Work Schedule – November 3rd 2014 – November 9th 2014 November will see us continuing to focus on course presentation. We still have about 100m2 of turf repairs to complete, and some bunker edges to repair. Bunkers at 11 green, and 1 green are to be filled with new sand, as well as fairway bunkers at […]
Course News
Work Schedule – October 27th – November 2nd 2014 All tees renovations have been completed, and fairways, tees, and surrounds have been fertilised with a custom blended fertiliser formulated for our sands here. A number of turf repairs around the course have been completed now, with some larger areas around bunkers where Mullumbimby couch has been […]
On Monday we held another on-course information session with our superintendent, Glenn Cross. With approximately 12 members attending the question and answer session, it gave everyone an opportunity to better understand some of the challenges faced by our ground staff regarding maintenance and course care. It also enabled Glenn to better understand member expectations when […]
A massive thank you to our energetic band of volunteers for a doing a great job Monday. As well as planting out a garden bed on the top practice putting green, the volunteers tackled the huge task of cleaning up the bottom car park. Special mention goes to member Mick Downer and his enthusiasm to […]
To better inform the membership of matters relating to the course, we have scheduled another course walk with Course Superintendent, Glenn Cross on Monday 13th October at 8:00am. The session is expected to run for 60-90 minutes, with a maximum of 20 members having the opportunity to walk of a number of holes with Glenn and […]
Following a successful Volunteer Working Day we have scheduled another one later this month. It would be fantastic to have more members volunteer their time for one day and give back to the course that provides so much joy! Details of the working day are listed below; When: Monday 13th October Start Time: 7:30am Where: Meet in […]
Work Schedule – September 24th With greens renovations cancelled due to heavy rains last week, we took the opportunity to core surrounds of greens, and fertilise fairways. We also added sand to the right hand side bunker at 10 green. Next week, staff are concentrating on verticutting and coring tee tops. Extra sand will be added […]
Work Schedule – September 16th 2014 Sunday night September 14th greens were sprayed for nematode control. This chemical needs 15mm of irrigation immediately after application to wash active into the soil profile. Nematodes are a pest that are generally always in the soil and attack the root system. The problems occur when numbers get too high […]
NEMATODE CONTROL – 2014/2015 As part of our nematode control programme, soil samples have been taken and sent away for analysis. A preventative application of Electricur nematicide will be sprayed to all greens and surrounds this Sunday night, September 14th 2014. The chemical is a Group 1B insecticide, Schedule 7. Its hazard category is T (toxic). […]
September will hopefully see a little warmer weather and the start of some growth. Wetting agents will be introduced into the upcoming irrigation season. Trim around sprinklers, and yardage markers. Broad acre spraying of weeds to continue. Areas earmarked to complete are between 4 green and 3 tee, and the top end of 3 fairway […]
