Nicholas ball

Assistant greenkeeper at Beau Desert Golf Club | X12 tournament support |

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Host venue for the 2026 English Amateur Championship, Beau Desert is currently ranked by Top 100 Golf Courses as the No. 1 course in the West Midlands, 47th in England, and 100th in Great Britain & Ireland.
Have you played our heathland course?

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Our course architect, Herbert Fowler, would have turned 170 today.

To celebrate, some pictures of his signature shapes that define our greens, widely regarded as some of the finest Herbert Fowler greens around.

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Our jump to 47th in England and into the GB&I Top 100 comes with more good news!

@top100golf have ranked us the best course in Staffordshire and the best course in the West Midlands.

If our heathland hasn't made your summer hit list yet, add it now: https://t.co/tJhL76ejmJ

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Another bunker that's gone under the knife this winter is the greenside bunker on 7, which had lost its shape and depth over time.

What previously stuck out like a sore thumb is now perfectly in keeping with the environment, and helps elevate this stunning hole further.

[Nicholas ball @nballgolf]

@Stewartmarsha11 @BIGGALtd smashing it pal

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Over winter, Luke and his team restored several bunkers that had gradually lost their shape and depth.

The fairway bunker on 2 is a standout example, now restored to its proper form and back in keeping with our classic Herbert Fowler heathland design.

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

@top100golf have ranked us 47th best course in England, up two spots from last year, reflecting our winter projects and ongoing heathland restoration.

Well done to Luke and the entire team for making this improvement possible.

[Dale ‘Ｇｏｌｆ Ｇｅｅｋ’ @GolfGeek6]

Beau Sundays.

Just the 6-1 down in the courses favour on my visits here… and with every defeat, I get to love the course even more.

Such an incredible test and it’s just getting fiery….

[Top 100 Golf Courses @top100golf]

The best of the West Midlands competes with the best England has to offer. Staffordshire has seen movement with Beau Desert and Little Aston reasserting themselves. All rankings will align when the English ranking is released on April 26.

📸 Cookie Jar Golf, Kevin Murray

[Nicholas ball @nballgolf]

Really valuable 3 days at @MoortownGC attending the @BernhardCompany Mechanic Academy.

Both the facility and the course delivered were second to none.

Thanks for the continued investment and support from @lukesheldon92 and @BeauDesertGolf

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Warmer weather arriving across our heathland has us looking forward to the months ahead. We cannot wait to see how amazing the course will look with that vibrant purple of heather framing the fairways and greens once again.

[Bradley Taylor @BTBradley]

First day of work for the clubs latest addition of @BernhardCompany Grinders 🦌 great to have their support & Dean on site for training.

Fantastic investment from @BeauDesertGolf & the Board of Management.
Roll on Summer!

#GreenkeeperLife

[Nicholas ball @nballgolf]

@Stewartmarsha11 @ClubWorkington looking good pal! hope all is well

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Maintaining a championship test at the highest level takes real dedication.

Huge thanks to Luke and his team for their continued work preserving the beauty of our historic heathland.

[Bradley Taylor @BTBradley]

Defrosting & clean up underway 🥶🦌

@BeauDesertGolf

[Darren Lewis @PGADarrenLewis]

Courses maybe closed but it looks like we will open the golf range later this morning .. Ring 01675 292081 for updates @leamarstonhotel @marstonlakesgc

[Nicholas ball @nballgolf]

Exciting time over @BeauDesertGolf
Looking forward to being apart of the process and development 🦌

[Bradley Taylor @BTBradley]

Exciting step forward today as we installed @EcoBunkerLtd EcoTec liner. 2nd cross bunker lined and ready for final turfing in the new year

Great to see a project that’s been in the planning for the last few months take shape, can’t wait to see the completion 🦌

#GreenkeeperLife

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

Luke Sheldon, our Course Manager, reflects on the changing greens team and the experience that remains to keep the course in top condition throughout the year.

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

The 3rd green offers no easy outs – miss it in any direction and you’ll pay the price. But in the cooler months, there’s a bit more give underfoot, a welcome change from the baked-out firmness of the summer heatwave.

[Beau Desert Golf Club @BeauDesertGolf]

The soundtrack of mornings on our heathland – no traffic, no noise, just nature and greenkeepers at work.