M greens are thriving thanks to the use of
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DSV ’ s PRO Bent Delivers Exceptional Results at Millbrook Golf Club
illbrook Golf Club ’ s
M greens are thriving thanks to the use of
DSV ’ s PRO Bent grass seed , which has aligned perfectly with the greenkeeping team ’ s ethos of continuous improvement .
Chris Jones , Deputy Head Greenkeeper at Millbrook , reflects on the transformation since incorporating the PRO Bent seed , working closely with Craig Rodwell from Soil Biology Ltd - a DSV distributor , to ensure the best results for the course .
Located in the scenic Bedfordshire countryside , Millbrook Golf Club is a course rich in history and renowned for its beautifully maintained greens . The club , nestled between the village of Millbrook and Woburn Forest , boasts year-round playability due to its elevated position on the Greensand Ridge and its freedraining sandy soil . The course is a mix of heathland and linksstyle features , with indigenous pine and silver birch lining many of the holes , creating a challenging yet enjoyable environment for golfers .
Chris Jones has been with the club for 18 years and shares a deep connection with it . “ The majority of the people who work here tend to stay here . We ’ re always trying to improve and push the course forward . The course is unrecognisable from what it was when I started ; literally , every hole has had some improvement , whether it ’ s the putting surface , bunkers , or new tees . We ’ re not just maintaining – we ’ re here to improve and push it further and further ,” he said .
When their previous seed supplier underwent changes , Chris and the team began looking for alternatives . It was then that Craig Rodwell , a consultant from Soil Biology Ltd , introduced them to a range of nutritional products and DSV ’ s PRO Bent grass seed . From the start , the results were impressive . “ By the end of the summer , we noticed remarkable improvements in the greens , including better root systems , healthier plants , and a reduction in thatch . We even went through the winter virtually disease-free ,” Chris explained .
PRO Bent is part of DSV ’ s EuroGrass range , a collection of high-performing seed mixtures developed to meet the specific needs of golf courses and sports pitches . PRO Bent , made up of 100 % Browntop bentgrass , is particularly suited for summer and autumn overseeding , as well as species exchange operations . It offers excellent density , drought tolerance , and is ideal for close mowing — making it perfect for maintaining high-quality greens .
Chris highlighted how they overseeded all 18 greens at Millbrook . “ We got very quick
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