Greens Gossip

January 2026

Fortunately, the dry weather prior to Christmas allowed us to cut all areas of the course. This has helped to define the different aspects of the course. We will continue to cut when required, and when the weather allows.
We have now completed levelling the 16th tee. We hope to lay the turf in the next few weeks, when the weather allows.
We have started to cut back the gorse and trees on the 16th hole. This will enable better vision of the green from all tees.

Due to the poor weather conditions we were unable to proceed with the verti draining to the greens, as mentioned in the last gossip. We do intend to complete the procedure when weather conditions allow.
The greens have coped well, despite the poor weather. Which suggests the management to reduce the thatch layer is working.

Unfortunately, we had an outbreak of the disease just before Christmas.
Thankfully the spraying with fungicide appears to have stopped further outbreaks. We intend to spray the greens on Wednesday 14th, weather permitting. This should provide protection for 4 weeks. At that point we should begin to see some growth which is beneficial, as the new growth will have better resistance to the disease.
Generally, the conditions that the disease thrives on (humidity and long periods of wet weather), will begin to reduce, making the need for spraying less necessary.

My thanks to Brendan, Nate and Ian. They continue to support me in the ongoing maintenance of the course.
Thank you to Darryl for his continuing support.
The many volunteers turn out in all weathers, providing a necessary addition to the Greens staff. Thank you to them all.

I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year of good golf and low handicaps

Nigel