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 […]
Course News
Members are reminded that the 19th Hole (Jacaranda) short game practice area is not for playing long shots into the green. The picture on the right demonstrates what is not permitted. All practice should be inside 10 metres of the green, therefore no divots should be visible. If you are taking a divot we suggest […]
Listen to our Course Superintendent Rod Tatt talk about some work happening around the first green. PS. Turn sound up! CLICK HERE to view video.
We are seeking the support of members to assist with controlling Parramatta grass on the golf course. If you have time on a Monday starting 22nd June please register your interest with the Club office. You will be given an induction by Course Superintendent Rod Tatt prior to using the weed ball applicator.
It was nice to get some rain yesterday but we could have done without the strong winds. The Grounds staff did an amazing job of cleaning up in time to this mornings competition.
It has been brought to my attention that some areas of the course have been marked GUR with white paint – please refer to the image below. These areas have not been authorised to be marked by the grounds staff or golf staff. We would hope members are not taking it upon themselves to determine […]
GREENS The greens have performed consistently over the summer with programs focusing on plant health, disease and insect damage prevention, optimal rootzone moisture and surface smoothness. Given the hotter than average temperatures in late spring/early summer last year there have been additional inputs into the plant protection program which directly related to the consistency we […]
This week the fairways, tees and green surrounds were renovated. The aim of the renovation was to reduce and remove some of the accumulated thatch/mat layer by scarifying/verti mowing and hollow tine aeration/coring. Both cultural practices also stimulate new growth of the Santa Ana Couch grass and in particular, the root growth through the summer. […]
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We would like to make Members aware that there are 2 Rainbow Bee-Eaters Birds Nests on the right of the 5th Fairway that have been marked out in blue. Please refer to images below. The Rainbow Bee-Eater bird always has its nest horizontally in the ground which can be up to a metre long. The […]
