TRANSFORM YOUR WORST GREENS INTO YOUR BEST GREENS
DO YOUWISH TO HAVE PLAYABLE GREENS ALL YEAR ROUND?
If theanswer is yes, youneed to try the
green speeds, although Mike comments that the undulating greens play better if they are not too fast. Groomers are put in and dropped out as required, and a verticut reel is used occasionally. A John Deere 3235C
fairway mower takes care of the vast expanses of semi- rough, while trailed gangs are used on the rough. “The gangs follow the
ground contours well, although the downside is that you don’t get the finish of a deck mower. There’s minimal long rough and this is cut once a year for hay.” Tees and approaches are
kept in check with a Toro greensmower fitted with tees units, whilst a Toro Sidewinder is used on the banks and bunkers. “We have not gone for set
agreements, preferring to work with local dealers Frank Sutton, Ted Hopkins and David Evans Agricultural,” comments Mike. “We have a good relationship with John Deere and Toro and we like to get the best deal.” He admits that he likes to get the maximum working life out of machines and doesn’t particularly enjoy spending money for the sake of it. “Our manager, Linda Kedward, will source any
machinery that we need, but I prefer to have a small fleet of good quality machines.” Mike has a team of four
greenkeepers - his son Gareth, Mark Timmins, Steven Baldwin and Andrew Parry - and says that a young team, working to the same ethos as the head greenkeeper works well. “They can work through their NVQ levels, and then have qualifications based on experience. It’s important to work as a team and for the head greenkeeper to take responsibility rather than blame individuals if something goes wrong,” he comments. Future strategy for the club is centred around
maintaining its natural look, allowing growth along the lakes and streams, although a large lake below the mansion was set to be dredged to control overgrown reeds at the time of our visit. A new tree planting scheme
will replace old oaks which have been stricken by disease, and retain the wooded feel of the course. “The look of the course is very much part of its appeal, and that is something that we are very keen to encourage whilst keeping the greens close to tournament standard at all times,” Mike confirms.
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