At the completion of the hollow coring all cores are blown off the surface, fertiliser applied and prepared for top dressing. Unfortunately we had rain on Monday night which meant we could not use our top dressing unit as three tonnes of sand and machinery combined would have led to wheel ruts in the putting surface. So we went old school. The boys hand spread 45 tonnes of sand over the greens using shovels only. We got the sand out in time and rubbed in prior to the weather cooling off. A long day but well worth the effort.
Its that time of year again when the greens are rolling well and the staff go and punch holes in the greens.
Aeration is extremely important heading into the warmer months. It allows gas and oxygen exchange which in turn leads to stronger healthier roots. All greens were Verti drained with half inch hollow tines to a depth of five inches. With the sun shining work is progressing at a rapid pace in the 5th dam. We should see rock being laid by Thursday all going well.
Good luck to all Cumberland Country Golf Club members in tomorrows cup. Would be nice to see a local get the prize.
Started mowing tees with a greens mower and the result has been great. No more turn marks from studded turf tyres now that we have smooth tyres being used.
Jeff McManus started as an apprentice at Cumberland Country Golf Club straight from school in 1992.
Jeff completed his Turf Horticulture certificate lll and progressed to become third in charge and for the past 8 years Jeff has held the position of Assistant Superintendent. Work on the 5th dam commenced Monday morning and is progressing well. As we have seen many times before when we start excavation works i can guarantee it will rain.
2nd Green side Bunker
Photo of the rear bunker on the 2nd green with drainage, Bidum cloth, sand and turf around the perimeter. 2nd Green Bunkers
Shaping of the bunkers is almost complete. Unfortunately 38 mm of rain this week has slowed progress. Drainage, Bidum cloth and sand will be added to the rear bunker next week. Bidum cloth is a fabric that helps to stop clay particles infiltrating the bunker sand. |
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