Recently the green surrounds have been sprayed to control the winter grass around the greens. This is a strategic plan to eliminate the winter grass in these areas and as the picture below on the left shows it has been effective. The program is to have winter grass free surrounds so that seed will not […]
Course News
Mount Lawley Golf Club has extensive options for Members to practice and hone their long and short game skills. It is important that each of these practice areas are used for their intended purpose and practice is conducted in a safe manner. Please note the following rules apply: DRIVING RANGE On competition days, competition participants […]
Week commencing 5th February the grounds staff will be working on an upgrade to Campbell’s Walk. Why is it called ‘Campbell’s Walk? Arthur Campbell was a Club President, Captain, Life Member, Club Champion and a founding Member of the Club. He was a tireless clubman and when not officiating, or attending a meeting, he was […]
Full Report with Images Here Report prepared by: Adam Plowman – Director Grounds Trevor Strachan – Course Superintendent
Over the past two weeks there has been a significant increase in the number of pitch marks on our greens. Bent grass is slower to recover due to the slowing or reduction of the roots when the soil temperatures exceeds 27 degrees and thus the pitch mark will take longer to recover if not repaired […]
We are excited to announce the opening date for our 19th hole and short game practice area. The 19th hole will be formally opened on the 11th December, before the Club’s Annual General Meeting. Celebrations will commence at 5pm, with an official opening by Club President David Crispin at 5.30pm. This will include the much […]
We are calling for Members to register to form the ‘Course Volunteer Group’ This is great way for Members to volunteer their time and give back to the course that provides so much joy! The newly formed group will be led by team leaders – Mick Downer and Charlie Elverd. Details of the next working […]
Members will have noticed the rear green side bunker on the 12th hole has been filled in and is under contruction. The area surrounding the old bunker has always been problematic in maintaining quality turf. The removal of the bunker will provide a larger turf area which will greatly assist traffic flow and general presentation. […]
Members please be advised of the attached Temporary Local Rules which will come into effect as of 14th October 2017. Main points to note: Preferred Lies are no longer in play Amendment to reticulation trench Local Rule Click Here for Temporary Local Rules
Dear Members, The scheduled course renovations have now been completed with fairways and greens having been renovated at the same time. The grounds staff have worked tirelessly to ensure the work was completed by the end of this week. While the wet weather at the start of the week did slow the team down, we are pleased to […]
