GOLF COURSES at full distance while allowing corporate golfers an enjoyable experience .
Callum continues , “ I ’ m not against chemical inputs and where I need to , I do use them , but I find that by following a biological programme we only have a limited need for them . There is a high level of expectation that the course is in immaculate condition . We cannot afford for our members to see any disease or scarring so as a preventative we currently spray fungicide preventatively on the greens three times a year , but we are planning on reducing this to two times if possible . I see it as a safety net .”
The course is built on land close to the JCB headquarters in a mixture of established woodland and farmers ’ fields . The site wasn ’ t the easiest to work on as there was a lot of clay and drainage was a challenge . Hiseman and his team moved over 400,000m3 of earth to produce the course .
OAS helped with the specification of a full assembly grow-in programme to enable the course to be built with a biological base . Some of the products used included Mycorrhizal Inoculant for greens and tees and Mycorrhizal
SeedCoat for fairways and outfields along with Caviar , calcium and magnesium .
Callum adds , “ Today the soil is biologically active and the course is maintained with a vigorous organic and biological programme . We have four Compost Tea brewers and use Compost Teas every two weeks to feed the soil life and enhance the soil food web . We have a full greens programme to aid in the prevention of disease and improve plant health . We have fantastic results and the OAS biological products maintain the quality . If it isn ’ t broken , don ’ t fix it !”
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‘ Symbio ThatchEater is a core product for us . Our members demand highperformance surfaces . They must be firm and fast at all times . We still need to aerate regularly but ThatchEater is my go-to product .
Origin Amenity Solutions is the major supplier to the JCB Golf and Country Club for their putting greens . As well as a myriad of biological products such as ThatchEater , seaweed , CMS Shoot , DegrAid , Biotabs and Liquid Aeration , Callum has been using OAS Iron products for the fairways , ‘ it is a high-quality product and one that works with our programme .”
‘ Symbio ThatchEater is a core product for us . Our members demand high-performance surfaces . They must be firm and fast at all times . We still need to aerate regularly but ThatchEater is my go-to product .”
“ The service and advice I receive from Kerr at OAS is invaluable . We have a planned programme , but we tweak it accordingly . A few years ago , I had a problem with plant parasitic Nematodes . Kerr recommended Root Repair . The problem was eradicated , and I ’ ve never had an issue since . The biological approach works for us , our greens are tournament-ready , and the club is looking forward to an exciting year ahead .”
For further information or to discuss a bespoke programme for your club contact the OAS team on 0800 138 7222 or email sales @ originamenity . com
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