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Library

The VGCSA Library covers a range of topics to assist golf course Superintendents in their daily task of golf course management. These informative articles focus on course maintenance and are a selection from sources within the Turf industry, as well as reports compiled through the VGCSA Trial Work programs.

Further articles that come to the Committee's attention are added to the Library with the aim to promote development of a cohesive and professional golf turf industry through sharing of knowledge. We thank the contributors for their publications and encourage members to utilise these resources. 

Articles & Reports

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  • Couch Dormancy Trials, Winter 2012
  • Controlling Parasitic Nematodes. Where to from Here? 
  • Perennial Ryegrass & Tall Fescue Variety Trial, Final Results of ANTEP (2007 & 2008)
  • Seeded Couchgrass, Final Report on Evaluation Program (ANTEP) 
  • Herbicide Demonstration and Oversowing 
  • Impact of Dollar Spot Fungicides on Turf Quality
  • Pre & Post-emergent Weed Control Trial
  • Tribute for Kikuyu Control
  • LTM43. Scarifying with 3 mm Blades or 1.6 mm Blades
  • Control of Kikuyu in Couchgrass Turf Swards with Foramsulfuron 
  • The "Irrigation Clock" (Vol XI, Issue 9)
  • Turfgrass Management: Pre & Post Shot Routine (Vol. XI, Issue 9)
  • What will Help Golf Grow? Good Customer Service. (Vol. XI, Issue 8)
  • Applied Research, Understanding Research: Sifting Through the Data
  • Argentine Stem Weevil Control using Entomopathogenic Nematodes
  • Biological Control of Winter Corbie in Turf with Entomopathogenis Nematodes
  • Biological control of African Black Beetle in turf using Entomopathogenic Nematodes
  • Comparison of Couchgrass Establishment Methods (Year 2)
  • Dusting of Golf Greens in Victoria 
  • Golf Green Soil Microbiology & Biological Stimulants (Trials 2015/16)
  • The Dos and Don'ts of the Interview Process
  • Heads Up Toolbox Talk Training Package
  • Poa annua Control Trials - Winter & Spring/Summer 2018
  • Poa annua Control Trials - Winter 2019

COVID Safe Workplace Plan

Please find information compiled by epar to assist Superintendents and clubs during the COVID pandemic restrictions. For further advice about EHS at your workplace, contact epar. 
  • Wearing Face Masks during COVID-19
  • COVID Safe Planning Guide
  • COVID Cleaning SOP

​VGCSA e-news articles

  • In the Region - Warrnambool Golf Club (June 2020)
  • Managing Sports Turf Study (June 2020)
  • The Dunes Golf Links during COVID-19 (June 2020)​
  • In the Region - Devilbend Golf Club (July 2020)
  • So long, Farewell (July 2020)
  • Tay makes the Cut (July 2020)
  • In the Region - Bairnsdale Golf Club (August 2020)
  • Past Presidents - Barry Proctor (August 2020)
  • New member profile - Ben Gibson (August 2020)
  • Mallacoota Golf Club (August 2020)
  • ​In the Region - Portland Golf Club (Sept 2020)
  • Past Presidents - Mat Poultney (Sept 2020)
  • New member profile - Tay Wills (Sept 2020)​
  • In the Region - Nhill Golf Club (October 2020)
  • Past Presidents - Steven Hewitt (October 2020)
  • In the Region - Bright Country Golf Club (November 2020)
  • Colin Campbell Chemicals Trade Feature - Strategies for Resistance Management (November 2020)
  • In the Region - Neangar Park Golf Club (December 2020)
  • In the Region - Korumburra Golf Club (Feb 2021)
  • Past Presidents - Mark Prosser (Feb 2021)
  • Nuturf Trade Feature - SDS autumn application approach (March 2021)

Links

  • ASTMA
  • NZ Golf Course Superintendents Association
  • Golf Course Superintendents Association of Canada
  • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
  • BIGGA​
  • Beyond Blue​​
  • Heads Up
  • Bureau of Meteorology​
  • Envirolink
  • Pitchcare Oceania​
  • Victorian Turf Equipment Technicians Association​
  • Turfgrass Association of Australia​​
  • Cancer Council Victoria

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