Saturday 8 February 2014

Billy foster pops in for a chat


Unfortunately not just to see me, but a club house full of eager members waiting to be entertained. Billy Foster, the current caddie for Lee Westwood, had many stories to tell, he has worked with a lot of the greats such as Tiger, Seve, Thomas Bjorn and Darren Clarke. Witnessed some unbelievable golf and some heartbreaking moments. Some great moments that some of only dream of. Overall a great night, that given the amount of people was organised extremely well.
On the course the weather continues to be at the forefront of our concerns. With wave after wave of low pressure bringing rain and gales across the country we are battling to keep the course open and in a playable condition. 
The green staff have done a great job to ensure the members can get out on to the course when conditions are suitable. 
Walk ways seem to be our biggest problem, sand is applied to maintain access to the next tee and a revised route of holes has kept us going so far. 
The 11th tee continues, with the sleepers in place turfing now is under way to ensure the side of the tee blends into the top edge. 

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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.