Hollow Coring Selected Greens
As we near the end of the season deep hollow coring work has started on a couple of selected greens in line with STRI advice. This not only aerates the surface but also reduces the percentage of thatch accumulation in the sward. Other benefits are reduction of compaction and improved drainage. To complete the operation, […]
Course Update – September 1st
Now that the weather is changing we will be solid tinning greens aprons and surrounds from Tuesday the 1st of September. We will also be topdressing and overseeding areas and introducing posts and rope to help protect areas going into the off season. We will also be fertilising all areas. This work will be done […]
Stunning Drone Pictures of RPGC
10th Hole Bridge Rebuilt
Two Dead Trees Removed on the 18th Hole
Essential Aeration to the Greens
After a packed few weeks of competitions and hot weather, it’s time to punch plenty of holes in the greens to relieve compaction and get air to the roots. We also found time to repair the drain in the 18th greenside bunker.
Water conservation & usage during the recent extremely hot dry weather.
Water conservation & usage during the recent extremely hot dry weather. In common with most inland courses in the U.K. the predominant grass at RPGC is Annual Meadow Grass (Poa Annua) which is a cool season grass which thrives in mild to cold conditions. Poa Annua is a shallow rooted grass which grows and thrives […]
Perfect Weather for Scarifying the Greens
The greens staff hard at it this morning scarifying the greens to thin out the seed heads and remove thatch. Believe it or not the truck full of debris has been collected from only two greens. See less
New Practice Ground Mat
Fellow members , please take a sandbag , look after our course and repair divots
