March 2018 Greens Blog
1.
Winter Programme:
·
The Winter
Programme is in the main completed, with only the following works outstanding:
ü Re-turf on the area which was thatched at the LHS of
10th fairway – turf arriving w/c 26th March.
ü The company we usually use for scarifying have gone
under & although we have sanded the fairways given concern, we may need to
look at doing this ourselves going forward (hiring/buying the necessary
machinery).
2.
Eco Bunkers:
·
Constructed at
the 5th, 7th & 16th. Sand has now been installed
& turfing will start done w/c 26th March.
3.
1st Drain:
·
Green has
benefited hugely from no play throughout the winter & the returfing has
settled well.
4.
14th Red Tee:
·
Fully flattened
& turfed. Although there is some rooting already it will not be in play for
the early part of the season.
5.
Exit Route 16th to 17th:
·
Tried to re-route
around the back of the 16th to the 17th tee (red) but
agreed to revert to original plan to place double rubber matting at the LHS of
16th until it dries up.
6.
Drainage:
·
The Greens Staff
have undertaken some investigations on the course where water has been “bubbling”
and puddling, i.e. LHS of 17th, between 11th/12th
& 10th. All these have been rectified but it has highlighted the
drains between the 8th – 12th holes will require further
significant work over the next 5 years.
·
Investigations
will also be done in relation to the “bubble” on the 8th & where
possible remedial action will be undertaken.
7.
Machinery:
·
We will shortly
have our new machinery with us:
ü Aeriation within 2 – 3 weeks.
ü Cutting by early April.
8.
Fairway Protection:
·
The blue stakes
will be removed on Friday 30th March, but preferred lies will remain
in place until further notice.
Contact the Greens Team:
Members
wishing to discuss any course related issues are encouraged to do so via the Greens@cathkinbraesgolfclub.co.uk
