The success of the club, and its three courses, is down to good communication


materials are constantly being collected from the courses and are therefore at different stages of decomposition. Paul is keen to point out that the success of the club, and its three courses, is down to good


communication between all parties. He particularly praises the club’s commitment to its greenkeeping staff. The club have invested heavily in a modern comfortable greenkeeper facility, and continue to do so despite the economic downturn.


Education and training will continue at every opportunity - every single member of the Minchinhampton team is qualified to at least NVQ 2 level, which gives staff the skills and confidence to undertake any task which, in turn, both improves the quality of the course and, importantly, the job. As Paul says “greenkeepers are not just grass cutters, they are so much more”.


It is this theme Paul will take with him when he becomes Chairman of BIGGA next year. Practical training and education are essential ingredients for successful


greenkeeping, as is Management Training and a host of different skills to equip the individual greenkeeper for the modern day. As Paul says; “it is important to me that my staff enjoy their work and feel fulfilled at the end of the day”.


Long gone, happily, are the days of


greenkeepers shivering in draughty Nissen huts, which is due, in no small part, to the efforts and determination of the past and present officials of BIGGA, and the other associations which have gone before. “We are indeed fortunate to reap the benefits of the drive and professionalism of our permanent BIGGA staff, whom I have come to know better over recent months. I would urge any greenkeeper to seriously consider participating fully in BIGGA and, particularly, to take advantage of the training opportunities that are on offer”. Education is key in the modern day, and is a major purpose of BIGGA. Paul looks forward to 2010, and to meeting as many BIGGA members as possible around the UK during the year.


What’s in the shed?


5 x Toro 3250-D Greensmasters 1 x Toro 3100-D Reelmaster 1 x Toro 5610-D Reelmaster 1 x Toro 4500-D Reelmaster 1 x Toro 5910-D Groundsmaster


1 x John Deere 1910


2 x John Deere Pro- Gator


3 x Toro e-Twisters


1 x New Holland TS100 Tractor


1 x New Holland 4835 Tractor 1 x New Holland TN55 Tractor 1 x Wiedenmann XP210 Terra Spike 1 x Massey Ferguson 350 Tractor 1 x Amazone 210 1 x Seko Sam Shredder


Top 5 Tru-Turf Advantages 1. Increased Green Speed. 2. Improved Surface Smoothness. 3. Improved Consistency Between Greens. 4. Enhanced Surface Uniformity after Coring.


5. Increased Mow Height While Maintaining Green Speed.


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