From The Shed July 2024

18/07/2024
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64mm of rain has fallen in July so far as of Wednesday, 10th July 2024.

And it has been a little chilly – we had 3 degrees which feels like a temperature of 1.9 degrees in places on the course.

Major Renovation has been scheduled for the following dates. During this time, the course will be closed.

  • Monday, 11 November 2024
  • Tuesday, 12 November 2024

GREEN

  • Height of cut 4mm.
  • Overall the health of the greens is good.
  • Very little disease is evident.
  • Spiked in late June and will be spiked again on 29/07/24.
  • Phosphites and Silica applied to help with the strength of grass.
  • Penetrant was applied 2/07/24 and 9/07/24 to help with moisture levels.
  • Fungicide to be applied this week.
  • Turf doctoring completed greens 1, 16, and practice.
  • Turf doctoring to be completed on 3, 4, and 15 greens.

TEES

  • Height of cut 12mm.
  • Aerated 24/06/24.
  • Granular fertiliser applied July 4.
  • Regular oversowing to continue.
  • Fungicide applied last week to combat Dollar Spot
  • Liquid application of iron and phosphorus applied last week.
  • Mens 17 tee (white) re-surfaced and leveled (at no cost to the club). See topics for discussion.
  • Will be aerated again late July.

GREEN SURROUNDS

  • Height cut of 12mm.
  • Height adjusted from 10mm to 12mm to aid with strength and vitality.
  • Aerated 26/06/24.
  • Liquid applications of iron and phosphorous applied last week.
  • Fungicide applied last week to combat dollar spot.
  • Will be aerated again late July.

FAIRWAYS

  • Height of cut 14mm.
  • Aerated 27/06/24.
  • Will be aerated again late July.
  • Traffic Control/Cart Control has aided in the health of turfgrass.
  • Liquid amendments, iron, calcium, and magnesium to be applied in the coming weeks.

ROUGHS

  • Height of cut 51mm.
  • Mowing only when needed.

BUNKERS

  • New sand added for Ladies Cooroy Open.
  • Raked every day.
  • Hand raked when wet.

MACHINERY

  • The new John Deere R4066R Tractor will be delivered this week.
  • Maerdo Aerator proving its worth with current health of course.
  • Kubota 2410 (small tractor) has had a hydraulic leak fixed. Two days from myself and Tony Foster. We have to remove the motor now and replace the front and rear engine seals (another big job). This will add 3-4 years of life to this machine.
  • Preventative maintenance on point.

STAFF

  • Chris Walsh joined us as a groundsman and is currently 2 weeks into employment and thoroughly enjoying himself and learning quickly.
  • Jack Priestly joined us during the school holidays and as always, works hard and efficiently.
  • Noosa District State High School student Joe joined us last week (Tuesday) for his first taste of work experience and loved it. Joe is hoping to undertake a school-based traineeship in the future.

PROJECTS/COURSE WORKS

  • The Fairway Mounding Project has been on hold due to the weather but will commence in the coming weeks.
  • Marty’s Hut renovation is almost completed with a new window added this week.
  • Solar protection at the compound is complete thanks to Peter Piggott, Andrew Dick, Paul Williams and Graham Laing.
  • Flags sanded and painted thanks to Andrew Dick.
  • Cart path extensions – under review to decide the next sections for concreting.

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