Bridge removal and replacement

Irrigation

Today we replaced a decoder on one of the fairway irrigation stations. The station was not responding to the main controller. After the decoder replacement and a bit of cleaning around all electrical connections the station is working fine.

Post green and aprons mowing

For two days after the greens and aprons treatment it is necessary to rub the clumps of soil that are lifted during mowing back in the turf surface.  This is most effectively done with an extendable flexible rod referred to as a swish.

The clumps of soil that are lifted during mowing are more prominent in the greens. This is arguably because the height of cut is less on the greens compared to that of the aprons and both areas are dosed with identical amounts of top dressing.

It is also worthwhile noting that the greens and mown with the triplex mower on both these days.

Post spraying watering

Immediately after appling wetting agent to the greens, a four minute irrigation cycle is carried out in order to get the wetting agent to the growth media as this is where the hydrophobic conditions need to be counteracted.

Greens and tees

Tees:
This week the tee boxes were sprayed with a treatment of the plant growth regulator Clipless.

Greens:
Tge greens were sprayed with a combination treatment of Turfcomplex and a seaweed based fertiliser.