Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

Presented by

David Steven, Chairman of Greens

15th March 2019

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

● Aims of Greens Sub-Committee

● Provide a member’s course that is a challenge to all

● Make Tynemouth a course both the membership and visitors talk about, for the correct reasons

● Be the best conditioned course in the region

● Support our staff■ Training■ Work and Employment Conditions■ Equipment■ Create a team environment

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

Winter Programme 2018/19

● Successfully completed winter programme● Winter Tee to 7th Hole● Bunker Works● Clearance of trees and shrubs to the rear of 4th Green● Clearance of a row of trees to the rear of the 7th Green● New drainage to 5th and 13th greens● New drainage to the 8th, 13th and 14th fairways

Tree Removal

● Improve air flow and sun light to greens● Improve playability of holes● Protect remaining trees● Improve the aesthetics of the hole● STRI, Club Professional, Greens Sub Committee

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

Design Ethos● Provide definition to playing areas-pleasing to the eye● Fairway, 1st Cut rough and rough● Collar cuts to greens and close cut run offs● Close cut approaches to greens● True and consistent greens

Cut heights● Greens 3.5-5mm● Collar Cut 6-8mm● Run off, approaches and tees 10mm● Fairways 13mm● First Cut Rough 25mm ● Rough 65mm

1st Hole

Increase the size of run off areas around green

Collar cut to green

Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern

Create run off area to LHS of green

4th Hole

Increase run off areas around green

Create run off area to lhs of green incorporating LH Bunker

Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern

Collar cut to green

8th Hole

Create run off area to RHS of green

Increase run off area behind green and around bunker complex

Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern

Fairway cut length

Collar cut to green

13th Hole

Increase run off area to incorporate bunkers

Run off area to back, RHS and LHS of green

Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern

Collar cut to green

17th Hole

Run off area to back, RHS and LHS of green

Collar cut to green

Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern

Increase run off area to incorporate bunkers

18th Hole

Collar cut to green

Run off cut length to the entrance way to green cut in checkerboard pattern

Increased run off area to back RHS and LHS of green

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

Investment-Machinery

• New fairway mower 2018• New rough cutter 2019 (delivered)• Refurbished Triplex 2019-collar cuts and surrounds• Refurbished rough cutter 2019-1st cut rough

Investment-Staff

• Connor-currently on Level 2 course• Ian-Level 4• Andy-Level 3• Declan-Level 3• Best greens team • Require another member of staff-currently looking for an apprentice

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

The Future-Course

• Improve the condition of the course every year• Extend tee at the 4th hole• Extend tee at the 14th hole• Redesign bunker complex in front of the 8th fairway• Refurbishment of some bunkers to incorporate ‘astro-turf’ rivetted bunkers• Course furniture

• Tee Markers• Competition Pins• Fairway Yardage Markers• Branded Ball Washers

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

The Future-Investment

• New greens mower• Clear investment strategy• Utilise the most up to technology to give best results and utilise man power• Rolling programme of investment• AFFORDABLE to TGC

The Future-Staff

• Continued investment in training• Support and encourage excellence

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

In Summary

• We believe TGC is well on its way to establishing itself as a premium club of choice• Great strides have been made by the staff to deliver the plan• Reestablishment of the Greens Sub-Committee has given focus to the course• The course is everything-it is what we pay our money for!• Need the ongoing support of the members

• Repair pitch marks• Repair divots• Take time to rake the bunkers• Support course up keep initiatives - Divoting party/Course Tidy Up on 1st April @ 5.30pm

• All changes and improvements are subject to stringent financial approval

Thank you for taking the time to attend

Tynemouth Golf ClubCourse Presentation 2019

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