John Ball, Director

Oxley Park Golf Club

"As Chair of Greens, I have had the great pleasure in overseeing the transformation of the greens/course to the high standard they have become and also for the duration that they have maintained throughout this playing season. Additionally, both members and visitors alike have stopped me to pay compliments on the high standard the greens/course have achieved in the short time your agronomy programme has been in operation"

 

Mick Hatchard, Area Manager

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

"Walsall Council placed an order with Earth-Tec in May 2008 to carry out treatments to five of the Council owned bowling greens.  All the greens were well used with up to 5 matches per week and were showing signs of wear.

"The treatments applied in June were EarthResponse mixed with Porthcawl.  The results were excellent and rapid.  Some of the greens were suffering from a thin sward, but there was a noticeable thickening during the season.  The colour also improved within days of the EarthResponse treatment.

"We received excellent feedback from the bowling clubs who commented, "this is the best the greens have looked and played for a couple of years".

"Walsall are looking to continue the use of Earth-Tec products for all the Council greens in 2009."

 

Jim Lake, Course Manager

Druids Heath Golf Club

"I have now been using the Earth-Tec product range for 5 years.  This year I introduced their EarthDefence product for the first time and the greens are the best they've ever been."

"For the last 3 years I've been using the Earth-Tec range of products and the results I'm obtaining all year round are second to none by achieving better playing surfaces with a healthier profile and halving my nitrogen input, thus helping the environment."

 

Chris Stilgo, Course Manager

Great Barr Golf Club

"I spoon feed my greens on a monthly basis with EarthResponse and the Farmura Porthcawl and I find these products fit hand in glove with one another, giving me the excellent results I require and quality playing surfaces for the golfer today."

 

Jeremy Browne, Head Greenkeeper

The Herefordshire Golf Club

"I've been using Farmura Porthcawl for many years and I've recently incorporated it with an Earth-Tec programme on some of my problem greens.  The positive results have been a dramatic decrease in nitrogen input, an improved soil structure, better draining, resulting in a deeper root system and a healthier sward which in turn has improved the playing surfaces of these greens."

 

Dennis J Dunn, Greenkeeper

Chadsmoor Progressive Bowling Club

"After starting with Earth-Tec's products last autumn, we are not at the end of a full season.  This season we were able to open 2nd week in March and run through to the end of September without a break to put on messy dry feeds.  EarthResponse has done us proud. 

"We have had many compliments on the condition of the green from competitors, many of which look forward to Chadsmoor every year.  They said how much it had improved and I am now looking forward to 2009 season with the green in the best shape it has been in at this time of year. 

"With the help and advice on all round maintenance, choice of mower and feeds, we have been able to keep an extra 2mm of grass on the green and keep the green running quicker.  This has been achieved within our budget.  David is aware that we run a tight budget and gives us the best advice within that budget to get the best return."

 

Edward Stant, Course Manager

Trentham Golf Club

"I use in a programmed approach the EarthResponse and tank mix it with Farmura Porthcawl and I definitely find it gives me great benefits in terms of sward colour, density and health and at a cost effective price."

Phil Gates, Course Manager

St Ives Golf Club

"Over the past 4-5 years I've consistently used Earth-Tec's products in conjunction with the Farmura liquids.  When combining these products I've found there to be an enhanced performance and also reduced my nutrient input requirements.  This has been very beneficial with regards to raising the bent grass population in my greens and aiding the swards hardiness towards the ingress of disease."

 

Wayne French HG

Ardencote Manor Hotel Golf & Country Club

"Earthmate and Earthmate Plus are unbelievable products, they have transformed my greens. I’ll highly endorse it’s attributes and qualities, and have no hesitation recommending the products to others."

Steve Rouse, Head Groundsman

Warwickshire County Cricket Club

"Recently, I’ve been trying some of these new Earthmate products. I’ve used them on the square and they really do seem to give the pitch a hell of kick. The sward is thicker and I’m sure they have helped the roots go down. The cores we have taken out show the white roots going down 6 to 8 inches. We had a 2 inch pan here some 3 years ago. I’ve done a lot of vertidraining but I also believe this stuff has helped pull the band together. I’m having some good results."

 

Ian Becket, Head Greenkeeper

Mile End Golf Club

"In 2005 I nervously started to use the Earth-Tec products.  Now 4 years on the results are superb.  The Owner, Members and Visitors all comment on the quality.  The sward density, health, vigour and the wear and tear factors are second to none.  Furthermore, they are cost effective.  My nervousness was unfounded."

 

Damon Willetts, Head Groundsman

West Bromwich & Dartmouth Cricket Club

"I've been using the EarthResponse on my cricket square for the past 12 months.  At the beginning and the end of season, I apply the product at full rate, and from then on I treat each wicket separately as they come out of play.  I'm finding the recovery rate from overseeding and repair has been enhanced and the standard of the square has greatly improved."

 

Steve Blakeman, Head Greenkeeper

Ingestre Park Golf Club

"I applied an application of Earthmate to my greens in the spring of this year (2003) and without doubt, their quality has greatly improved. I am more than pleased with the product and I will be using a second treatment this autumn without question."