As we approach mid April, the weather is trying its hardest to keep us frustrated. We thought that the recent dry spell was a sign of things to come but Mama N had other ideas!
We managed to get an early spring fertiliser into the greens to give them a shot of colour and help with a little growth. They look a little more like it now and they have remained resolutely firm and dry despite the wet weather.
This week has been one of tying up some loose ends and getting some bunker sand out. 2 out of 5 bunkers have been given fresh sand. The remaining 3 will be sorted out in the next 10 days. More bunker sand has been ordered to help us complete the restoration of our winter bunker renovations.
All fairways have been cut this week alongside the tees, approaches and surrounds. Although growth is not yet consistent, definition of closely mown turf areas is better.
The new tees now need topdressing and regular mowing to bring them on. We have started this process this week. The new 13th tee has been heavily topdressed to dry it out, level out surface imperfections and help firm up the surface.
In time, these new tees will look excellent. It is just a nuisance that the wet weather has prevented this essential maintenance from being carried out in March. That said, the turf has rooted in really well.
Jeff Perkin has finished off the herb garden this week with some decorative gravel and weed membrane. It looks superb. Thanks also to Dave Clark for planting these shrubs.
We hope to get the new tees in play gradually over the next 2 weeks. It is important that they do not get batteries too much before Captain's Drive-In and that they remain looking good throughout the season.
Have a great weekend and enjoy your golf!
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