The West greens received their first mowing today and considering the amount of grass that came off they have come up well. Sand and reel mowers don't really mix that well and it is very difficult to maintain a quality cut the first couple of times the greens are mown following renovation. The 17th green has grown out of the tip burn it received and mowed up a treat.
The water under the bridge to the 7th West tee is always a problem with algae and weeds growing year round. In an attempt to combat this, crushed rock has been placed in the gully which will still allow water to flow through but without the unwanted and unsightly growth. The water in the gully is rarely more than 300mm deep which makes it all but impossible to stop weed/algae growth. The crushed rock is hoped to be the solution and will be monitored over the coming months.
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It's been an eyesore for a long time, Peter,and this looks like a good idea. Let's hope for the best.
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