Tree Clearing Complete

Following recommendations from STRI, we are thinning some of the upper branches and removing some dead trees from the back of the 7th green. This will allow more light and airflow to a green which is almost always in the shade. In other tree work, dead trees have been removed from the right of the […]

Spiking 7th, 15th and 17th greens

We have spiked greens 15 and 17 this morning. We noticed a build up in black layer on those greens which is caused by anaerobic (lack of oxygen in the soil atmosphere) conditions. Basically not much airflow due to the amount of trees. The 7th also has a little which will be spiked tomorrow. Also […]

Wetting Agent and Clover Treatment Spraying

After a very busy June, the green staff are still hard at it. Fairways and rough are being sprayed with a clover treatment. Greens, tees and aprons have been sprayed with a wetting agent to improve rain and water uptake on the course. It helps water to penetrate and spread improving availability to the grass […]

Pond Clearance Completed

We have cleaned and cleared around the pond on the 18th hole to open the area up and make it a feature rather than just an overgrown pit full of water. The removal of self setting trees will encourage more airflow through the area and visually improve the hole. We will also be doing some […]