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Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
Presented by
David Steven, Chairman of Greens
15th March 2019
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
● Aims of Greens Sub-Committee
● Provide a member’s course that is a challenge to all
● Make Tynemouth a course both the membership and visitors talk about, for the correct reasons
● Be the best conditioned course in the region
● Support our staff■ Training■ Work and Employment Conditions■ Equipment■ Create a team environment
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
Winter Programme 2018/19
● Successfully completed winter programme● Winter Tee to 7th Hole● Bunker Works● Clearance of trees and shrubs to the rear of 4th Green● Clearance of a row of trees to the rear of the 7th Green● New drainage to 5th and 13th greens● New drainage to the 8th, 13th and 14th fairways
Tree Removal
● Improve air flow and sun light to greens● Improve playability of holes● Protect remaining trees● Improve the aesthetics of the hole● STRI, Club Professional, Greens Sub Committee
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
Design Ethos● Provide definition to playing areas-pleasing to the eye● Fairway, 1st Cut rough and rough● Collar cuts to greens and close cut run offs● Close cut approaches to greens● True and consistent greens
Cut heights● Greens 3.5-5mm● Collar Cut 6-8mm● Run off, approaches and tees 10mm● Fairways 13mm● First Cut Rough 25mm ● Rough 65mm
1st Hole
Increase the size of run off areas around green
Collar cut to green
Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern
Create run off area to LHS of green
4th Hole
Increase run off areas around green
Create run off area to lhs of green incorporating LH Bunker
Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern
Collar cut to green
8th Hole
Create run off area to RHS of green
Increase run off area behind green and around bunker complex
Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern
Fairway cut length
Collar cut to green
13th Hole
Increase run off area to incorporate bunkers
Run off area to back, RHS and LHS of green
Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern
Collar cut to green
17th Hole
Run off area to back, RHS and LHS of green
Collar cut to green
Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern
Increase run off area to incorporate bunkers
18th Hole
Collar cut to green
Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern
Increased run off area to back RHS and LHS of green
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
Investment-Machinery
• New fairway mower 2018• New rough cutter 2019 (delivered)• Refurbished Triplex 2019-collar cuts and surrounds• Refurbished rough cutter 2019-1st cut rough
Investment-Staff
• Connor-currently on Level 2 course• Ian-Level 4• Andy-Level 3• Declan-Level 3• Best greens team • Require another member of staff-currently looking for an apprentice
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
The Future-Course
• Improve the condition of the course every year• Extend tee at the 4th hole• Extend tee at the 14th hole• Redesign bunker complex in front of the 8th fairway• Refurbishment of some bunkers to incorporate ‘astro-turf’ rivetted bunkers• Course furniture
• Tee Markers• Competition Pins• Fairway Yardage Markers• Branded Ball Washers
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
The Future-Investment
• New greens mower• Clear investment strategy• Utilise the most up to technology to give best results and utilise man power• Rolling programme of investment• AFFORDABLE to TGC
The Future-Staff
• Continued investment in training• Support and encourage excellence
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
In Summary
• We believe TGC is well on its way to establishing itself as a premium club of choice• Great strides have been made by the staff to deliver the plan• Reestablishment of the Greens Sub-Committee has given focus to the course• The course is everything-it is what we pay our money for!• Need the ongoing support of the members
• Repair pitch marks• Repair divots• Take time to rake the bunkers• Support course up keep initiatives - Divoting party/Course Tidy Up on 1st April @ 5.30pm
• All changes and improvements are subject to stringent financial approval
Thank you for taking the time to attend
Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019
Any Questions