This week we have been helping the aerated greens to recover by brushing, watering and matting the affected greens to work the sand into any remaining holes and encourage growth through the sand layer. As the initial greens we did, recovery has been good and by the weekend the holes will not be noticeable. We have tined the top of the 6th green as this will not affect play at the weekend due to the size and shape of the green.

6th green

On Monday next week we will continue to aerate sections of 7 greens, again seeding sanding and rolling. Following this we will have a break due to competitions on the course. Following the Bank holiday we will then start 19-27 greens for 3 days. Then we will continue with greens on 1-18.

During our rest period from aeration we will try and fix a problem with the drain to the rear of the 23rd green.

Else where we have been cutting all areas, following the rain everything is green and lush once more. Extra cutting is needed in some areas such as surrounds, teesides, fairways and tees to ensure presentation is at its highest.

 

We have fixed several more irrigation leaks which were highlighted a couple of weeks ago when the system was under pressure caused by the dry period of weather.