The Benefits of Using Synthetic Turf Tee Lines: The Pros and Cons of Each...
By Scott Smockum Polypropylene is the most common yarn used to manufacture synthetic turf found in driving range hitting mats. It is not only cost effective, but it can easily be considered a durable...
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By Scott Smockum Polyethylene is a very soft yarn and should be avoided for synthetic turf tee line applications. As the yarn is so soft, it will not only wear out quickly, but it will also leave...
View ArticleAvoiding Issues with Seasonal Employment: Terminology is not the Determining...
By Chelsea Gibson, BA, LLB and Kevin Thompson, B.Sc. The type of contract the employment relationship falls under is not determined solely by the terminology used in the contract itself. The overall...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Using Synthetic Turf Tee Lines: The Next Step—Preparing the Base
By Scott Smockum After selecting the type of yarn used to manufacture the synthetic turf, perhaps the most important decision is preparing the base. Generally, there are three options to consider:...
View ArticleFinal Cut: Three Decades of Dedication
By Jason Cramp Sylvain Nadon is as dedicated as they come. He has been the sole equipment technician at Club de Golf de Rosemère in Rosemère, Que., for more than 30 years. Since starting his career at...
View ArticleGrowing Trees in the Urban Jungle: Tree Planting
By Alistair Johnston The final key to growing trees in the urban jungle is to employ best practices for planting. The fact is, all of the recommendations noted in this article will not matter if the...
View ArticleAvoiding Issues with Seasonal Employment: Minimum Standards for Employees in...
By Chelsea Gibson, BA, LLB and Kevin Thompson, B.Sc. In Ontario, there are varying minimum standards depending on the class of worker. Statutory benefits (such as overtime pay, minimum rest periods,...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Using Synthetic Turf Tee Lines: Less Maintenance, More Money
By Scott Smockum Synthetic turf tee lines are a great option when the environment is particularly hostile to natural grass, for example arid and/or flooded environments where there is little to no...
View ArticleSuperintendents Take on Multiple Sclerosis
By Brian Youell Superintendents and industry representatives from the Vancouver Island Golf Superintendents Association (VIGSA) get together once a week to play hockey. One day back in 2008, someone...
View ArticleGrowing Trees in the Urban Jungle: To Sum it all Up
By Alistair Johnston Establishing trees in the urban jungle is a difficult proposition given the many varied stressors that can impact health. To greatly improve upon the life expectancy for...
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