Anthracnose attacks

I was browsing through my blog from last year and around the same time last year as this we suffer from another anthracnose attack. Over the last week we have had several greens had mild outbreaks from the disease. I believe the recent rain fall we had, coupled with the colder nights giving heavy dews has triggered the disease. To aid recovery we have sprayed the greens with liquid fertiliser and chelated iron to strengthen the grass plant and provide nutrient for recovery. Anthracnose effects poa so as long as it doesn't take hold a fungicide will not be needed. The forecast for the next week or so is dry and warmer so it should grow itself out.

Trimming of the sprinkler heads have been completed, checking operation and rotation once trimmed.

The drain on the 23rd is nearly complete, this has been slower than expected as the trench had to be hand dug. This will be completed tomorrow.

In the next couple of weeks the long 'natural' grass between holes around the course is being cut down and collected before the weather turns making it difficult to maintain.