The
delivery of a Redexim TurfTidy 3000 has brought a swift end to the hunt by Arbroath Golf Links for a
versatile cut and collect machine for maintenance of their roughs and fairways.
An
impressive demonstration sealed the deal for delivery by HRN Tractors in
November 2023, with the Turf Tidy going on to thin out over an acre of roughs
over the winter period – improving the playability and ecological status of the
Scottish club.
The maintenance of the
traditional coastal links course, designed in 1877 by Old Tom Morris and opened
a year later, is currently managed by Head Greenkeeper Ally Wyllie and a team
of two.
“We
decided to try and tackle our thick rough to create a more enjoyable experience
for our members” Ally explains. “After a conversation with David Raitt at HRN
Tractors, we had a demonstration of the Turf Tidy and could immediately see how
well it performed… so much so, we placed the order there and then!”
The versatile Redexim Turf Tidy
3000 offers effective scarification,flail cutting or sweeping with collection in a single pass. Designed with a
fully floating head, the Turf Tidy is able to follow the contours of the ground
making it suitable for a range of fine turf and sports turf applications. A
1.8m working width and 3m3 hopper – with hydraulic high-tip function - complete the
specification.
“Since its delivery, the Turf
Tidy has done a fantastic job of cutting through the long grasses to thin out
over an acre of roughs. With this work well received by the members, we’re
looking to continue this project into the spring, with the aim of enhancing our
ecological status through the encouragement of finer and more native grasses.”
He continues, “One of the main
reasons we purchased this machine was its ease of use and the speed at which we
can change between functions. We’re planning on using this machine between
October and March, and by quickly and simply adjusting the rollers we can
change the set-up from flail mowing the roughs to scarifying the fairways –
bringing these up to the standards we’re setting on other areas around the
course.”
Ally also comments on the
brilliant back-up support and service received pre and post-purchase. “David,
together with Allen Whellans from Redexim,
have been brilliant throughout. The help we’ve had has set us on the right
track to get the best out of our machine and achieve the very best results.”
