Maintenance work is now scheduled in to the club’s fixture list each season which has reduced antagonism
Overseeding of the greens takes place in early spring and also in August/September, with Fescue being used both early and late, while Bentgrass is used in August. Green Surrounds are cut to between10- 13mm using a John Deere 500 and a Toro 3250.
Tees
The current tee rebuilding programme is addressing the size and orientation issues on each hole, and is due to finish in 2013. Trees that affect light penetration and airflow across the tees are regularly pruned, crown lifted or, in some cases, removed for the benefit of maintaining sward quality. The tees are cut using a John Deere
500 or 3235 ranging between 10-15mm on the playing surface and 38-50mm on the surrounds and banks. The latter ensures greater wear tolerance, definition and orientation.
Fairways
The height of cut will vary from 10- 15mm depending on environmental conditions. A John Deere 3235 is used. Divoting with a compatible sand/soil/seed mix is carried out on a regular basis especially in areas of intense play. Tonic and organic amendments are used to stimulate soil microbial activity rather than use high nitrogen compounds. Fairways will, in general, be wider; up to 200 metres from the tee and, from then on, narrow and taper
into the green approach, measuring from 20-30 metres in width. The approaches are maintained between 10-13mm using the JD500, 3235 or the Toro 3250. Semi rough is maintained at 35mm with a Toro 4500, whilst the rough is kept at between 75-100mm with a Richard Long 2003.
Caldy has six members of staff; Ian
Farrall, Head Greenkeeper, Paul Gater, First Assistant, Paul Wilkinson, Tim Coombs, Ross Abercrombie and Ryan Sterling - Assistant Greenkeepers. The latter two are the newest recruits and are currently being assessed for their suitability for the vacant mechanics position, the previous one has just left to become Mechanic/Deputy at Royal Malta Golf Club.
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