L-r: Alex Sykes, Ryan Tupin, Bob Wallace, Phil Dodds and Head Greenkeeper, Matt Houseman
The team is a mix of experience and youth with three apprentices
sharpen both cylinder and bottom blades. This will enable more sharpening during the cutting season and improve both the appearance and quality of cut and make the club even more
independent of contracting out.
Environmental issues
With so many trees present on the course there is plenty of activity in the autumn and winter months pruning and shaping the trees and shrubs. Some of the thicker branches are cut into two metre lengths and stacked for the wildlife to use, particularly hedgehogs. Some of the larger logs are cut into short lengths and taken by members and staff for log burning fires.
Water
The greens staff are investigating the effects of using ‘hard water’ on greens and tee irrigation. Yorkshire is renowned for limescale (calcium carbonate) problems, which is the main cause of hard water. The investigation is ongoing.
Irrigation workshop
On 22nd July Enviropro H2o held a workshop at the club. The intention was to reveal some of their techniques regarding irrigation problem solving and maintenance. Several clubs in the area attended with Laurence Gale of Pitchcare reporting on the gathering. It was felt by all who attended, including Enviropro, that it had been a very beneficial exercise.
In summary
Although Matt and the greens staff at Scarcroft Golf Club have undoubtedly been very busy, the future programme to further improve the course will see them face new challenges. However, their ecologically-sound and environmentally-aware approach and the
commitment and skills of the whole greens team, supported by the membership, will help ensure that anyone visiting Scarcroft Golf Club will know that it really is ‘Yorkshire’s hidden gem’.
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