AUGUST AT ROBINA

Oct 17

gbeauclerc@playmoregolf.com.auGolf Course Maintenance No Comments

160mm for the month of August with 110mm recorded over 4 consecutive days. The weather which of late has been the topic of all conversations held off long enough for the staff to complete several projects which were dictated by the rain. The drain on the 16th tee was constructed to take away the massive amount of residential run off created from the new housing development. Like all drains they are ugly to say the least. This is why we created the dry creek bed theme with plantings of lamandra & mulching of the area to aesthetically improve this eye sore. The 18th, 3rd, 10th, 14th,& 11th tees were all selectively cleared & mulched. Several large wattles, most of which were past there life expectancy were removed to allow more sunlight onto these weak shaded tees. The 5th hole has had the copper log posts installed & we are now just awaiting the 25mm rope. This hole will not be permanently roped off. By installing 100mm PVC pipe sleeves in the ground it just allows us quick & easy convenience for roping off the hole when required. Carts will be back on this fairway as soon as it dries out. On the greens:  One application of liquid fertiliser  One light dusting of sand We commenced our spring growth programmes in this last week of the month. All greens were aerated with solid tynes & fertilised. The greens under went a trial with a wire brush attachment to the greens mower for the removal of thatch build up over winter. By removing this thatch layer it will increase the health & vigour of the plant, improve fertiliser uptake, encourage better water percolation, as well as remove any host environment for disease. With winter over& spring in the air I’m looking forward to mild days with plenty of sunshine & little rain. Let’s hope that September is a terrific growing month to get the course up & going from its winter dormancy. See you on course, Glenn Beauclerc Your Friendly Course Superintendent.