The new bunker to the right of the 7th green is taking shape nicely and is nearly ready to have the turf lining laid.
New bunker on the right of 7th green
Greenkeeper’s Update, October 2018
I hope you are all enjoying the course, the two new Profihopper machines are really making a difference to the rough and have the added benefit of collecting the leaf fall whilst cutting.
The ditch work around the 16th/17th/18th is now complete and is making a difference to the drainage of the area. The new ditch opened up some existing drains and these are now able to remove water from this area. We have seeded the banks and would remind members that these ditches are lateral water hazards and relief MUST be taken from them until such time as the grass is established. Please do not attempt to play the ball out of them.
The new undulating bank at the back of the 16th Green is also complete and has been graded and seeded. This whole area is Ground Under Repair from which NO PLAY is permitted whilst the seed germinates and the grass becomes established. Once again, please do not attempt to play the ball from this area.
We have commenced work around the 7th green. We are regrading the area around the back of the green to remove the sharp fall-away and allow it to be machine mowed more easily. We will also be working on the two greenside bunkers at the same time. The sand will be removed, the bunker faces renovated, and a turf liner will be laid. The turf liner will be allowed to knit and grow until around March next year when the grass will be killed off and the bunkers refilled with sand. The bunkers will GUR over the winter, once again NO PLAY will be permitted from the bunkers until they have been refilled with sand.
Once the 7th green bunkers are renovated and turf lined the plan is to renovate the 9th, 15th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, and 18th greenside bunkers. This is the preferred order of work, weather permitting. If the ground conditions turn against us then we will finish the hole we are on and move to the 18th.
Now that the season is finished we are building a new 12th yellow tee. We have to do this as the current yellow tee is too close to a tree with shallow roots, this is causing problems with one side of the tee. This tee will be ready for the start of the new season.
We are also building a new tee on the 17th for the start of the new season.
Dan.
Renovated ditch between the 12th and 16th
New bank at the back of the 16th
Christmas Lunch and Dinner
Bookings are being taken for Christmas.
We have a Lunch or Dinner menu, both are available throughout December.
Contact the office on 01257 255235, option 1 to book.
Junior and Minor Prize Presentation 2018
As the golfing season comes to an end, we held our presentation evening for Juniors & Minors on Tuesday 3rd October.
50 juniors/minors and parents attended, which was a great turnout considering the Latics were playing at home and the two Manchester clubs were playing Champions League, both games being televised. The evening was also attended by the Captain Mr David Dean, and the Lady Captain Mrs June Glen, who presented the prizes.
All the younger members were presented with medals for their efforts by the Lady Captain. The winners of the six hole competitions received winners plaques and vouchers.
The older juniors received their trophies, plaques and vouchers. The winners of the major trophies were Daniel Ainscough, Bradley Ainscough, Alex Priestley, Josh Slater, and George Smith.
Dan Ainscough was the junior champion for 2018 having managed to reduce his handicap from 7 to 5 in a year that his golf was interrupted by revising for his GCSEs.
2018 has been a fantastic year for the junior section and we look forward to another successful year in 2019.
Regards,
Doug Pickering,
Junior Organiser.
Greenkeeper’s Blog
I and the greenstaff would like to thank members for their comments on the condition of the course. Many members have approached me and the other greenstaff on the course, others have sent in their compliments, including an email from Terry Smith:-
Yesterday, Thursday 13th September, I played my normal Thursday morning game with my regular playing partners – Ron Dewin and Bob Anglesea. We wish to record how much we appreciate the current state of the course ( notwithstanding all the current work ) and in particular the excellent state of the greens which must match anything found locally. I spoke to Danny, our head green keeper, and complemented him on his and his staffs excellent work. I have in the past with others had a good moan and groan about the state of Gathurst Golf Course, but praise where it is due, Danny and his team are clearly on the right track with their efforts.
Regards
Terry Smith
Captain’s Dinner 2018
As the 2018 golf season draws to a close, the Captain, Mr David Dean and guests celebrated the 2018 Captain’s Dinner on Friday 21st September.
Thanks go to the staff and volunteers who helped to ensure the evening was a great success
The President (Phil Torney), Captain (David Dean), Finance Director (Peter Davies), and IPC (Roy Nicholson)
Tom King and Peter Davies
John McManus, Doug Pickering, Tom Burke, and the IPC Roy Nicholson
David McMullan, IPC Roy Nicholson, and Vice Captain Jim Wall
Mick Davey
Steve Banks and Dave McMullan
The Captain, Mr David Dean
Dates for the 2019 Men’s and Senior’s Opens
Ditch Work Phase One (2018)
Phase one graded, just need to clean the base, rake smooth then seed.
Please note:
This ditch is not ground under repair, however NO PLAY IS PERMITED FROM THIS HAZARD until the grass has re-established. If your ball lands in this ditch you must drop OUTSIDE THE DITCH under 1 stroke penalty (Rule 26).
Ditch Improvements September 2018
A few “before” and “after” photos of the ditch work around the 17th / 18th.
Work will contine to improve the ditches in this area (weather permitting).
You may have also noticed the construction of a new red tee on the 17th. We hope this will be ready to use for the start of the new season. Wew will also be building a new yellow tee on the 12th.
2nd Senior Open Results
Prizes can be collected from the proshop
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