This Wednesday 31st October greens are starting to recover nicely from renovation undertaken last week. Poor weather last week when the renovation was being conducted, made it difficult to incorporate topdressing sand. The result is that this sand has hung around on the surface a little longer than desirable, but this is improving now as growth increases and as we have been able to complete several brushings and waterings. Renovation fertiliser was applied last week and we are now seeing an increase in growth to the point where the greens will probably recieve their first mowing tomorrow, Thursday 1st November.

Large amounts of grass are being removed from fairways as part of the scarification process. This material then needs to vacuumed up and removed from site a light mesh run over the fairway to break up damp clumps of grass before vacuumed for a second time.
Once clean the fairway can then be mown and blower used to disperse any leftover clippings.

Work has commenced on fairway renovation today Monday 29th October as planned with the scarifying of fairways.

By this Tuesday 30th October we have completed the 6th, 9th, 3rd and 4th fairways with hopes to complete a couple more on this nine before the end of the week. Weather permitting.

Fairway renovation will be commencing on Monday 29th October. This practice will involve the scarifying of the fairways on holes 1-9 and coring of fairways 10-18.
Members are asked to please give way to renovation equipment or proceed to the next tee should it be necessary so as to expdediate the process and not risk the safety of staff and members alike.
Thankyou for your understanding.

Renovation of putting surfaces proceeded as planned this Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd October despite the poor weather on the Monday.
Rainfall on the Monday made it difficult to topdress and brush in due to not being able to dry the topdressing sand out.
This has improved on Tuesday with the wind and sun drying out the sand and yesterdays topdressing is now drying sufficiently enough.
Putting surfaces should recover over then next 3 weeks once renovation fertiliser takes affect.

Members should note the 'Local Rule Board' as a preferred lie within 6 inches (150mm) is in affect on all cored greens and collars.

ATTENTION!

Members are reminded that greens renovation will commence this coming Monday 22nd October and Tuesday 23rd October.
Only 9 holes will be available for play on both of these days.

New grass trees were planted in one of the clubhouse garden beds this week by grass tree specialists Replants. These will develop into a nice feature garden that will also contain some kangaroo paws etc.

Course is prepared and ready for play in tomorrow's first round of Club Championships. Greens have been cut and rolled this Friday 5th of October and are running a little quicker with a stimp reading of 12 feet 5 inches this afternoon.
Good luck to all members and enjoy your course.