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5 cool season grasses grown in the same conditions for 8 weeks. Which one makes up the 95% majority of UK golf greens? Traditionally golf was played on fine turf, un-irrigated mostly un-fertilised surfaces that had no access to Plant Protection Products - Fungicides. Mown at heights which would sustain the stronger grasses. The demand for better surfaces lead to the introduction of irrigation, pesticides, fertiliser and reduced heights of cut, in the mid last century. These factors favour the ingess of annual meadow grass which has poor resistance to heat, drought and turfgrass diseases. This leads to a cycle of more chemical and water inputs to sustain a weak species of turf on receptive surfaces. The development of fine grasses to provide better grass surfaces, largely at closely mown heights has been ongoing for decades by turfgrass development institutions. Pesticide use is being reduced, water use increasingly restricted, fertilisers becoming incredibly expensive and turf surfaces coming under greater stress. Will we go full cycle and revert mowing practices with modern developed grasses to sustain grass with no fungicides and little water and fertiliser? The dead grass 'Poa annua' makes up 90% of the grass species in UK golf greens. Consider this when reviewing the condition of your greens and the skills your greenkeepers employ to keep it alive. #golf #greenkeeping #golfcoursemanagement @the_gtc_ @bigga_hq @capelmanorcollege #apprenticeships #therealturfcrew #waterconservation #thefutureofgolf

Have you ever thought about choosing a career working on a golf course. Golf course maintenance is incredibly rewarding and diverse work. There are several ways of entering the industry. Apprenticeships are increasingly popular as they are work based. so you can earn money while you learn. If your considering a career change or are about to finish school and are not sure which direction you want to take why not consider golf greenkeeping. There are currently lots of opportunities at different golf courses and lots of colleges offering training. Interested? Why not get in touch. No previous experience required. #golf #golfer #apprenticeships #greenkeeping #careers #careersearch #schoolleavers www.capel.ac.uk

https://www.facebook.com/107545347878958/posts/pfbid02i4PX6PHMtRv2wbPvvYXSMMTLatTUYjYz6zhr9dNd6JUNrrQS97rz3UbY8gxQZMVGl/ Flat drainage now in at West London along with the gravel carpet. Best viewed on the 360 degree Facebook post. #golfcourseconstruction #golf #greenkeeping #whatanexperience

https://www.sastalks.com/ Gcms provide a one stop shop to enhancing your member and guest experience both on and off the golf course. Peter Boswell has decades of experience in the leisure and hospitality industry. If you feel your staff could offer more, contact us for an introduction to our inspirational service.

An absolutely fantastic experience today offering #volunteer #tournamentsupport #cuttinggreens @hadleywoodgc with @peterwthompson and team including #capelmanorcollege #greenkeeping level2 #apprentice. Preparing the course for the annual PGA #pro_am

Providing a support role for golf course managers, spread the workload and achieve more on your course. Helping to train and develop greenkeeping teams in the work environment. #gcmsltd #golfcoursemanagement #greenkeeping #apprenticeships #golf @capelmanor

A spot of hole changing @dyrhamparkcc today with @szwajbak.art #golf #greenkeeping #golfcoursemanagement

Delighted to be providing an interim support role to the growing #greenkeeping team @westlondongolfcentre The people & courses are fantastic. This is an amazing opportunity to be involved in the development/grow-in of a new 18 hole #inlandlinks. Message if you'd like to learn more or join the team. #golf #golfcoursemanagement #greenkeeper training

We understand that happy golfers articulate around teams being at peak performance, motivated and empowered to serve your members and guests to the highest standard. In todays world the genuine hospitality by your teams is as important as the best facilities around. ​ From Golf Course Maintenance to Investing in People James has partnered with Peter Boswell (Learning & Development Leader) to offer a truly rounded approach to your Golf services. Peter has worked in the people industry for more than 20 years. He specialises in delivering highly engaging sessions to service professionals. We've partnered up to give you the opportunity to have the best of both worlds, a great golf course with fantastic hospitality. An offering we are really excited about because of the potential we are offering golf clubs. Some of the sessions we can offer include: Keynote: Customer Service Keynote Speaker - A great mid-conference way to inspire your teams Training: Amalysing and Creating Sound Interpersonal Relationships - A must for teams to bond Amazing Customer Service - Let's make it happen Table Service - Doing it really well Bar Service - Going the extra mile Up-Selling - Don't miss an opportunity Responsible Alcohol Retailing Complaint Handling - Because they happen Bespoke Service - Specially designed training to meet your needs All at the cost effective price you've come to expect from GCMS. #barandcatering #golf #learninganddevelopment #service

More interesting conversations while visiting friends in the golf industry this week. It seems we have a general shortage of greenkeepers across the industry globally! Have we pushed the professional image and percieved qualification requirements to such an extent that we may actually be deterring people from entering the golf industry? How many people see the job title/advert and are are put off because they simply don't know what it entails or actually who a greenkeeper is? How many people might apply for a job if you advertised "Required - maintainer of grass"? In pushing the industry to train us to be more elite, are we in fact alienating ourselves from the very people we want to attract into this line of work? #work #job #grasscutter #greenkeeper #apprenticeships #golf #workoutside #turfgrass #turfcare #career #professionalism #lawncare #gardener #rewarding #respect #apprenticeships #irrigation #drainage #machinerymaintenance #horticulture #greenkeeperdevelopment #golfcoursemanagement

A number of golf clubs in the Hertfordshire and London region are looking for golf greenkeepers on both perminent and temporary contracts. Looking for both qualified greenkeepers and people looking to enter the industry. Thorough training and development is on offer. The golf industry offers many employment perks with career development, the opportunity to work on projects, in strong team environments in the great outdoors. DM if you are interested in becoming a greenkeeper, looking for an opportunity for summer work or looking for a change. #golf #greenkeeping #careers #jobs #capelmanor #herfordshire #essex #londonjobs #summerjobs #summerjob #apprenticeships #golfapprenticeships # #work #opportunity #training #london

@dyrhamparkcc 8500m of fairway drainage pipe was installed last summer. The last of the associated gravel banding is being installed prior to installing more primary this summer. Interested to learn more or get involved click www.gcmsltd.com