Winter Update

The weather continues to play havoc with our on course works with another load of snow dumped on the course, preventing us from carrying out certain tasks. Lots of the work already carried out is at its final stages, so everything is in place ready to finish the jobs as soon as the course is fit to do so.

Storm damage at the 4th

The drainage on the 1st, 9th and 10th is ready for turf, which has been ordered. (Turf suppliers are also feeling the brunt of the weather too, as you can imagine). The double bunker on the 9/10th has been filled in and shaped ready for turf too.

New shaping underway at 9/10th bunkers

All the tee bank steps on the 3rd, 4th and 7th tees have been prepared ready for turf. The old sleepers were removed, the area rotavated and new rootzone added and shaped.

Steps at the 7th Medal Tee

The bombhole to the right of the 15th fairway has had soil added and shaped ready for turf. Drainage runs through the middle of it and joins into a culvert which runs down to the 5th.

15th Pit shaped for turf

The area behind the 5th tees has had soil added and shaped. This area will have heather planted on it, transported from elsewhere on the course, as well as new turf.


Mound shaping at the 5th Tees

This week we will also be concentrating on removing all the tree stumps with a hired stump grinder. Although a slow process, the light and air movement now created from removing the trees will be of benefit to the surfaces in the long run.

The greens have received a granular fertiliser to help with their nutrition and they have responded well to it. The scarifying plan is currently on hold due to all the works underway and the weather problems, however the tining and dressing will commence as soon as possible.

The rest of the time when not completing winter jobs will be taken up with tidying the course in preparation for the opening of the upcoming season.