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The Institute of Groundsmanship, in conjunction with the English Bowls Association, has developed a structured two tier training programme for the development of Bowling Greenkeeper skills. The programme provides a solid foundation for Greenkeepers to prepare and maintain a better playing surface.

Below are the IOG courses available for Bowling Green preparation and maintenance with a brief overview of the content at each level

For further details on prices, venues and dates please click onto ‘Course Venues and Dates’ on the left-hand menu options.


Foundation


Annual Maintenance of the Bowling Green
Duration 1 day
Content:
  • Definition of surface
 
  • Assessment of surface
 
  • Safe working practices
 
  • Sequence of Autumn operations

                    -  Scarification and Brushing

                    -  Aeration

                    -  Renovation and Repairs

                    -  Overseeding

                    -  Fertiliser Application

                    -  Top Dressing

                    -  Care of the bowling green surrounds

 
  • Winter Maintenance
 
  • Spring and Summer Operations

                    -  Mowing

                    -  Rolling

 
  • Marking out rinks

Intermediate

The Essential Science for Preparation and Maintenance
Duration: 1 day
Content
  • Introduction to Performance Quality Standards (PQS)
 
  • Soils
 
  • Turfgrass Botany and Physology
 
  • Turfgrass Identification
 
  • Nutrition
 
  • Fertilisers used in Turfculture
 
  • Pests, Diseases, Moss & Weeds
 
  • Levelling

Advanced

Theory of Turf Culture

Duration: 1 day
Content:
  • Performance Quality Standards (PQS)
 
  • Soils
 
  • Drainage
 
  • Grasses
 
  • Managing Nutrient Levels
 
  • Integrated Pest Management

 


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