Course Managers Update - Around the Greens in June 2020
Published Thursday, 11th June 2020
May was an interesting month weather – wise. A mixture of
warm and cool days with several cold windy fronts rolling through. In total we
received 67mm of rain in May (YTD 667mm). The course has handled the rainfall
quite well with only one or two areas requiring roping off.
The Greens
were renovated with 8mm solid tines in early May to relieve compaction and
improve air and water movement within the soil profile. Dollar spot has all but
recovered now with only a few of the more heavily affected areas still visible.
The greens responded well to the solid tine and are in tip top shape heading
into winter. Soil amendments in the form of Gypsum and Magnesium have been
applied in late May to ensure our soils are in a good position going into
spring.
The Tees
have really copped a beating in the last month. Non-stop golf combined with
Kikuyu control has really tested the resilience of our tee surfaces. In saying
that, there is still a nice layer of grass that will bounce back and flourish
with planned spring renovations. Further pigment applications as well as solid
tines on tee surfaces will aid in their well-being through the next 10 to 12
weeks.
Fairways have
held their colour well throughout May. Poa has germinated right across nearly
all ground pearl affected areas. Gypsum has been applied to the 11th
fairway to help improve the soil structure, and fertiliser to encourage growth.
We have begun root pruning some affected areas around the course. The 4th
and 11th fairways and the 16th green to name a few. Root
pruning will continue throughout winter.
Blake Redmond commenced work on Monday the 25th
of May as the newest member of our ground staff crew. Welcome to Carnarvon.
Shay Tasker
Course Manager