Course Update
Hi all,
Since writing my last blog the course is losing that amazing heathland brown and if I am being honest, I am not a lover of the two tone look of the fairways at the moment but that's my opinion. I am almost certain that we are not going to lose much grass on our fairways from the dry weather but we may have a couple of areas where overseeding will have to be carried out. Apart from that we are very happy where the course is at are right now.
I mentioned last month that we would be over seeding via hollow coring (dimple seeding) A little write up about the coring was in last week's round up so I wont go on too much. It went very well and I hope it didn't impact on your golf. We had a great strike from the seed and we were hoping for a second pass of seed this week via the verti seed. This was not possible due to the windy weather conditions so it is now scheduled in for Monday 17th, as long as weather permits.
The Autumn is definitely here. The mornings are cold, The grass is slowing up and it is dark when we are on our way in at 05.30. The biggest head ache for all of us over the coming months is that the leaves are beginning to fall, meaning lost balls for you and us blowing/clearing the same area day after day to try and help!!
I mentioned last month that we would be over seeding via hollow coring (dimple seeding) A little write up about the coring was in last week's round up so I wont go on too much. It went very well and I hope it didn't impact on your golf. We had a great strike from the seed and we were hoping for a second pass of seed this week via the verti seed. This was not possible due to the windy weather conditions so it is now scheduled in for Monday 17th, as long as weather permits.
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| Seed coming through in the tine holes |
The Autumn is definitely here. The mornings are cold, The grass is slowing up and it is dark when we are on our way in at 05.30. The biggest head ache for all of us over the coming months is that the leaves are beginning to fall, meaning lost balls for you and us blowing/clearing the same area day after day to try and help!!
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| Above was the first outing with the wooly hat on |
The process starting top left -
- Rotivate the area
- Remove unwanted material
- Level off
- Place all cores from the greens
- Level off to 4 inch soil depth
- Compact with roller.
- Over seed with Bent & Fescue.
- Install New irrigation heads.
- Maintain as a new green. This requires more top dressing, fertiliser and a higher height of cut(10 mm)
Lastly I would like to say we are well aware of problems with bunker depths. I sound like I'm making an excuse but with the very hot summer drying the sand out, we have lost tonnes from the wind and are waiting on a delivery from our supplier. 20 Tonnes are being delivered on Monday and will be added to the worst affected bunkers around the course.
Like I have said before, I welcome your feedback on the course and I hope you all enjoy your autumn golfing.
Kind Regards
Paul
Bunker depth
Hi Paul,
ReplyDeleteWe have an important 2nd leg cup final at home on Sunday 7th October.
Are there ant plans to dress the greens tthat week?
I’m hoping to get all the seeding & dressing done over the next 2 weeks in between the wind and rain. I can’t promise but am pretty sure you will be ok. Only problem for you will be 10th Hole closed due to the drainage works on the green. 9b will be in play as a replacement.
DeleteHope what I have said is of help to you
Paul
Could the drainage work on the 10th hole be delayed until Monday 8 October, Paul?
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