Adam Cheetam, Philip Stanton, Andrew Sweeting, Gary Hudson, Johnny Platt and Tony Boyes
• Nov-Feb: RT 3:0:3+Fe+Mg 20kg per 650 square metres
• Mar-Apr: Scotts 16:0:16 spring start 25kg per 650 square metres
• May-Oct: Scotts 10:0:10 liquid feed applied monthly
• Tower’s ph acid + FX30 seaweed applied monthly
• 120-130kg of N is applied per year
• Depending on weather conditions, one of Tower’s fourteen different wetting agents monthly.
Sward composition varies
from green to green with various levels of bent and poa. Some are currently at a 50/50, whilst a few are moving in the right direction at 70/30. Only one green is where Marcus would like it to be, at 90/10. Wetting agents are applied on a thirty day programme on greens, and ninety days on tees.
Having three loops of nine holes helps with renovations, as a loop can be closed off at at time for the work to be carried out and recover as required without affecting the members.
Much of the winter work will concentrate on the tree plantations that require thinning and cleaning out. Some areas of woodland will be removed altogether to improve aesthetics and line of play. Other work will involve the renovation of some of the bunkers. All the machinery will be serviced in-house and then sent away for
sharpening.
As for longer-term projects, the club have submitted plans for new sheds and mess room facilities which will be modelled on the ones at the new Castle Course at St Andrews. They are also aiming to redevelop the bowling green into a modern, short game practice green area, based on the one at the EGU headquarters. The club are also looking to offer a range of deals to encourage new members, and have already set up a passport scheme to enable current members to get green fee deals at other clubs of similar standing. David has also arranged for a number of the greenkeepers attending Harrogate Week, only twelve minutes drive from the club, to have the chance to undertake a course walk to see the work being undertaken, with the aim of sharing information and getting feedback from fellow professionals.
It’s good to see a forward thinking club like Moor Allerton in action. The combined efforts of Henry, David and Marcus are certainly making a difference at a club with much local competition. You would have to say that the future looks bright, and their approach may prove to be an example for other clubs faced with recessionary difficulties. Certainly, the support given to the greenkeeping team is to be applauded.
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