The World of Golfing Issue 07 2019 | Page 17

courses - Club de Golf Alcanada green again as the ground temperatures are rising.” Both insists the vast majority of the early feedback has been overwhelmingly positive about the Alcanada upgrade – especially from those who might occasionally be quick to point out any failings. He said: “We hosted a tournament for the staff members of the other golf courses in Mallorca. It was a good test for us to have these people who would never be too shy in being critical about us! We had some of the local club pros, restaurant workers, maintenance workers and directors of golf. It was great fun. “These people all know golf and they all know how hard it is to maintain a golf course. They were all saying ‘Wow. You guys did a great job this winter’. It was very positive for us and the professionals who played thought the greens were amazing. “We have to remember that we are still in pre-season and the course is a living animal. It is already really good but will only get better and better in the next Website: www.golf-alcanada.com the World Of golfing 17 few weeks and months as we add more finishing touches. “The greens are playing very, very well and they look awesome. The last hole was only turfed five weeks ago and they are just a little slower than we are used to – they are around 9.5 on the Stimpmeter when we are usually at around 10.5-11. But they will get quicker in a matter of weeks. “Most of us know that the number one priority on a golf course is the greens and they are absolutely cracking.”