Friday, 3 April 2015

Easter bank hols

It had soon come round but when it does it gives us a lot to do. 2 short weeks back to back, warmer temperatures and a lot of golf to be played gives us a busy period. We have been trying to finish the new 20 th tee before growth explodes into action. 
Rich and alistair have been shaping and levelling to get it ready for turfing in a week or so. Now nearing completion the whole project is looking great and given time to recover and once definition of rough and fairways the new layout will be clear to see. 
We have finished the tree work in the copses. The stump grinder is coming on 14th April to remove these stumps plus any others left from winter damage. 
The carpark has been relined ready for the season. 
We have also finished verti draining all the tees
Ready for the long weekend we have done a full cut if the course and it's looking good for the time of year. There are a few areas which are worn from winter wear and a couple if softer greens from play in wet conditions. However as the weather improves these will dry out. 

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.