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coring and scarifying twice a year, along with the application of fifty tonnes of sand to further dilute the thatch. Over the next few years, I will start getting levels tested to see where we are and adjust as necessary. Presentation ranks highly at
Les Ormes and the staff are very good at cutting straight lines and edges, and also mowing the required patterns. We also strive not to have anything out of place. We have irrigation on the
tees, fairways, approaches and greens, but the system is coming to the end of its lifespan. We have regular leaks and faults. Irrigation is a very important tool as Jersey is the warmest place in the British Isles. With water usage becoming more and more restricted, an efficient irrigation system is vital for us. We have just started the ball rolling with various companies to quote for a new system. We are hoping that this will get past our internal review, as I have spent many a late afternoon/weekend here hand watering and sorting out faults on the existing system.
Do you experience any weather extremes on Jersey?
As we are on a sand dune system, and on the west coast of Jersey, so we experience high winds from time to time, with general sand and debris blowing everywhere. Wind and weather always determines what we do on the course, especially where green speeds and spraying are concerned. We generally stay open in
light frost, but they are not that frequent anyway. Last winter, we delayed opening the course on three occasions because of frost, but were open by 10.00am each time.
What winter projects have you planned?
Last winter’s work included the refurbishment of the bunkers on the 7th hole as they were in a very poor state. We decided to go with the original course design of a pot bunker built to a revetted style. These were completed in February and opened at the beginning of April.
Carrying out this work has
improved the hole, and we are looking to do the same with the bunkers on the 3rd hole this winter.
We have also constructed
new paths around the course and added many new flower beds and lawns around the resort. We have a lot of additional areas to maintain, from all the gardens, hedges, lodge sites, and car parks to the other sports facility buildings.
Do you offer ongoing training and education to your staff?
All staff are compliant, within their roles, with current legislations. We offer ongoing training to staff, both for our needs and for the benefit of the staff. These include chainsaw, pesticide application, health and safety, mechanical, first aid and work based diplomas. We employ an apprentice. He
has been with us for four months and, in September, is going to start his diploma level 2
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