GOLF COURSES
The dealership was involved with the Dumbarnie Links project from the very beginning , and since the initial supply of John Deere equipment on loan Double A group sales manager Ross Kelly and golf key accounts manager John Bateson have been phasing in a full range of course maintenance equipment over the past three years .
“ It ’ s simply not possible to achieve what we want to achieve without the extra machines and technical support we get from Double A and John Deere ,” says Dumbarnie Links course manager Grahame Taylor . This will include additional hybrid greens , fairways and surrounds mowers plus HPX Gator utility vehicles , with John Bateson also cutting aprons throughout the tournament using a new 2750E PrecisionCut machine .
“ Our team of 20 greenkeepers expands to 30 for the Open , and we need to carry out all the necessary tasks as quickly and efficiently as possible . The expanded fleet enables us to increase the mowing frequency , particularly during the tournament when there ’ s only a short time-frame to get the work done before the start of play . We ’ ll therefore have
“ It ’ s simply not possible to achieve what we want to achieve without the extra machines and technical support we get from Double A and John Deere .”
lights fitted to all the mowers , as we ’ ll be starting in the dark at 4.15am each day .”
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Carnoustie Golf Links , known as ‘ Golf ’ s Greatest Test ’ and a flagship for innovation and sustainable golf course management , entered into a new partnership agreement with John Deere and Rain Bird in 2020 . It is also taking advantage of the latest developments in precision technology , with a comprehensive equipment fleet that includes three of the first new GPS PrecisionSprayers to be sold in Europe .
The AIG Women ’ s Open returns after 10 years to Carnoustie for the 45th playing of the championship in 2021 , with the famous Angus course becoming the fifth links venue in history to host the event multiple times .
Carnoustie Golf Links courses manager Kevin Stott says : “ Reliable manufacturer and dealer support such as that provided by John Deere and Double A is very important . Hosting a major tournament such as the AIG Women ’ s Open requires the extra kit and manpower to help our team put that extra polish on the fairways and greens , and make maximum use of the available daylight hours .
“ It comes down to the frequency and quality of cut that we need to apply across all three courses . Our primary focus is on giving golfers the very best conditions possible for them to play their best golf .
“ This year , as we welcome some of the very best golfers in the world for the AIG Women ’ s Open , we are ensuring that Carnoustie will provide the great test that is expected from this iconic golf course and that we produce world class surfaces that will challenge every part of their game , resulting in the best all round golfer winning .” www . deere . co . uk
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