Thursday 5 April 2012

Ice closes course

After torrential rain on Wednesday (35mm) the course was closed due to wet conditions. That night with water stood across the course, came a hard frost (-2 degrees C), freezing the puddles of water on greens, surrounds and fairways. The ground was very dry previously so most of the water soaked away quickly into drains and ditches. This morning we were left with patches of ice which would do severe damage to the turf if golfers were allowed to play, so the course remained closed till all frost and ice had gone at 10.00 am
 The 27th above
The 15th below
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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.