So after 16yrs at the helm of The Old Course I will be starting a new chapter as Greenkeeping Operations Manager next month at St Andrews Links Great honour to have worked and achieved what I did with the team on
#oldcourse
over the years.
Set up complete
@TheHomeofGolf
for
#LinksTrophy
rd 2, course looking linksy😄9th fairway stimping at 8'5, 2.2% moisture with firmness values at 138gravities 😎
#oldcourse
All progressing well
@TheHomeofGolf
@TheOpen
course shaping up well, surfaces as healthy as seen. Build around course looking great. Nice 4 days closure this week allowing some TLC to take place. 68 days to go
#150
A huge thank you to all the
@BIGGALtd
volunteer greenkeepers who assisted with the bunker raking at last weeks 150th
@TheOpen
@TheHomeofGolf
Your help was very much appreciated by all ! 👏👏👏
It has been a while since we have seen such perfect links conditions
@TheHomeofGolf
this summer has showcased true firm fast like conditions
#oldcourse
Nice to see
@DryJect
@KenSiems
demo new DryJect concept
@TheHomeofGolf
today. Interesting to evaluate any improvements to surface firmness in days ahead
Close to completing preparations for
#SeniorOpen
@TheHomeofGolf
moisture levels in target with firmness levels producing firm conditions. Drying conditions forecast after yesterday's 5mm of rain.
#oldcourse
Another improvement completed
@TheHomeofGolf
back 16 green which has been holding water & not accessible for aeration. Sump installed, filled with sand , rotovated, raised and returfed. Enjoyed the company
@Berry97
@BIGGALtd
#berrybanter
😂
Course still closed due to frozen ground and surface flooding here
@TheHomeofGolf
, still frozen icy patches out there so take care if you are out and about.
We are currently looking for experienced and suitably qualified
#greenkeepers
to join our team at the Home of Golf on a permanent basis. More info here:
Starting to shape up well
@thehomeofgolf
@theopen
grandstand build progressing, wetting agent app to new bunker faces & light topdress to tees this morning
#150
👍 @ St Andrews Links
Old Course in Reverse today
@TheHomeofGolf
No 11 playing from 9th tee to 7th green is a classic hole 172yds and is my favourite hole in reverse layout. What is your favourite?
#oldcourseinreverse
What a difference 14hrs of hot,drying windy conditions can make to moisture levels
@TheHomeofGolf
4% drop through day... handwater tonight followed by 2mm overnight to replenish levels ahead of another breezy day 😂
What a wonderful wee thing to get in the post yesterday from
@robert1lefty
. Greenkeepers generally don’t seek thanks but it’s always nice to receive it. Top man Bob.