Friday 27 April 2012

Course closed

Another 27mm of rain has fallen since my last post, keeping the course well and truly closed. The drainage system on the golf course is removing water to its full potential, however the amount of water on the course will take time to work its way into the ditches and ponds. Here's some pictures from this afternoon.
 5th fairway
 Start of 10th fairway
 10th fairway
 17th
18th fairway
Where the greenstaff installed extensive drainage a couple of years ago, is drier and much improved, however as you can see it not just localised flooding.
Drained 16th fairway
The greenstaff have continued with edging and flymoing bunkers, staining clubhouse furniture, and divoting tees.


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About Me

Im the Head Greenkeeper at Malton and Norton Golf Club. I began my greenkeeping career at Malton and Norton Golf Club straight from school as an Assistant Greenkeeper. Wanting to climb the greenkeeping ladder I gained my NVQ level 2 and 3 at Askham Bryan College. I continued with my education gaining a HNC in golf course management and took the position of Deputy Head Greenkeeper at Malton and Norton Golf Club in 2005.In 2008 I was promoted to the position of Head Greenkeeper, leading a team of 6 hard working and dedicated Greenkeepers. Our aim is to continue to improve the condition of the course year on year maintaining our high reputation within the area.