Renovation begins

An important time for the course is the renovation period. To keep the surfaces in good condition they need to be renovated regularly.
The tees have just been cored, fertilised and top dressed. This will help promote new growth as we head into spring. A number of areas on fairways have also been renovated such as the 12th, 14th and 15th. These areas have been marked as GUR and golfers may take relief outside of the marked area.
The greens will be renovated immediately after the men's club championships.

Work on Bunkers

In the last few weeks considerable work has been carried out is being carried out on a number of the bunkers. Work has been completed on the bunker on the front right of 13. This bunker drained poorly, was too small to rake with the bunker rake and was difficult to get in and out of. The work carried out on this bunker included:

• Removal of existing contaminated sand
• Enlarging the bunker slightly so the bunker rake can get in and out easily
• Raising the base level of the bunker to enable easier access
• Raising of the turf on the green side to prevent water run-off
• Installation of new drainage using MegaFlo drainage pipe
• Installation of bunker mat on the faces to reduce contamination of the sand
• New sand added
• Turf relaid around the edges

The boys have done a great job on this bunker and with some heavy rain since this work has been completed the bunker has drained magnificently.

Work clearing the drainage lines on the back left bunker on 13 was also carried out enabling this bunker to drain more quickly.

Work being carried out on bunker front right of 13

MegaFlo drainage pipe

MegaFlo drainage pipe is flat with a covering that prevent sand and silt entering the pipe. This can be laid flat on the base of the bunker in a shallow trench eliminating the need to use a trencher to cut drainage lines. There is also no need to use any gravel which can contaminate the sand over time.

Work is now being carried out on the 2 bunkers on the first as they both drained poorly and needed some re-shaping. I will provide a further update on these when completed.