Golf
What’s in the shed? Allen 450 Pro Hover mower Classen SC-18 sod cutter Graden roller Graden verti-cutter Hardi Sprayer Hersteller Rink C300 rake John Deere 800 Aercores x2 John Deere 3235C fairway mowers x3 John Deere 2653B rough mowers x3 John Deere 2500 approach mowers x3 John Deere 2030A Pro-Gator John Deere 2030 Pro-Gators x2 John Deere 1200A Sand-Masters x3 John Deere 6x4 Gator John Deere 1500 Aercore John Deere TS Gator x4 John Deere Gator x2 John Deere CX Gator x3 John Deere 260C tees mowers x6 Koro Recycler Dresser Planet Air Aeration Redexim Rink 1015 topdresser Redexim 1600 Speed Seed Redexim 1310 Turf Tidy Redexim 2200 Level Spike Redexim Verti-Drain Sisis Verti-Cut Toro 4500 rough mower Toro Sidewinder 3500 rough mower Toro Greenflex 2100 greens mowers x6 Toro Proforce debris blower Toro greens roller Toro Workman Turfmech 360 Tornado Tycrop PP-180 SH topdresser Tycrop MH-400 material handler Tycrop QP-300 SH Quick Pass topdresser Vicon Gübre-Tohum x2 Club Car Precedent x2
“All machinery is purchased outright, We work with our local dealers, but have regular contact with the regional representatives.
Working in Turkey and abroad, the main selling point to me is service and I will work with whoever provides this, so I'm not loyal to any particular brand, however, it seems the top two are always reliable, as is evident by the above list.
Our Koro Recycling Dresser, Sisis Veemo and PlanetAir have helped considerably to improve the course quality
We have a wash bay, but we do need to look into improving the outflow.
My wish list would include Toro Procores, a flail mower for the woodland and new fairway mowers, but I do alright for machinery, in general."
30 I PC APRIL/MAY 2016
Tournament signage and new floodlights
lucky and not seen much disease activity.” “Army worms are our main pest and we
need to make regular applications as they have multiple lifecycles throughout the year. This year, we are working with GDD models to time our applications before they become a problem.” “The local flora and fauna is very
important to us, and it’s part of our being in the process of joining the GEO concourse programme. We are currently working toward this as a golf course and a hotel group.” “We work with the local forestry
department and the local university and are looking to bring in a consultant to help us fulfil our GEO commitments. As part of our woodland management plan, we are constantly trying to promote native species and wildlife.” Asked how his job has changed in recent
years, Ben says that it is becoming more data orientated. “This is leading me to become more flexible with planning and carrying out jobs when the weather suits. I am hoping, over time, that newer software and apps will mean that less time is spent on paperwork and more time in the field.” “However, with constant phone and email
access, it is becoming more and more difficult to detach myself from the job. With only one day off a week here, year round, and a wrap around season, it is always an intense working environment.” On the plus side, social media activity
means that I am able to network and meet like-minded people. Seeing what other people are doing worldwide really opens your eyes and lets you try new and interesting ideas. The amount of training and get togethers I see in the UK, organised by BIGGA and through other seminars and roadshows, is truly outstanding and I hope this filters through to the rest of Europe and, indeed, worldwide. We have recently hosted a two day seminar with FEGGA, GEO and R&A, so that’s a start.” “Are we undervalued? To a point, but it’s something we need to work on personally to show our value to our own golf courses. Slowly, but surely, greenkeeping is becoming more recognised.”
A Verti-Drain at work on one of the greens
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