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Making schools green with envy
Published:  10 December, 2009

Golf stars of the future will be able to train all year round with a new golf facility at Whitgift School in Croydon.

Huxley Golf has installed a new practice golfing area within the school grounds which has allowed golf to become a major part of the curriculum. The independent day school now offers students training and coaching using equipment specified by professional golfers.

Whitgift School has chosen a bespoke setup from Huxley Golf, the PGA official supplier and installer of premier all-weather putting and chipping greens, who carry out installations for some of the world’s top golf clubs.

Constructed within a one month period, the upper area is made up of a 150sq yard golf green, several chipping stations and a tee area for pitch shots, whilst the lower area contains a 100sq yard putting green and four square cage practice nets, all surrounded by Huxley Golf’s pathway material.

Ken Emmins, Estates Manager, says: “The installation is easy to maintain because of the high quality surfaces. Bar clearing leaves, the hardwearing and durable surfaces will only need attention once or twice a year, whereas natural turf requires almost daily maintenance.”

www.huxleygolf.co.uk

0800 0778244




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