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There have been many positive comments about the conditions of the Turnberry Course now The Open Championship 2009 is underway.

George and Ailsa - As The Open Championship returns to Turnberry we look at a 'Match made in Heaven'. The Open Championship is returning to Turnberry, the fourth time this famous links course has challenged the best in world golf.

STRI continues to attain the highest standards for its Independent Testing Services. It has recently retained accreditation status to conduct independent testing of rootzone materials, and has demonstrated high levels of competency in testing, as specified by the USGA's Recommendations for Putting Green Construction.

STRI has employed Jay Dobson to join their regional consultancy team in Scotland.

This year's BCPC Congress takes place from 9 to 11 November at the SECC in Glasgow, UK. "For the first time we will be devoting a whole half day at the Congress to the amenity sector," advises Dr Colin Ruscoe, chairman, of BCPC.

John Lockyer, Turgrass Agronomist for STRI, joined an international line up of speakers at the Montgomerie Golf Club in Belek, Turkey.

Enter the NEW Golf Environment Awards. For info on web link and prizes

Following agreement by all parties, the BIGGA Golf Environment Competition has been re-structured and will be re-launched as the Golf Course Environment Awards.

STRI staff in Bingley entered into the spirit of the day raising £260
through a series of activities for Red Nose Day.

Scotts hosted the Turfgrass Growers Association’s Spring members’ meeting at the STRI recently.