Golf
What’s in the shed? Toro 3250-D Greensmasters x 4 Toro 6500-D Reelmaster Toro 4500-D Groundmaster Toro Sidewinder Kubota compact tractor Toro Workman John Deere Gator Massey Ferguson tractors x 2 Toro ProCore 648 Tru-Turf greens iron Flymo hover mowers x 4 Brushcutters x 4 Turfcutter Tractor mounted sprayer
“We like Toro machinery here. They make quality machines. They are purchased on a 5- year replacement deal from the local dealer.
We do most of our day to day machinery maintenance in-house, but sharpening and full services are outsourced.
The Toro ProCore 648 and Tru-Turf roller/turf iron have been invaluable and have made a big difference to our greens.
We trial new machinery on a regular basis, just so we know what is out there.
Next on the target list is a Graden Sand Injector, Air 2G2 and a disc overseeder. As I control my own budget for course maintenance, who knows?”
Maintaining wildlife areas is important
thriving wildlife community that contributes to improved aesthetics, appearance and a better playing experience to our members and visitors alike.” “Our definition in relation to golf course
development and management is: ‘Optimising the playing quality of our golf course in harmony with the conservation of its natural environment under economically sound and socially responsible management’. But don’t tell that to the rabbits - we operate a shoot to kill policy!” During the winter, golfers are required to use golf protector mats. They are used for every shot up to the green, with the exception of a driver off the tee. Used correctly, they keep divots to almost zero through the winter, although some visitors
apparently don’t like to use them (I was not one of them). An additional blog even explained a full
irrigation check and the reasons why it was being carried out, with a strong emphasis on saving water. In addition, there is herring bone drainage on most fairways. Asked what had changed in his fifteen
years, he commented; “The industry has become much more professional, much more management orientated and health and safety conscious. We need to work more closely with the R&A, GCMA, GEO and suchlike. We need to raise our profile at every opportunity.” Clearly, Richard is going to slot into his
new role very easily, such is his experience at the club and relationship with existing staff.
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