It’s been a very busy couple of weeks with competitions coming thick and fast. Overall I’m very happy with how the course has been since my last report; the greens have dealt with the dry weather very well which is down to good root depth and our continuing wetting agent programme. We have also adjusted, replaced and raised all of …
I would like to start by welcoming Jim to our team. Jim has now started with us 2 days a week as our mechanic. He previously worked for a machinery dealer we used, so knows all of our machinery personally. This will make a considerable difference to the amount of time spent in the shed fixing and setting up our …
Over the last month we have made great progress with the greens which are now running true. As you’re all probably aware the greens at the start of the month were fairly bumpy and this was due to the amount of Poa seed heads we had in the sward. The best way to deal with this is to Verti- cut. …
The Gents Challenge Bowl competition was held at Waterlooville GC on Saturday and Sunday 28th & 29th of May 2016. A field of 87 members played on the Saturday and the top 33 scorers played on the Sunday for the Gents Challenge Bowl. The Club President, Steve Millett presented the Bowl and other prizes for runners up and Best Gross …
I’d like to start by start by wishing Bob good, who was my Deputy and in charge for 10 years before I started, good luck in his new job as Head Greenkeeper of Swanmore Golf Club. The Deputy Course Manager Job has been filled by Dan Hurry who has shown great enthusiasm and drive since I arrived and proved he …
First I would like to start with the great news that the greens renovations are complete with little effect to the playing surface, we started the renovation by scarifying this is done to remove thatch from below the playing surface to allow air, water and nutrients to reach the turf roots. We then solid tined the greens to improve drainage …
Since my last report the weather has slightly eased which has meant we were able to get out on to the course and do some work. We have sprayed the greens with seaweed and iron, sarrell rolled twice, hand cut and rolled. All the fairways have now been cut for the first time since November and tee’s collars and aprons …
I’m going to have to start with the obvious: The weather! The weather has been and continues to be far from ideal. The consistency of the rain has been the biggest problem as this has not allowed the course to dry and, along with the warm temperatures, has kept the grass growing, all adding up to be the toughest period …
I am delighted to announce some exciting changes for 2016 in the Bar and Catering at Waterlooville Golf Club. On Wednesday 6th January we installed a new coffee machine behind the bar. This new Barista style machine will enable us to improve the quality of coffee that you drink, utilising freshly ground coffee beans and fresh milk. You will now …
