Latest Greens Report

Greenkeeper's Report ~ Jan 2012

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year, from all the green staff at The Craythorne.

We are all looking forward to the golf season starting again and the warmer weather returning. This winter has seen very wet mornings and high winds which have caused some trouble. We have been fortunate not to lose too many trees. However the netting on the range has taken the brunt of the winds causing a few rips and tears.

The weather doesn’t stop all work around the course; tree work is a big part of winter life here. The trees around the course are being cut to keep them in shape, to allow golfers to hit shots from under them and to make it easier for the grounds staff to cut closer to the base of the trees when cutting the rough.

The Shoe Cleaner will be ordered this month. Thanks must go to the committee for funding the new shoe cleaner at a cost of £375 + VAT. As soon as this arrives we will install it.

We have a full machine winter maintenance programme which is ongoing. This ensures that when cutting does recommence the machines are fully operational with no issues.