The 18th fairway, putting back the top soil.

The fairway levelling is almost complete. Just the topsoil to go on, then seed to finish. 

Adjusting the levels on the 18th fairway.

This week the 18th fairway is being re-levelled. This is to help reduce the flooding in this area. The work is going well and should be completed by Friday. 

7th hole drainage work

Work has started on the installation of a new storm drain. Progress updates to follow. 

The new practice bunker and green

The grass is starting to grow on the new practice area. Today the bunker was excavated ready to be filled with sand. The Spring has not been good for getting seed to germinate and establish but we are heading towards better weather now.

It's been a while since I updated my blog. The golf course has moved on leaps and bounds with only one or two hiccups along the way. The most noticeable was the grass seed-heads on the greens. These appeared over one weekend, slowing the pace of the greens. On the following Monday the greens were groomed, thus lifting the seed-heads  allowing for a cleaner cut. A growth retardant was also applied which reduces the seed-head population. The putting surface is settling down nicely - extra rolling and cutting will take place prior to the championship weekend!

Good luck to all who take part. 

Golf Course Preparation

This week the main focus has been on preparing the course for the charity day Friday. The hedge across the 6th fairway has been cut to reduce the height, (picture 1) this will allow a better view down the fairway. The green staff have been working their way around the course removing spiral guards that protect some of the trees (less free drops). The golf course is looking good.

Have a great game. 

Sanding the Greens

The greens have been  top dressed with sand, then brushed and rolled. Irrigation will be turned on tonight to help wash the sand into the surface. 

Update on the work to the practice green.

Work has continued on the practice green with the Installation of the irrigation pipe The playing surface has been levelled ready for seeding.

The course is continuing to improve with regular mowing taking place. Sand topdressing applied to the greens last week has helped firmed the putting surface.