Inaugural Turf Care Conference Attracts Worldwide Audience

A new initiative at Gleneagles offers you the opportunities to make a life-long dream come true.

The first ever Turf Care conference will be held at The Gleneagles Hotel from 18 to 20 November 2001. It is designed to appeal to and address issues facing both the business entrepreneurs who wish to build a golf course as well as to those already involved in the industry that can turn the developer's ambition into reality.

The conference is the brainchild of Jimmy Kidd, director of turfgrass management at the world renowned five red star resort in Perthshire which boasts three championship and a nine-hole par three course. He explained:

"There are a lot of different individuals required to build and maintain a golf course, each with their own area of expertise and all with an important role to play in the development process. The conference is the ideal springboard for representative from each part of that process to meet and expand their knowledge and understanding of one another's role.

"Experts in the field of golf course design, construction, turf care and golf management will provide professional advice on each aspect of the development process, taking them from the initial idea to the first tee-shot. The conference will address project management issues from how to present their idea to the bank manager to selecting the best course design for their landmass.

"We will also be addressing environmental and ecological issues which, I passionately believe are essential aspects of all golf course management."

The conference initially sparked the imagination of Peter Bell, marketing director of Textron Golf, Turf and Speciality Products, who said: "I am delighted on behalf of Textron to offer our support for the conference. It's a phenomenal idea. I am confident that speakers from the UK and USA, who bring with them a wealth of experience, will inspire delegates and undoubtedly nurture examples of good practice from day one, which will, in turn, benefit their golf course venture and the industry in the long term."

The three day conference costs £600 per person. Delegates from as far afield as Malaysia, South Africa and Egypt have already registered. For further information or to book a place, contact the golf management office on +44 (0)1764 694491.