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INTRODUCTION

Ingadi can offer you a variety of options in terms of getting all operational requirements in place, we have vast experience in the construction, maintenance and renovation.

Ingadi will do the initial setup with the client’s input after which we will continue with the day to day management.

This will entail a structured approach to the daily, weekly and monthly work schedules of the course maintenance staff. To do this successfully, we will assess technical data such as soil analysis and water samples which will provide information allowing us to apply a scientific approach to fertilizing, irrigation and all the other important cultural practices, ensuring the consistency of a world class course presentation. Ingadi can guarantee 80%+ condition of your Golf Course at all times, provided the irrigation system is fit for purpose.

Ingadi is fully prepared to audit your irrigation installation and provide a detailed report for your consideration.

Our exceptional service, together with a wealth of knowledge guarantees a successful relationship.

We pride ourselves in maintaining superior workmanship. While keeping a firm grip on the budget and schedule, Ingadi presents you with a product which complies with the highest standards in the industry.

Countries of Employment/ Experience:

  • South Africa
  • Florida (USA)
  • New York (USA)

The Team:

The face behind Ingadi, Carel van der Nest, with 13 years of experience, he comes from a background of being involved in the Honda Classic in Florida (USA) at the PGA National Golf Course, to New York (Glen Oaks Golf Course), Ballen Isles in Florida USA and back to South-Africa hosting the Telkom PGA at Country Club Johannesburg for 3 successful consecutive years in a row.

Over the years Carel became an achiever of many things, where the greatest of them all is when he build and formed Ingadi to the company it is today. This just shows that he is a man of passion for his job, knowledge to lead a team and project, to push through any situation that may be thrown his way, communication is rule one. He always strive to be the best therefore the service level will always be the best.

We specialize in the following value added solutions:

  • Golf Course Maintenance
  • Consultancy
  • Landscape design
  • Irrigation maintenance & Installations
  • Maintenance of natural wetlands, dams & conservation areas
  • Environmental
  • Compost yard

Including:

  • Full time Qualified on site Superintendent
  • Dedicated management of staff including comprehensive training programs
  • Monthly status reports
  • Fully qualified equipment maintenance personnel
  • Detailed summer and winter programs
  • 5 year strategic improvement program

SERVICES

Maintenance:

  • The golf course daily set up and presentation will be reviewed and improved using our experience in setting up courses.
  • Fairway lines to be reviewed to ensure mowing lines are being followed and playing areas are maintained to standard.
  • Basic maintenance (Housekeeping) done properly as and when required on the following – edging of the greens, raking bunkers, edging bunkers, sprinkler heads edged, cart paths cleaned, landscaped areas free of weeds and grass, drainage areas are managed.
  • Review planted areas around the clubhouse and surrounding areas.
  • Bunker sand quality will be reviewed and if a concern, will be investigated and a solution recommended.
  • Tees, fairways, semi rough, rough and greens collar cutting heights to be determined and followed (with Client).
  • Irrigation – coverage and maintenance of the irrigation system.
9th Sandy Lane Golf Course 18th Rustenburg Golf Course

Health and Safety:

  • Independent Consultant initially to help with setup of new site.
  • Same Independent Consultant to do visits/reports every 3 months.
  • All Health and Safety on site to be within the requirements of the OHS.
  • All PPE will be supplied and kept functional.

Environmental:

  • All organic material to be put back/used on site in one form or another (Compost or Woodchips).
  • Building of a compost yard should the client agree to it and space is available.
  • Designated areas to be identified for the dispose of Plastic, Glass, Paper.

Wetlands:

We specialize in the maintenance of natural wetlands, as well as removing alien vegetation where required.

Wetlands can also be built for specific areas at the client’s request.

We have access to a highly-qualified specialist who provides us with information on the right conservation procedures and will always be available for information.

Alien vegetation, plants and/or trees being removed, will be replaced with indigenous plants or trees.

Pumps:

Pumps and pump-houses will be maintained and cleaned on a regular basis.

In the event of any breakages, we do have a team that is always on standby.

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WE OFFER TO OUR CLIENTS

Machinery:

  • Qualified workshop Manager does weekly visits to sites, checks on all reports, status of machinery, does training with onsite mechanic etc.
  • Evaluation of Course machinery – suggesting a recommended fleet.
  • Source of quotes and procure machinery approved from preferred suppliers.
  • Negotiate good prices on all course machinery & accessories on behalf of the Golf course/Club.
  • Back up machinery is available at any given time, should it be required.

Golf Course staff:

  • All staff will have branded uniforms and be made aware of the fact that they are working within a residential estate environment.
  • All operators will receive full training on use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Employment contracts are BCEA compliant with full job specification and comprehensive disciplinary and grievance procedures.
  • The incorporation of any existing personnel into our program will be handled by way of a full assessment, recommendations of individuals and skills required to maintain the golf course to the best standard required.
  • All estate access rules will be complied with.

Programs/Analysis/Reports:

  • Review of current fertilizer program and water analysis.
  • Recommended fertilizer program based on information from samples/analysis which gets done every 3 months.
  • Our programs are based on the needs/requirements of all 14 elements/minerals in the plant.
  • Monthly reports to be send to the Client.
  • We believe that cultural practises are essential to maintain healthy turf conditions and frequent assessments are undertaken to insure this requirement.

Root Development:

Before After

Rustenburg Green:

Example of yearly analysis record keeping

Tournament Preparations:

  • Honda Classic – USA (PGA International Golf Course).
  • SA Open (Pearl Valley).
  • Telkom PGA (3 consecutive years in a row, Country Club JHB).
  • Big Easy Events (Gardener Ross, Pecanwood).
  • Duke of Edinburgh (Pecanwood).
  • Glacier Junior Series (Pecanwood).
  • Polokwane Classic.

Ease of Reference:

  • Ballen Isles – USA
  • Glen Oaks – USA
  • Country Club Johannesburg
  • Gardener Ross (Now known as Co-pper Leaf)
  • Irene Golf Course (Currently involved)
  • Clarens Golf & Trout Estate
  • Westlake Country & Safari Estate (Currently involved)
  • Seasons Eco Golf Estate
  • Pecanwood Golf & Country Club
  • Hoopstad Golf Course
  • Polokwane Golf Club
  • Pearl Valley
  • I’bali Estate
  • Crown Mines Golf Course
  • Sandy Lane Golf Course (Currently involved)
  • Ruimsig Golf Course
  • Ngwenya Estate
  • Rustenburg Golf Course
  • Thatchfield
  • Cotton Club, Caribbean Beach Estate
  • Akasia Golf Course
  • Pebble Rock Golf Course (Currently involved)
  • Euphoria Golf & Hydro Estate
  • Riviera on Vaal Country Club (Currently involved)
  • Observatory Golf Course (Currently Involved)

SERVICES

Construction

  • New course construction
  • Renovation & Remodeling
  • Isolated Drainage installation
  • Lake excavation & Construction
  • Irrigation Installation
  • Sports-field construction
  • Grow-in and Maintenance on various grass types
  • Construction methodology & Training

Project Management

  • Compiling the Bill of Quantities
  • Scheduling and programming of work
  • Staff management and training
  • Plant and resource Management
  • Procurement

Shaping

  • Shaping of greens, bunkers & Tees
  • Shaping to grading plan provided by architect
  • Finishing

Design

  • Surveying and setting out
  • Routing and Concept plans
  • Grading plans

GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION

Ingadi can assist the client on any requirements/needs on constructing or revamping of any fairways, tees, greens, bunkers, waterways etc.

Sandy Lane Golf Course

Building/Clearing of waterways:

Westlake Country & Safari Estate

SHAPING

Building/Re-shaping of Bunkers:

Euphoria Golf Course Sandy Lane Golf Course
Drainage
After right hand bunker rebuild - 40mm Rain in half an hour, no washout

SHAPING

Building/Resurfacing/Grow-in of Greens:

Sandy Lane Golf Course
Rustenburg - New constructed greenGermination – 5 days after seeding Grow in – 9 weeks after seeding

Equipment refurbish/rebuild

Before After
Newly refurbished machine

Projects

Should the client give approval, Ingadi will provide the client with a list of projects which they feel could improve the look and feel of the course.

In the event that Ingadi does the maintenance of the course, these projects will be done at a cost price basis, which means that Ingadi will give the client a BOQ (Bill of Quantity) and the client can pay the supplier directly and Ingadi will do the Installation/Construction, should extra staff be required it will then be discussed with the client in advance.