NewsShooters Hill Golf Club

Trainee/Apprentice Greenkeeper 1st September 2010

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TRAINEE/ APPRENTICE GREENKEEPER WANTED

 

An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee/Apprentice Greenkeeper, to join our dedicated, experienced team, in the maintenance and development of our 18-hole golf course. The successful candidate will be a keen, hard working individual with a positive attitude who has an interest in turf management or agronomy. The position requires a high standard of course preparation and attention to detail.
In return we can offer you a competitive starting salary, full training to NVQ level 2 standards and complimentary golf. If you feel you have the right attributes to take on this role please either apply in writing along with a CV to: Craig Rodwell or email at craig@shgc.uk.com

WEEKLY WORK ON THE COURSE12th July 2010

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COURSE INFORMATION

     WORK ON THE COURSE                                                    WEEK ENDING;03 09 10

 

  1. VERTI CUT GREENS X2.
  2. SPRAY GROWTH REGULATOR, FERTILISER AND WEEDKILLER TO FAIRWAYS, APROACHES AND TEES.
  3. SPRAY DEW DISPERSAL ON GREENS.
  4. DIVOT TEES.
  5. CUT GARDENS.
  6. SEED NEW DRAINAGE AREAS.
  7. WEEDKILL GARDENS.
  8. SPRAY ROUND UP ON SOIL AREA BY 5TH FAIRWAY LHS FOR USE ON WINTER PROJECTS.
  9. SPREAD PEAT ON CLUB HOUSE GARDENS.

 

SHOOTERS HILL GOLF CLUB RAINFALL CHART8th July 2010

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            JAN          FEB         MAR          APR         MAY          JUN           JUL          AUG          SEP          OCT          NOV          DEC
              MET AVER 51.9 35 42 45.2 47.2 53 38.3 47.3 56.9 61.9 52.3 54
2005 21 31 37 44 20 22 44.5 57 64 92 28 24.5
2006 22.5 46.5 46 44 86 27 27.5 68 67.5 74 67.5 70
2007 57 102 41.5 2 101 49 85.5 41 26 51 55 50
2008 75 11 65 52 92 32 59 55 50 35.5 104 34
2009 72 64 15 24.5 36 56 70 36 28 25 123 72
2010 45 77 32 19 18 12              9            87        

Well Done Kevin!18th June 2010

 Posted by DP  |  Posted in General

On Monday 31st May. Kevin O'Connell won the 36 hole event Teise Trophy at Lamberhurst Golf Club with scores of 73-72, winning by 3 shots.  The course was playing very hard with strong winds and fast undulating greens. This was a significant win for Kevin taking on a strong field of players and a great way to start his competitive season.

Kevin also was a runner-up in the Kent Amateur the biggest tournament in the golfing calendar in Kent.  His score was 71-69 losing on the 18th hole in the matchplay final.

We wish him well in the upcoming tournament 'The Open Qualifying' on the 21st June at East Sussex National.

TOPDRESSING GREENS10th June 2010

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Topdressing greens will commence on Tuesday 15th June 2010, a light application of topdressing will be applied and will brush in on the day.