CAPEL GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE

The following are the reccomendations to be given to the greens committee for assement When assessing the methods used to make recommendations I have to consider 2 main issues with the trial 1) We are only concerned with mid-summer green speeds 2) the short length of the trial meant the cumulative effect of methods used could not be assessed, as such   my recommendations are not only based on this trial, they are also influenced by previous research carried out in relation to green speeds in general and accepted greenkeeping practices implemented to achieve speed outcomes. RECCOMENDATIONS TO BE ASSESED 1)       Not to proceed with grooming or dust in methods during summer. 2)       Conduct more frequent grooming in spring and early summer. 3)       Introducing a light sanding at the time of our present grooming practices in spring as part of  maintenance practices. 4)  ...

Results are expressed in cm difference between the readings taken prior to the method being implemented and after. Height of Cut and Rolling readings are expressed in cm difference at each point compared to the H.O.C. when at 3mm under present practices. DAY GROOM TOP GROOM & TOP H.O.C /Roll 2 6 6.5 6.5 4 6.5 8 9.1 7 6 9.5 13.7 10 5.9 9.5 15.5 12 5.5 5.8 14.2 15 4.9 3.8 9.7 21 3.1 -1 3.6 Rolling 3mm 32 Rolling 2.8mm 57 2.5mm H 36 2.5mm HD 56 2.8mm H 25                          ...