![]() ![]() With its qunitessentially British sense of humour and unique approach to strategical and tactical gameplay, there's nothing really quite like Worms. In the best possible sense, it feels like the Worms games have been around forever, and as fans of the series we hope that it remains a gaming mainstay forever too. We hope to have 11,12,16 and 17 finished in the next couple of weeks. On a brighter note we are getting along nicely with the construction of the back 9 holes paths. these are some of the issues we have to deal with as GreenKeepers! We are not moaning about our lot, just really trying to educate everyone that times are changing and making our jobs harder.Īs a golfer its good, I believe, to understand these issues and to then appreciate that when things are not always how we want them on the Course, you know that myself and my staff are doing all we can to prevent things, (legally that is !), though as often said we cannot control the Weather. On that note though you may have noticed the first 3 fairways are particularly wet, well, some dipstick! and I am always big and bold enough to admit a mistake ! made an Irrigation computer error and did not switched off an automatic programme ! So those areas received a good soaking by mistake early this week ! I’m sorry for that but hopefully people except we all make mistakes ? A few inches below ground the mainly clay soil is very dry and so sudden deluges of rain either rus off onto certain low lying areas or just soaks the top few inches with no where to go. Although we have the luxury of our Irrigation system which, has kept our course in great condition all summer, it only keeps the top levels moist. this makes cutting surfaces very difficult without leaving either brown water marks or grass clippings. Hopefully we will get a few hard frosts soon as this normally stops the disease in its development.įinally the other issue we are having at the moment is the deluges of rain coming in large quick quantities. Also we try to keep the surfaces as dry as we can, not easy when we have damp days and clear nights creating heavy dew’s in the mornings. Measures we do take to try to prevent Fusarium is to make the grass plants more hardy, by use of iron, potassium and Silica. Add to that that most fungicides that actually worked have been banned from the uk it makes our job even harder. Ask yourself how many people you know at home or your workplace that are presently suffering at the moment with some kind of cold or virus? And to use the Human analogy again strains of viruses are getting more and more resistant to medicines and anti-biotics. Often caused by stress and especially during damp conditions. The best analogy I can give you is its like a human getting a cold or virus. You also have probably noticed everywhere these little critters ! especially on our Greens. Whilst the aeration they provide the sub surface can be seen as beneficial the soil casts they leave on the surfaces are an unsightly pain! We are next week trying a new turf conditioner which whilst quite expensive is being reported as doing a great job. Owing to chemical restrictions there are very few, ( that work and are not stupidly expensive or illegal!), products we can spray to deter worms from casting. Worm casts have suddenly gone crazy on all areas of the Golf Course. ![]() įor the record these problems are not special to Abridge! Those of you that play elsewhere will have seen all or some of the same issues at other courses. This very wet and humid weather has caused us several problems. We have had over 60mm of rain in the last 2 weeks, 40 mm in the last week! with more forecast. Well, Summer has gone away rather quickly !! Whilst the Course is holding up very well and the greens are playing nicely I thought you all might appreciate learning about some of the issues we have to deal with over the last few weeks and going into Autumn. ![]()
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