With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get ahead of your golf course maintenance. Read on to find out what you should consider for your golf course. Our top tips will help you prepare for the new golf season and get you ready, so you can ensure a warm welcome back to your golfers after the winter season.
How to prepare for the upcoming golf season - Golf course maintenance
- Make a checklist. Start by making a list of everything that needs to be done before you open up the golf course for the new season. This will help you keep track of tasks and ensure you don’t forget anything vital.
- Check the grounds for weather damage. Scour your golf course and surrounding areas for any winter damage, such as debris or broken branches that may have scattered across the golf course. Be careful when inspecting, and make sure to contact appropriate specialists such as tree surgeons if any fallen trees need removing. There will also be lots of fallen leaves that will need removing.
- Manage your inventory. Take note of any golf equipment you need and order these early. Did you know at Huxley Golf we have a huge range of commercial golf supplies which include golf course tees, practice tees, professional golf practice nets and modular greens. If you need to order any of these, email us on sales@huxleygolf.co.uk or phone +44 (0)1730 829608.
- Repairing and replacing golf equipment. Get ahead of your opening day by doing a thorough maintenance check of your golf equipment. The purpose of this is to check which equipment could be broken and needs fixing or replacing. Golf equipment to check include golf carts, batteries, any spray dispensers, ball or club washers.
- Golf barrier netting maintenance. In order to keep stray golf balls contained within your course, it’s vital to check if your golf netting needs repairing or any part of it needs replacing. Ensure you check pole structures and consider whether you need new netting.
- Golf turf and putting green maintenance. To ensure the safety of your golfers, it’s important to do a thorough inspection of the turf throughout your golf course. Make sure to check bunkers, bodies of water, bridges and paths.
Final thoughts
So there you have it – our top tips for essential golf course maintenance in preparation for the new season. Hopefully by following the steps in this plan, it’ll make the re-opening a little easier for you and your team.
At Huxley Golf, we pride ourselves on creating high quality, but low maintenance and durable commercial golf solutions, ranging from commercial practice greens to golf courses.
If you would like to learn more about the products we offer, you can call us on +44 (0)1730 829608 and we can answer any questions you may have.
The Huxley name has been synonymous with premium all-weather golf surfaces and products. Endorsed by the UK’s leading golf organisations as well as many legendary golfers and celebrities and their coaching teams, the Hampshire-based company’s artificial golf surfaces are in use all around the world at top-flight courses, resorts, and training academies.