The word 'tining' is not a favourite one for golfers. The thought of all those holes in the turf leaves them hating greenkeepers. We have been out with the weidenmann using solid tines starting on the tees and surrounds, this was started early in the week and we completed all on 1-18.
The soil beneath the surface was very dry so the irrigation was put on directly behind tining to get water down into the roots.
Micro tining of the greens will be done over the next couple of weeks in conjunction with a light topdress.
After an application of fertiliser early in the week the greens are picking up nicely, another application of primo will be applied next week.
This year we are relying on volunteers to maintain the shrub borders around the clubhouse, our first eager members were Mo and Vic Thornton. They have edged weeded and pruned the borders and they look great. We owe a lot to them and all who volunteer their time this year, as we need and want members to care for there course, and to help the green staff to concentrate on other areas of the course.
Speaking of volunteers, we are holding a divot afternoon and night on the 30th April. Free food will be provided afterwards. We would like as many as possible to take part, it is also an oppertunty to question the green staff and discuss course works. A sheet is in the locker rooms to place your name on to which time slot you would be willing to take part in.
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