A brief change

Yesterday we had more rain which closed the course, but this was only the second closure since March 2013. The conditions were very sticky, although there was no water stood the constant rainfall had saturated the surface making thin areas impassable.

Fortunately an easterly wind has brought drier conditions, overnight has dried the course considerably and we have all holes open except 3 next to the river which are affected by flood water. 

With ground conditions firmer we took the opportunity to cut greens and surrounds and rake all bunkers. 

The greens cut at 4.5mm mostly with the john Deere triple, however 5 of the wettest greens were cut by hand to reduce damage to the surface. 

Surrounds cut at 13mm with the toro hand mower. 

On Monday we applied a slow release iron to greens, surrounds and approaches. After a little rain which is due on Friday night that should wash it into the root zone, the grass can then begin to utilise it. Work continues on machinery service, now on the trail gangs, slit tining continues and will is just about finished on the 13th Tee side hedge.