S Manager at North Foreland Golf Club in Kent, has reported impressive results from using BASF’ s Attraxor, a plant growth regulator recommended and supplied by Agrovista Amenity.
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Attraxor powers turf success for North Foreland Golf Club
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S Manager at North Foreland Golf Club in Kent, has reported impressive results from using BASF’ s Attraxor, a plant growth regulator recommended and supplied by Agrovista Amenity.
Known for its unique coastal setting and historic courses, North Foreland faces the dual challenges of high traffic and dry, windswept conditions. For Simon, the location was a major draw when he joined nine years ago. Moving from a North London clay course, he was eager to manage turf on the free-draining chalk downland and embrace the challenges of this coastal environment.
Managing the club’ s courses, which host approximately 60,000 rounds of golf annually, presents unique challenges. The main course is particularly demanding, with its exposure to winds and a need for consistent, high-quality turf management. With a relatively small team of eight full-time staff, efficiency and innovative solutions are key.
Simon’ s relationship with Agrovista Amenity dates back years. Familiar with their product range and expertise, he has trusted the company’ s advice and offerings to optimise the club’ s turf management.
This year, Simon decided to trial BASF’ s Attraxor plant growth regulator:“ I’ d read positive studies and listened to feedback about the product from other users, particularly its seed head suppression and disease management benefits. The buzz around it grew to the point where I had to see for myself,” he said.
Attraxor is designed to reduce vertical grass growth while promoting lateral spread and tillering. This
28 GroundskeepingJournal. co. uk | May / June 2025