of
experience in the ag spraying industry.
Our head office is based in geelong,
Victoria and we also have a warehouse
in toowoomba, Queensland. together we
distribute a large range of sprayers and
accessories, creating spraying solutions for
the turfgrass industry.
We have a large range of trailed and skid
mount units, our new greens keeper walk
behind sprayer especially designed for green
and bunker surrounds. We also distribute
teeJet products and can provide you the
latest info on nozzle technology. We provide
a custom build service as well so give us a
call any time to discuss your spraying needs
with one of our sprayer specialists. Keep your
spraying on course with BA group Australia.
basfStand 92
BAsf is a trusted resource in providing
solutions to meet the needs of professionals
in the turf industry, including superintendents
and turf managers, greenhouse and nursery
growers, lake and pond managers and
vegetation management applicators. We are
dedicated to producing the highest quality
products that help solve unique challenges,
backed by guaranteed customer service
satisfaction.
Our products are specifically designed
to help solve any of your turfgrass problems
with maximum efficiency of labour and
other resources. for the turf professional
this means a powerful portfolio of leading
edge chemistry, colorants, dyes, wetting
agents, herbicide, fungicide and insecticide
bayerStand 49
SILVER SPONSORAGCSA
Visit Bayer at stand 49 and hear about
Bayer’s latest innovation in turf fungicides
– interface with stressgard formulation
technology.
stressgard is unique to Bayer and is
proven to give outstanding disease control
while alleviating plant stresses, ultimately
improving turf quality, density, colour and
playability. the newly launched interface
with stressgard is Bayer’s most powerful
turf fungicide to date.
Have you registered with Bayer’s
Amplify turf website yet – www.
bayeramplifyturf.com.au? register at
the Bayer booth and go in the draw to
win an iPad Mini! Bayer Amplify turf is
designed for golf superintendents and turf
managers. it aims to help you solve your
biggest challenges and concerns whether
budgeting, water, disease, insect or weed
management. Our online training keeps
you up to date with the latest in skills and
knowledge on everything from managing
chemical spills to broadleaf weed control
and chemical application.
Our regular weekly insights and advice
will give you practical tips on everything
from correct application of insecticides,
herbicides and fungicides to compliance
with laws regulating chemical use. finally,
‘turf talk’ will take you to the golf courses
that are leading the way in the latest thinking
and innovation and show you how they are
managing the important issues.
brown brothers engineersStand 94 BRONZE SPONSOR
AGCSA
Brown Brothers engineers Australia P/l is
an importer and distributor of lowara pumps
and pumping equipment, with sales offices
in Melbourne, sydney and Brisbane. lowara
pumps were established in Vicenza, italy in
1968 and it is part of Xylem inc., a global
engineering and manufacturing company.
lowara specialises in the manufacture of
premium quality pumps and fluid handling
equipment and is recognised worldwide for
quality, efficiency and reliability.
Brown Brothers engineers specialises
in the design and fabrication of purpose
built booster systems particularly for golf
courses in both new Zealand and Australia.
Many of these booster systems include a
microprocessor pumping system controller,
but it does more than just change the speed.
it actually manages the performance of the
pump to match a wide range of system
conditions and requirements.
the Hydrovar software is designed
specifically for centrifugal pump operation,
control and protection. it can be set up to
protect the pump for operating under various
unfavourable conditions, e.g. cavitation,
operating against a closed head, low nPsH
etc. the Hydrovar provides the golf course
superintendent with flexibility of watering
when required with substantial savings on
installation, power usage and maintenance.
BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA
Country Club internationalStand 66
the evolution of Country Club international
into one of Australia’s leading golf course
and range suppliers has been built on an
eclectic and diverse range of products that
have been compiled and evolved to meet
market need for innovation and quality.
the most obvious include; the biggest
and tallest safety barrier screens in Australia
(over 36m high in some cases); the latest
high tech closed loop esD Waste2Water
washdown systems from usA that are now
becoming a ‘must’ in every maintenance
shed facility; practice range equipment
from range servant sweden that has
been the world industry benchmark for the
past 20 years; and the signature Par Aide
product range that has inspired imitators
(supposedly the most sincere form of
flattery!) both in Australia and around the
world.
Complementing these are some
fabulous suppliers including; eagle One
in the usA with an incredible array of golf
course product; Petro industrial in Australia
with the largest range of fuel storage tanks
and accessories; Woodbay engineering in
Canada with their amazing de-thatchers
and greens rollers; enviromist industries
with their world leading CDA chemical
sprayers; and greenjoy, Duchell and many
more. see what’s new from Country Club
international. you will be surprised!
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dint golf solutions Stand 59
Dint golf is proud to be once again exhibiting
at the Australian turfgrass Conference
trade exhibition. the year comes and goes
so quickly in the busy golfing world that we
all operate in and so the annual conference
is an ideal way to stop for a while and catch
up with friends. the relationships that Dint
has built with loyal customers over many
years are highly valued.
Dint will be exhibiting new products,
new ideas and offering our highest levels
of service. As you know, our ability to
customise and accommodate our products
to suit your needs is second to none, and
we will have many examples of this work
to show you and talk about when we
catch up in June. Dint will be at stand 59
and the sales team of Adam, nathan, Jon
and Damien, as well as Anthony, will look
forward to welcoming you. the team at Dint
golf – making golf courses look great.
BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA
BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA
david golfStand 75
for over 50 years, Melbourne based David
golf has been a household name to course
superintendents and club managers. the
company is Australia’s largest supplier of
course hardware and practice equipment
with in excess of 200 product lines. the
company also has offices in sydney and
Brisbane and exports to Asia and new
Zealand.
At David golf our commitment to the golf
industry is very real. We have a commitment
to quality, a commitment to carrying a full
range of product, a commitment to inventory
which means we can supply immediate
delivery and a commitment to client service.
in recent years David golf has expanded
into corporate promotional golf products,
supply of selected pro-shop equipment such
as golf hire buggies, work and safety gear
and construction of safety netting barriers
through sports safety netting.
Of particular importance has been
the expansion of our hardware sales to
countries outside Australia. new Zealand,
usA, south east Asia, Japan, China and
india have become important markets as
superintendents realise the quality and
service benefits of dealing with David golf.
Our client’s requirements are our priority.
We intend to keep improving each year by
providing the service and back-up customers
have come to expect.
technologies that provide the optimal level of
protection for both cool-season and warm-
season turf.
Managing turfgrass requires significant
expertise, particularly when it comes to
disease management. We’re here to help.
take a look and see which BAsf solution
is right for you. Come see us at the 30th
Australian turfgrass Conference at stand 92.
bernhard grindersStand 65
Well known by the professional golf tours
worldwide as the premier blade sharpening
machines, Bernhard grinders ensure
maintenance equipment at the World top 100
mainstays, as well as daily-fee, private, resort
and municipal courses world-wide, is always
in ideal cutting condition. Bernhard grinders
helps greenkeepers, owners and operators
cultivate consistent, healthy turf. Private, public
and resort golf courses realise top and bottom-
line benefits from their precise cut, ease
of use, reliability, environmental friendliness,
safety-first design, value proposition, industry-
best 10-year warranty and more.
ChemsearChStand 57
Chemsearch’s BioAmp system is a
revolutionary and environmentally friendly
biological solution or your turf and pond
care. the BioAmp system plus freeflow
significantly improves golf course conditions,
while also providing an excellent alternative
to traditional treatments. BioAmp has the
ability to break down organic compounds,
like pesticide residue, and convert difficult
minerals into useful nutrients. freeflow
bacteria have the ability to trigger a plant’s
natural defences against stress, reducing the
level of disease and giving the turf a nutritional
advantage.
golf courses are experiencing the
benefits of using the BioAmp system plus
freeflow, from reductions in chemical costs
to minimising expensive labour fees. the
BioAmp system has become a popular
choice for superintendents all over Australia.
Where industry turns for solutions, visit www.
chemsearch.net.au or call us at 1800 252 087.
Colin CamPbell (ChemiCals)Stand 2
Colin Campbell (Chemicals) has been
developing plant protection products since
the 1940s. We have brought to the industry
many innovative turf products and continue
to do so with our commitment to the turf
industry. At Campbells we pride ourselves in
bringing the highest quality products to the
turf industry. We test all products stringently
before bringing the product to the turf market.
We will be providing updated information
on our existing product range along with an
update on fairy ring trials with the workings
of Monstar and best way to manage fairy
ring. Also, come talk to us about disease
management; we can show you how to make
your existing programme work better for you.
social media and apps are becoming
more popular within our industry for turf
management and we can help by providing
you with a list of tools to assist with your
daily turf management regimes. if you need
help on how to start we can help you as well.
Come see us during the week. you can keep
up to date before and during the show on our
website www.campbellchemcials.com.au our
blog www.campbellturf.blogspot.com. you
can also follow us on twitter.com/campbellturf.
dennis & sisisStand 46
Dennis and sisis have been manufacturing
world class turf maintenance equipment for
over 80 years. Quality influences our approach
at every stage and shapes our attitude towards
delivering excellent equipment capable of
creating a world class finish.
the product portfolio includes dedicated
and cassette system mowers, pedestrian and
tractor-mounted scarifiers, sweepers, aerators,
seeders and brushes. take hold of Dennis or
sisis machine and you’ll feel the difference
immediately – solidly built, well balanced and
a joy to operate. to find out more about our
range of products or request a catalogue
please visit stand 46.
drummuster/ChemClearStand 22
Chemical users across Australia can take
advantage of two fantastic industry stewardship
programmes that can help them dispose of
both their out-of-date ag vet chemicals and
empty containers.
the drumMuster service was first
established in 1998 and works in conjunction
with local tips and waste transfer sites to
arrange the collection and recycling of pre-
cleaned, empty chemical containers. Once you
find your local collection site and clean your
containers, simply call your local collection
site, bring them in during the relevant opening
hours and we will do the rest. to find out more
about the programme or to discover your
nearest collection site, go to www.drummuster.
com.au or call 1800 008 707.
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leaving left-over obsolete chemical on
your property can create a variety of potential
dangers. ChemClear started in 2004 and is
responsible for the collection and disposal
of your unwanted, inherited or out-of-date
chemical products. We liaise with shire
councils to arrange state-wide collection runs,
which are set up according to demand. to get
started, give us a call or 1800 008 182 or head
online at www.chemclear.com.au to register
and begin taking an inventory of the chemicals
you wish to dispose of.
eQuiPment solutions
Stands 80 and 82
equipment solutions Pty ltd, a division of
Amgrow, imports, distributes and sources
locally manufactured range of specialist turf
management equipment. equipment solutions
has access to the latest technologies and
design and our national network of sales
specialists can assist you with new and
used equipment as well as spare parts and
accessories.
the huge range of equipment available
comprises tractor-mounted deep tine and
rotary blade de-compaction aerators, rotary
blade root pruner, overseeders, renovation/
debris collection machines, debris blowers,
topdressers and material handlers, tractor-
mounted and walk-behind scarifiers, walk
behind turf cutters, pedestrian corers and
specialist articulating wide area mowing
equipment.
international brands such as Agrimetal,
Amazone, Blec, Dakota, first Products,
groundsman industries, rgf, lastec, true
surface, thatch-Away and Wiedenmann,
along with local manufactured brands such
as truturf ,turf engineering and our own es
Allied range are available through our sales
team. this year equipment solutions will
display some new innovative products that
have not yet been exposed to the Australian
turf Management industry. so drop by stand
80 and discuss your equipment requirements
with stan Wells, Mike Pauna, Dean scullion
and Jordan tishler.
evergreen turfStand 54
An Australian owned business, now in its
32nd year, evergreen turf has grown into one
of Australia’s leading turf and horticultural
entities.
evergreen turf provide products and
services to golf courses, sporting clubs,
schools, builders, sports stadiums, race
courses and turf growers. evergreen turf
offers consultation, design, construction and
maintenance services and turf reinforcing
systems for race courses and sportsfields,
landscaping services and turf machinery.
evergreen turf understand the needs of the
turf industry which is why we proudly supply
stalok and evergreen ‘Matrix’ instant play
turf. Both are turf replacement systems which
can be used immediately after installation
on any turf surface. two of our most recent
stadium stalok installations have been the
sydney Cricket ground after the Major league
Baseball and Manuka Oval reconstruction in
Canberra.
evergreen turf also offers a wide range
of services to cater for your needs, including
but not limited to the following: lineplanting
and sprigging, verti-draining, fertilising,
topdressing, oversowing, coring, scarifying,
topmaking, instant turf replacement,
consultancy, design and construction. for all
inquiries, see one of our staff at stand 54 at
the AgCsA trade show 2014.
fernland agenCiesStand 71
fernland Agencies is a family owned business
which has been servicing the needs of the
horticultural industry since 1978. We are a
‘one stop shop’ for all nursery, landscape and
turf care requirements. in the last 12 months
we have added some excellent new products
to our turf care range, including Verde-
Cal (activated lime and gypsum), OArs (a
corrective wetting agent), essential Plus (a root
promoter and soil conditioner), Companion
(microbial inoculant), tru-Prill fertiliser for golf
greens and Club green fertiliser for fairways
and sports fields.
Between our two specialist turf consultants,
who have many years practical experience in
the trade and in sales, we can offer expert
advice and supply products for golf courses,
sports fields, stadiums and other facilities.
We operate out of a purpose-built warehouse
and distribution centre, located adjacent to
the Bruce Hwy at yandina (approx. 1hr north
of Brisbane), from where we can efficiently
despatch products anywhere in Australia.
Our commitment: friendly and helpful staff
who understand the products we sell; a wide
range of quality products which give excellent
value across a broad range of applications ;
and prompt despatch of all orders, with clear
communication if there are any hold-ups with
any products.
floratine ProduCts grouPStand 78
floratine Products group has been designing
and manufacturing high-grade nutrient
products for the turf industry for over 22
years. they understand that your professional
reputation and livelihood are largely
dependent upon the quality of the turfgrass
you manage, and with their technically trained
and dedicated distribution team, floratine
works with turf managers to develop proactive
plans that meet the turf management goals of
each particular facility.
floratine’s product line is divided among
four general categories: foliar, soil, biological
and additional (specialty) products, such as
wetting agents. Our floratine foliars allow
the turf manager to deliver nutrients quickly
and efficiently directly through the leaves,
bypassing the root system, making pH,
microbes, nutrient tie-ups, temperatures and
other factors irrelevant to ensure your turf is
receiving nutrients exactly when it needs them
most.
Our products are environmentally friendly,
do not contain non-beneficial, agricultural or
utility-grade nutrients, or synthetic chelates.
to see what’s new in 2014, please drop by
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everrisStand 53
everris is a global organisation with product
portfolios renowned for their innovation,
performance and precision, including but
not limited to turf fertiliser brands sierrablen,
sierraform gt, sportsmaster and Proturf,
with Osmocote exact and rout in the
horticulture market and brands like Agroblen
and Agrocote in agriculture.
Working in partnership with customers
and inspired by nature, everris is passionate
about creating improved nutrition
programmes and total solutions delivering
healthy green turf. As the world leader in
fertiliser manufacturing, everris has a vast
range of solutions to deliver reliable and
exemplary results. everris offers high quality
products such as premium fertilisers, wetting
agents and plant protection to deliver a
solution for every turf manager’s need.
Around the world, turf managers put
their trust in everris’ advanced technology
to deliver high-quality nutrition for optimum
health, performance, endurance and
appearance. Dynamic products such as
slow and controlled release fertilisers put
the turf manager in total control. this allows
for efficient and precise delivery of nutrients,
specifically designed for your turf. We also
manufacture and supply economical short-
term release fertilisers in mini prill sizes
for quick response when needed. everris
is committed to maintaining balance and
respect with the natural environment it is
inspired by.
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and have a chat with our experienced sales
team. We look forward to seeing you all on the
beautiful gold Coast this coming June.
geo tyres online
Stand 51
geOtyres Online is an Australian-based
online tyre distributor specialising in all tyres
for golf courses, sports grounds, parks and
off-highway industrial and agricultural uses.
geOtyres Online is a division of Australia’s
largest importer of turf, AtV, utV, industrial
and specialty tyres, who have been importing
world-leading brands Kenda and Deestone for
over 16 years.
the main focus of the business is
on supplying quality tyre solutions to the
golf course and turf industries in the most
convenient and easiest way for customers – a
one-stop shop for all turf and golf cart tyres,
being just one click away when you need it.
All tyres are covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty and product liability insurance,
backed up with the long-term commercial
commitment within Australia. Our online
network, with stocking points around
Australia ensures fastest delivery times. stock
is available when you need it. Visit www.
geotyres.com.au
golf & bowling maChineryStand 95
golf & Bowling Machinery are the Australian
distributors of scott Bonnar turf equipment,
smooth range turf equipment and JrM tines
and bedknives.
the scott Bonnar 30” Queen mower, scott
Bonnar scarifier, smooth roll for golf clubs
and bowls clubs, smooth spread and smooth
Cut mower are all products sold Australia wide
by golf & Bowling Machinery.
golf & Bowling Machinery stock a huge
range of JrM high quality bedknives and tines
making the task of maintaining and improving
your golf course more efficient. new to this
range is the super-thin cut bedknife designed
to cut as low as 0.50” for courses looking to
go low for those special events.
golf, bowling and sporting clubs can
also benefit from our range of pre-owned
equipment. from ‘as traded’ to ‘fully
reconditioned’, we work with clubs to come
up with the best product to suit their needs.
Our hire equipment is also available to provide
clubs with a flexible and economical option for
renovation equipment. With five technicians
employed across two branches, we support
our products with specialised service and
repairs. golf & Bowling Machinery – sales,
service and hire; servicing the turf industry
since 1982.
graden industriesStand 40
graden industries has been around a long
time – since 1986 in fact. We are known for
our high quality, ‘Australian’ designed and
manufactured range of turf equipment, known
worldwide for their effectiveness and trouble-
free service life.
specialising in verticutters for greens
and fairway application, graden now has
responded to the many requests for machines
to pick up the bigger volume of material these
verticutters generate. graden is launching the
first of a new range of clean-up units – the
groundhog see video footage of the new
groundhog in action, collecting cores and
verticutting material, removing it and dumping
into a trailer – a one man clean-up machine.
the swing-Wing tractor mounted fairway
unit can be viewed, specifically designed for
undulating fairways and effectively address
the entire surface with its floating wings. the
Contour sand injector will have its seeder
attachment, allowing a fourth process to be
incorporated in the one pass – aeration,
de-thatching, sand injecting and over-seeding.
this has been very successful in the uK.
graden’s smallest verticutter – the Airrow – will
also be on the stand. Obvious applications for
this unit are tight tee box areas, lawn areas
with obstacles and domestic applications.
globe growing solutionsStand 4
globe is a long-term supporter of the Australian
golf Course superintendents Association and
has been a major participant in the trade
exhibition for many years. it is a great
opportunity for globe growing solutions to
introduce new products and services to the
Australian professional turf market. equally
it is important for globe growing solutions
staff to spend time with their clients, both at a
business and social level.
this year, globe growing solutions will
have our key golf client managers from each
state at the AgCsA event to be amongst the
clientele at conference week. the globe
growing solutions team is looking forward to
discussing some of our new technologies and
products that have become industry trialled
and trusted.
Make sure you drop past the globe
growing solutions trade stand to see what
new and exciting products and promotions
we are offering. We wish all delegates an
enjoyable and worthwhile time at the 2014
AgCsA Conference on the gold Coast.
hg sPorts turfStand 55
Hg sports turf is a global leader in the design
and construction of premium quality natural,
synthetic and hybrid turf sports fields. Hg
sports turf markets and installs proprietary
products throughout Australasia (including
Xtragrass and Desso grassmaster), ensuring
it is at the forefront of worldwide research,
development and innovation through its many
partnerships with respected international
companies.
Many high profile events including the 2000
sydney Olympic games (Olympic stadium),
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JaCobsen, a textron ComPanyStand 58
Jacobsen® is committed to providing high-
quality turf equipment to customers around
the world. We produce walking greens,
riding greens and fairway mowers, as well
as utility vehicles, sprayers and aerators. We
engineer our products to meet the needs of
today’s turfgrass professionals by asking for
and listening to their feedback throughout
the product lifecycle. you will find Jacobsen
equipment at the finest golf courses and
sports facilities world-wide.
Headquartered in Charlotte, nC,
Jacobsen is a textron company. We market
and sell Jacobsen products through an
extensive global distribution network and
our sister company ransomes Jacobsen,
in the uK. Our skilled teams are trained to
provide quality service and support for every
machine we sell. We even have our own
training facility – Jacobsen university – which
provides service training for customers and
dealers.
We take great pride in our business and
are pleased to be the only turf equipment
manufacturer to have achieved isO 14001
Certification for environmental management.
We know that the environment is the
cornerstone of our business and yours, so
we do everything we can to protect it in our
facilities and in the field.
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the 2003 and 2011 rugby World Cups, the
2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games
(MCg) and the 2006 Doha Asian games
(Qatar) have been played on Hg sports turf.
Over the last decade, the company has built or
rebuilt many sports stadium fields in Australia
and new Zealand with one of its proprietary
products, eclipse stabilized turf including AMi
stadium, AnZ stadium, Canberra stadium,
eden Park, etihad stadium, gabba, MCg,
niB stadium, and Waikato stadium. www.
hgsportsturf.com.au. Please come and visit us
at stand 55.
hortiCultural training P/lStand 84
Horticultural training Pty ltd is a registered
training Organisation and has been offering
specialist horticulture and conservation
and land management training since their
establishment in 1991.
they offer nationally accredited competency
based training from Certificate ii to Advanced
Diploma level in a range of horticultural
subjects including turf, parks and gardens,
arboriculture, landscaping, nursery and
conservation and land management.
All training is delivered onsite by
knowledgeable, qualified trainers and tailored
to the enterprise and learners requirements.
this is backed up by comprehensive
learning resources compiled over many
years. learning material has been written
by Horticultural training specifically for the
horticultural industry. this ensures their ability
to deliver superior work based training.
training can be arranged for new and
existing employees. Additional services offered
include agricultural chemical and distribution
control licensing, AusChem training, chainsaw
training, irrigation training, skills audits,
competency assessments and recognition of
prior learning. Horticultural training Pty ltd is
an accredited training provider with funding
may be available to assist with your training
requirements.
hunter industriesStand 42
Hunter industries is a global manufacturer of
products for the irrigation, landscape lighting
and custom moulding sectors. founded in
1981, the family-owned company offers over
1000 products including a complete spectrum
of water-efficient solutions for golf course
irrigation systems.
Our Central Control system can be used
in retrofit, upgrade and new construction
situations. Paired with Hunter’s total top
serviceable rotors, this package offers
complete control of your course. to learn
more about Hunter’s line of golf irrigation
products, visit hunterindustries.com/golf.
hybrid agStand 77
Hybrid Ag was established in Melbourne
in 2002 with the sole focus of supplying
the agricultural market with high quality,
prescription-blended soil and plant nutrient
solutions. At that time a market was emerging
that was demanding higher quality and higher
profitability at lower prices. the only way
for the grower to survive was to raise the
yields! through careful analysis of the soil and
plants and applying the relevant nutrients in
a buffered and balanced manner, the results
required began to speak for themselves.
As demand for our services grew, a decision
was made to move to Wangaratta. Our new
manufacturing plant has been meticulously
set up to produce the highest quality product
on time, every time. Hybrid Ag has complete
control over the entire supply chain, from raw
materials through manufacturing, bottling and
supply and delivery, making our operations
smooth and streamlined.
today, through recognition that there was
a significant need within the market, Hybrid
Ag has moved into turf nutrient supply. After
working with three major players in the turf
market for the last three years, to achieve
maximum r&D, we are ready to help the
industry move forward into a new and exciting
era of turf fertilisation.
hydro teChniCs irrigationStand 47
Visit Hydro technics irrigation to see the latest
technology for actuating sprinklers wirelessly
– the ‘g Wave’ Control system. Capable of
adaption to any controller which puts out
a 24v signal and sprinklers that can use a
DC latching coil via the use of the patented
ground wave system designed and developed
in Australia. this new ground wave technology
represents the future of irrigation.
Whether installing a new system or
retrofitting an old one, wiring between satellite
and sprinkler is now redundant. simply install
the new sprinkler with receiver, load the
unique iD number into the transmitter using
the user friendly software package and you
are operational. the elimination of field wiring
within the system will reduce maintenance
costs to almost nothing as well as limiting
damage caused by lightning to satellites as
there are no wires connected. Visit Hydro
technics irrigation on stand 47 for a working
display.
indePendent turf serviCesStand 56
independent turf services (its) was started
in August 2007, with one main objective – to
service the commercial turf industry with a
range of quality products, unique renovation
practices, soil testing and sportsfield
construction services. the company
manufactures, imports and distributes turf
seed, specialist fertilisers, chemicals, analytical
services, general irrigation equipment and golf
course accessories. its also lead the turf
industry in warm-season grass conversions
and specialised renovation equipment.
the key to our success has been our
commitment to practical research and
development programmes. Most recently its,
in conjunction with the Australian soil research
company injekta, has brought soil structural
stability soil testing to the turf market for
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John deere golfStand 70
John Deere has been involved with grounds
maintenance since 1837 stemming from
a simple blacksmith shop in illinois, usA.
today the company has grown by listening
to customers and meeting expectations for a
wide range of products and environmentally
friendly technology such as hybrid mowers
resulting in reduced noise levels and fuel
consumption whilst still providing leading
performance and longevity.
Customers who are using John Deere
machines around the world today to
maintain golf courses and sporting venues
to exceptional high standards are supported
by a factory-trained dealer network that is
second to none. this network can provide
service, including parts solutions with
minimal downtime should the need arise.
When partnered with the flexibility of being
able to offer finance options through John
Deere finance, the company’s own finance
division, it’s no wonder that John Deere
is proud to have been entrusted with the
grounds maintenance of top golf courses
and sporting arenas throughout the world.
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the first time. injekta’s soil structural stability
assessment comprehensively analyses
the stability of soil structure through the
assessment of a range of factors including
the Cation ratio of soil stability (CrOss),
Zeta potential measurement as well as
soluble and exchangeable cation analysis,
in addition to the traditional basic suite of soil
measurements.
the s3A diagnosis positions its to
interpret the performance of a soil and develop
immediate and effective management plans
to improve soil function, whether improving
soil porosity and drainage, addressing soil
and plant nutrient deficiencies or overcoming
pathogens in the soil.
kustom bindStand 52
Kustom Bind is a permeable, polymer-treated
gravel layer, used for the lining of bunkers,
separating the bunker base from the bunker
sand. the process involves binding specified
aggregates together, which produces a
superior drainage blanket for water to escape
the bunker sand, enabling it to move laterally
toward the drainage pipes.
Kustom Bind prevents sand slumping,
erosion and contamination, drastically
reducing the costs associated with bunker
maintenance as well as being extremely
durable, long-lasting and environmentally
friendly. Kustom Bind is also resistant yet
flexible and will not crack, break down or
disintegrate like other liners on the market.
Kustom Bind’s polymer formula will not be
affected by weather-caused soil expansion or
contraction – it moves with the soil, rather than
resisting it.
furthermore, Kustom Bind is the most
effective Australian made bunker liner that
seals off the bunker sub grade eliminating
contamination of the sand and drainage
systems. We know of no other system that
protects the integrity of your drainage the
way Kustom Bind does. fully functional, fast
drainage means the sand dries quicker and
the course is back in play faster after it rains.
lawn solutions australiaStand 97
lawn solutions Australia – your national
accredited turf supply group. lawn solutions
Australia is a hand-picked group of Australia’s
best and most experienced turf producers
who have come together to make it easier to
specify and purchase turf across the country.
Our growers are the names behind sir Walter
soft leaf buffalo – Australia’s favourite lawn
– so you can have the confidence of the
same standard of quality and performance
to our new range of turf brands. When you
deal with a lawn solutions Australia, you can
be confident you are accessing consistently
branded varieties that will suit your needs and
local growing environment.
lawn solutions Australia has exclusive
arrangements with the world’s leading turf
breeders and research facilities, including
texas A&M university and the university of
georgia in the us. We are committed to
investigating and commercialising new breeds
and varieties – but only if they bring something
new to the table. Our strategy is to introduce
new varieties only if they have clear and
distinguishable environmental advantages
over existing varieties in the marketplace.
you can find out more, including the
location of your nearest lawn solutions
Australia grower by visiting www.
lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au or calling 1300
883 711.
living turf Stand 81
living turf will showcase Australia’s first
smart phone app with ‘disease alerts’ from
My-results. My-results’ proprietary algorithms
draw on local weather information and historic
data to provide early warning on disease
breakouts and weed emergence. this allows
you to treat less, more accurately and for
greater effect. the mobile app format allows
all your staff access, no matter where they
are, 24/7.
Additionally, living turf sales professionals
will be on the stand to profile Australia’s
largest range of technology specific fertilisers,
including exclusive brands you can’t get
anywhere else such as soluCal, lebanon,
nutrite and Matchplay, an Australian owned
and made range developed in conjunction
with living turf that has been proven across
some of Australia’s most iconic stadiums and
golf courses.
living turf is proud of the fact that our field
team individually all have a minimum of 15
years’ experience in Australian turf, making us
the largest Australian owned distributor of turf
products in this market today. Having tertiary
trained agronomists and trade qualified sales
professionals on staff, it is our focus to seek
to understand first that lets us provide smarter
results for clients. While you are visiting
living turf, ask about the ‘green and gold
Challenge’.
maredo bvStand 44
Maredo is a Dutch company that develops
innovative heads like coring, seeding and
sweeping for triplex greens mowers. now is
the time to use your triplex greens mower for
more than just mowing!!
maxwell & kemPStand 20
At M&K we have been servicing the golf and
sports turf industry with supply of chemical,
fertiliser, wetters, seed, hardware and
professional testing services since 1984. We
have seen a lot of change in this time and it
is great to see how professional the industry
is today. sales staff at M&K are all former
superintendents, which holds them in a great
position when dealing with our clients, in that
they have a firsthand understanding of the
client’s issues, needs and requirements.
We are proud to distribute for a wide range
of respected manufacturers and offer a range
of niche products in conjunction with the
mainstream ranges. We are an independent,
family owned and proud Australian Company
and we hope you come and pay us a visit
at stand 20 at the Australian turfgrass
Conference.
mCmahonsStand 90
Whether it is a single tee construction or
the development of a 27-hole golf course,
McMahons are specialists in the field having
provided services to the industry throughout
Australia for in excess of 20 years. remodelling
and renovation works are undertaken using
our specialist equipment operated by our
team of experienced operators.
there is a growing trend within the golfing
community to restore greens to their original
design. golf greens throughout their life will
undergo minor repair or modification works
in addition to regular maintenance regimes.
the result being many greens slowly deviate
from their original design and slowly, albeit
unnoticeably, change.
As many courses are looking to return
to their heritage design they are enlisting
technology to achieve exactly this. Our ability
to scale with flexibility to adapt to any size
project, benefits clubs in drawing on our
extensive experience and resources to satisfy
project requirements, affordably.
mentayStand 88
selecting the right cricket pitch roller is
important. some prefer water-ballasted rollers
while others choose a ride on roller with
a concrete-filled rear barrel. the gabba in
Brisbane has been using a Mentay 2000 for
years. the Allan Border fields have one as
well. We have developed a new roller, the
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Mentay 1200 Custom, ride-on cricket pitch
roller which is wider and those that use it love
it. scotch College in Melbourne saw it at a
trade show and asked us to deliver it to them
at the end of the show.
the Mentay 2000 ride on cricket pitch
roller with a petrol motor has a tare weight
of 860kg. Water ballasted the roller weighs
1660kg. the Mentay 2000 wicket roller has a
total weight of 2200kg with a water filled barrel
at the front and a concrete filled rear barrel.
nuturf australiaStand 91
nuturf, a division of Amgrow P/l, is a leading
distributor of products and agronomic
services specialising in the turf and amenity
horticulture industry in Australia. Our national
network of qualified sales specialists offers
advice and solutions in plant nutrition, plant
protection, seed, surfactants and colourants.
the core segments of the business which our
sales specialists focus on are golf courses,
sportsfields and amenity turf, spray contractors
and facility management, racetracks, schools,
turf farms, bowling greens, landscape,
industrial vegetation management
in addition to servicing the Australian
market, nuturf also operates in new Zealand,
fiji, China and singapore. nuturf continues to
look for new opportunities in overseas markets
to expand its international activities. nuturf’s
mission is to deliver to the Australian turf and
amenity horticulture industry products, service
and agronomic solutions above and beyond
the expectations of our valued clients. Our
commitment is to our customers, our staff,
the environment and the community. the
reputation and performance of our products
and service is critical in achieving growth and
business success, providing a great place to
work, and the delivery of our mission.
Website: www.nuturf.com.au. Organisation
street address: unit B2a, 3-29 Birnie Avenue
lidcombe nsW 2141. Call 1800 631 008 or
email [email protected]
on-Pin
Stand 19
On-Pin is now launching linksMap, a web-
based course management system with an
interactive aerial map of the golf course which
in conjunction with online reports is used to
manage a course’s logistical requirements
and succession planning. for the golf club
it will provide a live, constantly evolving,
permanent online library of course knowledge.
founded in 1998 On-Pin has grown from
its Australian roots into a global operation
with offices now in Australia, europe and Asia.
On-Pin is as passionate about enhancing
the golfer’s playing experience as it is about
providing the golf club with a management
solution that can have a significant impact
on the productivity and efficiency of the golf
operation.
Along with our international development
partners, On-Pin’s commitment to continual
improvement in technology, product
functionality and affordability has resulted in a
state-of-the-art range of gPs products to suit
the golf course management, superintendent,
individual golfer and fleet markets. this
commitment to excellence is built around
industry feedback over the past 14 years from
both golfers and club managers alike.
Qturf maChineryStand 38
Qturf Machinery is a Brisbane based company
specialising in the supply, installation and
support of aeration, topdressing and mowing
equipment used in the renovation and
maintenance of turfgrass on golf courses,
sportsfields and in parks and gardens
applications.
Qturf is the Australian and new Zealand
importer and distributor of the Wiedenmann
product range. Wiedenmann is one of the
leading manufacturers of high-class machines
for turf maintenance, dirt removal and
winter service. the comprehensive range of
implements for compact tractors and light-duty
utility vehicles is targeted towards commercial
and municipal customers. the main focus are
machines for turf regeneration, collection and
removal of grass and leaves, mower decks,
turf sweepers and sand spreaders as well as
sweepers for snow and dirt, snow blades and
salt spreaders. Wiedenmann make products
that are suited to every situation, such as
artificial turf maintenance, turf maintenance
and dirt removal.
Qturf Machinery is also the importer and
distributor of the fieldmaster range of high
quality, high productivity grass maintenance
equipment used extensively in the commercial
and municipal market as well as in the
agricultural industry. the range includes
machines for basic grass slashing and pasture
topping to dedicated heavy duty roadside
mower/slashers and fine park mowers.
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Pgg wrightson turf Stand 27
Pgg Wrightson turf is a leader in the
research and development of innovative
seed products for the Australasian turf
market. from our world class research
and development site at Kimihia research
Centre based in Christchurch, new
Zealand, we utilise the latest technology
advances to thoroughly evaluate products
before bringing them to the market.
Pgg Wrightson turf specifically selects
and breeds turfgrasses for Australasia’s
unique temperate environment. the
process of plant breeding involves
correctly selecting plants, both locally
sourced and from international germplasm,
that are genetically crossed, and back-
crossed, and then further selected for
the characteristics that are sought after
for the desired environment. from there,
the suitable plants are rigorously tested
in multiple turf trials spread throughout
Australasia, where only the elite cultivars
are finally selected for commercial
production.
Pgg Wrightson turf has partnerships
with Agresearch, stri (uK), nteP
(usA), AnteP (Australia), nZsti (nZ)
and PlAntwise (lincoln university,
new Zealand) and work with these
organisations to produce new cultivars
and technology. Pgg Wrightson turf
has qualified representatives on hand to
ensure the correct seed selection is made.
With representatives and facilities covering
Australia, we are well placed to cater for
customer’s needs, always delivering in a
timely fashion.
PlP golf and turf
Stand 79 PlP golf and turf is a division of Powerup
lawncare Products which operates under
the banner of family owned company, roy
gripske & sons Pty. ltd., a 100 per cent
Australian owned and operated company.
We are Australian distributors for Hustler
golf, ryan turf renovation products,
eastman Hover Mower, r&r products,
Bayco golf accessories, golfco rollers,
Mean green ii lapping paste and Accu-
products.
Our philosophy is to provide the golf
and turf industry with quality, affordable
products backed up by our customer
service team that is second to none. We
have an extensive sales team on the road –
servicing every state of Australia – ready to
answer any of your questions concerning
our products.
this year at the 30th Australian
turfgrass Conference and trade exhibition
you will be able to view all of our new
products on stand 79 from r&r, Bayco,
golfco and Accu-products . We look
forward to answering any of your questions
concerning our products or about us and
our vision.
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redeximStand 100
redexim continues to address the global
demand for more efficient turf renovation
and cleaning equipment for both natural and
synthetic turf. understanding these needs
and working closely with clients across all
facets of turf maintenance has led redexim
to developing and now offering over 120
specialised machines to meet these demands.
this comprehensive range include
pedestrian, self-propelled and tractor-
mounted machines to carry out these
maintenance practices including deep tine
aeration, slitting with ability for sand inlaying,
coring, scarification, raking, sweeping,
seeding, topdressing, stone buriers and
the comprehensive range of synthetic turf
maintenance products.
redexim’s reputation for quality, reliability,
multifunctional applications, ease of use and
high safety standards continues and remains
paramount in the quest to continue serving
the respective sectors of the turf industry. for
more information visit stand 100 and chat with
our representatives. www.redexim.com or call
0419 310 546.
signature Control systemsStand 41
signature can trace its roots in the irrigation
industry to over 100 years ago. since then,
signature Control systems has been dedicated
to providing the highest-quality products and
services in the golf, landscape and irrigation
industry. signature Control systems is an
industry leader in the design and manufacture
of intelligent golf, residential and commercial
irrigation equipment for golf courses, turfgrass
sites and landscape management. We will
be exhibiting sprinklers, intelligent irrigation
controllers, intelligent field satellites, valves,
sensors and accessories, electronic control
equipment, central control systems and site
management software.
We provide superintendents, landscape
managers and property managers direct
control of their irrigation system, water and
energy resources. With our global strategic
partners, we have more than 600 golf courses
installed with signature irrigation systems
worldwide. Many are in the top 100 golf
courses in the world. With our intelligent
control systems, golf course superintendents
have reduced their water usage between 20-30
per cent, thus supporting our environmental
awareness campaign and contributing to their
operational efficiency.
signature Control systems is now a
full line manufacturer and supplier to the
irrigation industry with products that cover
any installation requirement. Check out the
signature share web-based et Controllers.
smart traCk australiaStand 21
smart track Australia is proud to be exhibiting
its extensive range of turf protection products.
Come and talk to us about supa-trac and
i-trac, find out how they have been used
at stadiums and golf courses throughout
Australia and how they can help you!
supa-trac will provide superior turf
protection over any other product available
worldwide. supa-trac can be laid down for
longer periods than any comparable product,
without leaving bearing marks or feet circles.
this unique product is trafficable and at the
same time allows the turf to breath and
enhances growth. i-trac is an extremely heavy
duty roadway that will not damage the profile
or kill the grass. i-trac has been embraced by
stadia and major events as an answer to short-
term temporary access of heavy vehicles. With
turf replacement at $100m2, i-trac can save
you many thousands of dollars.
even if you don’t have an immediate need,
it will come up one day, so come and see us.
We will be happy to provide all the information
you may ever need, so when the unforseen
happens you won’t be left with the damage.
southern PaCifiC sandsStand 96
located at ningi, approximately 40km north
of Brisbane, southern Pacific sands is the
premier supplier of quality washed silica sands,
bio-retention filtration medium and As4419
simPlot PartnersStand 76 simplot Partners is amongst the largest
suppliers of professional turf products in the
world, with facilities throughout the western
usA, Asia and Australia. simplot welcomes
the opportunity to be involved in the 30th
Australian turfgrass Conference on the gold
Coast.
this year we will be introducing an
exclusive range of new specialty products
including one of the most advanced
surfactants direct from the usA. We will also
have on display our exclusive spectrum
technologies tools including the popular
tDr 300 plus a number of new released
products. We will also have on our stand
tony Braga from AAC to discuss the
simplot liquids which are considered the
most advanced turf liquid range on the
market including such names as liquiMaxx
greenMaxx, ferro-cious and Drop Zone
etc…
As per previous years we will be running
some promotions on the stand including
fantastic industry related prizes. Please
come and see us on the simplot Partners
stand – no. 76.
BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA
30th australian turfgrass ConferenCe maJor sPonsor
rain bird australiaStand 99
A privately held company founded in
1933, rain Bird Corporation is the leading
manufacturer and provider of irrigation
products and services. since its beginnings,
rain Bird has offered the industry’s broadest
range of irrigation products for farms,
golf courses, sports arenas, commercial
developments and homes in more than 130
countries around the world.
rain Bird has been awarded more than
130 patents, including the first in 1935 for
the original horizontal action impact drive
sprinkler (u.s. patent #1997901), which
revolutionised the food production industry
and ushered in a new era in irrigation
worldwide. the original impact sprinkler
was designated a historic landmark in 1990
by the American society of Agricultural
engineers. today, rain Bird offers over
4000 irrigation products and services.
rain Bird is committed to the intelligent
use of Water™. it is our legacy to design
and manufacture only those products of
the highest value and quality. We work for
long-term, responsible partnerships with
our customers and our vendors. this is
who we are, and this is how we wish to be
perceived in the irrigation industry and our
communities.
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soil products servicing Brisbane, south east
Queensland and beyond. established in 1993
southern Pacific sands has built a reputation
of providing high quality silica sand, soil
products and timely service, providing a truly
independent supply source of washed and
classified sands,
As a certified isO9001 quality
organisation, we are proud of our ability to
provide a range of products meeting specific
industry standards such as fAWB, As4419,
As4422 and DtMr (Dept of transport & Main
roads). from major projects or developments
requiring bulk supply, through to smaller
single load deliveries, southern Pacific sands
prides itself on the proven track record of
providing quality products, excellent service
and delivery.
southern Pacific sands has a diverse
customer base from metal casting foundries,
concrete and asphalt batching plants, civil
construction industry, local and international
supply of golf course construction and
maintenance material through to locomotive
grit for Queensland railways.
With significant proven reserves, southern
Pacific sands has the ability to provide
customers with the security of accessing a
long term supply of quality products.
sst australiaStand 7
sst Australia is a significant manufacturer
and supplier of soil moisture maintenance
aids and spray additives for the turf industry
in Australia and new Zealand. the principle
products supplied by sst include Aquaforce
(a premium highly penetrating soil wetting
agent), Broadwet (an irrigation applied soil
wetting agent), restore (an economical
general purpose soil wetting agent), Breakthru
gold (a highly effective corrective wetting
agent for severely water repellent areas) and
envirodye (an environmentally compatible
marker dyes for turf sprays).
sst Australia has recently introduced to
the market a new product known as Bi-Agra.
Bi-Agra is a highly effective moisture retention
aid which is easily applied to turfgrass and
sports areas that suffer from poor moisture
retention and consequent poor turf health
and vigour. independent trials have shown
that application of Bi-Agra can retain up to
five times the normal amount of moisture held
in the rootzone at field capacity. improved
appearance and vigour can be obtained with
half the amount of applied water to the turf,
enabling reduced irrigation requirements.
sst’s products are exclusively available
from globe Australia and in new Zealand from
PPg Wrightson turf.
strathayr turf systemsStand 86
strathAyr is a turf producer, a developer of
natural turf technology and a world-leader
in sportsfield and racetrack construction
techniques. strathAyr has turf farms in
Victoria and tasmania and grow a full range
of turf varieties for supply to major sport and
racing facilities and the domestic market. turf
varieties include: legend couchgrass, Village
green kikuyu, sir Walter Buffalo lawn turf,
rtf tall fescue, santa ana couch, Penn g2
bentgrass and Penn A1/A4 bentgrass
strathAyr turf systems is based at our
Victorian farm. We specialise in the reflex
reinforced strathAyr system for sportsfields
and racetracks and also construct high quality
unreinforced sand profile sportsfields. We
also produce MegAyr turf – instant use,
50mm thick turf reinforced with reflex mesh
elements. this product is ideal for use on both
sportsfields and racetracks.
Other strathAyr products include:
removable natural turf systems for stadia,
tennis and racecourses; permanent natural
turf system for stadia and racecourses;
‘drop-in’ portable cricket wickets; and natural
instant turf teplacement products. We have
recently completed the construction of a sand
profile field for the richmond football Club
at Punt road with other projects including
Moe racetrack, Kensington track at royal
randwick and Adelaide Oval.
suPaturfStand 16
An Australian company established in 1992
with experience spanning nearly 20 years,
supaturf provides a complete line marking
system for professional use on grass sports
surfaces – everything you need available
from one single supplier who specialises
only in this area with all products made in
Australia. While providing consistent and
quality service, supaturf accurately defines
and meets specific line marking and logo
requirements. Because of this experience we
have developed a strong and loyal customer
base from local football clubs through to
professional stadia.
internationally recognised in the design
and manufacture of line marking systems,
supaturf has introduced a new and improved
formulation. Our new superior, environmental
line marking liquids and sophisticated
production methods now create a brighter,
whiter and longer lasting product.
supaturf has representatives in ACt,
Victoria and nsW and distributors in WA,
sA, tasmania, Queensland, nt, Central
Coast nsW, south Coast nsW, nZ and new
Caledonia. Visit www.supaturf.com.au or call
(02) 6040 4808 to find out how supaturf can
streamline your line marking requirements.
the groundsmanStand 64
the groundsman is your premier resource
for buying and selling new and used turf
and landscaping equipment. Why? Because
the groundsman is the first place turf care
professionals turn to when looking to buy the
right equipment for the right price.
Visit stand 64 for free copies of the
special turfgrass trade exhibition edition
of the groundsman and get the info you
30th australian turfgrass ConferenCemaJor sPonsor
syngenta australia Stand 39
syngenta has an ongoing commitment
toward creating specialist turf management
solutions and services for the golf industry,
combining innovative, commercially viable
and environmentally responsible ways
for superintendents and turf managers to
achieve consistently high levels of playing
surface quality. As the game of golf evolves
to embrace new markets, we are gaining
an even greater understanding of the
challenges that superintendents face in
terms of maintaining and developing the
courses of tomorrow.
Our products and services have been
developed through significant investment in
research and development, harnessing the
latest discoveries in science and technology
to provide new ways to enhance courses
worldwide. Alongside our product range,
we share our insight and expertise through
education, support and advice – helping our
customers to get the most from their time
and resources by promoting best practice
usage.
syngenta is one of the world’s leading
companies, with over 27,000 employees
in over 90 countries dedicated to bringing
plant potential to life.
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need for your next purchase. Have it on
hand for reference when making enquiries
with advertisers that are also attending and
exhibiting at the trade exhibition. Ask about
the benefits of becoming a member of the
groundsman and how the latest technology
is being embraced to make it easier to source
and sell your machinery and equipment.
looking to market your business or
product? Discuss how the groundsman
can offer marketing strategies using printed
products, the internet and social media to get
you and your products noticed by your target
market. got something to sell? Visit stand 64
to receive special offers and discounts only
available to turfgrass attendees! We look
forward to meeting you!
total edenStand 26
total eden has been a supplier to the irrigation,
turf, water treatment and agricultural market
for the last 50 years. We pride ourselves
on providing complete and sustainable
solutions involving quality products, expertise
and service. Putting customers first is
fundamental to the way we do business and it
is this ethos that has helped make us one of
Australia’s premier suppliers of quality water
management products and services.
Our nationwide service network and
personnel, who understand the specific needs
of the market, make total eden your smart
choice supplier. total eden offer products
and services across a range of applications
including pumps (pressure, stormwater and
sewage), a range of irrigation sprinklers,
complete filtrations systems, controller
and solenoid valve systems for irrigation
applications, PVC and poly pressure pipes,
valves and fittings.
By dealing with one supplier for your
water, fluid and environmental management
projects, you can improve your bottom
line through increasing your logistical and
operational efficiencies. Our experience
in delivering successful turn-key water
management systems for both small and
large projects makes us a market leader in
the industry. Come and see us at stand 25 to
discuss the solutions we can offer you.
triangle waterQuiPStand 93
triangle Waterquip is an Australian owned
company that has been established for
30 years as a manufacturer, distributor of
irrigation equipment to the golf course, turf
and agricultural irrigation markets. Our head
office is located in Melbourne with branch
offices in Perth, sydney and Brisbane. Key
contacts are managing director Wally Menke
and national marketing manager gary Horton.
A range of the filtaworx stainless steel
Australian made, fully automatic self-cleaning
screen filters, that have developed a strong
reputation for reliability and dependability
even in the most difficult of water conditions,
will be on display. Additionally we will be
exhibiting a comprehensive range of electric
fertigation injection pumps which can be
installed to operate fully automatic with a
controller and sensors or as a manually
controlled system.
should your requirements be as simple
as applying wetting agent on an irregular
basis or injecting acid for pH correction, we
will have equipment on display to suit your
needs. Other products on display will include
water meters, hydraulic control valves, impact
sprinklers and manual filtration equipment.
tru-turfStand 89
tru-turf – the original turf rolling company
that brought you such things as the patented
tri-roller smoothing heads. tru-turf greens
rollers are renowned for their ability to follow
the most contoured of greens with even
ground pressure, utilising design, not weight,
to produce a tru-turf surface.
Our latest stealthy r52-eltac machine
will be making its first appearance at the
show with its AC electric motor and belt drive
turf drain australiaStand 17
turf Drain Australia specialises in sports field
slit drainage and sports field construction
projects, including the design and
construction of turf bowling greens and turf
cricket wickets. We have been successfully
installing these types of projects across
Australia for over 30 years and have
developed an industry-proven reputation
for our quality, service and experience. All
projects we complete are either the drainage
or construction of sports field surfaces.
turf Drain Australia offers the following
services; sports field slit drainage –
design and construction; sports field –
design and construction; laser controlled
trenching, gPs guided and two-way laser
controlled grading, turf wicket construction
to international standard; bowling green
construction; and sanding and grooving
turf Drain Australia brings our vast
experience, the right equipment and
a proven track record to every project.
Plus we own and operate all of our highly
specialised and purpose built equipment.
this means that we can ensure that we
achieve a successful outcome for our clients
on any project that we undertake.
turf Drain Australia is proud of our
reputation and we are continually ongoing in
our efforts to develop innovative machinery,
processes and methodologies that will
continue to improve sports field slit drainage
and construction projects.
BRONZE SPONSORAGCSA
30th australian turfgrass ConferenCe maJor sPonsor
toro australiaStand 102
toro Australia was founded over 40 years
ago and is a wholly owned subsidiary of
the toro Company. toro Australia today is
a leading nationwide supplier of mowers,
turf care and construction equipment
that caters for golf, turf, sports fields and
grounds, professional landscape contractor,
residential and hire and rental markets. toro
Australia has also expanded to become the
largest single supplier of irrigation products
to landscape, agricultural, turf care and
domestic garden markets.
toro Australia continues to provide
unparalleled service and new technical
advances across all of its ever-expanding
fleet and irrigation products. each piece
of equipment is designed to make the job
safer, easier, more economical and kinder
to the environment. toro Australia’s highly
efficient golf sprinklers and controllers
can help you save time, money and water
and ultimately deliver improved playing
conditions.
Built on a legacy of excellence and
innovation, toro Australia offers a range of
commercial turf management equipment,
irrigation products, quality used machinery,
spare parts and a reputation for service and
support like no other.
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making it even quieter. this new model will
roll in excess of 25 greens on a single charge,
while effortlessly maintaining its rolling speed
up or down hills. the unique and easily
operated, built in trailer includes built in axles
and trailer arms. When combined with the
rugged lightweight features of tru-turf greens
rollers, they’re ready to take on the world’s
most demanding golf courses. tru-turf greens
rollers are used extensively on the PgA tour,
Champions tour and the Web.Com tour.
We will also be releasing the new frH-
108 fairway rolling heads. they’re five heads
that attach in the place of the cutting heads to
a fairway mower, so as to allow the fairways
to be rolled for a fraction of the cost of the
current dedicated machine on the market.
turfCraft internationalStand 24
this year’s Australian turfgrass Conference
will continue the long association between
turfCraft international and the event. turfCraft
editor Alastair Dowie was invited to be on
the organising committee of the Millennium
conference and turfCraft has been an
exhibitor and supporter for many years.
Once again the stand will be manned
by Alastair and turfCraft sales manager ed
Kryskow. the pair invites all current and
past subscribers to the magazine to come
and have a chat and pass on any feedback
regarding the magazine and how it can meet
the needs of the readers and its valuable
advertisers. turfCraft also welcomes new
subscriber inquiries and has a range of
features that are relevant for turf managers
and staff from all sectors of the industry.
this year the stand will also feature
demonstrations and information on the
recently upgraded turfCraft international
website. Alastair and ed will be available
throughout the trade show to discuss the
website and how readers and advertisers
can take advantage of the site. turfCraft is on
stand 24 so drop in for a visit.
ventraCStands 3&5
take the risk out of the operation. Ventrac will
provide you a level of stability and comfort
that is unmatched while operating on severe
inclines. see the simplicity and versatility
that Ventrac has to offer with its 30 plus
attachments and the ease of changing from
one to the other.
if it’s slopes, undulations, leaves,
trenching, grinding down those unwanted
stumps, then Ventrac can offer a solution. get
more bang for your buck with a product that
lets you do more than just mow.
also exhibiting…river sands (85).
Disclaimer: the exhibitor listings and stand
numbers above were correct at the time of this
edition of AtM going to print. Any changes will
be announced during the conference sessions
or notified through the official conference app.
ThE AGCsA WishEs To ThAnk PrinCiPAl ConfErEnCE sPonsors