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values was still strong. This means that the firmness of the surfaces largely depends on the soil moisture content. Wet soils create softer surfaces than dry ones. Get it. If we could manage our soil moisture content between 20% and 30%, then we would generally be within our firmness target ranges. We should certainly be using moisture meters to guide irrigation strategy. Unfortunately, in the North of England and Scotland we can’t control the rain, so we also need to work at making the upper soil profile less moisture retentive. This is why we focus on drainage, construction method, wetting agent strategy, ameliorating the rootzone with specific sands and managing the soil organic matter content. If we set solid foundations, then the greens will be less 82 moisture retentive and the surfaces will be less prone to softening when wet. We achieve optimal year-round performance by creating soils that do not retain moisture. Simple stuff. No wonder During the course of our pilot study for the STRI Programme, we found that a significant proportion of our surfaces were too soft. At best, these surfaces were flattering to average play and, at worst, they are not really acceptable for play. It is clear that we need to work at creating surfaces that are firm enough to be true to the game, and maintain performance throughout the year. Your course needs firm greens. We don’t think that this situation is anyone’s intention. We think that this has happened because we haven’t been working towards specific targets. We think that, by using objective �� We know that the game of golf is going to get better once it is back in the hands of properly focussed greenkeepers. This is why the programme was developed measurement tools to assess the situation, we can focus our work properly and provide simple targets to make the greens firmer and perform better. We think that our greenkeepers will improve the performance of the greens by simply being advised of the situation correctly. We know that the game of golf is going to get better once it is back in the hands of properly focused greenkeepers. This is why the STRI Programme has been developed. If you want your greens to provide an optimum test of golf and perform well throughout the year, then set your sights on firmness first. *Figures converted from the Clegg used with 0.5kg flat head, dropped from 0.3m, as used in the 1996 study into equivalent figures for 0.5kg rounded head, dropped from 0.50m, now being used. All these Open Championship Clubs choose to relief grind with a Hunter precision grinder: St Andrews • Carnoustie Turnberry • Troon • Muirfield Royal Liverpool • Royal St Georges Royal Lytham St Annes �� Tel: +44 (0)1462 683031 www.huntergrinders.com
TWENTYQuestions Kevin Munt - a night out with Christine Brinkley, whilst wearing a Frank Lampard shirt, would seem ideal! Who are you? Kevin Munt of KMgc - Kevin Munt Golf Consultants. Family status? Married with 4 children, all left home … the oldest is only 14! Who’s your hero and why? My best mate, his name is David Steel and he makes no compromises in life. What is your dream holiday? It would be to follow the Tour de France for all 23 days! But that is not going to happen, so skiing with friends and family. What annoys you the most? Inanimate objects that don’t do as they are told. What would you change about yourself? My singing voice. Who wouldn’t you like to be? Kim Jongil’s right hand man. Favourite record, and why? Creep by Radiohead, signature tune of a mid-life. Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? Christine Brinkley - don’t worry the wife knows. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Build my own golf course - it would have to be a triple rollover. State-of-the-art aeration and drainage The Deep Drill 60/18 and Drill n Fill aerators bring dramatic improvements to turfgrass quality, with unrivalled performance: � Drill, extract and backfill all in one action! � Improve infiltration, percolation and gas exchange up to 18" deep. � Bypass wet, spongy upper areas into freer draining, more structured soil beneath greens, tees and fairways. All this with NO DISRUPTION TO PLAY! Ecosolve Ltd, Armyn Cross, Malmesbury, Wilts SN16 9RJ Tel: 01666 861250 email: info@ecosolve.co.uk www.ecosolve.co.uk If you were to describe yourself as a musical instrument, what would you be and why? Violin, one of a specialist section, plays steadily throughout, occasionally gets a solo. What’s the best advice you have ever been given? Your future your choice. David Steel. What’s your favourite smell? Basil … the herb! What do you do in your spare time? Run. What’s the daftest work related question you have ever been asked? October 16th 1987, Suntory World Match- Play post hurricane. Having just cut our way through four fully grown Beech trees on Wentworth Drive, “scuse me pal, will there be any golf today, only I’ve just driven from Coventry?” What’s your favourite piece of kit? Frank Lampard shirt. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Practical, Hard working, Bald. What talent would you like to have? To be able to play the electric guitar. For contract work, sales or a no obligation chat, call the UK & Europe’s sole importers today. What makes you angry? Questionnairessssaaarrrrh!!!!!!! What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? Distance markers, course guides and range finding aids of all types banned from the game of golf. The game would become at least 20% harder and faster overnight. How’s your �� Tel: 0845 026 0064 www.jsmd.co.uk 83
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