Please allow me to clarify how the fairways got so long.
We sent the cylinder units away 10 days ago to have the blades re-ground (sharpened). After 2 days, the technician called me to say that 1 of the 5 units had a broken part that needed replacing. I asked him to order it and replace it. However, the part took longer to arrive to him than anticipated. Therefore, there was a longer than expected delay.
Freddy has been asked as to why we do not get the cylinders sharpened in winter. My response to Freddy was twofold:
- Firstly, after a winter of twigs, leaves, divots and worm casts lying on the fairways, it would be foolish to run freshly sharpened blades over them and risk any wear or damage
- Secondly, to justify spending £500 approx in winter time on re-grinding and to then have the fairway mower standing idle inside would, in the eyes of both myself and the board, be unnecessary expenditure particularly considering that club funds need to be protected in off peak periods
Hopefully, you will now find more consistent fairway surfaces for the season ahead. Below is a photo of the 1st fairway looking much more presentable!!!
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