During lockdown Hever Castle Golf Club has some Greenkeepers on working on the course at Hever Castle Golf & Wellbeing to maintain the greens and fairways of its 27 hole golf course.
In these short videos, Head Greenkeeper Rob Peers takes the opportunity to provide a golf course update during lockdown and inform of the work that he and his small team have been doing to prepare for the return of the golfers when that time comes.
Long-serving employee Rob Peers took up the post of Head Greenkeeper following a promotion in May 2017. Rob says that “The commitment from the Greenkeepers has never been stronger; we have a small but great team out on the course that really wants the best for the club and its members.”
In the four minute video from April, Rob outlines the work that is underway and his priorities during this time. He explains that due to difficulties with supply lines and logistics that they are having to do things differently. Rob goes on to outline the importance to the greenkeepers of getting a “heads up” before the course is reopened after government restrictions are lifted. He also talks about the joy of seeing grass snakes sunbathing on the fairways in the absence of so much machinery!
In May’s video, he talks about how they’re working to government guidelines with a robust plan to ensure that the courses are ready for when the club is permitted to re-open.
Watch the videos here:
May 2020
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April 2020
In his video Rob Peers mentions the aerial footage of the course that has been taken by one of his team using a drone. These videos share the views of the golf course during lockdown with Hever Castle Golf & Wellbeing members and visitors. Future videos will follow but below are parts one and two of this series.
Part 1 – Aerial footage of the course in April 2020
Part 2 – Aerial footage of the course in April 2020
We’d love to hear from you during this time so if you have any questions for Rob and the team please email us.
Gift Ideas for Golfers During Lockdown
Looking for that perfect gift idea during lockdown? Don’t forget that golf gift vouchers are available for golf tuition, green fees or a purchase (or two!) in the Pro Shop, making them the ideal gift for the golfer in your family.
A number of Hever Castle branded golf items are also available for purchase.
Book your visit to Hever Castle & Gardens.
Within the grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, there are two opportunities for you to stay the night with us.
Hever Castle has played host to many important events and celebrations for over 600 years. In 1903 when William Waldorf Astor set about restoring Hever Castle to its former glory, he added the Astor Wing, to accommodate his family and guests, before creating a lake and the spectacular Italian Garden to house his impressive collection of ancient Greek and Roman statuary.
There are multiple places to eat & drink across the Hever Castle Estate. Select between the Castle & Gardens and Golf Club below to discover more.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, Hever Castle Golf Club is a 27 hole Kent golf course that will encourage and inspire all golf enthusiasts.
Set in the mature grounds of the Hever Castle Estate, the Wellbeing Centre consists of five smart treatment rooms.
