Tree stump removal

This week, it was great to have a contractor at the golf course removing tree stumps that remained following our tree thinning program.

We estimate that about 60 stumps were removed over 2 days. The result is that the woodland areas now look a lot more managed and tidy, allowing easier recovery shots to be played back onto the main playing areas.

Quotes are currently being sought for chipper-shredders that can be hired to quickly dispose of the brash from the woodland between the 4th green and 7th tees. Please bear with us until we find an opportunity to clear this area.

Also this week, we managed to catch up on some much needed mowing. The course is beginning to take shape now after quite a drawn out spring. Although the days have been quite warm, the nights and mornings have been quite cool, resulting in slow, patchy growth.

However, following hollow coring and topdressing, the greens are now recovering fairly well. Some extra fertiliser next week should accelerate recovery further.

Many thanks to some sterling volunteer assistance this week. Phil Lockett, Barry Barlow, Ray Barnes and John Newns have all made great contributions to the collective cause. Well done fellas!

Have a great weekend and enjoy your golf!