At Boston West Golf and Appletree Country Park, they are proud to endorse GripClad and are the first, in the Away Resorts group of 27 holiday parks, to own a golf course, with more to hopefully follow in the future.
Their Head Greenkeeper, Ian Robins, recommended they use GripClad. He said:
“I have been greenkeeping for 30 years. I’ve found GripClad to be by far the best surface for steps and steep inclines on paths. Even during the hardest of frosts, GripClad has always outshone other materials that I have used. I cannot recommend it higher! Great product!”
Additionally, Phil Chantry, Assistant Head Greenkeeper, said:
“GripClad performs brilliantly in the hardest of frosts and even in light snow it still provides a good level of grip”.
Boston West Golf and Appletree Country Park understand that health and safety are paramount. In their search for affordable improvements, GripClad has proven to be the cost-effective, durable, anti-slip solution they’d been hoping for. Their Compliance Manager, Tracey Jones fed back to us about their recent experience with GripClad.
Background
Since taking over Boston West Golf Course in 2020, Away Resorts has invested heavily in the site. They can now boast a much improved 9-hole golf course with a 20 bay, floodlit driving range; two new restaurants and bars; and new sports and leisure facilities. Additionally, huge investment has been put into their golf course, including substantive health and safety updates. This is where GripClad comes in!
The problem
The original steps, on many of their tees, were covered in artificial grass which had deteriorated over the years causing a potential risk of slip injuries, especially in the wet weather. This was identified as an area needing immediate attention. GripClad to the rescue!
The solution
Ian recommended they remove the artificial grass, which was quite slippery, and replace it with GripClad. As you can see from the photographs, not only has this improved the safety of the course, but it has also really improved the aesthetics too. GripClad looks stylish and is extremely safe.
Their Golf Pro, Sophie Hunter, stated that there has been “a massive financial investment into the course. Although health and safety are paramount, we have had to make affordable improvements where we can”. GripClad has proved to be a cost-effective solution to the problem of slippery, dangerous steps.
“The added benefits of GripClad are that it comes in ready-cut, metre-long strips – the perfect length for our steps, with all the needed screws and fittings included. The benefits of this are that it fits directly onto our existing surfaces, making life so much easier for our Greenkeepers who have reported that it is extremely easy to use, simple to fix, and very hard-wearing.
The heavy-duty nature of the product is essential as it will need to withstand excessive usage from golfers and holidaymakers alike. We are confident that we have found the perfect anti-slip solution in GripClad. We will definitely be recommending it to our other parks, for use in a variety of locations.”
“Barry Eagle at GripClad Limited has been truly amazing, his customer service cannot be faulted. He has described and explained the product to us in detail which has allowed us to select exactly what we need. Therefore, we have had absolutely zero wastage. Moreover, the speedy deliveries have enabled us to continue with our refurbishment of the site in a timely fashion.
I cannot praise GripClad enough. We will continue to use this product, not only on our golf course but also on caravan and lodge steps, decking and fire escape stairs. It is such a versatile material!”
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