Wow, TORO student greenkeeper of the year 2023.. to say Iโm ecstatic would be an understatement! Huge thank you to the sponsors @TheToroCompany, @ReesinkTurfcare and @BIGGALtd. I am SO excited for the year ahead and for what the future holds. This is just the beginning! ๐๐ป
February spike and roll and taking advantage of the dry week to get some definition back out there โ๏ธ๐ฑ greenside bunker works progressing nicely too ๐๐ป
Greenkeepers revenge 2026 ๐ฅ๐คฉ cracking setup from the team and enjoyed by all. Great to be out playing with members and enjoy some food and drinks together afterwards too ๐๐ป#oneteam
Sunday spray ahead of the deluge tomorrow! Spray windows have been hard to come by with the rain, winds and odd frost the last few weeks. Taking opportunities when we can ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Hasnโt been the easiest start to course management with a faulty irrigation system and driest spring since WW2.. but hugely proud of my team and our artisans for their efforts and commitment over the past month. How it started and how itโs going. Time to push ๐๐ป๐๐ป
They might be a little dishevelled after heavy rain and sitting under a blanket of snow and ice but.. certainly canโt complain too much. Little winter hardening mix to keep them ticking over. Start of silt removal from the brook overflowing too @PoultonPark
Winter turf school completion; family growth and watching my eldest flourishing; incredible travel and learning opportunities, and finishing the year with a distinction across all elements of my level 3. 2024 youโve been a good one. We keep pushing on. Hereโs to 2025 ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Unbelievable experience with @92Gassy over the past two weeks at @TheAdareManor. Joined the team for Ryder Cup preparations thanks to @ReesinkTurfcare. An incredible amount of work ongoing and made to feel very welcome. Excited to see the continued progression leading up to 2027.
Ripping through the rye to keep encouraging the fescue. Productive couple of days scarifying all fairways and approaches, continuously trying to improve every surface. @SISISMachinery veemo from @BA_LTD, cracking piece of kit ๐๐ป @PoultonPark#greenkeeper#surfacerefinement
Sward density unreal at the minute with current GP rates. HOC dropped; brush cutting and double cuts to keep up! Heading in to maintenance week early September in a strong position for recovery ๐ช๐ป๐๐ป #greenkeeper#surfacerefinement@PoultonPark
Privileged to have had the opportunity to visit @TheToroCompany HQ and factories in Minnesota and Wisconsin this week. Seeing the manufacturing process gives a real appreciation for the meticulous engineering and stringent testing of each product. Thank you TORO, @ReesinkTurfcare
Starting to see the light at the end of a very long, dark, wet tunnel ๐โ๏ธโณ๏ธ Saturday morning captains drive-in set up๐๐ป๐คฉ #greenkeeper#coursesetup
An incredible initiative which has provided me with the opportunities to develop my knowledge and confidence and ultimately progress within my career. If youโre in a position to apply, donโt hesitate to do it!
The 2023 Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year has just got a promotion! Congratulations @MikeRussell04 ๐๐๐
Applications are open for you to apply or nominate someone to be the 2024 winner. @ReesinkTurfcare
Apply here: bigga.org.uk/education/toro-โฆ
Certainly been a busy couple of months..
UMASS Winter Turf School โ๏ธ
Newborn โ๏ธ
Allotment โ๏ธ
Promotion โ๏ธ
Excited to be starting as Deputy Head Greenkeeper at @PoultonPark. Looking forward to continue learning and pushing the club forward ๐๐ป #greenkeeper#progression
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