It’s turning
out to be a difficult Spring. I recorded -6 degrees on the 31st March
and the cold spell looks to continue this week with minus temperature each
morning. The photo below is of the course just over a week ago then a
comparison picture taken today.
As I stated
in my last report I will be carrying out scarifying and topdressing to the
greens. I have held off doing too much to the greens for the last couple of
weeks as the cold weather is putting them under stress. If I did press on with
the Spring maintenance I feel the putting surface would take a long time to
recover. At present, the surface is good albeit a little bumpy due to high foot
fall over Easter. I have checked the long-range forecast and it does look like
there could be some improvement in the weather next week (but we will have to
wait and see).
The course
has dried out well and I have now lifted the trolley restrictions and ride on
golf buggies can now be used. The fairways have good grass cover, they just
look brown from the frost and wind damage (see second photo). This will mow off
once we get the Spring growth. Winter rules will remain for the time being but
please check with the Pro shop before playing.
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