Friday, 11 January 2013

Flood water damage

Now the flood waters have receded the aftermath is clear to see, 6 weeks of flooding has left the turf stained with silt deposits and is saturated in the low points. Although there is no long term damage and the area can be cleared for recovery
 
view down to the 24th green
the 21st fairway
Today we sprayed the greens with a preventative fungicide mix of chipco, astute and go green iron knowing snow is forecast for the weekend and next week. If snow sits on the turf for a period of time fusarium can start developing damaging the turf, after a sustained period of mild weather this scenario is more than likely. The preventative fungicide should stop any form of disease developing during the next 4 weeks.

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.