Welcome to the December blog.
Our winter work programme continues with most of the bunker work being completed. We've recently purchased a AFT 45 trencher to be used on draining problem areas. It is a great piece of kit that will allow us to tap into existing drains around the course.
The weather throughout December was quite mild and damp with the occasional frosty spell.These conditions are ideal for the development of turf disease.
The most common disease at this time of the year is Fusarium Patch caused by Microdochium nivale. This Fungus attacks the grass plant and kills affected areas.It is most noticable on the greens but can attack all the other grass areas on the course.
The mild damp, humid, conditions in December have been ideal for the disease to attack the turf.To prevent the attack we apply a prevetative fungicide,but if the disease pressure is stronger than the chemical then an attack can take place.
Photographs below showing some of the points that's been discussed.
Fusarium Patch
In January we hope to continue with drainage work and start on cutting back low branches from around the trees.
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