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17th July 2016

Published by DP Course on 17th July 2016

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Tee Surface Protection Project

Photos below show the challenge which golfers present our greenkeeping staff with in terms of basic golfing etiquette. We commenced an initiative in the Spring, to ensure that Tee surfaces (particularly at 2nd/3rd/12th/17th) were kept in tip-top condition. (by using seeded soil and/or biodegradable tee pegs) These photos show the state of the tee at 17 during the Assistant Pro’s […]

13th July 2016

Published by DP Course on 13th July 2016

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Some Tree Pruning on Top Part Of the Course

Thanks as ever to Gavin Steel and his trusty chainsaw for pruning some dead wood up along the farmer’s fence on the 13th fairway, behind the 13th green, at the 14th medal tee and along the conifers at the 14th fairway.

1st July 2016

Published by DP Course on 1st July 2016

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Meet the Team

Currently spending the summer months at Douglas Park is young Greg Gilmour, a green-keeping apprentice, getting “on the job” work experience. Seen here keeping one of our machines spic & span. Welcome to Douglas Park Greg.

30th June 2016

Published by DP Course on 30th June 2016

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Free Prize Competition

Hello again. Thought that headline might get your attention. Question ? Do you know what is featured in this photograph ? (clue : it’s NOT the grass) If you know, then announce it to Robert or Andrew in the Pro Shop next time you’re in to win your prize. It is a “no cost option” to enter. Thanks.

30th June 2016

Published by DP Course on 30th June 2016

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Care Of Our Greens

Ladies & Gentlemen, in case you were unaware, here is (one of ) the source of some of the large holes which have appeared on a number of our tees and greens. (12th in particular is bad) May we encourage you to ALWAYS repair pitchmarks which are encountered on a green, whether caused by your own shot or not. Also, […]

30th June 2016

Published by DP Course on 30th June 2016

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Play from White Tees During July & August

As was permitted a couple of years ago, we are allowing play from the White Tees for members and their guests during the summer months. This opportunity will be available ON REQUEST at the Pro Shop before commencing play. During this time play will be possible from ANY of our three tees, (Front/Middle/Back) (Red/Yellow/White) please check with Pro Shop. There […]

29th June 2016

Published by DP Course on 29th June 2016

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Giant Hogweed Hazard : at 11th Fairway Manse Burn

This is a notification of a hazard which has just manifested itself on the banks of the Manse Burn at the side of the 11th fairway. Professional Weed Killing consultants have been notified and will be involved in the removal of these specimens over the next week or two. Further investigation along all our waterways will require to take place […]

22nd March 2016

Published by General Manager on 22nd March 2016

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Advance Notice Of Course Works (update 22nd March)

We have been advised by Scottish Water today that they will not be starting on site until 24th March, Scottish Water have indicated that they will carry out further excavations at the first hole (specifically on the walk-way path from ProShop to first few yards of first fairway) These works are scheduled for Monday/Tuesday and possibly Wednesday 21/22/13 March […]

15th January 2016

Published by General Manager on 15th January 2016

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Winter Bunkers

NOTICE OF GROUND UNDER REPAIR (BUNKERS) As a consequence of the recent heavy rain and in common with a Winter Rule at many other clubs we have decided to classify all bunkers on Douglas Park as “Ground Under Repair” until further notice during the Winter months. This move will have a number of benefits, such as speeding up play […]