Friday 18th January 2014.

Members will be pleased to know that a problem experienced with our #2 bore pump late last week was remedied on Monday of this week.

The failure of this bore pump last week mean't that we had access to a reduced quantity of water and this had to be rationed over the course for the four nights so that we could recharge our dams for the following night. Unfortunately the timing was poor with the hottest weekend we had for a while with temperatures in the low to mid 40's for both days.

Most of areas that suffered from this rationing were carry zones and semi-rough areas with some middle sections of fairway also being affected. Watering of tees, greens and green surrounds was not compromised.

Though signs are still evident with drying of these areas, we have been in normal programming since Monday night and we will see a dramatic improvement over the coming week.

Staff have also been busy this week with the removal of the fairway bunker on the right-hand side of the 12th hole.

This bunker had become a unnecessary maintenance item with leaf litter continually impacting on the ability for staff to present the bunker as best we can. The area surrounding the bunker was also invaded by tree roots and this was restricting grass growth.

We have now rotary hoed the site, ground away tree surface roots and shaped the area to include some mounding and followed with the turfing of the site.

We feel this will better suit the location and present the area in better condition for play.