What lies beneath your bowling green ? Soil profiles vary as you will see from Dave's photos .
This knowledge helps with the maintenance of the green and developing a work programme for its improvement.
Sadly Dave is no longer with us , but is known to many in the world of Bowling greens as the expert .
He loved to share his knowledge with others for constructing,resurfacing and maintaining bowling greens .
His invention " The Brayseed Slotter " was always readily available to be used.....
Tried and Tested information to improve your Bowling Green.
Loudwater Bowling Club ....... The green was built out of the hillside with Dave's guidance and inspirational and of course practical help . see full construction here
Dave's guidance on how to manage your green throughout the year to make the best bowling green surface .
For years Dave wrote articles for Bowls International magazine , worked on bowling greens and ran courses for the IOG, EBA,BCGBA,and WCBA .It was Dave's wish to share his lifetime's knowledge and experiences with others.
His book was being worked on and therefore there is more to share with you in the future . Fortunately technology allows us the opportunity to share this information by creating this website, so please enjoy using it and find an improvement in your green
Contents are a compilation of Dave's written guides,articles and slide shows ...
Best wishes for a great green ,
"Where the grass is greener" , Dave Bracey
'Good practices and Problem solving are an essential part of green maintenance .
Learn from Daves experiences and guidance to help maintain and improve your green .