October Course Update
The height of cut on the greens will be raised to 4.5 mm A slow release fertiliser will be applied to all greens to encourage growth and strengthen the grass against disease The greens will be sprayed with a Fusarium preventative treatment Using our new equipment we will be pencil tining every green once per […]
Badger Damage on the 13th Hole
Terrible badger damage on the 13th hole and elsewhere on the course is adding to the greenkeepers workload and diverting resources away from essential course maintenance. View insights 260 post reach
Rothley Brook Bursts it’s Banks
As feared Rothley Brook has burst it’s banks. Article from Phil Morrish, Mountsorrel weather expert. “September was the wettest we have ever recorded in Leicestershire in records going back to 1836. Dean Whittaker at his Hinckley station recorded 184.6mm which was 318% of average or over 3x the usual figure! At Mountsorrel i also recorded […]
Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Unlined Bunkers
First Outing for New Vertidrain
First in a series of new course machinery purchases to support the 5 Year Course Plan.
https://rothleypark.co.uk/member-home/5-year-report/ The Vertidrain 7316 is lighter than our existing Vertidrain and is therefore much more versatile. A well as tees, greens and fairways we can now aerate green surrounds and approaches throughout the year.
Congratulations to Greenkeeper Jamie Watson
Confirming our continued commitment to staff training, Jamie Watson has successfully completed and passed his Pa1, Pa2 and Pa6 spraying examinations at Park Hill Training Centre.
New Guard Rails on the 6th Hole
New guard rails on the 6th hole courtesy of Andy Horsley and Mick Walker
Ditch Clearing on the 11th Hole
Ditch Clearing on the 11th Hole
A Day in the life of a Greenkeeper
A Day in the Life …. Course director Simon Green “enjoying” a day in the life of a greenkeeper. Surely Chris Weir will go easy on him ?
