The transition from ryegrass to Bermuda grass can be difficult! In the spring of 2015 Benjamin Lovett, course superintendent at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf club, decided it was necessary to make the switch.
His reasoning was based upon the courses natural assets and in order to facilitate the change, the Koro Recycling Dresser was an obvious choice to Benjamin, who had a very specific plan for the machine.
“As a pure sand golf course we get the added benefits of topdressing and decompaction all in one operation saving time and money,” Benjamin explains
“We wanted the machine to open up the canopy and create the perfect conditions for the Bermuda grass to come through.
“After using the machine that’s exactly what has happened and it’s given us a smooth and quick transition from one grass to the other.”
The course was designed by Scottish golfer Colin Montgomerie and is located in Belek, Turkey. It sits on the Mediterranean coast and plays host to the 2015 Turkish Airlines Open at the end of October 2015 for the first time.
Benjamin is delighted with the condition of the course particularly for the showpiece European Tour event.
“One thing which impressed me was the flush of growth we got after the operation from the recycling of nutrients in the sand.
“I have been very happy with our purchase of the Koro Recycling Dresser and our fairways, approaches and tees are in the best shape they have ever been in this summer.
