TOOLS , PLANT & EQUIPMENT
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“ We ’ ve run John Deere tractors here for 20 years , used Gators before and know the 2653 utility mowers well , but the A Model fairway mower and the Tru-Turf roller were firsts for us ,” adds Kevan Glass .
The Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club greenkeeping team ( left to right ): Seamus Barr , Simon Smith , Gemma Brand ( with Corey the dog ), deputy course manager Douglas Spencer and course manager Kevan Glass .
Kevin Casswell and club pro Jason MacNiven , who is one of the UK ’ s leading club fitters , all working together rather than as separate entities ,” he says .
“ As a members club run primarily for our members , we know what people want to see the club evolve into . However , the whole place is a lot more social these days , and I ’ d like to think more welcoming to visitors . We are now looking forward to hosting another important tournament , the Brabazon
Trophy Southern Qualifier , in May if permitted , and I believe the club can continue to grow and prosper , despite what we ’ ve all had to go through in 2020 and early 2021 .” www . deere . co . uk
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