Set within superb natural surroundings on the Northern Opal Coast in France, Le Touquet Golf Club has invested in a Bernhard Express Dual 4250 coupled with an Anglemaster 4100 to improve the quality of cut and consistency at the 45-hole resort. Le Touquet comprises three very different courses each bringing a different playing experience: The 18-hole La Mer Course – a typical British links course designed by Harry Colt; the 18-hole La Forêt Course, set out in the heart of the superb pine forest of Le Touquet, and the 9-hole Manoir Course, laid out within the dunes all of which present head greenkeeper, Ian Barnard, with some interesting challenges.
“The sharpening equipment is quickly becoming a key part of our maintenance programme and we are very keen to be able to grind and keep our mowers sharp as and when we need it and as regularly as possible,” said Barnard. “The ease of use and speed of the machines have allowed even the least experienced staff to be comfortable with the principles of grinding.”
Paul Wilcox from Bernhard Company added: “The training and installation went really well. We provided the team with the techniques for them to achieve their goals on the golf course. Their set up and maintenance programme is already very well organised, the sharpening programme will just give them the edge.”
