I returned back to the golf club yesterday, the ground conditions are still very wet, however the short term forecast is for drier cooler weather. We can hopefully concentrate on getting some areas tidied up, especially where areas of leaves have started yellowing off the grass. Drainage will also be continued on the 15th on the 7th January where a drain will be put into the 15th green and fairway drainage installed. We will try and get some grass cut, the greens, tees and surrounds can be cut with smaller machines that will not cause damage to the turf. Yesterday Rich started cutting the greens, here he is on the 18th.
Providing a centre of information regarding the maintenance of the golf course
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
About Me
- Richard Jacques
- 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.