Storms before the calm

The winter just gets, well, wetter. 24 inches have been bequeathed to our golf course from the very kind Mother Nature. 

So unfortunately, the golf course remains a tad wet. The greens have held up really well to the persistent cats & dogs. Getting to them is the challenge at the moment. 

We are just praying for a dry period at the moment so that our work can continue uninterrupted and also so that members can get out and play some golf.

In the meantime, the 4th hole has been much improved due to the tree felling carried out by a local contractor. The poplars that have been removed were coming to the end of their lifespan anyway. Now, this hole provides more bail out from both the 4th & 13th tees and it is hoped that golfers will enjoy the improved playability and fairness of this hole.

We will do our best with the clear up of logs and debris as soon as possible. There is a fair amount of clearing still remaining. 16 trailer loads of logs and all the original piles of wood chippings were cleared early this week. However, more arrived soon afterward!! 

The bunker between the fairway and approach on the 3rd hole has now been removed and levelled. This will now open up this side of the hole and encourage golfers to play more down the centre and right of this hole - and away from the houses on the left boundary edge.

We also managed to finish the turfing of the first fairway bunker on the 3rd hole. It looks absolutely fantastic and the bunkering that has been completed on the 3rd hole this winter really gives this hole a modern, strategic dimension.

Please rest assured that although the golf course still has work remaining to finish, this will be completed in due course and the improvements to the golf course over the last 2 years will undoubtedly transform the playability, maintenance and aesthetic appeal of the golf course.

Have a great weekend!