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Ready Golf. What is it all about?
Using the R&A’s ‘Ready Golf’ Method to Speed Up Play As you may already be aware, the R&A have proposed the ‘Ready Golf’ approach to help...
Liam Ridgill
Jun 27, 20172 min read
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Greenkeeper Qualification Complete!
Tonight we are very proud to announce that Liam Smith has successfully completed his Work-Based Diploma Level 2 in Sportsturf at Askham...
Liam Ridgill
Jun 13, 20171 min read
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What Is a Stimpmeter and How Is It Used?
A Stimpmeter is a simple tool used to measure the speed of putting greens - how easily a golf ball rolls across the surface of the green....
thoughtco.com
Jun 12, 20173 min read
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Etiquette - Care of the Course
Bunkers Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby...
The R&A
Jun 7, 20171 min read
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Course Closures
Please can all members reminded that the course is open at all times unless stipulated previously in the club fixtures or when advised by...
Liam Ridgill
May 23, 20171 min read
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The Drax Journal – Issue 2
Welcome to the second issue of The Drax Journal, the new newsletter that will be circulated periodically around the club to keep you, the...
Liam Ridgill
May 15, 20178 min read
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Drax In Running For Community Funding
Towards the final quarter of 2016, the team at Drax Golf Club started to work alongside a community charity with a green heart,...
Liam Ridgill
May 3, 20172 min read
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Course Report April 2017
My first week in the role has been productive, making progress with jobs such as scarifying the greens twice over, reshaping the fairways...
Mark Sneap, Head Greenkeeper
Apr 18, 20173 min read
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Further Greens Maintenance
The greenkeepers are off to flying start today! Please can players be aware that the team have microtined and cut the greens this...
Liam Ridgill
Apr 13, 20171 min read
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Spring Course Rules
To continue protecting our golf course from damage during the spring months, so that they can be at their best during other periods of...
Greens & Competition Committees
Mar 29, 20171 min read
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