Fall

The Americans describe autumn well, this time of year is all about falling leaves. Every day it's a battle to ensure the course is cleared before we can cut and ensure surfaces are in a playable condition. 

With different species of tree loosing leaves at different times it's a continuous process for around 3 months. Greens, tees and surrounds are cleared with back pack blowers the fairways and semi is cleared using a tractor mounted blower. When the quantity of leaves gets to a sufficient amount then they need collecting using our leaf sucker. 

Mornings are difficult as it is not light until gone 6.30 and staff have to start cutting and preparing the course using torches. 

Next week we will topdress the greens and start microtine the greens. We hope to start cutting out the winter tees ready for the winter. Hopefully we can remain on the summer tees for a little longer as long as the weather remains good. 

Strimming of trees and rough areas continues we hope to complete these in the next week or 2. 

Now the range building is complete the shelter sheds are to be done too. Once again thanks to Colin our greens chairman for his efforts.