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Representing 90 years combined experience, the greenkeeping team pictured in late 2012. Less than a year later, head greenkeeper, Chris Jenkins (second from right), passed away, with Scott (far right), taking over the role
rate of 30gm/m2 . The next morning, the
team returned to finish off the renovation work, distributing evenly by hand shovel across the green around 2.5 tonnes of Mascot Pro-Spread sterilised topdressing, a 70/30 sand/soil mix blended specifically for fine turf applications. The topdressing was finally luted- in to complete the work. Originally, Scott had planned to hollow core the green as the first operation, but the failure to start the ageing tined machine’s engine saw the Thatch-Away being called into action, resulting in around 40% less topdressing being used than originally planned on a green measuring around 1,300m2 “Fortunately, the
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topdressing was delivered in 25kg bags rather than as a bulk load, so it will not be wasted,” commented Scott. “Although we scarified instead of hollow coring, I was confident that the action would provide a good base for seed establishment. Results met expectations, with excellent take across the green evident within a couple of weeks.”
The following Saturday, Scott and his assistants repeated the renovation process on Tenby Bowling Club’s green with equally successful results. A 3:0:3+Fe turf hardener was applied to both greens in October, followed by solid tining in November, an aeration treatment that Scott plans to repeat in February, weather permitting. In common with Tenby Golf Club’s greens and aprons, Scott will be applying moss-combatting lawn sand to both bowling greens in March, followed by appropriate fertiliser applications from late April
through the September. “Until I get to know both
greens well, it will be a case of regular inspections and treatments, the latter carried out as necessary, depending on the need of the turf and weather conditions,” stressed Scott. “I have learned during my time at Tenby Golf Club that fertiliser and water applications should be made only when absolutely necessary on a traditional links course and, to my mind, the same will apply to seaside bowling greens.”
“Indeed, we have found that a tank mix of seaweed and wetting agent, applied regularly during the main growing season, is by far the best way to keep the golf greens in good, healthy condition. I shall start off with a similar little-but-often policy on the two bowling greens and see how they respond over the year.” As to the future, Scott is confident that he can continue building the standard and condition of a golf course that owes a tremendous amount to his predecessor, whilst also helping two local sports clubs present fine-turf playing surfaces that do the clubs, and himself, proud. “I have received all possible support from Tenby Golf Club during what has been a difficult period for all,” he commented. “Working with a great team of fellow greenkeepers and, knowing the golf course as well as I do, I have absolutely no concerns about the future. Bring it on.”
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