This week we are trying to catch up on all those jobs which are needing doing. Firstly dave sawdon has been busy weeding and edging all the clubhouse borders, these have been neglected for a while as we have not had the time or staff  to carry out the work needed. It's nice to see them looking good again. 

Greens on 10-18 that were tined last week are slowly filling in. They are being cut at the normal height and have had there first application of growth regulator today. The cut quality isn't great at the moment as one of the mowers has been severely blunted by the abrasive sand. The other greens mower has had new blades fitted and that is cutting great. As not to blunt both mowers we do not want to take this on to the newly sanded greens. 

Once 19-27 greens have been completed then both mowers will be sharpened. 

On Tuesday we had 33mm of rain which was welcome in some ways however a little less would have been ok. The rain was heavy at times and began to stand on most places in the afternoon. Thankfully all greens work had been done   And the vertidraining had insured the water could drain more freely. On Wednesday morning the greens were dry enough to cut as normal. The work that we do to the greens will always benefit in these situations. Unfortunately worm activity has increased now soil moisture has increased. We will monitor the weather to decide wether or not to spray a worm suppressant at this time of year. 

The ditch at 17 working well. 

Matty the apprentice is getting stuck into most jobs now. Teesides his latest new job. He is already cutting greens, fairways and moving holes. 

Some of the pine trees that were planted last winter have unfortunately died so they are being replaced where possible with trees grown on site. The reason for the trees not surviving is not known for certain. As they were all planted correctly and the same, given ample water and treated in a similar manor, the roots could have been poorer on the dead trees making them weaker from the start. 

A dead tree showing no fibrous roots which are vital for water uptake.