Ahead of this week’s staging of the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, which is hosting the tournament for a sixth year running, has revealed how its pioneering water recycling and irrigation system is helping prepare its legendary Brabazon Course for one of the biggest events in the UK golfing calendar.
As some of the sport’s biggest names descend on the Midlands this week (August 27-30), including former Masters champions Patrick Reed and Danny Willett, maintaining world-class playing conditions remains a key priority for the leading golf resort’s award-winning greenkeeping team.
Despite prolonged periods of hot and dry weather placing increasing pressure on water resources across the UK, The Belfry continues to deliver championship-quality surfaces through an innovative irrigation system powered entirely by recycled water.
Its onsite recycling plant treats and recycles wastewater from across the resort which is then returned to holding lakes and a reservoir and used directly to irrigate the courses through powerful pumps, helping to keep greens healthy while conserving valuable freshwater resources.
Angus Macleod, Director of Golf Courses & Estates at The Belfry, said: “As we prepare for the British Masters, our focus is on delivering the outstanding course conditions for which The Belfry is renowned, while continuing to put sustainability at the heart of our operations. By combining water recycling, smart monitoring technology and precision irrigation, we have created a sustainable system that both conserves resources and ensures players can compete on world-class surfaces.”
This year’s Husqvarna British Masters marks the start of the Back 9, the second phase on the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai schedule, with increased Rankings points on offer throughout.
Chris Atkinson, Championship Director of the DP World Tour: “The Belfry has long been long been recognised as one of the most iconic venues on the DP World Tour, and the quality of the Brabazon Course is a huge part of that reputation. The Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, brings together some of the world’s best players and The Belfy’s efforts to ensure that the course is presented in outstanding condition is a testament to it being one of the finest stages in professional golf.”