Greens The greens were aerified to a depth of 6 inches using 8mm solid tines this week to break through the deep hard pane layers of the greens ensuring the greens surfaces drain well over the cooler months and providing oxygen in to the rootzone. See video below of the Clubs new Verti Drain machine […]
Course News
GREENS The greens performed well during March and especially for the Mount Lawley Classic weekend as the weather was conducive to producing firmer surfaces. Green’s renovation was undertaken Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March, and during the process certain areas of six (6) greens suffered burning from the sand topdressing and brushing during the heat […]
During the greens renovation process this week a few areas of selected greens dried out whilst the sand was being applied and brushed in. Greens such as 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17 have some scaring from this process and given the extreme heat forecast for the next few days we have decided to […]
GREENS The performance of the greens this summer was much improved compared to recent years due to the oversown 007 bent grass providing greater density, consistently smoother ball roll and resilience to the conditions. As with any bent grass the cooler weather during autumn is generally ideal conditions for providing firmer surfaces along with lower […]
BUSHLAND AND TREE MAINTENANCE Over the past 12 months the Club has engaged professionals to undertake and compile a Bushland Management Report and Plan for the course along with an Arboricultural Survey and Risk Assessment (Tree Survey) that surveyed all trees surrounding each hole. Regular meetings and consultation with the City of Stirling (CoS) have […]
Mount Lawleys Green Light | Great article on the MLGC Greens Improvement Project in the latest edition of the Australian Turfgrass Management Journal CLICK HERE to read.
GREENS The greens are performing well and have enjoyed the cooler weather with November being the wettest on record. The greens program will include the following maintenance for December. Spot treatment of Poa annua will be undertaken in all greens with the herbicide Poacure over the next month with a view to achieving the best […]
Recently a hanging bird seed (seen in the image below) was found hanging in a tree on the 7th Tee. We ask Members NOT to feed to wild birds as this can kill them. Feeding birds, a moment’s pleasure for you could turn into a junk food addiction for the bird. If you would like to […]
General Manager – Troy O’Hern interviewed our Course Superintendent Rod Tatt and asked a series of questions about the golf course. CLICK HERE to view the interview (please note the videos does go for some time but we trust you will find it very informative) Topics discussed: Greens improvement project Course presentation – bare patches […]
GREENS Light vertical mowing/grooming will continue to aid in surface smoothness and continue through spring. Sand dusting will continue fortnightly to aid in surface smoothness and firmness. Winter grass/Poa annua – The Poacure herbicide is working well with 4 applications of a 6 application program completed. Some areas of Poa annua have been affected more […]
