Greenkeepers' Training Boost

Greenkeeping teams from Clubhaus, owners of 14 golf courses in the UK and a further six in Europe, have visited Textron International's headquarters in Ipswich for extensive training in the operation of turf maintenance equipment.

The training is integral to the recent agreement between Clubhaus and Textron who have been appointed as exclusive supplier for turf maintenance equipment to the Clubhaus organisation.

"Following our agreement with Textron," said Guy Buckley, chief operating officer for Clubhaus, "we now have one of the most modern fleets of turf maintenance equipment and therefore we must ensure that our greenkeeping teams know how to use the equipment to maximum effect.

"A total of 80 members of our greenkeeping teams are taking part in this training initiative and are being instructed in all aspects of the equipment including general operation, safe use, routine maintenance and trouble shooting."