In May only 41.5 ml of rain was recorded falling on the course. Compare this with 148ml recorded in May 2022!
With the footings completed the new benches will be installed next week after some bolts are procured and attached to the chairs. These benches were purchased using the funds raised in the January Memorial Day Ambrose and will acknowledge the memory of our lost club mates. Plaques will be attached to the chairs and any member wishing to place a memorial plaque on a chair should contact the club.
Recently our staff have undergone first aid training and are now up to date with their qualifications.
Course Maintenance
The greenstaff are gradually returfing the bare areas on the course. It was hoped, at first, to utilise the grass behind the 16th green but this grass has been found not to be in a usable state at this time. Please continue to take preferred lies (one club length) on fairways for the time being and avoid hitting off these repaired areas.
Dead and problem trees will soon be attended too. Members wishing to gather up the wood left under the trees between the fifth and ninth may do so free of charge.
Presently the 14th tee is the only tee remaining on the course with Kikuyu. It is planned to replace this with couch to bring it in line with the other tees and then the 14th tee will be divided in two for ease of maintenance, the front section for the White course and the back section for the Blue course.
The Greens Committee appreciates the work of several volunteers who are clearing up the garden near the ninth tee. The Friday volunteers morning will commence soon with several important jobs on the agenda.
The new yellow flag poles have not arrived yet and we ask that you be patient in the meantime with the position marking balls still to remain off the flagpoles. Further news shortly.
Golf Carts not to be parked near tees and greens
It is very important that golf carts and buggies be kept off greens, tees and their surrounds. Continued driving close to greens compacts the soil and makes it difficult for pitching and chipping and is damaging the course. Please keep at least 10 metres from the edges of greens and tees if in a golf cart. Use pathways where available or stick to the rough.
