The Premier announced today that no new community transmitted cases of COVID-19 had been reported overnight. As such, from midnight tonight the following transitional restrictions will be in place for the Perth and Peel region until midnight Sunday 11th July. 12.01am Tuesday 6th July to midnight Sunday 11th July It is mandatory to wear a […]
Course News
TREE MAINTENANCE Over the next two months the tree maintenance program will see the removal of 8 Pine trees (see photos attached in course report) from the course that are impacting turf health and indigenous tree species. Next Monday 1 non-indigenous River red gum tree will be removed left of the pathway to the 9th […]
Tree maintenance As reported the Club has been working on a 10 year Tree maintenance plan and revegetation plan which is in the final stages of approval. Once approved by the Board and the City of Stirling the plans will be implemented over the coming months however there will be tree removal undertaken over the […]
The Volunteers had a very reassuring morning on Wednesday when they added some more fox proof ‘homes’ alongside the 1st fairway & sighted fresh evidence of Quenda occupation around the previously installed bungalows. Good to know that the predators hadn’t completely cleaned out last year’s population & the effort & cost of the bungalows has […]
The volunteers had an interesting morning session clearing the weeds & non natives between the 13th & 14th in preparation for the next batch of new plantings this week.
GREENS The greens have taken a little longer than expected to fully recover from renovation in March however with some welcome rainfall last week in conjunction with inputs the staff have been undertaking we are seeing steady improvements. Greens program for May Light verti mowing/grooming weekly Dusting every fortnight Rolling with the new electric rollers […]
There is always a lot happening on the golf course and to give Members the opportunity to hear from Rod Tatt (Course Superintendent) and Troy O’Hern (General Manager) please come along on one of the following dates. We will take you out on course where you will have the chance to ask any questions relating […]
Greens The greens were aerified to a depth of 6 inches using 8mm solid tines this week to break through the deep hard pane layers of the greens ensuring the greens surfaces drain well over the cooler months and providing oxygen in to the rootzone. See video below of the Clubs new Verti Drain machine […]
GREENS The greens performed well during March and especially for the Mount Lawley Classic weekend as the weather was conducive to producing firmer surfaces. Green’s renovation was undertaken Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th March, and during the process certain areas of six (6) greens suffered burning from the sand topdressing and brushing during the heat […]
During the greens renovation process this week a few areas of selected greens dried out whilst the sand was being applied and brushed in. Greens such as 9, 10, 14, 15, 16 and 17 have some scaring from this process and given the extreme heat forecast for the next few days we have decided to […]
