March 2026
COURSE MAINTENANCE
- We are mowing all areas, as weather permits, in preparation for the new season.
- We have completed the work on the 17th tee. We just need the new turf to settle before allowing play from it.
- The previous wet weather delayed the turf laying on the 16th and 17th tees, but we hope to open both tees as soon as possible.
- We continue to edge off the bunkers. We will follow this with replenishment of the sand where required.
- We hope to complete the drainage work to the rear of the 11th green, as soon as possible.
GREENS MAINTENANCE
- We are now cutting the greens more frequently (depending on the weather). With improving weather, we will gradually reduce the cutting height in preparation for the opening medal.
- Our aim is to scarify the greens on Tuesday April 14th. If the weather behaves this should only take 2 days. During this period, temporary greens will be in play. This process is necessary to remove the fibre that has accumulated on the top of the greens over winter. We will then follow this action with a light application of top dressing which will help to level the surface of the greens.
FUSARIUM UPDATE
- There are still small pockets of the disease occurring at intervals. Howeve
r, we are now entering the season where the grass will be growing quicker. This will help to reduce any scarring that has occurred. - We are pleased with the way the greens have resisted the threat of the disease, and feel the extra expense of the fungicide has been beneficial.
THANK YOU
- Thank you to my team of Nate, Scott, Ian and Daryl. They provide much needed support in all the maintenance work on the course.
- I will always be grateful to the hard work of the many volunteers who help to maintain the course. Their support is invaluable.
- I must say a big Thank You to James Cleary, who has repaired the potholes in the car park.
Nigel