This morning, the marketing department from Baroness, the company who manufactures the greens mowers we use at HCC, were on site to photograph their mowers in action as well as get video interviews with myself and Equipment Technicians. These mowers did exceptionally well this year and its a company I am planning to work with more in the future. The steel used in their reels and bedknives is far superior than any other equipment manufacturer out there. This means it lasts longer and doesn't get damaged as bad from sand applications to the greens. Topdressing is a golf course mechanic's worst nightmare because it dulls mowing units. The more damage, the more grinding of reels is required, which ultimately leads to replacing these parts more often. This in turn, costs more money. Better steel gives us a better quality of cut and also saves money. The better quality of cut results in faster putting green speed and better plant health.
