“Dozens of emails and phone calls have been received from fellow greenkeepers wanting to find out more, some were congratulatory and
some were not!” Greg Evans, Course Manager, Ealing Golf Club
THE BIG ISSUE!
Two recent articles in this magazine, the first written by Greg Evans, Course Manager at Ealing Golf Club in South London, and the second by the STRI’s Richard Windows and Henry Bechelet on their ‘Disturbance Theory’ have sparked some very serious and intense debate.
Consultant agronomist, Kevin Munt, felt that the ‘cleverly juxtaposed’ articles were ‘journalistic genius’ and, via the BIGGA website, posted his concerns on these contrasting viewpoints.
Over 21,000 posts, and two weeks later, easily the largest thread the industry has ever seen, the furore eventually died down.
Greg has challenged greenkeepers with his belief that very short cuts (2mm) on putting greens are not only sustainable,
but should be employed more widely. As a top level amateur golfer himself, he believes that golfers now demand the greater challenges presented by shorter, faster greens.
The STRI’s Disturbance Theory strives for greenkeeping Nirvana by managing environmental pressures on golf greens.
It is fair to say that the two views are at opposite ends of the scale and, to an extent, idealistic. But, it is important to note that Pitchcare believe that there is no ‘perfect’ way to manage sports turf, whether its golf, football, cricket, bowls or lacrosse, as each venue will have its own underlying environmental and topographic constraints.
What is important is that we offer our readers articles that will stimulate them
into considering whether the practices being carried out are of relevance to their facility. Whilst we concur that sustainability in golf is a worthy goal, we accept that there is more than one way to ‘skin a cat’.
So, ever eager to facilitate debate, Pitchcare has invited Greg Evans to explain, in greater depth, just how he has succeeded in achieving his version of sustainability.
This is followed by the final article on the Disturbance Theory by Richard and Henry and, just for good measure, the latest article on the Gingerbread Men, featuring Andy Peel from Bull Bay Golf Club on the Isle of Anglesey.
And finally, we also invited Kevin Munt to explain what ‘got his goat’. Read on ...
Manager, Ealing Golf Club
Greg Evans, Course
Richard Windows STRI Agronomist
Henry Bechelet STRI Agronomist
Greenkeeper, Bull Bay GC
Andy Peel, Head
Consultant Agronomist
Kevin Munt
The 12th fairway at Ealing Golf Club
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