Course News

27th November 2013

Further Works 27/11

Photos taken today 27th November of the works underway at 12th green area/13th tee area and 16th tee area. Hopeful of turf being relaid on newly graded sub-surface during w/c 6th December.  Weather permitting.
18th November 2013

Some Winter Works on the Course

Major Works under way this week on the Course. Dead wood has been removed to improve air circulation and sunlight between 2nd tee & 17th green. Other trees are being removed to provide growing room for the newly donated Cherries at back of 4th green.  This area is much improved I hope members will agree. Turf is being lifted this […]
30th October 2013

Winter Season : Mats Now in Play

For the Protection of the Course Please note that until the end of the Winter Season it is now a Local Rule/Club Policy for the protection of the course that “Mats” are now to be used. Consequently, please refer to the notices on this subject at the Pro Shop and also in the Locker Room(s) If you do not have […]
9th October 2013

Pitch Mark Repairs

4th November 2013 This has become a continuing Problem Area. Players are reminded, particularly during the softer winter conditions, to ALWAYS repair your pitchmarks on the greens.  This is a fundamental aspect of  the etiquette of the golf course. In addition, you are requested to repair any other pitchmark in the vicinity in order to ensure our greens remain in […]
8th October 2013

Advance Notice Of Modifications to 12th Green

UPDATE : 14.10.13 Root Zone Material for this project will not be available until the end of October, consequently the timescale for the lifting of the 12th green turf will be delayed until mid to late November. +++++ As a result of constant monitoring of this new hole (which has been in play since March 2012) we are pleased to […]
31st July 2013

The Way We Were……

An interesting (family) photograph provided by Captain David Sharpe showing our first fairway & part of the tree lined 18th fairway.  (circa 1960s) Note the two poplars at the railway fence, which are currently 3 times the size and likely to need “lopping” in the near future.
30th July 2013

Relocation Of Medal Tee at 2nd Hole

Due to the condition of the 2nd Medal tee following recent heavy rainfall at the end of July, it has been decided to take this out of play for the month of August. Consequently, for most occasions in August, the medal tee will be relocated to the low front left location immediately to the back left of the first green.   […]