If we notice signs of fusarium in April or May we leave it and let nature take its course during the season
“Twenty years ago we were spraying regularly for fusarium but, since the reduction in topdressing and fertilising, we only spray very occasionally now. If we notice signs of fusarium in April or May we leave it and let nature take its course, knowing the scars will take care of themselves during the coming season. We do spray every November and December for leatherjackets. Another problem on the greens and fairways is worm casts. For this we spray carbendazim, but it is still a problem. One way of tackling it, we are finding, is regularly spraying with sulphate of iron to try and acidify the soil more.”
“Much of the winter work, outside the general day to day upkeep of the course, consists of replanting the gorse and heather plantations to maintain the character of Fulford. In addition, tee reconstruction is ongoing, with the aim of increasing the course length to around 7,000 yards. A number of tees have already been redesigned this year and we will
undertake the rebuilding of the 11th tee this winter. We have our own turf nursery for repairs and reconstruction works utilising the natural grasses found on the course.” “As one of the premier golf courses in the UK our aim is simple - to remain in the top one hundred and keep a high profile in both professional and amateur golf.”
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