Huxley And Bearwood Join Forces

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Huxley And Bearwood Join Forces: Huxley Golf was proud to be chosen to equip practice facilities for another premier golf club this Spring. 

Bearwood Lakes Golf Club is widely considered as one of the very best in the South of England.  Set on what were ancient royal hunting grounds, the Club’s forest terrain and woodland has evolved over centuries to create one of the most inspiring golfing environments to be found anywhere in the world. With gently undulating putting surfaces, the 18 hole course weaves its way through three natural lakes providing a stimulating challenge for golfers of all abilities.

Huxley And Bearwood Join Forces

Now the Club has an equally impressive indoor/outdoor practice facility too. Two high tech studios – including one exclusive Mizuno custom fitting studio, recently opened by former World number one, Luke Donald – are complemented by a 23 bay covered and outdoor driving range.

Huxley Golf installed premium all weather surfaces throughout the new facility. Huxley Golf Premier Tee Turf 2 was laid in both studios and in the five 12ft x 18ft (3.6m x 5.4m) covered practice bays.  To the front, a 12ft x 153ft (3.6m x 46.6m) outdoor driving area was created, also working with the company’s exclusive Premier Tee Turf.  Surrounding areas and pathways were finished with Huxley Golf Premier 20mm Leisure Turf.

Managing Director Carl Rutherford said: “We pride ourselves on providing world class playing surfaces, maintained with exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled attention to detail.  That’s why we chose to work with Huxley Golf on our stunning new purpose built all-weather practice facility.  This was an important project for us as it would not only increase the distance of the range, but also bring our practice facilities into line with standards across the rest of the Club.  We are delighted with the result and look forward to welcoming members and their guests to experience it in the year ahead.”

Huxley Golf’s General Manager, Paul Chester commented: “This was a large and prestigious installation and one that amply demonstrates the adaptability of our surfaces, designed to exacting specifications for indoor and outdoor use.  It took just a week for us to fit out the whole area ready for its high profile public launch – and for the delight of Club members.”

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Pitch Work At Pirelli Stadium

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Pitch Work At Pirelli Stadium: Work has been completed on a new drainage system at the Pirelli Stadium as the pitch is prepared for the 2018-19 season.

Burton Albion groundsman Simon Marshall says the groundstaff are “always keen to improve the surface”, and extra work has been undertaken this summer to get the pitch in the best condition for Albion’s attempt at earning promotion back to the Championship next season.

Efforts began immediately following the European Under-17 Championships last month, with games having taken place at the Pirelli.

On top of the usual seeding of the playing surface, which is done annually between campaigns and is currently being carried out, the new drainage system was put in place to maintain a better condition for the pitch throughout the coming season.

“Over the years we have had problems with the drainage, so we are having a new major drain system that should keep the pitch in better condition,” said Marshall.

“Then we won’t need to put down as many waterproof sheets due to the inconsistencies across the pitch.

“From the groundstaff’s point of view, we are always keen to improve the surface, and with the chairman and the club’s backing, we are making progress year on year.”

After a season in which the Brewers went seven months without a home victory, Nigel Clough will be hoping his side can become a tougher proposition at the Pirelli again in 2018-19.

That will rely on the quality of football they can produce in League One – and the surface they are playing that football on.

“Pitch work is done every year, but they need continued investment and major work now then,” said Clough.

“You can see from the pictures the amount of work going on out there, and hopefully it will give us a good playing surface for next season.”

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