STRI Report 2015
Earlier this year we commissioned STRI to undertake analysis of the course looking primarily at our greens. The full report can be read here:
http://www.pikehillsgolfclub.co.uk/pages.php/page/52824609-0766-11e5-9663-002590a5fe03/view_section.html
Sunday, 31 May 2015
Monday, 25 May 2015
STRI REPORT
The STRI Report form April of this year (2015) focussed on our
greens and identified thatch as a primary concern.
Thatch is excessive organic matter accumulation reducing
surface drainage and root development, resulting in unhealthy turf and poor
playing performance.
The recommended most appropriate method of renovating the greens early in the season includes a combination of verticutting, solid tining, micro hollow tining, top dressing and overseeding.
The importance of applying sufficient levels of sand top dressing to
the greens throughout the year were highlighted during the visit; with the aim
to help dilute organic matter and smooth out/speed-up the surfaces. A
significant increase in sand top dressing levels is strongly recommended moving
forward and our aims should be to apply a minimum total of 120 tonnes this
year.
Members will hopefully be understanding that a little short term pain
caused by regular tining and top dressing will lead to longer term gain with
improved playability for more of the year.
IRRIGATION
Earlier this year we invested in adding this system to our
irrigation.
The recent STRI report from
April this year stated:
Applying the correct amount of water to greens is important
to encourage the desirable grass types to thrive more than the undesirable
types. This system will improve the effectiveness of our irrigation programme
by applying better quality water to our greens.
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