5.5mm with no ill effects. Daily mowing is the norm in the summer, with occasional double cutting or rolling if conditions and staff resources allow. The average greens speed throughout the summer are between 9’ 2” and 9’ 4”. Adding a second cut, or a roll, will increase this by up to a foot if weather conditions are favourable. Given good conditions, extra pedestrian mowing and rolling at the latter end of the main season, it is possible to take greens speed over 12’ for a limited period. Tees design has changed very little over the years, they are relatively small areas, but beautifully manicured. They do not impose themselves on the natural native landscape, but do the job of providing the golfer with a chance to hit the ball cleanly. Tees and green surrounds are mown at 10mm in the summer and 12mm in the winter. Fairways are cut at 14mm to 15mm throughout the year. Frequency is generally up to 3 times per week depending on weather conditions and growth rates. Tee surrounds are mown at 30mm, semi-rough at 50mm, on a weekly basis. The native rough is cut
annually, after the seed has set. This is done by a local farmer, who then bales and removes the cut material. This is done to prevent the build up of nutrients, which would alter the species composition in these areas. There is no doubt that Ganton has a different approach from many others that I witness on my travels. There was no wall to wall mowing, manicuring, herbicide or feeding regimes in practice. And very little in the way of golf furniture that usually clutters up a lot of modern courses. However, it did not lack quality when it came to playability. The greens, tees and approaches were in fantastic condition. It doesn’t have to look green to be good, was the message that Philip wanted me to go away with.
Philip and his staff are proving that sustainable golf can be managed with fewer inputs of chemicals and fertilisers. It does not happen overnight, but when you have mastered the art of managing the soils and environment you inherit. Having a committed and educated greens staff, and the backing and understanding of your greens committee goes a long way to achieving these goals.
What’s in the shed?
Toro 6700 Fairway mower (11 blade) x 1
Toro 3250-D Greens mowers (11 blade) x 2
Toro Sidewinder 3100-D (8 blade) x 1 Toro Flex-2
Greensmower x 3 Lastec Articulator Dennis FT 510 & 610 c/w Thatch-A
Aways
Vibratory Rollers Greens Groomer brush JCB 354 Tractor
21 Pedestrian
TYM 431 Tractor Kubota St-a
Foreloader Cushman Truckster x2 TD1500
Vale Engineering sprayer c/w Rogers Windfoil Booms
Ryetec MU-170 Flail Hydroseeder Hi-tip trailer Saxon 180-B Toro Pro-Core Sarel Roller
a 35 c/w
Full time Groundsman
Salary: £20k Immediate start required. Responsibilities
A varied and exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic person with initiative to deal with the maintenance of the pitch and training ground for this full time professional football club.
The preparation of the pitch for approximately 40 games a season, and a training ground to be used regularly, will involve the dedicated care and attention of a committed individual.
Hours of work
The normal working week will require attendance at the Club between 9.30am to 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays and to include attendance at all stadium events unless otherwise agreed, but will involve flexibility to deal with the weather.
Holidays
The minimum statutory entitlement is four weeks, and time off will need to be arranged around the fixture list. Bank holidays are deemed to be normal working days and do not attract additional payments.
Terms & conditions Normal Club terms and conditions unless specified otherwise. Please write to Barnet FC with full CV Underhill Stadium, Barnet Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire EN5 2DN
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