Trim and feed

Now ground conditions have dried somewhat we had taken the chance to get out on to the course to trim a few areas. Firstly the greens have been cut using the triple mowers at 4.5 mm, overall considering the bad weather conditions the previous few weeks look in reasonable shape. The cold weather stresses the grass, bleaching it yellow sometimes even white. When temperatures improve the colour will return. 

The 12th green which was drained in November was given it's first cut with the hand mower. It cut reasonably well with the odd area slightly low. We will continue to topdress the green to improve the levels further before the start of the new season.

Following cutting the greens were given an application of 2-0-10 plus slow release iron. This should stand them in good health as spring approaches. The tees were also given an application of 12- 4- 28 slow release fertiliser, again to help recovery and improve the surfaces come spring.