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This page is about maintenance work carried out by Maesteg Green-staff, which is a James Braid course. Account is run by Steve Trickey (Head Green Keeper)

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calendar_today30-04-2018 19:58:17

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James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hi guys. Super super busy, we are currently 9mm of rain in 42 days, 4mm of that coming last night.😳 totally unheard of for Maesteg. Only able to get 8.5mm of irrigation a week, some ☔️ coming in tomorrow so sprayer set and wetters at the ready. #unsungheroes Maesteg greens

Hi guys. Super super busy, we are currently 9mm of rain in 42 days, 4mm of that coming last night.😳 totally unheard of for Maesteg. Only able to get 8.5mm of irrigation a week, some ☔️ coming in tomorrow so sprayer set and wetters at the ready. #unsungheroes <a href="/MaestegGreens/">Maesteg greens</a>
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So I’ve seen a good few posts tottering around the place. Moans and groans that areas of the course are crap bare patches etc. well the drought will certainly not help matters but I can assure you with a certainty this is the real issue. Maesteg greens

So I’ve seen a good few posts tottering around the place. Moans and groans that areas of the course are crap bare patches etc. well the drought will certainly not help matters but I can assure you with a certainty this is the real issue. <a href="/MaestegGreens/">Maesteg greens</a>
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Changing course lay out can be a challenge but once you get it right then you just sit back and admire it. Until you’re watching someone top it off the tee that’s when you walk away and admire the view from somewhere else 🤣 Maesteg greens

Changing course lay out can be a challenge but once you get it right then you just sit back and admire it. Until you’re watching someone top it off the tee that’s when you walk away and admire the view from somewhere else 🤣 <a href="/MaestegGreens/">Maesteg greens</a>
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Well what can I say. Haven’t had a dry cut since June. Even when we had the nice weather the dew didn’t go until home time 😂. Also loving this single strip rotary mow around the tees makes it stand out. Have a good weekend guys I know I will 😴🤙

Well what can I say. Haven’t had a dry cut since June. Even when we had the nice weather the dew didn’t go until home time 😂. Also loving this single strip rotary mow around the tees makes it stand out. Have a good weekend guys I know I will 😴🤙
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s hard to believe that 2 days ago there was literally no definition at all on the whole course. It shows all you need is a couple of dry strong windy days. This job is so frustrating sometimes 🙄 oh and it’s hammering down now 🤣 the gift that keeps on giving. #welshweather

It’s hard to believe that 2 days ago there was literally no definition at all on the whole course. It shows all you need is a couple of dry strong windy days. This job is so frustrating sometimes 🙄 oh and it’s hammering down now 🤣 the gift that keeps on giving. #welshweather
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The leadership and management apprenticeship wasn’t easy but the feeling you get when you achieve those goals are overwhelming, would recommend it to anyone. You also get the skills of filming right in the middle of a storm 😂😎

James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a contrast in two days. Course is still absolutely sopping and quite probably unplayable but you have to make an effort for the members as they ain’t had much play time at all and to top it off another absolute deluge coming in 🤦‍♂️🙈. #greenkeeping #cheers

What a contrast in two days. Course is still absolutely sopping and quite probably unplayable but you have to make an effort for the members as they ain’t had much play time at all and to top it off another absolute deluge coming in 🤦‍♂️🙈. #greenkeeping #cheers
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Well 621mm of rainfall since beginning of January. Course is absolutely soaking still but managed to get on some of the drier tees today. Prepping ready for the season ahead. Greenkeeping is ridiculously hard trust me. 😪 Maesteg greens

Well 621mm of rainfall since beginning of January. Course is absolutely soaking still but managed to get on some of the drier tees today. Prepping ready for the season ahead. Greenkeeping is ridiculously hard trust me. 😪 <a href="/MaestegGreens/">Maesteg greens</a>
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So managed to make a start on defining the approaches for the coming season. Beautiful cutting day today but that’s it I’m afraid folks another 10 day rain forecast so may god have mercy on us all. 🙄 #cantcatchabreak Maesteg greens

So managed to make a start on defining the approaches for the coming season. Beautiful cutting day today but that’s it I’m afraid folks another 10 day rain forecast so may god have mercy on us all. 🙄 #cantcatchabreak <a href="/MaestegGreens/">Maesteg greens</a>
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Been an extremely busy boy. Maesteg greens and myself have been hand cutting all week. Greens, approaches/aprons. 100,000+ steps later it’s starting to look a little like a golf course again ✅

Been an extremely busy boy. <a href="/MaestegGreens/">Maesteg greens</a> and myself have been hand cutting all week. Greens, approaches/aprons. 100,000+ steps later it’s starting to look a little like a golf course again ✅
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over the last 8 days I’ve hand cut greens, tees and now currently through 7 approaches (which are ridiculously long btw) I really hope the members appreciate it. 👍

Over the last 8 days I’ve hand cut greens, tees and now currently through 7 approaches (which are ridiculously long btw) I really hope the members appreciate it. 👍
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One thing we have added to the party this year is hand mowing of the tees. It takes me roughly the same time maybe a little longer than it does on machine but the outcome is just 10 times better. Please excuse the wonky flag though 🙃🤪

One thing we have added to the party this year is hand mowing of the tees. It takes me roughly the same time maybe a little longer than it does on machine but the outcome is just 10 times better. Please excuse the wonky flag though 🙃🤪
James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So this ladies and gentlemen is Limburg golf club in Belgium showcasing its course outlined by the beautiful contrast of its heather and this is exactly how (if I ever designed my own course) It would look. Absolutely stunning 😍

So this ladies and gentlemen is Limburg golf club in Belgium showcasing its course outlined by the beautiful contrast of its heather and this is exactly how (if I ever designed my own course) It would look. Absolutely stunning 😍
Tom Sheffield (@tebsheffield) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Another trip to Wales today, this time playing Maesteg Golf Club for the first time. Blown away by how good the layout was! First-rate presentation, greens were superb! I would highly recommend a game if you're in the area. Thanks to James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 for helping to organise today!

Another trip to Wales today, this time playing <a href="/MaestegGolfClub/">Maesteg Golf Club</a> for the first time. Blown away by how good the layout was! First-rate presentation, greens were superb! I would highly recommend a game if you're in the area. Thanks to <a href="/JamesMatthewman/">James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿</a> for helping to organise today!
Chris Hopkins (@chris9644) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So glad you enjoyed! We are all very proud of our gem of a course and the work our Greens team do to present it so well. Come back soon! Maesteg greens

James Matthewman M.G.C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@jamesmatthewman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hi guys and gals. Had a long break off here. Been very busy in work. Numerous tournaments and just held the Welsh team handicap championship. Been battling some personal demons away from work but happy to be making progress. Nice to see the sunshine and everyone’s pics 😎😊👍

Hi guys and gals. Had a long break off here. Been very busy in work. Numerous tournaments and just held the Welsh team handicap championship. Been battling some personal demons away from work but happy to be making progress. Nice to see the sunshine and everyone’s pics 😎😊👍