The course is still in very good condition and reasonably dry. The areas which were drained last year are dry and turf quality is still pretty good. The winter spiking on the fairways will continue. This process not only allows the water to get away but also allows air through the soil profile and minimises turf diseases. However, as the cooler months approach, we need every member to help with directing wear and traffic around the course. If you are a cart user, please use the concrete pathways as much as possible. Observe the carts signs and ropes and please drive away from shady areas.
The winter GPS systems will be changed to assist in spreading wear with carts. A new alarm system has been installed on all carts with GPS systems. It is strictly prohibited to turn off the GPS screen. The GPS is an important tool for the Club to monitor carts performance and battery life.
If you have an electric buggy or pull-buggy, please use the concrete pathway as much as possible. Avoid walking between bunkers and greens, this will give the couch grass the best chance of survival throughout the winter period. If you remove a rope, please put the rope back. The green staff move these ropes weekly but do require a little help if removed.
There was a very large frost earlier this week. If a frost is visible, then damage to grass can be caused by golfing traffic. We are not about to close the course, however we would ask that golf carts and buggies are kept of tees.
Ladies 1st Tee Monday 16/07/18
Wheel Damage from Frost
Even though the greens are pretty firm, please check for pitch marks. Often the ball runs through the green and golfers forget to check where the ball pitched. Please fill all divots with sand. Do not attempt to replace the divot as it will only die. Divots will fill in twice as quick when filled with sand. Please also consider players behind you when leaving a bunker by ensuring that all foot marks are raked and the rake is returned to the centre of the bunker and not left near the side of the bunker where it could catch a ball and create an impossible shot for a following player.
Last Saturday somebody took a huge divot out of the 11th green. I assume this was an accident, however we would ask that all golfers please take out their frustrations in another way.
Sam Neylon
Course Superintendent
