News
01/01/2002
BRAVE NEW ERA FOR THE ADDINGTON
Since 1913 The Addington Golf Club has been a privately owned and run golf club with a fine reputation, nestling in the hills above Croydon - an oasis of individuality
.In the past, all maintenance on the greens was carried out using pedestrian machinery and was predominantly mowing with just occasional light scarifying and spiking. The Board of Directors intend to restore the course to its high standards, while retaining its character and charm.
The recent frequent rainfall highlighted a severe thatch problem on the greens, but due to an exceptionally busy golfing year, it was not often possible to put the greens out of play for treatment. In consultation with the club's agronomist, it was decided to try deep de-thatching/linear aeration, and demonstrations were arranged.
For Head Greenkeeper John Hunniset (pictured above) speed of operation and clean-up were critical and the ROTORAKE 600 demonstrated these features dramatically. The club placed an order.
In mid-April John set to work with a major competition scheduled for Bank Holiday. In just three days he was able to scarify 20 greens, to a depth of 25mm at 6mm spacing, including collection. John describes the amount of thatch removed (not soil or dressing) as "incredible". Recovery of the putting surface took no more than one day. In fact the staff were con-gratulated on the performance of the greens following that weekend's competition.
John has now instigated a programme of linear aeration with the RR/600 on a regular six-week basis throughout the Summer, with micro-tining in-between. His other recent acquisition of an irrigation system has also given him extra control.
The Addington is emerging from a very distinguished past into a brave new era, using the best modern machinery and techniques - with the SISIS ROTORAKE 600 helping them to achieve their aims.
.In the past, all maintenance on the greens was carried out using pedestrian machinery and was predominantly mowing with just occasional light scarifying and spiking. The Board of Directors intend to restore the course to its high standards, while retaining its character and charm.
The recent frequent rainfall highlighted a severe thatch problem on the greens, but due to an exceptionally busy golfing year, it was not often possible to put the greens out of play for treatment. In consultation with the club's agronomist, it was decided to try deep de-thatching/linear aeration, and demonstrations were arranged.
For Head Greenkeeper John Hunniset (pictured above) speed of operation and clean-up were critical and the ROTORAKE 600 demonstrated these features dramatically. The club placed an order.
In mid-April John set to work with a major competition scheduled for Bank Holiday. In just three days he was able to scarify 20 greens, to a depth of 25mm at 6mm spacing, including collection. John describes the amount of thatch removed (not soil or dressing) as "incredible". Recovery of the putting surface took no more than one day. In fact the staff were con-gratulated on the performance of the greens following that weekend's competition.
John has now instigated a programme of linear aeration with the RR/600 on a regular six-week basis throughout the Summer, with micro-tining in-between. His other recent acquisition of an irrigation system has also given him extra control.
The Addington is emerging from a very distinguished past into a brave new era, using the best modern machinery and techniques - with the SISIS ROTORAKE 600 helping them to achieve their aims.
