6th fairway

We have put a granular fertiliser on the new 6th fairway it's surrounds and the catch basin on the left hand side of the 5th green.   This fertiliser is quite potent and should really push on the new areas that where constructed last year.   We are due dome rain over the weekend and this should start to break it down and get it working.

We have carried on working in the top dressing with the aid of the vibrating brushes and the tru turf roller.   The rain should hopefully also help to work it into the profile of the greens.

Top dressing

We took advantage of the dry weather spell and top dressed the greens again.  We have put down approximately 40 tonne so far this season.   This will help to dilute the thatch levels, help take any imperfections out and firm up the surfaces.

Seasonal greenkeeper

Seasonal Greenkeeper. 

I'm looking for an individual to come and join my greenkeeping team for the forthcoming season.  The job will involve general greenkeeping duties and will involve working in a weekend rota.  Any interested candidates please either private mail, email greenkeepers@piperdam.com or phone 07803036831.

New season

The new season beckons with opening game this Sunday the 5th of April.  It would be great to see old and new members coming together to get the new season underway!

We have been getting the course ready for play for the season ahead.  New flags, pins & cups have been put out for the season.  The course has also been cut fully except the longer rough as this hasn't really started growing yet.  Please treat the 5th, 6th & 16th as lift and place there are still a couple of rough areas from the construction work last season, we just need a little growth to strength these areas.