Philadelphia-area club unveils new maintenance facility

Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has unveiled its ecologically friendly Brecker Turf Care Center, heralding a new era of sustainability and operational excellence in golf course management under the leadership of club president Chuck Lawson and longtime director of grounds and club operations Jared Viarengo.

Nestled within East Goshen Township parkland, the Brecker Turf Care Center features innovative facilities and amenities designed to prioritize employee comfort, operational efficiency and resource conservation.

The administrative portion of the facility boasts high-speed data and Wi-Fi connections, providing employees with seamless access to vital resources while minimizing paper waste. Additionally, new locker rooms, break rooms and bathrooms have been designed to enhance employee well-being and foster a culture of sustainability and camaraderie. The infrastructure improvements will position Applebrook Golf Club well to maximize its use of electric-powered equipment, which is quiet and has zero-carbon emissions.

"By prioritizing sustainability in every aspect of our operations, we aim to set a new standard for golf course management while preserving the natural beauty of our surroundings," Lawson said.  

At the heart of the Brecker Turf Care Center lies a dedicated area for equipment technicians to repair and maintain turf equipment with minimal environmental impact. The center features advanced systems such as the PlantStar Mix-Load system and Carbtrol Wash Water Recycling system, which optimize resource utilization and prevent environmental contamination.

"We are thrilled to inaugurate the Brecker Turf Care Center as a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship,” Applebrook founder and former club president Tony Nichols said. “The environmental and physical improvements convinced our membership that this was a worthwhile investment.”

Viarengo added: "The Brecker Turf Care Center represents a significant milestone in our journey toward environmental sustainability. With its state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies, we are better equipped than ever to uphold the highest course maintenance standards while minimizing our environmental footprint."