16/10/2026
We started the week with some much-needed rainfall, which has helped massively with new grass growth and recovery following our recent overseeding. With conditions beginning to turn, the moisture has been a welcome boost for the course.We’ve also been busy transporting harvested rainwater from the clubhouse collection tanks into our holding tanks, storing valuable water ready for next summer. It’s all part of our ongoing efforts to make the most of our water resources and prepare for the warmer, drier months ahead.
Work has been carried out on overhanging branches around the 11th green, which had been restricting airflow and hindering recovery. Improving air movement will help create a healthier environment for the green and reduce conditions that favour turf disease.
The recent weather has created ideal conditions for disease to develop, so keeping a close eye on the turf has been especially important. Unfortunately, our sprayer decided to let us down, meaning a bit of workshop time was needed to strip down the pump and repair the diaphragm.
With early signs of fusarium spotted on Wednesday, there was no time to waste. By Thursday morning, the sprayer was back up and running, and we were out applying fungicide to tackle the issue and protect the Greens.
With the winter months approaching and the weather beginning to turn, we’ve also been fitting roofs to our robot sheds to help protect the equipment through the colder months.
Rather than starting from scratch, we’ve reused materials from an old, unused structure, giving them a new lease of life. A practical, cost-effective solution that reduces waste while making good use of what we already have.
A busy week all round! From turf recovery and disease management to water conservation, workshop repairs and winter preparation along side the usual day to day jobs, there’s always plenty going on behind the scenes to keep the course moving in the right direction.
