May 2018 Greens Blog
1.
New
aerating/blowing/cutting machinery has arrived on site & this will assist
the Greens Team with the necessary hollow coring & seeding required on the
white tee at the 6th. We
hope to have this back in play within 2 weeks.
2.
Drainage
lines @ 8th & 11th holes will be seeded & cut
shortly.
3.
Dry weather
has meant certain greens/fairways have had to be irrigated by sprinklers &
hand where necessary. This work is a priority for the Greens Team.
4.
Bunkers: A few concerns
have been received about the consistency of the bunkers but we ask members to
be assured the Greens Team are continuing to monitor this issue by taking the
following steps:
·
As advised
previously, we will firm/tighten the face & finely/lightly rake the bunkers
we have already identified as ones where the ball has the potential to stick in
the face.
·
Additional sand
has been ordered & levels with be checked in all bunkers.
Prolonged periods of dry weather is compounding this
issue & depending on the angle of entry some balls have plugged in the sand
as it has become dry/powdery. With 59 bunkers on the course & a small
Greens Team, there is little we can do to counteract this. Members are reminded
to rake bunkers thoroughly & place the rake fully inside them with the T facing
the hole. Please do not leave it half in & half out or outside the bunker.
5.
Practice Area: Members
are also asked to note that under no circumstances should balls be hit from the
back of this area towards the front.
6.
2nd Hole: With immediate effect this will be a “call on” hole.
When you reach the green, mark your ball & stand aside waving those behind
on. This is in the interests of safety as well as speed. A clear & early
shout of fore should be given for any balls hit in the direction of the 4th
green/fairway.
7.
Accident/Incident/Near Misses: Members are
asked to record any such issues in the book behind the bar.
8.
Greens: Our greens are the envy of many clubs around & we
ask for your continued support by repairing all pitch marks, particularly on
your alpha-split allocated holes – see below:
A - Hole 1.
B - Hole 2.
C - Hole 3.
D - Hole 4.
E/F - Hole 5.
G - Hole 6.
H - Hole 7.
I/J/K - Hole 8.
L - Hole 9.
Mc - Holes
10/11.
M - Holes 12/13.
N/O/P/Q - Hole 14.
R - Hole 15.
S - Hole 16.
T/U/V - Hole 17.
W/X/Y/Z - Hole 18.
