NEWS and redistributes the infill evening, minimizing compaction on the surface and improving its performance – giving consistent playing characteristics while preventing pile damage caused by reduced infill levels. A contributory factor to the reduction of compaction is that the Osca’s working width will use fewer passes than other more conventional drag brushes to complete a pitch. Its aggressive brushing action agitates the upper infill level of the surface from side to side, as well as brushing forward, helping reduce surface compaction and encourage the fibers to stand up straight, which reduces the risk of contamination, drainage problems and leaves a consistent playing surface across the whole pitch. Dan, who uses the Osca on a bi-weekly basis, has
reported excellent results since using the product: “The SISIS Osca is a great machine to keep fibers standing up in synthetic turf and the dual oscillating brushes work in a different way to any other product on the market – in fact that was a key feature in me purchasing the machine.” “This product will save us money in the long run as it will eliminate the need for bringing in contractors and it will extend the life of our synthetic turf. The Osca is also incredibly simple and easy to operate – we just attach it to our tractor using the correct PTO – and adjust the speed depending on the level of brushing needed.” “I would absolutely recommend the SISIS Osca to anyone who is looking to improve their synthetic turf – it has now become a staple in our synthetic turf maintenance.” www.sisis.com
Alleviating Drainage Problems
The original course at Hartley Wintney Golf Club dates back to 1891, when it was laid out as a traditional 9-hole parkland course. An extra nine holes were added in 2000, to offer a well-laid out variation of both traditional and new designs. While the new holes and six of the original ones have sand-based greens, three of the old soil greens (now the 11th, 12th and 17th)
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were retained. The 17th is a lovely Par 3, protected by a channel of trees and a small green. As one of the original holes, it is regarded as a gem and most peoples’ favourite hole on the course. However, the original greens had a drainage problem, particularly holding too much moisture in winter. To alleviate this, for both aesthetic and cost-effective