In recent weeks, there have been visual changes to the appearance & playability of several putting surfaces.\u00a0 This situation is primarily attributed to the higher summer temperatures and the winter poa grass used to oversow the greens “burning off.”\u00a0 It is important to note that this situation was expected & was detailed in communications earlier this year concerning the maintenance issues experienced with the greens.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
In general terms, the poa oversow has been a success with much improved putting surfaces over winter\/spring &, importantly, it provided the putting surface plant with protection through the colder months of the year.\u00a0 Several spray programs were deferred to prolong the benefits of the poa winter grass, which has contributed to the emergence of foreign grass (weed).\u00a0 With the poa now in full decline, a structured spray program has commenced addressing the weed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An essential element of the green recovery plan was to get the greens healthy through winter and into the warmer growing months of the year, I can report this was the case.\u00a0\u00a0 The residual weak areas are now the focus of a modified maintenance plan that promotes plant growth.\u00a0 An independent turf expert has been consulted & has endorsed the course of action being undertaken.<\/p>\n
Although it is early days & several greens remain below the quality levels expected, I am pleased to report that plant growth & improvement is evident.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I would much prefer to be focusing on the good things that have occurred and exist with the course but fully understand the importance & relevance that green quality represents. Please be assured that I will be providing regular & concise updates on the greens throughout this period of recovery.<\/p>\n
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Kind regards,<\/p>\n
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Doug Tester<\/p>\n
Club Captain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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