Pre season update

As the season edges closer and the better weather arrives the course is beginning to take shape. With most of our winter projects complete and most others close to being complete the focus over the next few weeks will be to return the course to its full length and start our usual summer procedures. 

Operations such as mowing, topdressing, spraying, spiking and fertilising have all been started on various areas. 

Tees

Tees have been spiked, cut, sprayed and topdressed. These should return to play by this weekend.

Fairways

Fairways are in the process of being cut. We have also been given sand that has recently been lifted from the school AstroTurf. This will allow us to top dress all fairways this year and will be a big help to us. Selected fairways have been sprayed and we will be applying fertiliser to some shortly. Full play on fairways returns this weekend weather dependant.

Greens/approaches

All greens have been cut, sprayed, topdressed and are in the process of getting spiked. Work will continue on these throughout the week in order to hopefully have them in play for this weekend. With the winter drainage works and some other repair jobs on a few greens there will be some on temporary greens although these will be on the approaches rather than fairways where possible. 

Other tasks taking place over the next week or so will include returning all the course furniture after their winter refurb to the course. Finishing off of turfing jobs and repairs to some bunkers. As always general tidying of the course to remove twigs, cones, branches and other debris from playing areas will be ongoing. 

We have added some new machinery to our fleet which include a replacement spiking machine, tractor mounted blower and a topdressing brush. These machines will allow us to finish tasks not only quicker but to a much higher standard than previously possible. The team are looking forward to putting these to use. 

Hopefully the weather will be kind to us and we can all enjoy a long and successful season. The team as always will strive to make golfing at Auchterarder the best possible experience it can be for members and visitors at all times. 

Included are some pictures of tasks that have been taking place over the winter period.