Berkhamsted Golf Club have recently taken delivery of their second Jacobsen Eclipse 322 hybrid greens mower from local dealer Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd.

The club, located on Berkhamsted Common in west Hertfordshire, sits within the Chiltern valley and surrounding hills. The golf course is traditional heathland with abundant heather and gorse and features grassy mounds and hollows, which take the place of more traditional sand-filled bunkers.


Berkhamsted Course Manager Gerald Bruce with Ernest Doe's Mark House

Course Manager Gerald Bruce began his career at Hunstanton Golf club in 1982 under the supervision of then head greenkeeper Jim Read, before moving to his current role in 1986.
Gerald said his decision to purchase his second Eclipse 322 was relatively easy as he has been using Jacobsen greens mowers for the last 30 years.

Commenting he said, "The one thing that sets Jacobsen apart from the competition is the quality of cut. The cutting units are second to none and having used them for 30 years I know how good they are".

Support for the product was also a factor for Gerald and he added, "Ernest Doe and Jacobsen give us excellent back up and support when I need it. Parts support is good and these points all influenced my decision to purchase the second Eclipse".

Berkhamsted was founded in 1891 and is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

"With the club is celebrating such a huge milestone this season, it is important we continue to invest in the latest machinery to ensure we maintain our reputation and continue to satisfy the needs of today's golfer," Gerald concluded.