Saffron Walden Golf Club Greenkeepers

04/09/2026

The team have been busy this week mowing all areas, definition of areas has returned thanks to the recent rainfall and rejuvenation of the grass.
Greenside bunkers have received attention in the form of edging, strimming and sand level checks.

Autumn cup this Sunday. ⛳️🏆

30/08/2026

Finally some rain landed on the course this week! As you can see, the 3rd and 13th fairways have started to show signs of life again and green up.
We’ve been mowing the usual areas still - greens/tees/aprons and some fairways, maybe the rough mower will venture out next week… ⛳️🌧️

18/08/2026

Greens double cut yesterday and cut today. Great recovery a week on from greens maintenance and surfaces gradually returning to normal.

14/08/2026

First cut of the greens after the coring and dressing earlier in the week.

11/08/2026

Tractor and folding brush working in the sand on the 10th green.

11/08/2026

Core collector - saved a lot of shovelling!

11/08/2026

Pro core in action.

11/08/2026

Two-day greens maintenance completed.
Photos of the various stages.

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

Greens treatment Monday & Tuesday.
18 temporary greens in use over both days whilst the work is being undertaken.
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