Course Maintenance

Grass type:                          Fairways, roughs, tees: Rye Grass. Greens: Poa Trivialis
Current Mowing Heights:     Greens 3.5mm, Tees/Collars & Aprons 8mm, Fairways 12mm, Rough 50mm

February Course Update

The month of January saw a variety of weather conditions; nice high temperatures at the beginning of the month followed by a cold spell towards the end of January. During the cold spell the Royal Golf Club experienced its first frost which was evident in the early hours of the 23rd on holes 10 and 6, stopping mowing practices and golf course set-up until the frost had thawed.

 A strong emphasis on aesthetics and playability to the bunkers was our main focus for the month of January and now are presented exceptionally well. As with the desert areas we will look to keep these areas well presented with weekly brushing, and daily herbicide applications to improve the overall character of the Royal Golf Club.

January saw the new addition to the 1st Tee practice putting green with a new shallow bunker which is designed to alleviate congestion around the putting / chipping green when our junior members are attending golf clinics with the pros. Please utilise this new bunker before you start your round on the championship golf course.

All the turf surfaces around the golf course are in excellent condition. We hope you enjoy the condition of the course and would welcome any feedback you may have.

Areas of focus for the month of February will include the continuation of bunker and desert edge alterations - these areas are of high maintenance and making them more visually appealing will be our goal. In addition, constant improvement to the both the Montgomerie championship golf course and the Wee Monty course will commence.

Can I please urge members and guests to take the time to repair pitch marks and rake bunkers once you have played your shot out of common courtesy to fellow members and guests.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me on email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Russell Hewitt
Golf Course Superintendent