Machinery service time

After a wet start to this morning we battled the conditions to get the course open and in a reasonably playable state. The new policy which includes the use of winter cups has already come into effect twice during the last week. With out there use (positioned on the approach) it would be difficult to keep the course fully open without causing damage to greens surfaces. 

There are areas that are very sticky so the policy to restrict buggies is also being brought into use. The main reason is for safety, the green staff do not go on to the course with vehicles in these conditions unless needed so safety is not compromised. 

Foot traffic and pull along trollies are allowed as they do not cause serious damage and are safer in wet and icy conditions. The storm drains are working well and the majority of drainage seems to be effective. Notes are being made of where we are to install more drains in the future. 

Whilst we can't go on to the course machinery servicing continues at pace. The fairway mower complete and work starts on the tee side mowers. We are also busy painting markers to ensure they look good for the start of the season