Easter weekend

How time flies, it doesn't seem that long ago since we were gearing our selves up for spring and we are already at the first big bank holiday weekend of the year. 

For the green staff we find this is one of the most difficult times to get the course prepared and looking good for a 4 day weekend. Staff numbers are usually reduced and two 4 day working weeks either side of the holiday means everyday is full on. 

The team have worked hard and the weather has been on our side and the course is looking great. Everything has been cut, bunkers raked, holes moved and a few finishing off jobs have been squeezed in too. 

The bunker at the 26th which was drained this winter was filled with sand and brought back into play. 

We also have led sand to the 20th bunker for when the turf is ready. 

The old bunker at the 19th has been seeded and hopefully with a bit of warm weather will fill in soon. 

We spent a little time tidying the 10/13/14 ditch, strimmed, edged and brushed down. 

Greens have been sprayed with growth regulator to thicken the sward, tees sprayed with growth regulator, fertiliser and iron to aid recovery and thicken the sward. 

With temperatures cooler growth will not be as vigorous over the weekend. However the team will be in cutting greens daily(weather dependant). 

Preferred lies are now off 

Let's hope the sun shines for a great golfing weekend.