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Providing
innovative agronomy for the sustainable golf course |
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In order to retain existing
membership and to attract new members it is more important
than ever that your golf course is presented in the best
condition that it can be for a full 365 days of the year.
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If your course suffers
from historical problems or is only at its peak for a
few months a year you may have considered employing the
services of an agronomist. |
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I differ from other consultants
in that as well as being a qualified agronomist with a degree
in sports turf science, I also have a background in course
management, most recently as head green keeper at Wrotham
Heath golf club in Kent. This experience allows me to offer a
full range of agronomical, training and contractor services.
(See Services). |
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My approach to course management is founded on
a return to traditional green keeping principles, promoting
sustainability and a reduced dependence on chemicals and
irrigation. |
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Examples of sustainability |
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Putting Surfaces |
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Disease Management |
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Woodland Management |
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If you have specific course
problems or are interested in the benefits that can be gained
from adopting a sustainable approach to golf course
maintenance, please do not hesitate to contact me for
further information on telephone number 01732 886132 / 07926 187596
or
Contact me |
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Background |
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I have spent most of my working
life in golf clubs, initially as an assistant golf
professional. It was during this time that I first developed an
interest in the mysteries of agronomy and began reading
everything I could find on the subject. |
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In the following years I moved
into golf club management, managing a number of both private
and proprietary clubs. I found that an
increasing amount of my time was being spent managing green
keepers, developing maintenance programmes and working on
course improvements. |
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With this in mind I made the
decision to specialise in green keeping and agronomy, spending
three years gaining a degree in sports turf science with the
University of Central Lancashire, before moving from club
management to working as a head green keeper and course
manager. In 2009 I made the decision to become a self employed
agronomist and contractor. |
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