Cooling back down
This crazy warm spell is starting to cool down and normal early spring service should be resuming! Buggy’s are to the paths and on the front 9 only. Trolleys are on. Please note we are working on the 13th bunkers.
Month: February 2019
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Crazy weather times we are having, -3 degrees at the moment but meant to be up to 19 degrees lunchtime ! We are continuing verti-draining the greens today. Buggy’s are only allowed on the front 9 and must stick to the paths. Trolleys are on .
Chilly To Start…Then It’s A Scorcher!!
Although there’s a light frost to start with, the forecast says it’ll be another warm day later on. Buggies are allowed on the front 9 only and are to stick the paths only. Trolleys can be used on front and back 9’s and are permitted to go on fairways now. If you can use the paths where possible it would be much appreciated. We are still verti-draining greens, so there may be at least one temporary green in use during your round. Please repair pitch marks and divots and enjoy your round.
Frost then fun
Early frost will go pretty quick and then please remember we are working on the greens the next 2 days. Other than that its going to be a lovely day. Buggy’s are front 9 only and to the paths only. Trolleys are on.
The benefits of Twilight Golf.
The main benefits of twilight golf is that it is played at the end of the day before it gets dark when you have the course to yourself. The aim is to play as many holes as possible before you can’t see the ball anymore.
Most golf clubs will offer Twilight Golf tee times with discounted green fees throughout the year. A buggy would normally be included in the green fees (weather permitting) to speed up play.
Sometimes it’s a quick 9 holes, it might stretch to 13 or 14. Very rarely will it be more than 18 holes.
The 2019 golf season is almost upon us and traditionally golf club members will book morning tee times. This means that many clubs will have restrictions for non-members at these times.
The clocks go forward at the end of March and therefore the days will get increasingly longer. As a result, the golf courses will then get busier in the early afternoon with members, visitors and societies.
These weekday morning/mid-afternoon tee times are probably not feasible for most golfers. The majority will need to go to work or have families and other commitments taking place during the day.
But what about arranging you game later in the day when it’s time for Twilight golf
Benefits of Twilight Golf
- The courses are quieter
- The weather is warmer
- The green fees are cheaper
- The pace of the game will be quicker
- The better golfers will be practising on the course.
Twilight golf is therefore not just great value but offers the opportunity to play some quality golf before the end of the day.
Here are a few helpful hints to make the most out of your Twilight Golf round
- It’s might be a rush to get to the course but ensure you are ready at least 5 minutes ahead of the scheduled tee time.
- Use the yellow (forward) tees to shorten the length of the course.
- Book a buggy and have some fun – you will get around the course much quicker.
- Utilise the new 2019 Rules of Golf to help speed up the game especially regarding lost balls and take a penalty drop – If in doubt, always play a provisional ball.
- Consider extending the lengths of the ‘gimme’ puts and allow holes to be halved when both players are in and around the pin.
- If the course is quiet then you may be able to skip from hole to hole or miss out some holes altogether to play through any slower groups.
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The Sun Has Got His Hat On…Hip Hip Hip Hooray!!
A cold start this morning but a sunny day is on the forecast. Buggies are permitted on the front 9 holes only and are to stick to the paths. Trolleys can be used on both front and back 9’s. Please remember the ropes are there for a reason as the are still some slippery areas out there. Please repair your pitch marks and divots and enjoy your round.
It’s going to be a bright,bright sun shiny day!!
Although it’s a foggy start,it’s due to be a lovely day!All main greens are in play and buggies are in use on the front 9 only and are to stick to the paths.Trolleys can be used anywhere on the course,but please use the paths where possible.Please repair your pitch marks and divots and enjoy your round.
Even the Greenstaff are getting their shopping done early
Get your shopping done today and out the way ! as its forecast to be a lovely early spring weekend, ideal for Golf. Buggy’s are only allowed on the front 9 holes and must stick to the paths. Trolleys are on and must also stick to the paths unless you have purchased winter wheels. Enjoy your game, enjoy Abridge, enjoy the sunshine.
Busy Tines ahead !
Well, I hope you are enjoying this spell of early spring sunshine and warmer daytime temperatures? I personally don’t think we are out of Winter yet as some people keep saying but fingers crossed !
As the title says, (no its not a spelling mistake !), owing to the good conditions we are having we are pushing ahead with lots of aeration work . On Monday we will be deep verti-draining all of the greens, originally planned for March. A good iron behind this work and apart from the visual holes the greens will be fine, especially for February. I will need your patience on Monday and possibly Tuesday while we breathe some vital air into the greens. Anyone that missed my drone video on why we verti-drain its below for you.
The greens will then receive a fertiliser which is designed to correct any lack of nutrients from the winter , harden the plant to protect from disease and also start to kick the grass into growing slowly.
Hopefully the 18th green should be back in play by the weekend. Its been very wet and we have just booked to have drained later this year.
If you have played this week you will have noticed that the large verti-drain is out on the fairways again? It’s making a little superficial mess but the benefits and the great results this will bring to our ‘carpets’ in the spring will outweigh this mess.
We have also already started Solid Tining Tees, Approaches and Surrounds using our great Toro Procore.
The areas look a bit like tea bags after but this aeration is so good for the ground and creates some excellent airspace and vital oxygen to the grass plant. The diagram below hopefully explains why we aerate .
Following this process Tees and Approaches will also receive a nice ‘wake up’ meal as well.
Next week further work will take place on the 13th bunkers rebuild. Hopefully the weather will be kind to let us get these works completed . Incorporated into the new bunker complex will be a ‘run off’ to the right of the 13th Green similar to the 10th and 18th Greens
Finally I would like to clarify a couple of things. Buggys are only allowed on the front 9 holes and must stick to the paths at all times. Trolleys can be used on all 18 holes, but unless you have purchsed Winter wheels (available from the Pro shop), you must keep your trolley on the paths .
We really appreciate your support on this matter, its your course, so lets look after it !
So lots going on on your Golf Course ! That’s it for now , enjoy your Golf , enjoy your Club.
Geoff
Abridge Golf Course Manager
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A lovely day
Enjoy the winter sunshine. Buggy’s are on the front 9 only and must stick to the paths. Trolleys are on all 18 holes and must stick to the paths unless you have winter wheels.
Open Sunrise to Sunset
