Normally by this time of year on the golf course the mowers would be taking a well earned rest whilst we would be hard at work on our winter project's. But this year the slow down in grass growth hasn't happened yet, and although it's been very windy of late, Storm Desmond the current 'named' force of nature to batter down on us, temperatures have been regularly above 10 degrees which means continued grass growth. A long side the wet weather we've been experiencing has made presenting the course that little bit more challenging. We've been using the handmowers a lot more, less traffic across the golf course & the cutting heights have been raised to help protect the plant going into winter. It's very important we keep the plant 'green & healthy' as environmental stress, low temperatures, reduced sunlight, increased rainfall can all lead to a weakened grass sward and at this time of year recovery is minimal. Having a healthier plant coming into the spring will give us the best possible start for next year's golfing season.
We've started some of our winter maintenance programmes, the first of the paths have been added to the 2nd, 7th & 17th and some tree work has begun around the course. Drainage has also been installed into the problem wet area in between the 16th bunkers on the right hand side of the green.
This work will carry on through the winter as will the course presentation but with course protection a major factor in all the work we do.
Enjoy your golf.
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