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 […]
Course News
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 […]
The Club has produced a number of short videos which focus on course care, movement around the golf course, use of the practice facilities and general etiquette when playing at Mount Lawley Golf Club. We encourage you to click on the links below and appreciate all players adhering to the advise given: INTRODUCTION PITCH MARK […]
Bunker rakes will be placed back on the course from Tuesday 21st July. There are a few points here for us all to remember when we find our ball in a bunker. Bunker rakes are to be kept on the grass outside the bunker. Blue T’s are marked on the ground to indicate the preferred position […]
GREENS The greens are progressing well each week and are on track to reopen the 1st August 2020. Greens program for July (Weather dependent) Mowing height of cut is currently at 5mm where it will remain through the winter months. Height of cut will be slowly lowered to 3mm during September/October. Solid spike aeration will […]
