Wow, TORO student greenkeeper of the year 2023.. to say Iβm ecstatic would be an understatement! Huge thank you to the sponsors @TheToroCompany, @ReesinkTurfcare and @BIGGALtd. I am SO excited for the year ahead and for what the future holds. This is just the beginning! ππ»
February spike and roll and taking advantage of the dry week to get some definition back out there βοΈπ± greenside bunker works progressing nicely too ππ»
Sunday spray ahead of the deluge tomorrow! Spray windows have been hard to come by with the rain, winds and odd frost the last few weeks. Taking opportunities when we can ππ»ππ»
Hasnβt been the easiest start to course management with a faulty irrigation system and driest spring since WW2.. but hugely proud of my team and our artisans for their efforts and commitment over the past month. How it started and how itβs going. Time to push ππ»ππ»
In our next instalment for National Apprentice Week 2025, we have a case study from Deputy Head Greenkeeper, @MikeRussell04 from @PoultonPark. He paid thanks to his apprenticeship for what he has achieved so far...
Find out more here ππ
https://t.co/sOAfCvcPNB
#NAW2025#NAW #turfcare #apprentices #groundsperson #grounds #greenkeeping #golf
They might be a little dishevelled after heavy rain and sitting under a blanket of snow and ice but.. certainly canβt complain too much. Little winter hardening mix to keep them ticking over. Start of silt removal from the brook overflowing too @PoultonPark
Winter turf school completion; family growth and watching my eldest flourishing; incredible travel and learning opportunities, and finishing the year with a distinction across all elements of my level 3. 2024 youβve been a good one. We keep pushing on. Hereβs to 2025 ππ»ππ»
Unbelievable experience with @92Gassy over the past two weeks at @TheAdareManor. Joined the team for Ryder Cup preparations thanks to @ReesinkTurfcare. An incredible amount of work ongoing and made to feel very welcome. Excited to see the continued progression leading up to 2027.
Ripping through the rye to keep encouraging the fescue. Productive couple of days scarifying all fairways and approaches, continuously trying to improve every surface. @SISISMachinery veemo from @BA_LTD, cracking piece of kit ππ» @PoultonPark#greenkeeper#surfacerefinement
Sward density unreal at the minute with current GP rates. HOC dropped; brush cutting and double cuts to keep up! Heading in to maintenance week early September in a strong position for recovery πͺπ»ππ» #greenkeeper#surfacerefinement@PoultonPark
Privileged to have had the opportunity to visit @TheToroCompany HQ and factories in Minnesota and Wisconsin this week. Seeing the manufacturing process gives a real appreciation for the meticulous engineering and stringent testing of each product. Thank you TORO, @ReesinkTurfcare
Certainly been a busy couple of months..
UMASS Winter Turf School βοΈ
Newborn βοΈ
Allotment βοΈ
Promotion βοΈ
Excited to be starting as Deputy Head Greenkeeper at @PoultonPark. Looking forward to continue learning and pushing the club forward ππ» #greenkeeper#progression