Grounds Schedule 23rd – 27th March 2015 Last week we spent the week preparing for the Mount Lawley Classic. Although we did a lot of repair work in bunkers, this week we’ll be back in them scraping the algae and moss from the faces. Although the moss keeps the face firm and stops balls from […]
Course News
The Club has received approval from Stirling Council to carry out the required tree works behind the 10th green and will take place on Monday 23rd March. The back nine will remain closed on this day. As previously advised, this will include removal of the right hand gum tree for safety reasons. Pruning of the […]
We would like to remind members about taking the extra time out on the course to ensure divots are repaired correctly. Simple actions such as making sure you use the sand buckets provided make a big difference in the repairs to a divot allowing better playing surface for all members. Once you have finished your […]
As you will be aware a significant limb recently fell from the right hand gum tree behind the 10th green. The area has been cordoned off since and an Arborist has since inspected all four gum trees in this area with safety being the prime concern. The Arborist’s report has been received which requires the […]
Grounds Schedule – week starting Monday March 2nd – 6th 2015 The week just ending had us concentrating on course presentation. Fairways were sprayed with trace elements to add some colour. Tees and surrounds have been given an application of liquid fertiliser, and greens have been sprayed with trace elements. Sand has been added to the […]
We ask members to pay particular attention to fixing their ball marks on the putting greens to ensure the grass is protected and healed within a two day period. The key to a well repaired ball mark uses the action of twisting and pushing the outsides of the mark towards the centre. If the centre […]
Grounds Schedule – week starting Monday February 23rd – 27th 2015 A post emergent herbicide DSMA was sprayed around some greens last week to control the crab grass that invades our aprons. The discolouration is visible now but will have no long term effects on the desired grasses. Another 2 follow up applications will be made 7 […]
It was previously communicated that EHB was identified in a dead pine tree located to the right of the 14th ladies tee. Following analysis of this tree by the Department of Agriculture, it was found to contain the pest, EHB. The Club will be chipping this tree under the Department of Agriculture guidelines. The Department […]
Grounds Report – Week starting 16th February 2015 Course will be sprayed Monday 16th with Barricade. Barricade is a pre-emergent herbicide we’re using to control late germination of Crab grass, and early germination of Winter grass in our couch grass areas, fairways, rough, tees, and surrounds. Bunkers will be edged, and flymown, with sand being […]
