As we finally get a period of drier weather we got on to the course to trim a few of the longer areas. We cut the remainder of the fairways that were dry enough. There are still some that are too wet to get on without causing damage. The height was set at 20mm for this cut as they were extremely long in places and the last thing I wanted to do is scalp or make more mess.
We also got all the tees and surrounds cut. Again some very soft from golfer damage but the continued slow growth meant we needed to keep on top of growth.
The greens are being hand cut at 5.5mm. Some are softer than others. The wet areas of the course have really suffered over the last few weeks. These are hooped and roped off so please avoid them at all costs.
Due to softer ground conditions pitch marks are really bad at the moment, golfers HAVE to repair all pitch marks as they will leave long term scars on the greens and will be a detrimental factor going into spring. It's is still unbelievable how some of them can be missed. The 18th green had over 20 unrepaired pitch marks yesterday from the weekends play.
We have 10-18 holes closed this week so we are continuing with projects. The 10th track is our next job. Replacing and tidying the stone crossing the 10th fairway.
The area at the end of the range is being tidied and all mounded soil levelled ready to be seeded in spring before a new boundary hedge is planted.
The flood water has finally receded into the ditches leaving a little debris to clear and a very sticky area which will need time to dry out.
