Meat, Gravy & Greens

Now is the time when our golf clubs traditionally prepare their greens to withstand the extra wear & tear expected during what is hoped to be a busy winter.  The long hot summer prevented this work from being carried out earlier – in fact, the hottest summer for many a year has brought its own problems, with many courses working hard to revive scorched greens while keeping them playable. So congratulations are in order to the Royal Málaga Golf Club, whose greens are in pristine condition - the best I’ve seen them since the Parador course hosted the 1999 Turespaña Masters.
Meanwhile, its important to bear in mind that green maintenance is crucial if greens are to be presented in the condition expected by the visitors which the Costa del Golf needs to attract. So during the few weeks when the greens are being treated and are recovering from spiking, it makes no sense to charge full rate for damaged goods. Acknowledgement that players are not receiving full value should be shown by offering a reasonable discount, a small short-term price to pay in order to protect the long-term future.

Tags: Golf Club, Masters, Parador Golf, Royal Malaga