I mentioned last week that 2R green was renovated and it had an almost immediate response.  This week we trimmed back the trees at the rear of the green and even though they are on the south side of the green the increase in light has been dramatic, not to mention the airflow.  This can only have a further positive effect on the green.  The photo below is at 4pm today.  Normally the green would be in full shade and very dark.  Unfortunately I didn't get a ''before'' photo but it's pretty obvious. 

Let there be light.

And speaking of trees, the photo below is not what you want to see at 4.45am on your morning rounds.  Fortunately the rain kept the players away so we had less traffic to deal with as we had to divert all cars on to 18W fairway to access the clubhouse while the clean up took place.  I had two staff members placed with ''stop / slow'' signs and three cars didn't even stop at the first checkpoint even though it was daylight.  Makes you wonder what they do on the roads?? 

A 5.20am phone call to our Bobcat contractor Trevor and his willingness to change the mornings plans and come and help clean up was a big bonus.  One of the reasons I always try and look after our contractors is for when we are in an hour of need.  Thanks Trevor.

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