Our spring renovation has continued and moved from the Greens and Tees to the Fairways.We have used one of our implements called a Quadraplay which has 4 attached tools.The scarifer was set to run into the sward of the fairway to open up the surface and scratch out the thatch and fibre that accumulates  there,this helps to improve the sward density and a more upright growth habit.In April we hope to apply a soluble feed to stimulate growth.Some of the fairways have had a large ingress of moss growing from the wet winter so we have sprayed a heavy application of soluble iron to the worst affected ones,you will notice this by the very dark appearance.

As the course starts to recover from the wear and tear of the winter  and signs of spring show themselves  we are upgrading some of the course furniture,new flags are now on the green flag pins,broken bins replaced with new ones.new bunker rakes replacing broken ones and we have installed new pins and flags on the chipping greens.

An area behind the clubhouse has been developed mainly for those playing football golf so they have direct access into the proshop rather than through the clubhouse.Geoff and Craig worked well together to put this in place.

Two new flowerbed areas are in the process of being constructed in the clubhouse garden area which we hope to plant up through the year,(we would be happy to receive donations of plants or cuttings to help us in this project)

Many have commented on how quickly the course dries out especially if its windy, unfortunately we think it has too, so we sent out our machinery to start mowing the course, only to find out that not all of the course had dried out

The tractor came to pull out the mower but got stuck as well,fortunately  we got both out with another tractor with no damage to either machine, only damaged turf which was then repaired.

Spring has now arrived at South Essex so its time to get the clubs out and come and enjoy the scenery and golf