Golf
Now twenty-five years old, the trees are providing definition and lines of sight ...
... and some root problems on greens
fairways, tees and surrounds - all at the same height of cut. The only difference in grass height was on the greens and out of play rough areas,” said Donal. “I bought in new mowing equipment in order to introduce more definition to those parts of the course.” The trees that were planted twenty five
years ago have grown a lot. Some that are growing near the greens are starting to
cause problems as their roots are growing under the putting surface, causing the turf to dry out more rapidly. Donal has started to dig trenches around the perimeter of the affected greens so that he can cut away the roots, thereby preventing them from spreading further into the green. The irrigation on the course is a basic manual system, confined to the greens only. The greens are sand based so, in dry
weather, have to be carefully monitored to prevent them getting scorched. Grass on the greens is mostly poa annua. The course is very free draining and is
rarely closed during wet weather, even in the winter. This is a great advantage as members from other clubs nearby, who are less fortunate, can visit Ashfield for a round of golf, bringing in much needed revenue. Donal’s fertiliser programme consists of
The Headland approach...
The first step to solving any turfgrass problem is to identify the issues affecting it.
Next, it’s essential to understand your needs and requirements before giving any advice and support.
Then, and only then, can a structured plan be built to improve plant health and turf quality.
But that’s not the end.
Our support continues with weather information via ‘weathercheck’ - a forecasting package tailored for the turf industry and mapped to your specific location.
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