Irrigation opens up

Our irrigation contractor came on Wednesday to open up the system. This involves priming the feed pump, coupling up the filtration basket, filling the tanks, priming the pipe work with water and bleeding air out of the system. Once the system is pressurised Adam inspects all valves and sprinklers to see if they are operational. Rotation, lift and spray quality are checked, any problems will be recorded and repaired. The irrigation contractor also fixed a break in the main electricity feed to the pump station.

Drainage continues, the 27th and 17th is finished. All turf is put back and is now gur. We have started our final piece of drainage for this spring which is the 26th front bunker and green side area. 

The bunker drain was routed into a near by ditch on the 17th. Due to the depth of the bunker the entire trench had to be excavated to ensure adequate fall. 

We had to deal with a couple of irrigation pipes whilst excavating the trench which crossed going to the next hole. Fortunately we careful and they were undamaged. 

Unfortunately we have discovered one of our old oak trees behind the 16th tee has  begun to fall over. This tree has had signs of rot and disease for a number of years. 

Unfortunately the strong winds we had a number of weeks ago has started the process, blowing a big canopy with a structurally weak trunk. We noticed cracking starting to grow around the trunk and today has increased it's lean angle. I'm afraid it's only a matter of time before it's down. 

The area has been cordoned off for safety and under no circumstance should players enter this area. First thing Monday the tree will be dealt with.