Andrew Anderson

Superintendent - Ranfurlie

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@MattMollica A few notable clubs have recently paved the way with somewhat of a “circuit breaker” for their vegetation. The irony is that we’re all fighting for the same thing without even realising - beautiful, native biodiversity that complements what it is that it frames.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@mikeclaytongolf @Lesterredux Like Clayts says, doubt it was foresight, but one of the few courses that has stood the test of time against technology so well. Just exemplifies how good RM is!

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@mikeclaytongolf @TurfgrassZealot Wouldn’t surprise me at something like a Nine Bridges or the likes; assuming you’re visiting a private club in South Korea..?

Pitch marks don’t worry me so much - they’re a good reminder I need to firm my greens up 🙂

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@cdpgolf1 @mikeclaytongolf Exceptionally dry summer in Melbourne - great for golf, tough for growing grass. Good reminder why fairways were transitioned from cool-season to warm-season grasses in the 80’s/90’s.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@mikeclaytongolf @vanDiemenChris @DeVriesDesigns @cdpgolf1 Soil is a big determining factor. Not great in surrounds at Ranfurlie. Striving for a mix of couch and fescue - fescue dominance in cooler months and couch lessening the pressure for a ‘perfect’ fescue turf sward in summer. Either way, plenty of bounce for club and ball!

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@mikeclaytongolf @BenMalach @scott___warren @AusGolfPassport Any golf is good golf - regardless of architectural integrity.. I guess.

But golf media in Australia is in a scary place.

Although YouTube gaining popularity, too many are afraid to be unbiased or critical where needed.

The sale of Foxtel could foster something exciting.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@MikePresland @mikeclaytongolf Very long road ahead, but I’m sure we’ll be in a better position year after year. Appreciate the encouragement.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@mikeclaytongolf Commentary on Kayo is insufferable.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@deanpapas @AndyMeldrumAU @EvinPriest With all due respect, I feel #4 or #5 is about spot on.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@deanpapas @AndyMeldrumAU @EvinPriest To be honest, PK North to #1 is the lower hanging fruit and equally just as contentious. Maybe next ranking 😉

[Clayton, DeVries & Pont @cdpgolf1]

RACV Healesville, Victoria, Australia.

Renovated by @mikeclaytongolf & colleagues.

"It’s rare for a course of 5,600 yards to be of interest to better golfers... The redesign of Healesville proved it can be done and done with flair." - Tom Doak

Photos: Andrew Anderson.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@RickRunGood @michaelfeagles Any idea how long the course was playing for the 3rd round?

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@AdobeCare Or… you know, you could take on the feedback and improve the process. I’ll pass on wasting my time talking to a bot in “one-on-one support”.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@creativecloud @Adobe PLEASE make it easier to increase sync storage! No matter the way I go about it, I’ve been unsuccessful. Seemingly I can not upgrade my plan without canceling first.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@TheChristinaKim CK and @mikeclaytongolf mic’d up for a round on the sandbelt. Give the people what they want! 😂

[Mike Clayton @mikeclaytongolf]

@GolfDigestAU Too lazy to drive 30 minutes. Sounds like a 20 hour flight to Australia is out of the question.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@AndrewKirbyGolf @GolfDigest @GrangeGolf @livgolf_league This is one for @ABCmediawatch

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@AhooksHooks @TheToroCompany @TurfEquipSupply Try being on an island 11,000 miles away! 🤦‍♂️

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

@MaddenMonopoly Luke Elvy? That you?

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

My next prediction - You’ll be able to become a ‘member’ of a club in the meta verse. Play golf and interact socially all in VR.

[Andrew Anderson @AndrewTurfNerd]

VR for golf clubhouses of the world.

Imagine the honour boards you could read!