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This technology is also sadly transferred to the course set up. I am probably going to get slammed now but it’s a fact, and a very concerning fact. The golfer of today want to protect their handicap, purchasing the latest equipment is not enough. They also want the course to be set up to...

Hi Homer The sad truth is, he probably will. For someone to be in the industry for so long and who has contributed so much it’s a crying shame. The biggest concern is that if he does lose his job, and because of the high profile mistake he has made, he may never find another job in the...

yes full marks sir, As suggested by the R&A declaration.

Hello all I just want to put some clarity on the situation.... you know what the press are like. The article in the papers contains the usual garbage form. Firstly, this was a catastrophic mistake by one of the finest greenkeepers. The truth is he was not watering the fairways at all, he was...

I have no doubt that the castle course will be one of, if not the finest course in the world! I am not exaggerating, its brilliant... and very natural looking. I can’t wait to play it!

Hello all Just a little tip from a friendly greenkeeper! Some products we regularly use on the course generates rusting, I would suggest wiping your clubs, particularly your putter after play just in case. Hope your all enjoying the sunshine! :cool:

It has to be putt for me, I chip only if to get over some difficult undulation, but as a rule I get more control with the putter. As a greenkeeper I always maintain the apron as an extension of the green, all that is done on the green is carried on to the aprons. The only difference is the...

I had to close the course yesterday... Thunder & lightening all around! Our members were none too pleased but for their own safety we had to call everyone in. The good news, I have a feeling that this summer is going to get much better, its going to be a hot one.

I am presuming its ground under repair, or greenkeeing workings, I presume the mud was a direct result to the working so all this in mind its perfectly legal and fair to clean your ball.

What a difference a year makes..... last year we had severe dry weather, and it was cold, very cold. Our courses dried out but to water them during the cold weather was not recommended. Many did and they had bigger problems. This year we have warmth and torrential rain at times, great growing...

What a coincidence!!! I was having a very interesting conversation with the R&A on this very subject. Pitch and putts are invaluable for the development of the game. This includes, as you say youngsters, and new golfers and the dreaded short game. I know the R&A are doing a lot of work in other...

Superb, I can confirm that the above way is correct, always stretch the turf to the centre of the pitch mark and do this all around the mark. And spread the word, then maybe my members will get to hear about it!

The reason some members behave like this is because they get away with it, I suspect the club committee are fully aware of his behaviour but they can’t do anything about it as no one ever formally complains.

As a Course Manager I am getting sick and tired of so called established members with bad attitudes thinking they run golf clubs. These people have no idea how businesses are run yet feel they can run the golf club. Let’s face it you were on the 18th patience has been lost, too much is placed...

I started my apprenticeship at Eastham many moons ago and I agree it’s a great little track. Not much ‘grip it and rip it’ attitudes there the course is tight and tricky, some much needed course management is what’s required. you made a great score for a first round at the Lodge as...