Henllys Golf Club Achieves Firmer, Healthier Greens with the SISIS Multislit

Henllys Golf Club has long been challenged by wet and waterlogged greens. When Head Greenkeeper Cefyn Owen first arrived, the conditions were so severe that water would run off the surrounding hills and forests straight onto the greens, making them unplayable and even causing the club to lose members.

“When I first arrived, the greens were waterlogged and unplayable, even causing us to lose members. From September to Christmas, we used the SISIS Multislit weekly and saw dramatic improvements—firmer greens, better drainage and remarkable results. The Multislit is small, compact and perfect for our greens. We’ve had ours for around 30 years and it still runs reliably with minimal maintenance. It causes minimal surface disturbance, improving drainage, reducing compaction, preventing thatch and promoting strong roots- all while golfers can play uninterrupted. SISIS machines are simple, reliable and effective—just what you need for soft or wet greens.”

The SISIS Multislit is a tractor-mounted deep slitting aerator, designed specifically for sports fields, fine turf and amenity areas. Its angled tines and spiral tine shaft deliver excellent underground cultivation, penetrating deeply with minimal surface disruption. The wide-rimmed tine plates help reduce marking on soft or undulating ground, making it ideal for golf courses, cricket squares, football pitches and even lawns and local authority green spaces.

Aeration with the Multislit improves drainage, reduces soil compaction, prevents thatch build-up and promotes stronger root growth—all essential for keeping greens playable in wet conditions.

Cefyn emphasises the Multislit’s reliability:

“We’ve had the Multislit for around 30 years - way before my time as a greenkeeper. When I joined, I actually found it in a hedge. I greased it up and had it running again within minutes. That just shows what a well-built, reliable tool it is.”

The Multislit is quick to attach, low-maintenance and compatible with a standard 15–25hp tractor via a Cat.1, 3-point linkage. Rollers are fitted as standard to aid stability and performance and its strong shatterproof boron steel tines are designed for long-term durability. Optional interchangeable tines allow the machine to be tailored for different ground conditions, while working depths of 6" or 8" provide flexibility for varying turf and soil types.

At Henllys Golf Club, the Multislit works alongside the TM1000 tractor-mounted scarifier, giving the greenkeeping team a complete solution for maintaining healthy, playable greens. Together, these tools reduce thatch, improve drainage and maintain firmer, drier surfaces, even during the wettest months.

“Aeration with the Multislit improves drainage, reduces soil compaction, prevents thatch build-up and promotes stronger root growth—all essential for keeping our greens playable in wet conditions,” Cefyn adds.

The SISIS Multislit demonstrates how well-engineered, reliable and cost-effective machinery can transform turf management. By enabling precise deep slitting with minimal surface disruption, it keeps greens playable, firm and healthy year-round. For clubs dealing with wet or soft conditions, the Multislit is truly an essential piece of equipment.

With decades of proven performance, strong engineering and ease of use, the SISIS Multislit continues to be a trusted choice for greenkeepers who want the best possible results on their turf.