Course Update
Post Spring Maintenance
Course Update
At this time of year, course conditions are still very much influenced by the season. Following a spell of dry, cooler and windy weather with low soil temperatures, growth and recovery across the course naturally remain slow. We also appreciate that, after watching events such as the Masters at Augusta, expectations can feel higher than ever, but it’s important to remember that those conditions are not directly comparable to our own at this stage of the season.
Following recent feedback from members, we wanted to share an update on the steps we are taking to support recovery and continue improving the course:
• A 1000-litre water tank and pump will be purchased and installed within the next week. This will allow us to better water green approaches, newly seeded areas, and recently planted trees, as and when conditions require.
• Post and rope will be reintroduced in selected areas to help reduce wear and give these sections the best chance to recover.
• Rough areas will be treated with liquid seaweed to help encourage growth and improve colour over the coming weeks.
• These areas will also be dragged to help lift the grass and promote more even growth.
• As growth improves, we will gradually manage these areas by introducing semi-rough and then a more consistent managed rough height (approximately 150–200mm). This approach should improve playability, particularly on sloped areas such as the sides of the 10th, 12th, 15th, 16th, and 18th fairways.
• The cleared area to the side of the 7th hole will be rotovated and seeded, with the out of bounds line moving approximately 2 metres further out as a result when recovery has completed.
• The tree area to the side of the 8th hole will also be rotovated and seeded.
• Bunker sand levels will continue to be checked regularly and topped up as required.
Furthermore, we would also like to say a sincere thank you to those members who have kindly volunteered their time to assist with watering in the evenings, it is very much appreciated. However, this would only result in reducing the capacity of the irrigation system to run its normal program overnight.
We are confident that these measures will help deliver steady improvements over the coming weeks, and we thank all members for their continued support and understanding.
Martin Packman
Course Director
At this time of year, course conditions are still very much influenced by the season. Following a spell of dry, cooler and windy weather with low soil temperatures, growth and recovery across the course naturally remain slow. We also appreciate that, after watching events such as the Masters at Augusta, expectations can feel higher than ever, but it’s important to remember that those conditions are not directly comparable to our own at this stage of the season.
Following recent feedback from members, we wanted to share an update on the steps we are taking to support recovery and continue improving the course:
• A 1000-litre water tank and pump will be purchased and installed within the next week. This will allow us to better water green approaches, newly seeded areas, and recently planted trees, as and when conditions require.
• Post and rope will be reintroduced in selected areas to help reduce wear and give these sections the best chance to recover.
• Rough areas will be treated with liquid seaweed to help encourage growth and improve colour over the coming weeks.
• These areas will also be dragged to help lift the grass and promote more even growth.
• As growth improves, we will gradually manage these areas by introducing semi-rough and then a more consistent managed rough height (approximately 150–200mm). This approach should improve playability, particularly on sloped areas such as the sides of the 10th, 12th, 15th, 16th, and 18th fairways.
• The cleared area to the side of the 7th hole will be rotovated and seeded, with the out of bounds line moving approximately 2 metres further out as a result when recovery has completed.
• The tree area to the side of the 8th hole will also be rotovated and seeded.
• Bunker sand levels will continue to be checked regularly and topped up as required.
Furthermore, we would also like to say a sincere thank you to those members who have kindly volunteered their time to assist with watering in the evenings, it is very much appreciated. However, this would only result in reducing the capacity of the irrigation system to run its normal program overnight.
We are confident that these measures will help deliver steady improvements over the coming weeks, and we thank all members for their continued support and understanding.
Martin Packman
Course Director