5th green update

Work continues on the 5th green. Martin Hawtree visited on Tuesday 15th to view the green site and was happy to pass the green for completion. The captain was also present to view the prepared surface and was happy with the green. Work has started to re-lay the existing turf back on the green. This will take 2-3 days to re-lay after which it will be lightly rolled and top dressed.

3rd hole Approach area

To allow a larger landing area in front of this green 300m2 of the approach was lifted so that we could re-contour this area. The mound where the old bunker used to sit was softened and some material was added on the right side to usher balls towards the middle of the green. The flat area in front of the green is now much larger than before and should make approach shots easier.

4th Medal tee

The teeing platform has been moved to the left and lowered by 1 metre. This will hopefully allow us to stay on this side of the hole for a few more years. We were very close to the dune edge and were at the point of moving to the other side as it was becoming unsafe.

5th green update

The new root zone has been placed to a depth of 250mm. This will be firmed and final raking will be done before the existing turf is re-laid. Work has also started on the bunkers to revett the faces,

5th green update

All greens turf has been removed and laid out on the fairway and rough area short of the green. Work has started to remove the old root zone which will be dumped as it is full of clay and silt. Having removed the old root zone it is clear to see where the problems lie with this green, The picture shows the layers of blue clay and silt material which inhibited the drainage from the surface. Also there is a large quantity of gravel and stones below the green that will need to be removed before we can add new sand and root zone. Drains were installed into the bunkers to remove water during the winter months.

5th Green Re-build

Work has started to strip the turf from the green. The greens turf will be rolled out on the fairway whilst the green is re-built. The subsoil shape will be in place by Thursday 3rd Nov so that it can be viewed by Martin Hawtree before the new root zone is placed.
Further updates will follow as the job progresses.

Bunker Revettment

Work started to revett the green side bunkers at the 8th hole. All 10 bunkers will be done at this hole. We have 31 in total to do this winter which will keep the staff busy for the coming months. As usual the quality of the work is very good from the staff who have a great eye for detail when it comes to revetting. This is one of the small pots on the right of the green and the two larger greenside bunkers.