TENAX ANTI-BALL PLUGGING MESH PROJECT DESCRIPTION Installation of extruded mesh for protection and reinforcement of driving range to prevent the loss and plugging of golf balls. Staplehurst Golf Centre, Staplehurst, Kent Staplehurst Golf Centre Staplehurst Golf Centre ground-keeping staff Anti-ball Plugging Mesh THE PROBLEM During wet weather the ball-collecting equipment at Staplehurst Golf Centre failed to pick up plugged balls and like many other golf driving ranges, they were losing a large quantity of golf balls each year. As a result hand-picking was the only solution but this was an expensive and time-wasting alternative.

THE SOLUTION TENAX Anti-ball Plugging Mesh, an extruded and UV stabilised polymer grid, was installed in the area where most balls land – up to 125m from the tees and 100m wide. Supplied in rolls, the mesh was quickly installed using plastic securing pegs. CONCLUSIONS The Anti-ball Plugging Mesh was laid down in the Spring and the grass grew quickly through the mesh and formed a root mass around the filaments. After a matter of weeks, the mesh soon disappeared and the area rapidly regained its natural appearance providing a stable surface capable of withstanding the weight of the ball collecting...