Irrigation work, leaves and vertidraining

Now we have a little more time to concentrate on the smaller tasks, we are looking at a few sprinkler heads we have had problems with this year. Adam has been checking a number of sprinklers for leaks and puddling around the head after use. Replacing where necessary, adjusting heights and replacing the soil for a more free draining alternative.

11th greenside sprinkler head

Areas near sprinklers receive little aeration as not to damage the head so rooting is limited in places causing turf issues in these current wet conditions. Nearby trees can also have an effect such as here at the 12th surround

Poor rooting of surround turf

 

Other jobs have been blowing and collection of leaves which are falling thick and fast. Tees and greens are cleared with the backpack, other areas are blown with the tractor mounted blower in to heaps before being collected.

All young trees are being inspected to see if guards and stakes can be removed. Verti draining of fairways is still on going with 7 fairways completed. Here's the machine in action, hopefully you can see the heave it creates within the soil profile without disrupting the surface too much.