M and redevelopment plans at Essex ’ s Crondon Park Golf Club have taken a big step forward thanks to the recent installation of a brandnew machinery fleet package from George Browns Limited . Everything from tractors , mowers , implements and accessories have been replaced with solutions from leading brands including Kubota and Baroness , to further raise course standards and achieve ambitions of a top-ranking status in the county .
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M and redevelopment plans at Essex ’ s Crondon Park Golf Club have taken a big step forward thanks to the recent installation of a brandnew machinery fleet package from George Browns Limited . Everything from tractors , mowers , implements and accessories have been replaced with solutions from leading brands including Kubota and Baroness , to further raise course standards and achieve ambitions of a top-ranking status in the county .
Set within the 220-acre Crondon Park Estate , Managing Director Marlon Fox is the second generation of the Fox family now taking charge of the 18- hole championship course , originally built by his father 35 years ago . “ Since COVID , good machinery appears hard to come by with a lot of manufacturers not holding much in the way of stock ” he explains . “ In our search , we spoke to Luke Farrow at George Browns Great Dunmow branch who , right from the start , understood our requirements and what we ’ re looking to achieve here , building us a package of machinery to reach that .”
Within that package were two RTV X1110 utility vehicles , a L2622 and L1552 compact tractor from Kubota , together with two Baroness LM315 greens mowers and a LM551 fairway mower .
“ We had the demonstration units arrive and the greens team were very happy with everything , the quality of cut and finish we were seeing , we were very impressed with . Coming away from our previous brand naturally brought with it an element of trepidation but George Browns , Luke and Tim Mason in particular , have looked after us very well at every stage of the process .”
Promised in May 2023 , and delivered on time , the Crondon Park greens department then underwent full and comprehensive training on the new equipment . “ The team were able to ask any questions and given all the support needed to get the very best out of the new fleet . Everyone is very happy , and we know we have the expertise of George Browns nearby or on the end of the phone if we need them .”
Marlon concludes , “ We have a massive five-year plan , so having new machinery that is going to give us quality results , reliability and no age-related issues is setting us off on the right path to achieve our goals and deliver an unforgettable golfing experience !”
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