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OVERVIEW
DEFINITION To refine the current cutting patterns of the tees, fairways, approaches, first and
second cuts which will allow each area to complement the other.
SWARD COMPOSITION To eradicate coarser, non-rhizomatous grass types and to introduce stoloniferous
fine leaved fescue and bent grasses which will better support the golf ball.
To adopt a planting plan which will enhance the parkland nature of the golf
ARBORICULTURE courses. This will be achieved through the use of indigenous broadleaved and
coniferous trees such as Oak, Birch, Scots Pine, Rowan Ash and Hazel.
BIODIVERSITY To transform the areas of non-maintained rough to wildflower meadows which will
support and harbour insects, pollinators and wildlife.
LANDSCAPE To enhance and maintain the vistas of Lough Leane and the surrounding
splendour of Killarney National Park.
SUSTAINABILITY To move away from our reliance on the use of pesticides, toward a non-chemical
cultural management programme which closely aligns with European Directives.
To replace the ten year old machinery with a new fleet that will allow us to support
MACHINERY the overall programme. This will optimise the presentation of the golf courses
while increasing productivity.
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