We made full-use of the whole week, the weather was mostly with us and we have timely delivered valuable operations that will be the catalyst for high-performance putting surfaces in-time for the start of the golfing season.
All internal drainage and surface aeration operations were followed with a very light verti-cut to clean the surfaces of any lingering debris.
The final day and a half of the week were set aside for topdressing. After a slow start on Friday because of the heavy morning dew we completed this operation with the support of favourable weather and ground conditions.
These mild, dry, firm conditions allied with the light golf traffic on the course on Friday afternoon presented the greenstaff with the opportunity to deliver the topdressing operation to full-effect.
Over 18 greens that total just under 6000sqm we hauled out almost 60-tonnes of a sand designed for our needs with no compromise on quality.
Finally the sand is worked in to the surface with a steel dragmatt. This is pulled around the green moving sand off high spots and overlaps and filling in scuff, scars and depressions as it passes over them. This is the very best tool to use to both swiftly restore surface levels and promote smooth putting surfaces in the longer term.
After everyone has completed their individual tasks that combined to refuel the greens and surrounds in-time for spring, The Pam Barton Course Head Greenkeeper, Tim Lewis, carries out his final essential checks and repairs, cuts a fresh hole and reopens his course in its entirety in time for the weekend.
ENJOY!!
