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which has made it less ‘claustrophobic’. We had to make it a more enjoyable experience.” The increase in rounds has, though, had an affect on agronomy. “It’s our biggest challenge trying to get the work done,” explains Angus. “Trying to get a good sound agronomic programme is very difficult. Unfortunately, you can’t please everyone; we are doing some renovations at the moment and, even though we align the price point, we are bound to upset visitors, because it's ‘their’ day. Of course, we are sympathetic to their needs and do the work with the least amount of disruption possible.” “We have focused on integrating sand dressings on the green and have done a little more aerification work. I’m not sure what the history was prior to my joining, but The Belfry is known as quite a wet venue. Most of the machinery we have purchased this year is aeration equipment - spikers, slitters, sarrel rollers, corers and gravel bander drainage equipment to reduce
course closures.” “We’ve recently bought two Sisis slitters - one for the fairways and one for the greens. We also have a new Toro Procore SR70 for the fairways, I am a big fan. We secured some capital to spend on new equipment. Our aeration work will now be done on a little and often regime and in double quick time.”
Angus goes on to explain that staffing levels are “stable at the moment,” and that was always going to be one of his biggest challenges. “We have taken on a number of apprentices, who we will review at the end of year one and offer an education programme if this is the career path they want.”
“I am a huge fan of ongoing training. I love the training side of greenkeeping. We encourage the team to ask me questions and challenge decisions; some do, some are probably a little too scared! I remember, when I was a fifteen year old apprentice, I used to ask questions and got regular clips round the ear for asking
at the 54th Doe Show
4th, 5th, 6th February 2014 Ulting Maldon CM9 6QH
The UK’s largest agricultural/ construction/groundcare dealer show
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