Monday 13 April 2015

Changeable weekend

Last week we saw 19 degrees on fri, true t shirt weather. However the weekend brought cooler changeable conditions with rain and cooler conditions. To be honest the course needed a little moisture to start things growing a little more. The end of last week was very productive. We cut most of the course to tidy any uneven growth and improve presentation. Fairways, tees, greens, semi, and surrounds were cut and looking great for the time of year. Teesides and bankings will be cut this week. 
Preferred lies are now off. The grass tee on the range is open, however please play between the white markers only.
The practice facilities at Malton and Norton Golf Club are fantastic. We have a practice green of over 1000sqm and a range a great place to take out your anger ( should you have any ). Unfortunately for the rest of the members we have one member that did this on the 11green
It goes with out saying that this is not acceptable.
We have begun repairing the badger damage on the 5th with other areas continuing this week. Hopefully we will see recovery within a few weeks. 
With frosty mornings still a factor cutting is limited on the greens but as the month progresses they will be cut daily with the height of cut reducing slightly. 

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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.