Sunday 31 May 2015

STRI Report 2015
Earlier this year we commissioned STRI to undertake analysis of the course looking primarily at our greens. The full report can be read here:
http://www.pikehillsgolfclub.co.uk/pages.php/page/52824609-0766-11e5-9663-002590a5fe03/view_section.html

Monday 25 May 2015

STRI REPORT

The STRI Report form April of this year (2015) focussed on our greens and identified thatch as a primary concern.

Thatch is excessive organic matter accumulation reducing surface drainage and root development, resulting in unhealthy turf and poor playing performance.















The recommended most appropriate method of renovating the greens early in the season includes a combination of verticutting, solid tining, micro hollow tining, top dressing and overseeding.

The importance of applying sufficient levels of sand top dressing to the greens throughout the year were highlighted during the visit; with the aim to help dilute organic matter and smooth out/speed-up the surfaces. A significant increase in sand top dressing levels is strongly recommended moving forward and our aims should be to apply a minimum total of 120 tonnes this year.

Members will hopefully be understanding that a little short term pain caused by regular tining and top dressing will lead to longer term gain with improved playability for more of the year.

IRRIGATION

Earlier this year we invested in adding this system to our irrigation.

The recent STRI report from April this year stated:
“Water analysis of the irrigation water was carried out and found calcium carbonate content to be higher than desirable. This therefore supports the Club’s recent installation of the Quadrop injection system to help to improve water quality.”

Applying the correct amount of water to greens is important to encourage the desirable grass types to thrive more than the undesirable types. This system will improve the effectiveness of our irrigation programme by applying better quality water to our greens.




Wednesday 20 May 2015

ARCHIVE - Link to pre-2015 content.

http://pike-hills.blogspot.co.uk/


COMING SOON!!!
This BLOG will be re-launched in the near future with the aim of providing PHGC Members with regular updates about work on the course.
(Posted 20/05/2015)