Greenkeeper vacancy

I'm sorry to be saying goodbye to a great greenkeeper and a truly nice guy Rob Baker, who after 9 years at the club is moving on to other things. He has worked his way up from a school leaver to be a fully qualified greenkeeper, mechanically competent and gained all other relevant qualifications. A strong team player who I wish the best of luck in his chosen career. Rob will be with us until the end of July when we are hoping to taken on a new member of staff.

Anyone interested in joining our team please contact myself on greenkeeper@mngc.co.uk

The position is for a full time qualified greenkeeper working on a 27hole parkland course.  

On the course the weather has been more unsettled and the rain has made growth more consistent. The cooler temperatures and high humidity have sparked small areas of disease on the greens. This should grow its self out without need for fungicide application. We do have to be careful at this time of year for a disease called anthracnose. The last couple of years has been very severe so an early application of fungicide is better as a preventative than cure. Once this disease gets hold of the turf it is difficult to get recovery. 

This morning I noticed this patch of disease on the 12th green. On closer inspection it seems to be affecting the moss in the green more than the grass. Fusarium is always an issue when looking at humidity and prolonged leaf wetness. To regulate the growth we use plant growth regulators when needed this helps slowdown shoot growth and concentrates the grasses energy into root establishment. 

We are cutting every day to keep on top of growth in all areas. During periods of wet weather it is hard to get a good quality cut, this only encourages more growth in the future. At times long grass has to be blown using a tractor mounted blower this helps leave a clean finish.