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Why Course Maintenance Is So Important

Why Course Maintenance Is So Important

Course Manager at Sweetwoods Park Golf Club, Allan Tait, talks about the process of course maintenance and hollow coring, answering many of the common questions such as why, what and when.   Why do we do it? What does it actually do? Hollow coring is an important process in the removal of thatch from golf greens. As grass grows older, leaves die and a layer of organic matter called thatch can form at the base of the sward. Although constant scarifying and topdressing is undertaken throughout the year, it is also necessary to…Read more …
SkyCaddie SW2 Watch Review

SkyCaddie SW2 Watch Review

From the traditional tweed-attired caddy, to the paper Strokesaver, mobile apps, laser range finders, and GPS – golfers have always sought ways of measuring distance effectively and giving themselves that much needed boost of confidence in knowing exactly how far they have to hit it (irrespective of how well they can then do so, but that’s another story altogether). Today, there’s something of a plethora of technological devices on the market. While they all have their pros and cons, you’ll find that most people looking for a bit of distance guidance tend to…Read more …
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