Course Managers Update - Around the Greens in August 2024

Horizons Room: Seats up to 50 persons and is ideal for meetings, lunch/dinner functions, training workshops and more. Includes a corner balcony where your guests can take in the full view of the golf course.
Fairway Room: Seats up to 150 persons and is ideal for corporate parties, end of year Christmas parties and Annual General Meetings. Includes floor to ceiling windows with views onto the golf course, dedicated bathroom facilities and bar area.
Grandview Room: Seats up to 200 persons and is ideal for any occasion. Includes floor to ceiling windows with views onto the golf course, dedicated bathroom facilities, bar area and corner balcony.
Board Room: Seats up to 15 persons and is ideal for Board Meetings, secure seminars and smaller training sessions.

Published Tuesday, 20th August 2024

It is hard to believe only 52mm of rain fell in July given how wet the course is. The water table is full resulting in any rain sitting on the surface and unable to soak into the ground. July was a cool, wet month with an average maximum temperature of 17 degrees.

The greens are in tip top condition as we head into the final month of Winter and are firm and fast as is usual for Winter. This month has been no different, with an average speed of 10’ 3”. We have reduced cutting frequency in to keep green speed under control. The greens have remained disease free which is good considering the wet and overcast weather. Course renovations are scheduled to start on the 21^st of August.

At this time of year, the tees are as close to dormant as you will see for Santa ana Couch grass, and they remain clean of any weed or disease. The 3^rd tee has held up well during Winter and I am expecting it to power on into Spring and Summer with the individual nutrition program we have in place for it.

Just another reminder to all members to please use the sand bins provided to fill your divots on tees, particularly on the Par 3 tees.

The fairways have obviously suffered in some areas with water damage, but outside of these areas the fairways are fantastic. We will pick up our turfing program in the beginning of Spring to continue removing Ground Pearl patches. Fairways will also receive an application of Lime to help amend soil.

Tree work has been carried out on the 9^th and 13^th with 7 dead trees removed. This will continue in September as we work through dead and dangerous trees on the course.

Shay Tasker
Course Manager