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Did you Know?
The average number of ball marks made on a green per round is 8 per golfer. Assuming only 130 rounds are played each day at Cumberland, our greens receive 1040 impressions daily. 31000 per month and more than 374 000 per year. And you’re wondering how to make a putt under these conditions. Please do your best to remember to repair your ball marks when on the course.
Course update
Temporary greens cutting height have been further reduced and are now being mown at 6 mm.
The Poa Anna (winter grass) in our greens is adapting to the current change of season, which has been visually noticeable lately as the germination of the plant appears on the greens (Seed heads are light green to whitish). Our plan remains constant and to manage this grass variety however this plant is a cunning one and our strategy will need revision constantly. The current strategy is to live in harmony with Poa Anna as have some of the best courses in the world.
Notables
Freshwater dam on the 12th is at 80% capacity. The 2nd dams are at 50% capacity, while the 5th dam is at 80% capacity.
Treatments are ongoing on all dams to reduce surface algae; the 9th dam continues to show evidence to the success of this program.
November’s weather has been constant, and only 55 mm of rain was received during the month, however evening storms are to increase. BOM has indicated a warmer but wetter summer season than 2023. Suggest we all slip and slop and slap in preparation for all varieties of weather.
Course Enabling Works
In the coming months, I will again provide an update on the makeup of the 3 temporary courses and the playing program during the Course Enabling Works construction. With the introduction of MI Score, the ability to set competitions on each variation of course is a simple process.
Lastly, I’d like to acknowledge and thank the Ladies Gardening club who each Friday attend to areas of the course that sometimes go unloved. Your work does not go unnoticed, Thank you.
Merry Christmas and Happy Golfing |
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