The 7th medal tee
refurbishment is progressing extremely well and final surface levels are now
being established ahead of re-turfing and completion next week.
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| 7th Medal Tee - Almost ready for re-turfing |
We have also been thinning out
scrub trees and lifting tree canopies in the area above the 9th
green. This should help lift light
levels and increase air circulation around the 9th green and also improve
the aesthetic appearance of the hole.
This winter we intend to start
the next phase of thinning out of the plantation between the 13th
& 14 fairways. We are at present clearing the undergrowth and low branches
in this area prior to the commencement of felling.
Once this next phase has been
completed we will restock this area with some deciduous tree planting.
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| The next woodland project- Between the 13th & 14th fairways |
The greens are at present being
aerated with 15mm diameter solid tines to a depth of 75mm. This practice will
improve oxygen levels for the turf plant and enhance infiltration rates. Provided ground conditions are suitable this
type of aeration will continue throughout the winter months.
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| Greens Aeration |
The greens have also received an
application of liquid iron, calcium, magnesium, nitrogen and seaweed. This
cocktail will help strengthen the plant leaf and promote root development.
Drainage works have commenced
between the 15th green and the 11th/16th tees,
approximately 50 meters of new drainage pipe-work will be installed.
We also plan to landscape and
re-contour the banking on left-hand of the green and soften the peaked mound
behind the green.
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| Drainage Works - Between 15th green & 16th tee |
The leaf fall as we all know has
started and we have already put many hours into keeping greens cleared for play
and for mowing purposes. To help keep the larger areas of fairways and rough
clear we have recently taken delivery of a new tractor mounted leaf blower.
This will help immensely in the coming months and prove a good long-term
investment.
