Course update.

                                                                   

 Welcome to our June blog, we've had some warmer weather throughout the month, which has enabled us to catch up on our work programme.

 We have received our annual visit from Mr Alistair Beggs , Head of Agronomy and Ecology at the Sports Turf Research Institute.

Alistair reviewed conditions of the course and offered advice on ongoing management .















Performance data was taken from three indicator greens testing for soil moisture,organic matter content,firmness,speed, trueness and smoothness,and the chemical status of the upper profile.

Our aim is to produce greens that receive approach shots correctly then provide smooth/true and well paced surfaces for putting throughout the year.

 Regular rolling has been carried out on the greens with sensible cutting heights to enable us to achieve good green speed and surface smoothness.

Plant Growth Regulator

We are using a plant growth regulator on the greens and tees to improve the sward texture and density. The chemical encourages lateral rather than upward growth, producing a tight grass surface and a reduction in top growth. These applications will be applied throughout the growing season and be monitored.



July work programme.


We hope to solid tine and top dress the greens, apply our monthly applications of conditioner, wetting agent and plant growth regulator.The tees will be fertilised and the out of bounds trenches will be sprayed with a total herbicide to give them better definition.





                                                                                      Terry Wharton  Head Greenkeeper.