Well after a long run of mild weather it would seem that the normal weather for November is finally coming for the weekend. It looks like we are in for a spell of cold windy and potentially sleety weather. This is going to slow growth right down. Not only that should reduce disease pressure and remove the last of the leaves clinging to the trees.
Most of the leaves are now down and have been collected, the strong winds are blowing what's left around the course which then have to be blown clear of playing surfaces. The team are still out daily ensure we can keep the course in the best condition possible.
Obviously greens, tees and fairways are the priority areas so bunkers have been raked less due to time. To rake the bunkers all debris needs to be removed first so we are currently doing the once a week. When debris and leaves reduce then we can then rake more often.
The bridge has been installed on the 21st and looks good. Another one has been made for the 1st and will be installed soon.
Vertidraining if fairways has started on holes 10-18 whilst they are closed this week. These are done with 12mm tines at 50mm x 100mm spacings using a lot of heave to decompact the soil from this years play and maintenance. Some wet fairways will be done on holes 1-9 next week.
Greens and surrounds have been sprayed with seaweed, bio stimulants and iron to strengthen them going into this cold spell.
The only cutting we have done this week is to greens and surrounds. Just to keep them tidy.
