Bunker Project 2015/16

I am delighted to report that the first phase of works on hole 15 has now been completed. A new fairway bunker at 245/50 yards on the right-hand side of the fairway has been constructed and turf laid on the surrounding area.

New fairway bunker on 15th shaped out.

New fairway bunker at 15th - Turf wall completed

Turfing completed

The old cross bunker short of the green has been reduced in size and moved slightly left.

The area between the newly rebuilt cross bunker and to the right of the green has been landscaped, contoured and re-turfed.

Cross bunker shaped out and ready for turf wall.

Cross bunker and surrounding area ready for turfing.

15th Cross bunker - Turfing completed.

The left-hand side greenside bunker has also been rebuilt and it’s base lowered by 200mm.

Shaper working on green side bunker at 15th

Newly rebuilt green side bunker at 15th progressing

New drainage has been installed in all three bunkers, above the new mounding and on the perimeter of the green. We have also installed additional drainage lines on the left-hand approach to the cross bunker.

New irrigation sprinklers have been installed and re-positioned on the perimeter and approach to the green.

Looking down 15th fairway

Phase 2 will include lining the bases of the bunkers and adding sand. Additional drainage and repair work below the approach to the new cross bunker will also be undertaken and the existing left hand side fairway bunker removed.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the greens staff for a tremendous effort in completing the first phase works on hole 15 and to such a high standard, despite at times, some challenging weather and ground conditions.

I will update member shortly on the progress on hole 10.

Course Update - August 2016

Course Update

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Greens Update - August 2016

Autumn Greens Maintenance Programme 2016

Greens Sand Injection

Week commencing September 12^th - We will be carrying out a process called Graden Sand Injection. 
The greens will be scarified to a depth of 20mm with 3mm diameter tines and at the same time injected with kiln dried sand.

This cultural practice will impact on approximately 10% of the surface area and remove nearly 15% of the organic matter within the target area.

By gradually reducing the amount of organic matter in the greens, we will ultimately improve their performance and playability.

Debris left after sand injection process.

Surface after debris removal, brushed and rolled.

Members please note that there will be disruption to play and some temporary greens will be play during this essential maintenance work.

Undoubtedly, there will be a period of recovery beyond the planned maintenance itself but provided weather conditions remain favourable we would expect recovery to the putting surfaces in 14/21 days.

Whilst it is appreciated that this will cause inconvenience to members, please be assured this process is entirely necessary to ensure continued, long-term improvement in our putting surfaces.

wbl August 2016 

Greens Update June 2016

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Greens Update June 2016

Maintenance Week

Mid Summer Maintenance - Week commencing July 11^th 2016

The greens will be aerated with 8mm diameter solid tines to a depth of 100mm before being over-seeded with a bent/fescue seed mix and finally top dressed with sand.

We plan to apply approximately 20/25 tonnes of top dressing sand to the putting surfaces.

The main purpose of this maintenance operation is to target and further dilute the organic matter in the top 20-40mm of the greens surfaces.

Although the planned aeration will only cause minimal disturbance to the putting surfaces, there will be some disruption to play during the week whilst this work is being carried out.

 Picture showing the impact of an 8mm diameter tine on the putting surface

Provided weather conditions remain favourable we would expect recovery to the putting surfaces in 7/10 days.  

wbl golf course manager 30-06-2016

Course Update May 2016

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Greens Report May 2016