Thankfully this picture is from 2012 when the course was under water. This is the driving range, this water was stood here for around 3 weeks as it had no where to go. This is one of the main reasons for  continued drainage works on the course. 

This week we have started to make the connection to the 17th ditch. To do this we have removed a section of hedge and  marked out the ditch running along the front of the current 20th tee.

We then dug out the existing pipe work. To ensure levels and direction of the ditch as it joins the existing pipe.

Elsewhere on the course we are cutting the long rough down again. This hopefully will be the final cut before the temperature drops and growth reduces. 

Strimming of tree bases continues from last week. These again will be the last time these will be done. 

We have applied some merit turf insecticide where we have found chafer grubs and badgers have been scuffling in the semi rough. This needs to be watered  in so timing is critical. 

When cleared and cut the course is still looking great.