We are trialling some new movable sand bins on the par 3’s; starting the trial on the front nine. The aim is to improve the desired practice of filling divots with sand, particularly on the shorter par 3 holes. Members, please fill your divots on all tees, particularly the holes with the new bins located beside the tee markers.
22nd Hole: There has Been further progress this week with a significant amount of solid turf being laid. The fairway has been cut a little lower and is starting to look more like the great hole it will become. Having said this, more time is required to allow the fairway grass-cover to tighten up before the fairway becomes playable. While it is frustrating to say the least, not rushing the opening of the hole will improve the long-term condition of this feature hole.
This week we have sprayed herbicide, so there will be noticeable browning of some foreign grasses throughout the course. All holes have received a fertiliser application and the repair to the ornamental fountain in the 21st dam has been completed.
Good golfing,
Keith Johnson
Course Superintendent
Filed under: Course Updates