August rainfalls have been significant this year (60mm) which has provided an opportunity for the recent drainage installation on the 8th, 13th and 15th East to be tested. We have seen a significant improvement in drainage of these surfaces.
As a result of the recent rain, we have verti-drained with solid tines the areas most affected by surface water. This has relieved compaction in those areas and allowed the surface water to move deeper into the profile.
During this period, staff have had the opportunity to carry out tasks such as bunker levelling and raising green side sprinklers on both courses.
Annual West Course renovations will commence on Sunday 3rd September through until Friday 8th September. East Course renovations will begin on Sunday 17th September through to Friday 22nd September. Tees, fairways and surrounds will be scarified and cored. Greens will be cored and top dressed. We thank the members for their patience during this period.
Brad Ayres
Assistant Superintendent