What's Happening On The Course 

The course has completely transformed since the arrival of increased temperatures. Transforming all the playing surfaces. The excess growth is making it a challenge but mowing lines have been delivered to produce definition, interest and highlights golfers from the tee, how the hole should be approached. The objective of each holes mowing pattern is to create an avenue to navigate for all types of golfer but also deliver diversity in regards to shot making within the round and thinking how each hole should be played in relation to the golfers handicap.

Our Greens

The greens continue to be in very good condition, with coverage and density of the surfaces fantastic. They are close to their desired consistency in regards to speed, smoothness and firmness. Light maintenance continues to be carried out them regularly to ensure they continue to reach the high standards in place, but without any disruption to play and the enjoyment of your round of golf.

Course Improvements

Hugely satisfying to see the positive results from all the greens team’s hard work over the past 3 winters, with all the 57 newly built bunkers now creating much improved visual appeal, character and playability throughout the golf course. All the work was carried out entirely in house and the fantastic results are down to the skill and dedication of the team. This work is part of the vision to improve all aspects of the golf course to futureproof the site for years to come.

Solitary bees can be found in most gardens, parks, heathland, meadows and urban areas. They are active from March (on warmer days) right through to the end of summer, although the peak of activity and breeding takes place in May and June.  They don’t live in colonies like bumblebees or honeybees. They also don’t make honey and don’t serve a queen, meaning that they aren’t aggressive. 

All bees are essential pollinators and it is said our shops would have less than a third of the choice of fresh produce currently available if the all the bees died out! From the flowers in the borders to many vegetables and all our fruit trees, all bees solitary and social, are critical to our survival and deserve a high priority of care in our efforts to promote a vibrant and ecologically friendly wildlife environment. There are currently about 20,000 species of bees in the world of which approximately 250 reside in the UK. However, a number of species have already become extinct, with others in serious danger. Recent years have been witness to dramatic declines in bee populations and whilst the causes are still being studied, assistance from us by providing a bee house or bee tubes can only help to stem this decline. As part of our biodeversity program we are introducing bee homes around the course to encourage an increase in population and you can help! 

We are looking for donations to purchase some Mason Bee Nesting Boxes around the course. If you would like to help, the boxes cost £29.95 and if you speak to the office they will be delighted to assist you with your donation. 

Thank you!