Monday, 4 November 2013

First frost

Its arrived, the first frost of the winter, minus 2 this morning, so the only course maintenance we could do is blow bits off the greens.

It finally cleared at 10am form the ladies shotgun competition. After the weekend there were a few areas where water had gathered causing damage to the turf after golfers had played, these were sanded and ropes/ hoops put out where needed.
This afternoon the sun was shining so we took advantage and cut greens and surrounds and moved holes on 10-27 holes which will be the 18 hole course for Tues, Wed and Thurs.
Leaf collection is still our priority although work is starting on the lane in preparation for the hedge cutting contractor, we will also be installing some small sections of drainage where we have identified problem areas.

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.