West Hove Golf Club Agronomy Podcast

Dean, head greenkeeper at West Hove Golf Club, and Ryan discuss the course’s strong condition following a challenging summer, upcoming winter measures like temporary greens, and new traffic-management ropes and posts to protect turf.The episode requests members’ cooperation with winter rules and 90-degree trolley use to maintain greens through wetter months and prevent damage.

Ryan Fenwick interviews Dean, Head Greenkeeper at West Hove Golf Club, about a recent maintenance program that included scarifying, overseeding tees and approaches, contractor-led scarifying of greens, deep verti-drain spiking, and extensive topdressing with kiln-dry sand.They discuss challenges from heavy rain, progress made so far, and the team’s next steps to finish filling holes, refurbish temporary greens, and improve playing surfaces as weather permits.

Join us in this episode as we delve into the preparations for the upcoming West Hove Club Championship. Dean and Ryan, share their insights from a recent course walk, discussing strategies to set up the course for optimal play. They highlight the importance of tee and pin positions and how these can influence gameplay.Listeners will gain a perspective on how different settings can challenge golfers, with the team aiming for a balance between easy and demanding pin positions. The episode also

In this episode of the West Hove Golf Club podcast, Head Professional Ryan Fenwick and Head Greenkeeper Dean discuss the current focus on the tees, fairways of the course. They explore the progress being made, such as the remarkable growth on the greens, and the challenges faced, including the persistent issue of leatherjackets affecting certain areas. Dean provides insights into the measures being taken to improve the playing surfaces, from chemical treatments to planned autumn renovations. Join

In this episode, Dean, the head greenkeeper, and Ryan, the head pro at West Hove Golf Club, discuss the challenges faced with the golf course greens, specifically focusing on the scarring caused by disease and the measures taken to combat it. Despite the difficulty faced in November due to disease, Dean explains the maintenance strategies employed, such as fungicide application and top dressing, to address thatch and moisture retention issues. Their conversation also covers the success of the recent

Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with Rebecca Prout, the new General Manager at West Hove Golf Club, and Dean Franks, our dedicated Course Manager. Discover Rebecca's fascinating journey from an amateur golfer to a professional player, and ultimately to her current role at the club. Rebecca shares her rich history in both golf and the hospitality industry, detailing her experiences on the Futures Tour and her transition to golf management. With her profound understanding of the sport

Join us in this episode as we dive into the ongoing challenges at West Hove Golf Club, where Dean provides an insightful update on the condition of the greens. As December brings persistent disease pressure, coupled with fluctuating temperatures, discover the measures being implemented to tackle fusarium and improve the golf course. Listen in as we explore the three-pronged approach: strategic use of fungicides, hand seeding, and the innovative Air 2G2 machine, which fights compaction without

Welcome to the our first episode of the West Hove Golf Club Agronomy Podcast, where we dive into all things golf course management with our new Course Manager, Dean. In this episode, Dean shares his journey from starting as a groundsman to taking the helm at West Hove, bringing a wealth of experience and fresh ideas to the club. Dean discusses the current challenges and ongoing projects at the club, including course maintenance strategies, managing disease pressure, and the ecological initiatives in