TOOLS , PLANT & EQUIPMENT
USING GREEN LAWNGER FOR TURF COLOUR CONSISTENCY
A superintendent at a historic , Limerick golf club has been using Green Lawnger for vibrant and healthy greens on the course which was voted as ‘ Best Hidden Gem in Ireland ’ in the Golfers Guide to Ireland Awards , 2013 .
Brian Dunne , Golf Course Superintendent at Adare Manor Old Golf Course , has been using BASF ’ s Green Lawnger for over two years alongside a topical fungicide or liquid feed for optimal lawn health and colour .
The club ’ s history dates to the late 1890s when the 4th Earl of Dunraven employed Scottish professional , Ben Sayers to design a 9-hole golf course on the estate in Adare , the club went on to many successes inlcuding winning the All- Ireland Final of the Pierce Purcell shield in 1985 and producing one of the most accomplished Irish amateur golfers , Jackie Harrington . In 1992 , the club reopened as an 18-hole course , designed by Eddie Hackett and went on to celebrate its centenary year in 2000 , but still boasts relics of its original layout .
The remains of Desmond Castle ( 1200AD ) create a magnificent backdrop for golfers , as well as the ruins of the Franciscan Abbey ( 1464AD ) which dominates the centre of the challenging , but scenic course . The quality and vibrancy of the turf compliments the historic parkland course , so colour management and upkeep are vital .
Brian said : “ I apply Green Lawnger to the course twice a month , either alongside a fungicide or a liquid feed to maintain the colour and quality of the course . The turf pigment contains a high concentration of pigments based on turfgrass colourants , as well as Colourlock technology to ensure a long-lasting effect .
Brian believes that his use of Green Lawnger at Adare Manor Golf Course has vastly improved the appearance of the course , saying : “ Opposed to other dyes I have tried ,
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