One such project is the path program.
So far we have prepared and installed granite paths at the 6th (extending path below green), 7th (Extending path from tee’s to fairway and reshaping of surrounding rough), 15th (Path from tee to trees below green) and the 18th (significantly extended path below tee). We are pleased with the outcome and are now preparing the next phase
The second phase will be below the 7th green, above the bunker at the 8th green, down the treeline between the 14th and 18th holes and the final connection at the 15th green joining the granite to the concrete.
Weather permitting; the contractors are booked in to start work on the remaining granite paths on Monday, April 29th.
During April we have oversown our shaded tee’s with ryegrass to improve the grass coverage during winter. The tees done are the middle and front tees at 5, all the tees at 6, 8th, 9th, both tees at 10 and both tees at 14.
While doing this we have oversown 6th, 7th and 8th fairways, which also suffer from shade problems during winter. This was combined with a good application of fungicide on all the fairways to prevent diseases such as Winter Fuserium.
The championship tee at 11 has been completely re-levelled and returfed providing a smooth, true surface for play. It is currently growing in well and is much improved on its old condition. This will be open for play approximately in the middle of May.
The path at the 11th green has been widened to allow better two way traffic flow and new turf has been laid alongside it.
We are beginning the construction of a new, extended nursery at the 17th for greens quality turf to go along with our fairway/tee nursery. This will be used to replace damaged sections of greens from vandalism and the effects of winter, meaning less downtime and better quality greens.
We plan to begin the removal of Nutgrass, kikuyu and blue couch from the greens, providing a smoother, higher quality putting surface.
It is our aim to provide our members and visitors with the best possible playing surface and a memorable day of golfing and we believe that these projects will help us towards this goal.
-Course maintenance team
