We are in to November but it certainly isn't November weather. The last few weeks has been very mild with the highest recorded temperature of 21 degrees recorded in Wales. The highest for a number of years. It seems like the seasons are shifting as the startif the year gave cold spring like conditions in June. Now in November grass is still growing like in September. This time of year makes it really difficult to get large areas cut. As mentioned in previous blogs leaves have to be blown clear first but also as the weather worsens the course gets softer and makes cutting messy with potential damage caused to playing surfaces. Today we have cut semi rough on 1-9 as these holes have been closed once more to carry out maintenance. Long and dry areas were only cut to prevent any damage going into winter. Also cut has been the remainder of bunker faces. Followed by a blow out and rake.
As mentioned 1-9 is closed for the next few days as we are carrying out slit tine aeration to the greens. This process cuts through the surface with very narrow metal tines which also slices roots and creates air spaces in the root zone. Cutting the roots creates new root growth with in turn supports new healthy grass growth. It doesn't disrupt the surface making the impact on golf minimal. When holes 10-18 are closed next week they too will be slit tined.
