Greenkeeping News

Introducing :

Our new Head Greenkeeper Stuart Griffiths.

Stuart joined Blair Atholl Golf Club in 2010 and brings with him a wealth of experience . He started his career with a year studying at Elmwood College at St.Andrews before moving to Tain Golf Club.
He then advanced his career by moving to Letham Grange Golf Club working there for 6 years.
He then moved to further his career by moving down south into England and the prestigous Hankley Common Golf Club in Surrey, he was at Hankley Common for 5 years.
In 2006 the lure of working at one of the UK's best championship courses brought him back to Scotland and to Carnoustie, working as part of the Carnoustie team to ensure the 2007 Open Championship course was presented in its usual pristine condition.
Stuart also worked at 4 Dunhill tournaments.

He is delighted to have been offered the opportunity of joining Blair Atholl Golf Club as Head Greenkeeper.

Stuart is keen to offer Blair Atholl members regular course news and updates , he says

"Over the next few months I intend to start an aereation programme with ongoing feeding when required and to start topdressing the greens which is another name for spreading sand evenly accross the greens which would then be brushed in. This may cause minor disturbance to the greens for a few days but this is beneficial and will help the overall smoothness of the greens. The 5th green will get more attention than the rest due to the winter damage. But this should start to recover when the warmer weather arrives."

Keep checking back for more course news from Stuart.