GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT’S
NEWS LETTER
July 2016
Dear Member / Property Owner,
Following on from the Golf Course Superintendent’s News Letter sent to you in May, which was designed to keep you up to date with all of the important maintenance procedures which were scheduled to take place on The Indiana Course in June, we are pleased to be able to give you an update on the works carried out and to inform you of the schedule of works which shall take place in July 2016.
JUNE COURSE MAINTENANCE UPDATE
1st Hole Irrigation Cable Repair
A new communication cable was installed on hole number 1 from the green side irrigation satellite controller to the main junction box located in the desert hard pan 60m away. The 1st tees are now irrigating correctly via the RainBird Cirrus central control system.
Hydro Jet Greens
The hydro jetting of the greens has been rescheduled to take place in the first week of July.
Fresh Water Irrigation
The fresh water irrigation program to reduce the impact of salty irrigation water and salt accumulation on the putting surfaces has been completed.
Hand Watering Greens and Tees
The programme of hand watering the greens and tees was completed as per the schedule and will continue throughout the summer months.
JULY COURSE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Hydro Jet Greens
The greens will be aerified with the “Hydrojet” machine. This system of aeration creates small pin sized air holes in the green by the use of high-pressure water, improving water and air movement throughout the soil profile. There will be no adverse effect to the quality of the green playing surface during this time.
Fresh Water Irrigation
To reduce the impact of salty irrigation water and salt accumulation on the putting surfaces, the golf greens will be hand watered with fresh water irrigation. The large volume of water used will help flush soluble salts beyond the root zone and increase soil aeration. Hand watering will take place early in the morning and disruption to play will be kept to an absolute minimum.
Hand Watering
Throughout the summer months hand watering and syringing of the greens and tees will take place, to help reduce the effects of stress on the playing surfaces from short and frequent mowing, shallow rooting, high evapotranspiration rates and high air and soil temperatures. Hand watering also reduces water consumption and improves the performance of the bent grass during drought conditions. Please be advised that watering cannot be stopped during play for this reason.
2016 Greens Hollow Coring Dates
In the knowledge that all Property Owners and Members need to have as much notice as possible concerning particular aspects of the golf course maintenance schedule that may temporarily effect the playing conditions of the green’s surface, thus enabling them to plan particular holidays accordingly, please see below the remaining hollow coring date for 2016.
Monday 7th November
In Addition the Putting Green, Chipping Green and Driving Range Facility will be closed for hollow coring on Wednesday 9th November 2016.
You will be able to keep up to date with the full tournament and social calendar, format and any additions, information of how to enter, and much much more, by visiting the golf reception at Desert Springs.
We and the staff at Desert Springs are looking forward to seeing you on The Indiana course in the near future.
Kind regards, Kind regards,
Alfonso Castiñeira Anthony Brooks
Golf Operations Manager Golf Course Superintendent
