Another branch takes a tumble!

This morning we discovered yet another large limb had cracked off an old oak tree on 15th. Only a week after we had a large limb crack off the sweet chestnut tree on 10th. This time it had cracked clean out of the tree so the tree surgeon wasn't required. Myself and Scott spent a little time cutting and clearing it away this morning to make the area safe. I think it maybe coincidence that they happened close to each other, however the tree surgeon did warn that some of the larger branches may need the end load reducing to ensure we do not suffer similar consequences with other trees.

Alistair and Rob seeded the area of soil at the end of the range where we removed soil for projects over the winter. This was refilled some time ago using the best of the soil we removed from drainage work and now seeded should blend back into the range outfield before to long.

They also turfed a small area at the back of the range building which was causing problems with the ball collector when returning to the ball dispenser.

With the gents open day and ladies presidents day this weekend we have stepped up cutting so the course looks that extra bit special, with the weather on our side the course is once again looking good. We have strimmed all bits around the course that cant be cut with mowers, cut bunker faces, teesides, intermediate rough, and all short grass in our usual routine. Adam also replaced the sprinkler head at the front of the mens 1st tee as this was not functioning correctly. The ride on mower we use to cut in the copses is currently being repaired as the bearings have worn in the steering shaft. On the positive side, the weather is fantastic!