As the autumn months approach  we have now started to increase our aeration programme ,with 2 passes of slit tining and a single pass of solid tining  on the greens completed so far and a  pass on the fairways completed . This will continue as long as the weather conditions are favourable. It is hoped to solid tine the tees and aprons as well.

An end of season spray on the roughs using up our last supply of selective weed control will help to keep these areas cleaner when we reach spring.

The greens have been sprayed with a fungicide due to an out break of fusarium disease and with an application of soluble feed the scaring has grown out.

There was some damage to certain greens with a hydraulic oil leak from the greens mower  but the steady growth from the feed has allowed this to quickly grow out .

The fairways have all been sprayed with a combination of soluble fertilisers to encourage recovery of the turf going into the winter months.

I can now add to my CV  course presentation  of the Ryder cup achieved at very short notice when we hosted the Football Golf Ryder Cup shown on Sky TV.With Brad Freidal representing America and Jimmy Bullard representing England. America the winning team.

Brad Freidal and Jimmy Bullard

 

Sky Tv filming at South Essex on the Vixen